Independent travel doesn’t necessarily mean travelling on your own! There are other options out there, like guided group tours for example. Whether you’ve heard of them before or you’re wondering ‘who is a guided tour suitable for?’, Travel Department can help you understand.
It all depends on how you like to travel and what you are looking for out of your next holiday, so here’s some considerations to think about before booking your next trip.
Is a Guided Tour Right for Me?
Are You Limited on Time?
Life can be busy, so finding the time for a holiday can be difficult. You might not feel like you have long enough to visit a new destination and see everything you want to see. However, guided tours provide the perfect solution.
They give you the opportunity to see a lot in the most time efficient way, covering as much ground and as many sights as possible without feeling exhausted. Not only this, but the tour guides will give you advice on what to see in your free time including hidden gems and popular places not included on the tour. By getting local recommendations like this, you can add them to the list of what to do next time you visit this destination.
Do You Love to Learn About Different Cultures?
If you love visiting landmarks and other iconic places when you’re on holiday but find that you want to delve even deeper into the history and culture, then a guided tour is right for you.
Of course, you can learn all about the story behind certain sights when you’re there, but you can find out even more from your local tour guide. Our tour guides have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the places you visit with them. By talking to someone who has grown up in this destination, you can gain insights you won’t find in a guidebook and take even more knowledge home with you.
Do You Feel Unsafe Travelling on Your Own?
Travelling to a new destination on your own can be daunting, especially if you don’t speak the local language or are unaware of the more dangerous areas. Travelling with a small group instead can instantly settle the fear and make you feel more comfortable in a new city.
Local tour guides are usually familiar with the safe and unsafe areas of a city, so know where and how to avoid them. If any issues did arise, they will be there to support you. Also, they are typically English-speaking or speak multiple languages, so it’s easy to communicate with them as well as learn some of their local language too.
Are You Looking to Make Some New Friends?
This may not be your first thought when considering your next trip away, however it does influence whether you’d prefer a solo holiday or to travel with other people. If you feel comfortable visiting new destinations on your own, then a guided tour may not be right for you.
If the idea of travelling on your own doesn’t appeal to you, but your friends or family are unavailable for a holiday, a guided tour is an option where you can meet likeminded travellers. Make new friends with new people, share your experiences and create new memories together as you spend time with each other on a guided tour.
Do You Want a Hassle-Free Holiday?
When it comes to organising a holiday, there are a huge number of things you have to think about. From itineraries to transport, accommodation to restaurants and sightseeing, not everyone enjoys planning their next trip which is why guided tours have been designed to save you the stress.
All you need to do is choose the guided tour you’d like to take and everything has been organised for you. If any issues arise, it’s the tour provider’s and tour guide’s responsibility to handle it. All you have to do is sit back and relax!
Travel Department is a leading provider of guided group holidays and have over 28 years’ experience in organising trips across the world. We’ll do the thinking, the planning and the checking, but leave the packing to you!
Browse our unique small group tours and book with confidence today.
