Best solo traveller tours

Travelling solo? A group tour is a great way to explore a destination with like-minded travellers – whether adventure or culture is top of your list. And if you choose a solo travel package, everything from your flights and itinerary to your expert tour guide and accommodation is included – meaning you can enjoy the trip, minus all the planning.

We’ve picked out some of the best solo traveller tours around the world, so you can set off to discover iconic landmarks in the US and Canada, or uncover sacred temples and ancient settlements in Japan. These are all group tours that give you the option to book a single room if you want to. That way, you get the best of both worlds – new friends to share the experience with, and privacy when you need it.

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This tour shines the spotlight on Italy’s Naples region, and you’ll stay in just one hotel for the whole itinerary, which means there’s no need to keep repacking your suitcase. After meeting your guide on day one, you’ll get stuck into activities from day two – starting with a visit to a family-run farm and a local lemon grove. Learning how to make mozzarella and limoncello while you’re chatting is a great way to break the ice and get to know your tour group. There’s also a Naples city tour, a visit to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii and a scenic driving tour of the Amalfi Coast – all with a local guide to tell you what’s what. Plus, you’ll get a free day to do whatever you fancy before you head home, so you can set off solo or spend one last day with your new travel buddies.

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This seven-night tour starts in Tirana, Albania, and day two is dedicated to exploring all the city’s best bits – from Skanderbeg Square to the Ethem Bey Mosque and beyond. Ancient ruins are on the cards at the Apollonia Archaeological Site on day three, and day four takes you to the UNESCO-listed city of Gjirokastra. It’s known both as ‘the Stone City’ and ‘the city of a thousand staircases’ – you can decide which one is more apt while you’re here. The highlight on day five is a chance to sink into the Benja Thermal Baths, and days six and seven both focus on Ohrid, in North Macedonia, where life unfolds besides the city’s glittering namesake lake. There’s just enough time to head back to Albania to fit in a visit to Kruje before you head home on day eight.

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How do 15 days spent exploring Costa Rica sound? This tour packs in an incredible 21 experiences, and the itinerary is really varied. It kicks off with wildlife-spotting in Tortuguero, including a visit to a turtle conservancy and a boat trip along the canals in Tortuguero National Park. Arenal is up next, and the highlight here is a trip to the Hanging Bridges – you’ll walk through miles of rainforest trails suspended high up in the treetops. There’s a waterfall hike, a tour of the jungle after dark, and a visit to Monteverde’s cloud forest to look forward to, too. And free time to relax on the beach or go snorkelling is factored in, so there’s a great balance of active and relaxing things to do.

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If you’ve always wanted to visit Japan, this discovery tour is for you. It starts in Tokyo and kicks off with an all-day tour of the vibrant capital, covering everything from the city’s oldest temple to ornate shrines and busy shopping streets. You’ll take a boat trip around 3,000-year-old Lake Ashi, with Mount Fuji as your photogenic backdrop, and board a bullet train to explore Takayama, where a sake brewery tour’s on the cards. There’s a visit to Hiroshima included, as well as a chance to see Miyajima’s famous floating shrine, and the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple. Kyoto’s last on the list, and you’ll have some free time to do your own thing here before heading back to Tokyo.

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If you’re looking for a week-long tour, this one’s for you – it ticks off a long list of southern Spain’s best bits in the space of just seven days. You’ll have a whole day to explore the storied streets of Seville – from the cobbles of the Santa Cruz quarter to the plant-lined paths of Parque de María Luisa. Two more mighty stop-offs are up next – Cordoba on day four, and Granada on day five – both with an expert guide showing you the lesser-known secrets alongside the big-name sights. There’s a chance to kick back on the beach in pretty Nerja, plus a free day in Torremolinos. Then you’ll either head home or off to your Costa del Sol hotel if you’ve booked a tour and stay holiday.

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Get ready to explore North America on this Eastern Discovery tour. You’ll stay in eight different hotels and take in sights in both the US and Canada. You’ll walk the Freedom Trail in Boston on day two, for example, then take a scenic drive from New England to Quebec. Ottawa and Toronto are next up, including an essential stop-off at Niagara Falls, before you make tracks for Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Philadelphia. And on the last day of your tour, there’s a full day to do whatever you fancy in NYC – see the Big Apple solo or with the friends you’ve made in your tour group.

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Author: Katie Gregory

Last updated: 11.09.25