Why Back-Roads?
Your journey with us
Small-group tours of the UK and Europe are our speciality; it’s all we do. We’ve spent almost 40 years carefully crafting tours that take you deeper into a destination – putting you at the centre of local life, wherever your journey leads.
Connect with a small group
Be guided by the best
Soak up every moment
Feel like a local
Go beyond the surface
The Back-Roads way
Connect with a small group
Designed for up to 18 guests, our intimate tours invite you to experience Europe in a deeply personal way – carefully considered and always put first. Connecting with a small group will come easily, and all the stories and scrumptious local dishes you’ll share along the way are what makes it so special.
Be guided by the best
Here’s our secret: supremely passionate, entirely unflappable and truly thoughtful Tour Leaders. These local experts own precious golden keys for each destination, unlocking unique and unexpected experiences. Warm and welcoming, their insider know-how, stirring stories and personal touches ensure your tour is genuinely and distinctively yours.
Soak up every moment
Slow it down and soak it up. When you explore the scenic back roads, you're fully immersed. Hear the gentle hum of village life, feel the crisp coastal air on your cheeks, feast your eyes on a field of wildflowers. Travelling in luxury minicoaches, each twist and turn of the journey will widen your eyes with wonder – and every moment’s a memory you’ll want to pack in your suitcase and bring home.
Feel like a local
It’s not always about what you see; it’s how you feel. That’s why our enriching experiences connect you to the personal stories beyond the sights. From hands-on cookery classes to traditional crafts, you’ll delve into the heart of each destination with the warmth and wit of the community beside you. With us, you won’t just discover a local way of life – you'll become a part of it.
Go beyond the surface
A pace carefully designed for discovery means you’ll uncover the deeper layers of every location. Unearth the mysteries of the past. Reveal a region’s true culture. And indulge in flavours that tell the rich tapestry of the land and its people. Back-Roads tours are created for the curious – but where your journey will take you is another tale entirely.