As anyone who has ever been on an organised tour knows, having a tour leader who is engaged and passionate, who shows a genuine interest in their guests and the destinations visited, can make all the …
History comes alive on a battlefield tour
Everyone loves to travel but it’s our unique interests and hobbies that usually influence our choice of destination, tours and activities. For history-buffs, a battlefield tour is the ultimate e…
Musings of a Back Roads tour guide
For over twenty-five years, Back Roads Touring has been taking travellers on exciting journeys through Europe. With their road-less-travelled approach, and their dedication to immersive, local experie…
Take the Back Roads through Italy and Switzerland
As anyone who has ever visited northern Italy and Switzerland can tell you, this alpine region offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and where the mountains and lakes take centre stag…
Experience a barge cruise along French canals
Cruising the canals of France is not only an idyllic way to enjoy the rich offerings of the French countryside but a great alternative to the traditional river cruise. True to its name, Back Roads Tou…
Five must-do Back-Roads tours
Back-Roads Touring has been guiding small group tours across the UK and Europe for over 30-years. True to their name, the small-group tour operator avoids freeways and congested toll-ways by sticking …
Meet Our Partners: Back-Roads Touring
If you’re the type of traveller who loves diverting off-the-beaten-path, prefers to travel with small groups and enjoys plenty of free time to explore at your own pace; then Back-Roads Touring i…