THE 10 BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in Europe 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Sicily - Magna Via Francigena

4.7

(12 reviews )

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Walking the Magna Via Francigena was challenging - many steep hills, mud and rain. They organised everything else so that all we had to do was walk, making the walk much easier. The scenery was stunning.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Palermo, Sicily, Corleone, Prizz

Palermo, Sicily, Corleone, Prizzi, Cammarata, Sutera, Racalmuto, Agrigento

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,250

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Exploring La Gomera - 11 Days

4.8

(5 reviews )

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La Gomera is a stunning island with an amazing variety of landscapes and stunning views. Our experience felt very authentic and we enjoyed the local hospitality. The hiking was enjoyable but tough. I would certainly rate some of the ascents and descents as challenging rather than moderate. The terrain is often rocky but it is the areas with small stones, particularly on the downhill that can lead one to be on their feet one minute and on the ground the next! It can be very slippery with all the loose gravel and stones and needs solid concentration! In spite of this we enjoyed the trip very much and would heartily recommend visiting La Gomera.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Villa

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Sebastian, Santiago De Compo

San Sebastian, Santiago De Compostela, Tenerife, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Hermigua, Vallehermoso, Chipude, Laguna De Santiago

Duration11 days

From

USD 1,750

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Cycle the Western Front

4.6

(7 reviews )

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Very well organised - excellent route instructions, bikes delivered on time and well set up. Accommodation of good standard throughout. Planning our next trip already!

Bicycle toursAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Bruges, Villers Bretonnea

Paris, Bruges, Villers Bretonneaux, Arras, Bethune, Ypres

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,590

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Camino - Sarria to Santiago Rambler

4.9

(32 reviews )

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It was an incredible experience and a ‘bucket list’ item to walk the Camino.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Santiago De Compostela, Sarria

Santiago De Compostela, Sarria, Morgade, Portomarín, Ventas De Narón, Palas De Rei, Melide, Arzúa, A Salceda, Lavacolla

Duration11 days

From

USD 1,990

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Spanish Camino by Bike: Leon to Santiago

4.9

(8 reviews )

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Tough but excellent cycling trip!

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Santiago De Compostela, Leon, As

Santiago De Compostela, Leon, Astorga, Ponferrada, O Cebreiro, Portomarín, Arzúa

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,850

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Blue Danube Cycle to Vienna in Comfort

4.5

(23 reviews )

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Best price guaranteed

Beautiful bike ride along the Danube. The trails are well maintained, well marked and easy to ride. They provided us with everything we needed, booked great hotels and our bags magically appeared at each hotel at the end of the day. We will definitely use them for future trips!

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz

Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz, Strudengau, Nibelungengau, Krems An Der Donau

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,320

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Portuguese Coastal Camino Cycle - Porto to Santiago

4.3

(21 reviews )

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The trip was well organised from start to finish. The bikes were really good quality and route was easy to follow from the apps. The hotels where basic but met our needs after cycling all day with good food and comfortable beds.

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Porto, Santiago De Compostela, E

Porto, Santiago De Compostela, Esposende, Vila Praia De Ancora, Baiona, Pontevedra, Padrón

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,060

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Mont Blanc Rambler Self Guided Hike

(1 review )

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Excellent organisation and feedback. Rooms were great and everything went off smoothly. Would recommend the TMB rambler anytime

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Chamonix, Le Tour, Trient, Champ

Chamonix, Le Tour, Trient, Champex, La Fouly, Val Ferret, Courmayeur

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,720

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The Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls

4.8

(10 reviews )

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Really lovely hike through Switzerland with lots of options to customize the trail from easy to hard. Hotels were good with comfortable beds and pretty good breakfasts.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Zermatt, Meiringen, Grindelwald

Zermatt, Meiringen, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,390

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Wonders Of Amsterdam Bruges And Paris By Rail

(1 review )

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

Travel to three of the most beautiful cities in Europe with this 8-day tour of Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris! Your journey will begin in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands known for its gorgeous canals, famous flower gardens, and colorful houses. Discover the renowned art and history museums throughout the city and taste the fine delicacies of traditional Dutch cuisine. From there you will take a train to Bruges, known as the Venice of the North in Belgium, thanks to its charming canals and historic buildings. Here, you can find some of the most luxurious lace fabrics in the world and some of the greatest artisanal chocolates on the planet. Make your way around the market square before you cross the border into France with a train ride to Paris. Explore the City of Love and Lights as you make your way through the beautiful boulevards, delicious bistros, and extravagant boutiques along the River Seine. Don’t forget to visit the Eiffel Tower or explore the Louvre Museum before your tour of Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris comes to an end!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges

Duration7 days

From

USD 1,207

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Puglia Coastal Walk

4.7

(10 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

We requested a customized combination of PUGLIA COASTAL WALK and WALKING IN PUGLIA in one trip and that was superbly done by Nicola and Chris! It turned out a very pleasant tour and we would strongly recommend to create a permanent itinerary. We enjoyed every minute of being in Puglia and every kilometer walking in Puglia. That was unforgettable. Choices of accommodations were exceptional with excellent and unique amenities and great supportive staff. Route Notes and GPX tracks made us very comfortable in finding the right way and seeing the right attractions and natural wonders. Chris' support and advice were invaluable. Overall we were very satisfied with this trip.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Otranto, Lecce, Salento, Porto B

Otranto, Lecce, Salento, Porto Badisco, Santa Cesarea Terme, Marittima, Marina Serra

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,290

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Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome

4.6

(11 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

I did Orvieto-Roma with my dog Ariel and we both had an amazing time. The organisation was impeccable, the accommodation was good and the app fantastic: even for somebody like me who gets lost all the time!

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rome, Orvieto, Bolsena, Montefia

Rome, Orvieto, Bolsena, Montefiascone, Viterbo, Vetralla, Sutri, Campagnano Di Roma, Isola Farnese, Piazza San Pietro

Duration10 days

From

USD 1,560

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Via Francigena: Best of Tuscany

4.7

(33 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

A wonderfully organized service with excellent communications. The phone app worked well and we so enjoyed every mile of our adventure!

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tuscany, Buonconvento, San Minia

Tuscany, Buonconvento, San Miniato Alto, Gambassi Terme, San Gimignano, Gracciano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Lucignano D Arbia

Duration9 days

From

USD 1,390

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Lake Constance Circuit by Bike

4.6

(19 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Very well planned out and the GPS was especially helpful!

Bicycle toursAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Konstanz, Überlingen, Lindau, Ho

Konstanz, Überlingen, Lindau, Hochst, Constance, Schaffhausen

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,790

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Sicily - Magna Via Francigena

Exploring La Gomera - 11 Days

Cycle the Western Front

Camino - Sarria to Santiago Rambler

Spanish Camino by Bike: Leon to Santiago

Blue Danube Cycle to Vienna in Comfort

Portuguese Coastal Camino Cycle - Porto to Santiago

Mont Blanc Rambler Self Guided Hike

The Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls

Wonders Of Amsterdam Bruges And Paris By Rail

Puglia Coastal Walk

Via Francigena: Orvieto to Rome

Via Francigena: Best of Tuscany

Lake Constance Circuit by Bike

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