European Tours

ABOVE: Church of the Archangel, Moscow, Russia.

Europe for Visitors is designed primarily for the independent traveler. Still, there are times when even a do-it-yourself traveler may find it convenient to take a tour. Sometimes a tour organizer can arrange visits or  activities that aren't available to the solo tourist; and on a biking or hiking trek, it can be convenient to have someone else haul the luggage from one village to the next. The pages below list tours that fall outside the mass-market If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium package arrangement. If you don't see what you're looking for, try the European listings at TravelDazzle.com, a site which specializes in small group tours that aren't available from the typical mainstream travel agency.

TIPS:

• Before booking a tour, read two Europe for Visitors articles: Europe On Your Own describes the benefits of traveling independently, and Rick Steves on Group Travel is an interview that tells how to get the best touring value for your money. (The group-travel industry is rife with guide kickbacks and other scams, so shop carefully when booking a tour.)

• If you're interested in local tours, read our City Tours and Excursions article.

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