Europe is a melting pot of culture and history. It’s the pilgrimage that every traveller should take at least once in their lives to soak up the sun of the Mediterranean, walk cobblestoned alleys in Italy, drink a cheap-as-chips beer in Eastern Europe, see a play in London’s West End and ski in the Alps.
If you’re running the excuse that you have no one to go with, take a gander at these tour companies and their offerings. These are the tours where like-minded travellers can come together to explore and have fun, where singles can mingle with the rest of the group and where solo supplements are available if you need your own space.
Whether you want to explore one city in-depth or blitz through a number of them on a whirlwind European tour, G Adventure offers a wide range of tours across the continent.
Travel styles range from classic and local living, to active and YOLO
Solo travellers are not charged extra so long as they bunk in a group share
Choose "My Own Room" during booking for a single supplement option
One of Contiki’s taglines is “no regrets”. Live by the fun and youthful tour company’s motto and dive straight into adventure with Contiki’s vast array of European tours. Each and every one is perfect for the solo traveller.
Offers tours to over 40 European countries
102 unique itineraries to choose from
ME Time is offered on many itineraries, which lets you tweak your tour to do the things you want to do
Whether you want to sail the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean, or scale the heights of the monasteries of Meteora (pictured), Topdeck does it all for youths who are on a budget.
Those who like to hop-on and hop-off as they move will love Busabout. It lets you build your own trip around Europe using set bus routes. Alternatively, you can hop onto one of its set tours.
Tours include hot festival events like Oktoberfest and Tomatina
Tours are for 18-70 year olds
Flexible hop-on, hop-off network of buses and tours
Founded in 1947, Trafalgar has over 70 years of experience guiding travellers around the world. Its VIP-access to selected sites makes these tours truly unique experiences.
Offering one of the widest selections of tours online, TourRadar works with select operators, including small local companies, to help you see the world for the best price.
Instant booking for some tours
Most tours offer cultural or adventure experiences
Peregrine prides itself on providing premium, insider guides for each of its destinations. All guides are locals, all tours are small and all accommodation is handpicked for quality and service.
Small group tours have an average of nine people per tour
Private travel tours can be organised
A considered pace of travel is kept throughout each tour to allow you to immerse yourself in the experience
The beauty of Intrepid is that it offers the fun and adventure that Topdeck and Contiki offer, only without the age restriction. You're likely to find a more mature bunch on an Intrepid tour, and that might be exactly how you like it.
Tour themes include sailing, food, festivals, cycling, walking and trekking and urban adventures
Small group tours, generally with a maximum of 12 or 16 people
Up to 90% off on select international Klook Passes and Value Packs
Available on select tour packages. Sample discount is for All-in-One Taiwan Value Pack. Other tour packages include Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea and Europe. T&Cs apply.
See the world for less: Up to 30% off International hotel rates
Expires 1 Jan 2025
Available for travel on select dates and locations. Destinations include places in Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa and South America. T&Cs apply.
Available on select dates in 2022 and 2023 including ANZAC, India's Festival of Colours, Oktoberfest, New Year, La Tomatina and more. Destinations include New York, London, Amsterdam, Mexico and more.
Available for travel on select dates until 2023 when you book for 8 people. Destinations include Vietnam, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia and Switzerland. T&Cs apply.
Available on select travel dates from 2022–2023 when you book for 9 people or more. Destinations include New Zealand, Croatia, Greece, South Africa, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Get extra 5% off trips for travelers who have travelled with Topdeck before. Available on select travel dates across New Zealand, Bali, Croatia, Greece, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Stephanie Yip was the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a range of travel publications including Thomas Cook Magazine and Showpo. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping consumers stretch their travel cash while on holiday.
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