If you’re a movie buff or a fan of British TV classics, Back-Roads Touring has some special small group tours that will take you right to the heart of famous and very familiar places. From the cult cl…
6 reasons you’ll love Back-Roads Touring
It’s what Back-Roads Touring doesn’t include in the tours that separate them from the competition. Don’t expect oversized buses brimming with dozens of passengers, nor endless days o…
Journey through Germany
Germany isn’t all polka bands, beer gardens and wiener-schnitzel – although those things certainly give this central European country a great deal of character and flair. There never seems to be a bad…
French decadence in the Loire Valley
It is a living museum showcasing the decadence of the Renaissance. Incredible chateaux replete with artworks by the Masters, intricate tapestries and ornate furniture, gold, silver and lace; these pre…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing the best in garden design and boasting stunning disp…
Vietnam’s amazing Halong Bay
Nothing quite prepares you for the sheer beauty of Halong Bay in North Vietnam. It’s a common backdrop for movies set in Vietnam, but no matter how many photographs you have seen or films you ha…
Britain’s great storytellers
Britain has a rich literary history as the place where some of the world’s most-loved characters were created and celebrated prose was written. Over the centuries, great poets and authors penned…
Life on the road with a Back-Roads tour leader
When you’re on a small-group tour, having a passionate and engaged tour leader can make all the difference to your holiday. Here we meet one such lifelong traveller who just adores her work. Kri…
Touring France’s battlefields
Once the site of some of the bloodiest and deadliest battles of World War Two, the now quiet northern beaches and hills of France sit under peaceful blue skies. For history-buffs, a battlefield tour i…
Touring in style with Back-Roads
There are many features that distinguish Back-Roads Touring from other travel and tour companies – small groups of 18 or less, authentic local experiences, boutique accommodation, and of course, sceni…