There's no arguing that guided travel tours are the most convenient way to travel. Your tour company will take care of all the logistics for you, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself without having to think about your next move.
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Many escorted tours are theme tours, putting people together that share the same interest or activity (such as cooking or sailing). On the downside, if you book an escorted tour you often have to pay a lot of money up front, and your lodging and dining choices are predetermined.
A tour guide helps you explore the unexplored streets, corners, food joints, and architectural structures, cultural and historical information. They also help you see the best version of the country you are visiting. There are several benefits of having a guide onboard while travelling abroad.
PRO – You'll learn more: There's no guide book better than a tour guide. Information is always more interesting and easier to retain when it comes from a real person with his or her own jokes and anecdotes. CON – All the token tourists: Group tours are often filled with the the worst kinds of tourists.
With no-one else to share costs with, travelling solo can become a more expensive endeavour. Food, transport and accommodation can often be cheaper with group discounts. But of course, this isn't an option for solo-ers.
Cost (sometimes)Private tours are usually considered much more expensive due to the luxury, convenience and personal attention they offer. While there is some truth in this, as personal tours can often be more expensive than group tours, this isn't always the case.
The average solo traveller is aged 47, with 84% being female travelers and only 16% being male. 12% of 18-24 year old's have been on a holiday by themselves. Research conducted by ABTA Consumer Survey: Holiday Habits Report, show that around 15% of us are now taking holidays alone.
Most guided tours are all-inclusive, meaning everything is taken care of for you. They often provide a local guide who can teach you about local customs, an itinerary packed full of cultural experiences, and even pre-booked accommodation and food so all you have to do is show up.
A perfect guide will be attentive and respectful to everyone in the group, making sure that everyone can see and hear well. They should make sure everyone is as safe and comfortable as possible. It's important for the tourists' satisfaction with your tour.
A half-day tour with a private guide usually costs $100–300. Guides generally don't charge per person, so hiring one isn't nearly as budget-straining if you can split the cost with fellow travelers. (To get some of the same local info for less, join a group walking tour or hop a sightseeing bus.)
While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.