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The 10 best solo travel destinations of 2027
Ready to take a solo trip but unsure where to go? Check out our list of the best places to travel solo, how we chose these destinations, and which tours to book to see it all solo, not alone.
One of our favorite ways to travel is solo because it opens the world up to new experiences, new friends, and new places. When our experts craft a list of the best solo travel destinations, we consider a few things: the area’s safety, its walkability and overall ease of travel, and culture around hospitality and welcoming visitors. So if you’re looking for your next solo adventure and are unsure where to start, here are the 10 best solo travel destinations of 2027—plus, which of our guided Solo Tours will take you right there.
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What makes the world’s top solo travel destinations ideal?
When choosing the best destinations for solo travel, we consider factors like safety, walkability, local hospitality, and how easy it is to get around on your own. While great solo travel destinations can be found around the world, many European countries stand out for offering all of these qualities. Plus, when you go guided with us, we’ll take care of all the planning and organizing—no matter where you’re headed.
Where to travel solo in 2027
We consider now the best time to travel solo, so check out which countries, cities, and regions made our list for the best places to travel solo next year.
1. Ireland
With its famously charming and welcoming locals, naturally beautiful sites like Giant’s Causeway, and walkable cities like Dublin, the Emerald Isle is one of the best places to travel solo. Join our Ireland for Solo Travelers tour and we’ll take you from Dublin to Cork to Galway, seeing sites like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Guinness Brewery, Blarney Castle (don’t forget to kiss the Blarney Stone to get the gift of gab!), and, of course, the Cliffs of Moher.
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2. Portugal
There was a time when Portugal was considered a hidden-gem vacation spot in Europe. Today, it’s not only recognized as one of the best countries to visit, it’s also easily one of the best places in the world to travel solo. World-renowned cuisine (looking at you, pasteis de nata!) prepared by welcoming locals in easily navigated cities like Porto, Lisbon, and Evora put the country on our list of the best places to travel solo in 2027. Join our Portugal for Solo Travelers tour for a journey designed especially for solo travelers with immersive group experiences—like bonding over a hands-on cooking class. You’ll learn how to make a traditional Portuguese appetizer, entree, and dessert before enjoying the meal you prepared together.
3. The Greek Islands
The Greek Islands are some of the best places to travel solo because of their low-crime rates and walkability (in fact, many of them don’t even allow cars!). Plus, the locals love sharing their culture, food, and history with travelers from around the world. While navigating the ferries might seem overwhelming, going guided with us means all you have to do is follow your expert Tour Director to the right dock, ferry, and island. On our Greek Islands for Solo Travelers: Crete & Santorini tour, you’ll get to indulge like Dionysus as you hop from archaeological treasures in Athens to Crete and over to sunsets on Santorini—all alongside a group of fellow solo travelers.
Read our solo traveler’s guide to Greece →
4. Scotland
Famous for its warm locals, verdant landscapes, history, and, of course, Scotch, Scotland is one of the best places to visit solo. Cities like Edinburgh and Inverness are easy to navigate on foot and offer sights in spades as you go. Join our Scotland for Solo Travelers: Highlands, Aberdeen & Edinburgh tour and we’ll whisk you from Glasgow to Loch Ness, Speyside, and Aberdeen. Along the way, you’ll get a good look at the famed Scottish Highlands, stopping in the region’s charming capital, Inverness. Finally, end your Scottish adventure with a stay in elegant Edinburgh, where you’ll cheers to time well-spent with your new travel friends.
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5. Italy
Italy is one of the best solo travel destinations for its welcoming locals and walkable cities. While some areas are more rural, sticking to major cities like Florence and Rome will make navigating easy. Plus, when you go guided with us, we’ll manage all on-tour transportation and your Tour Director will help with the rest. Our favorite Italy solo trip is our Venice, Florence & Rome for Solo Travelers tour because you can visit three of Italy’s most stunning, historic, and world-renowned cities in just nine days. You’ll be able to sample each city’s distinctive culture, cuisine, and customs alongside fellow travelers—talk about la dolce vita!
6. Scandinavia
From its stunning fjords to its buzzing cities, the expansive region of Scandinavia doesn’t just encompass plenty of attractions for every style of traveler—it also contains plenty of amazing countries to visit solo with confidence. The region has low crime rates, warm locals, and walkable cities with reliable, clean public transportation options that are closely monitored for public safety. Join our Scandinavia for Solo Travelers: Norway’s Fjords to Copenhagen tour and go from Bergen, the gateway to Norway’s fjordlands, to the glaciers and valleys near the majestic Sognefjord. Next, journey to cultured Oslo and green Gothenburg, a city that can only be described as an environmental trailblazer—currently working toward a becoming entirely carbon-neutral. In Copenhagen, you’ll wrap up three countries (and plenty of friends) richer.
7. Spain
World-famous art, historic buildings, delectable cuisine, and locals who love showing visitors their cities and culture—Spain is one of the best places in Europe to visit solo. Lucky for you, we have the perfect Solo Tour to book so that you can experience the best of Spain with us. Our Spain for Solo Travelers: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville tour will bring you from buzzing Barcelona to cosmopolitan Madrid (and its iconic museums!) and finally Seville, the Andalusian capital. Learn the history, meet the locals, and indulge in a glass (or two) of sangria over tapas shared with your new travel friends.
8. Iceland
Consistently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, Iceland is also known for its clearly marked roads and ease to navigate. Plus, most Icelanders are fluent in English and welcome visitors with open arms. Join our new Iceland for Solo Travelers: Reykjavik, Golden Circle & South Coast tour and get a true taste of the Land of Fire and Ice’s natural wonders and culture. The capital city of Reykjavik will serve as your home base while you venture to must-see spots on the Golden Circle and South Coast (think: black sand beaches and sprawling ice caps) led by your expert Tour Director and local guides.
9. Amsterdam
Canals, tulips, museums—there are plenty of reasons to want to visit Amsterdam. We love this city as a solo travel destination because it isn’t only walkable; it’s bikeable and boatable, too. Being one of the most international cities in the world, Amsterdam’s locals welcome visitors and often speak English, which is very common in Europe as a whole. In fact, two nearby cities share the same attributes as Amsterdam, which is why we recommend combining the three on our Amsterdam, Bruges & Paris for Solo Travelers tour. Why not experience the best of the Netherlands, Belgium, and France’s culture, museums, history, and food in one unforgettable trip?
10. Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali is an iconic vacation spot for people seeking wellness, respite, and ancient temples. But it’s also one of the best solo travel destinations because its locals are known for being welcoming and hospitable, an energy that’s matched by the island’s low crime rate. While the island itself isn’t walkable, when you go guided with us, we’ll manage all on-tour transportation, so your only concern will be how to get to the beach—and those paths are very easy to navigate! Join our Bali for Solo Travelers: Beaches, Temples & Culture tour for the ultimate Bali experience. You and your fellow solo travelers will head from inland Ubud to seaside Nusa Dua, seeing all the different sides of this vibrant island as you go. Think: a morning yoga class and sound bath, plus, a visit to a monkey forest.
Check out 10 reasons to visit Bali solo →
The best places to travel solo for the first time
Traveling on your own for the first time can be intimidating, so we recommend taking a couple of things into consideration when you’re choosing your first solo trip.
1. Consider safety. Do your research and find a place with a low crime rate. 2. Explore how easy it is to get around. Look to see if the area has any taxi and ride-share availability and what the public transportation options might be.
Here are our top destinations that check off those boxes:
1. Scotland. Charming locals welcome you to cities like Edinburgh, which are safe and walkable, making Scotland one of the best places to visit for first-time travelers.
2. Iceland. Being easy to navigate with plenty of English speakers willing to help (plus, those geysers!) puts Iceland at the top of our list.
3. Scandinavia. Consistently ranked as one of the safest regions in the world, Scandinavia contains three stunning countries for you to visit as a first-time traveler with confidence.
Of course, when you go guided with us, you won’t be alone or have to worry about getting from point A to point B. We’ll supply on-tour transportation, expert local guides, and so much more.
How guided solo group tours support travelers
When it comes to traveling solo, it’s important to feel completely safe and confident every step of the way. That’s why going guided is a great way for solo travelers to experience the world—when you go guided, you travel solo, not alone. Our experts handle all the details, from on-tour transportation to booking tickets to exclusive museums and historic sites (which you’ll be led through by an expert local tour guide). Your Tour Director will even recommend restaurants to try during your free time! Plus, when you go on a solo group tour with us, you’ll be traveling with fellow solo adventurers, and have the potential to become lifelong friends.
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Thea fell in love with travel as soon as she arrived in Venice, Italy on a family trip as a child. Since then, she has made having adventures around the world a priority, with trips like retracing her grandfather’s steps through WWII, climbing glaciers in Alaska, and horseback riding in Iceland. Thea is a nomad at heart, always planning the next trip. In her off-time she is working on a novel inspired by the woman she was named after, mixing cocktails, and watching any procedural crime show she can find.
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