The 5 best tours for women
From Japan to Italy, these are the best Tours for Women that offer expert-led cultural experiences.
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1. France for Women: Paris, Loire Valley & Champagne Region
Why is this trip to France one of the best tours for women?
We love this women’s tour of France for the variety of exciting excursions it offers, especially ones that celebrate famous French women. From Joan of Arc’s bravery to Madame Clicquot’s ingenuity (she is the grande dame of Champagne, after all), you’ll toast to the audacious females who’ve shaped France’s story—all while exploring the glittering lights of Paris and the storybook hills of the Loire Valley. On our France for Women: Paris, Loire Valley & Champagne Region tour, you’ll experience the country’s most beloved icons in Paris and beyond while connecting with fellow female travelers who share your passion for art, history, and a well-paired glass of wine. To us, France will always be one of the ultimate girls’ trip destinations.
Women-focused experiences on this France tour
- Walk in the footsteps of Joan of Arc as you visit sites tied to her remarkable story. From the city of Orleans, where she led French forces to victory, to the Royal City of Loches, where she persuaded Charles VII to claim his crown, you’ll trace the legacy of the young heroine who helped shape the soul of France.
- Raise a glass to Madame Clicquot, the pioneering widow who transformed the world of Champagne. On a private tour of Veuve Clicquot’s UNESCO-listed cellars in Reims, learn how her innovation and determination built one of the most celebrated Champagne houses in history. Then, toast to her spirit of innovation at a private Champagne tasting.
- Create your own fragrance in the world’s perfume capital. Extend your tour to the French Riviera to discover the art of scent-making in Grasse, where perfume became both a craft and a cultural symbol. Here, you’ll learn traditional distilling and conditioning techniques from a female perfume expert and create your own custom Eau de Cologne to take home as a sweet-smelling reminder of your time on one of our most exciting group Tours for Women.
- Uncover the artistry behind France’s world-famous desserts. Join a woman-led pastry workshop in Paris to learn the techniques behind classic French pastries—specifically macarons—and sample your sweet creations alongside your tourmates. (We think the best trips for women should always include a taste of something sweet.)
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2. Japan for Women: Tokyo, Ise-Shima Peninsula & Kyoto
Why is this trip to Japan one of the best tours for women?
This Japan tour is all about highlighting some of the country’s most cutting-edge women. On our Japan for Women: Tokyo, Ise-Shima Peninsula & Kyoto tour, you’ll see and do the classics (explore Shibuya and experience a tea ceremony). But you’ll also uncover the country’s artistic spirit and savor its culinary heritage through local women who keep centuries-old customs alive. Whether you’re joining as part of a group tour for women or traveling independently on one of our solo female travel tours, you’ll find a welcoming community of like-minded women throughout your journey. A place where innovation and tradition live side by side, and serene temples sit alongside bustling neon streets, Japan is one of the best travel destinations for single women.
Women-focused experiences on this Japan tour
- Meet Japan’s legendary ama pearl divers. Solo trips for women don’t get more exciting than with this excursion in the Ise-Shima region. Savor a freshly grilled seafood lunch prepared by the remarkable female free divers who have harvested from the sea for generations. Then, hear their stories, learn about their lives, and take part in a pearl and sea glass jewelry workshop, crafting your own necklaces, inspired by their ocean-centered way of life.
- Learn about the women who shaped Kyoto’s legacy. On a guided sightseeing tour, explore temples, shrines, and artisan workshops that illuminate the resilience and artistry of Kyoto’s women—from the temple founded by a devoted wife to the intricate weaving traditions preserved by female craftspeople.
- Cook up a classic at a women-owned culinary studio. Add the optional Kyoto Ramen Cooking Class & Dinner excursion to your tour to learn the secrets of this beloved Japanese dish. Under the guidance of expert female chefs, you’ll make noodles from scratch, craft your own savory broth, and enjoy your handmade ramen alongside your fellow travelers. Travel groups for women are made better with a great meal.
3. Ireland, England & Scotland for Women: Dublin to Edinburgh
Why is this trip to the U.K. and Ireland one of the best tours for women?
When it comes to the best tours for women travel groups, we love an itinerary that highlights all that women contribute to our favorite destinations. Our Ireland, England & Scotland for Women: Dublin to Edinburgh tour is jam-packed with activities that put women front and center. But beyond that, the lush landscapes, notable historical sites, and influential culture of Ireland and the United Kingdom will be on full display on this tour. And there will be plenty of hang time, too. Share a pint with your new female travel-mates-turned-besties at cozy spots like Stag’s Head, one of the best pubs in Dublin, before continuing on to explore England and Scotland. Or, check out our solo traveler’s guide to Scotland for more of the best things to do during your free time.
Women-focused experiences on this tour of Ireland & the U.K.
- Admire Dublin’s Rosie Hackett Bridge and Constance Markievicz statue—sites honoring two revolutionary women of the Irish Citizen Army. Your guide will tell you all about the impact they made on women’s rights and Irish history as you take in panoramic views of the city.
- Immerse yourself in literary history at the former home of the Brontë sisters. On our optional Literary Yorkshire excursion, you’ll see where authors Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë wrote some of their greatest works, such as “Jane Eyre,” “Wuthering Heights,” and “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall,” respectively.
- Hear tales of Scottish women on a visit to the Scottish Storytelling Centre. You’ll be regaled with stories from past to present during a guided sightseeing tour of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh’s old town.
- Learn the legacies of British suffragettes on a guided walking tour of London. If you opt to join the tour’s London extension, you’ll visit the Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue, Women of World War II Monument, and Edith Cavell Memorial, the latter of which honors the British WWI nurse who helped more than 200 Allied soldiers escape German-occupied Belgium. End your walking tour at the monument of accomplished author Agatha Christie.
4. Italy for Women: Rome, Tuscany & the Italian Lakes
Why is this trip to Italy one of the best tours for women?
We love this women’s tour of Italy because it makes space for telling the stories of women who have helped define one of the world’s most beloved countries. When it comes to the historical sites, art, and architecture that get travelers’ hearts racing, there aren’t many places that beat Italy. And who can forget Italy’s food and wine? But this country isn’t just about male artists, politicians, and gladiators. The women have made their mark over the centuries as well. On our Italy for Women: Rome, Tuscany & the Italian Lakes tour, you’ll see, hear, and taste the best of this iconic destination and the women who helped make it so. Whether you’re looking at women travel groups or considering solo female travel, Italy always impresses.
Women-focused experiences on this Italy tour
- Dive into the intriguing world of women who made their mark on the Roman Empire with an expert guide on our optional Women of Renaissance Rome excursion. You’ll uncover the many roles these women played, from influential courtesans to cunning noblewomen, forging the path to where Italian women are today.
- Taste tantalizing Tuscan red wines at Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino, the first Italian winery staffed entirely by women. Descended from generations of winemakers, the owner and founder, Donatella Cinelli Colombini, created a space to employ women, reduce gender discrimination, and prove that producing fine wines depends on passion and talent that everyone has in equal measure.
- Whip up a traditional Bolognese dinner with the guidance of professional chef Federica Frattini. You’ll make pasta from scratch at Podere San Giuliano, the agriturismo where Federica will teach you recipes passed down from her nonna. Want to try making one of her recipes now? Check out this Bolognese ragu recipe she shared with us!
5. The Greek Islands for Women: Athens, Rhodes & Crete
Why is this trip to Greece one of the best tours for women?
It might be a very popular honeymoon hotspot, but Greece is also one of best solo female travel destinations and a fantastic girls’ trip destination. Can you think of a better place for one of the best tours for women than the home of ancient Greek goddesses? Athens has thousands of years of history for you to explore on foot, and the Greek islands evoke the “Mamma Mia!” fantasy of white sand beaches, lifelong female friendships, and, of course, dancing queens! Feel breezy and carefree while swimming, admiring sunsets, and people-watching on our The Greek Islands for Women: Athens, Rhodes & Crete tour.
Women-focused experiences on this Greece tour
- Set out on a walking tour of Athens, starting at the Melina Mercouri Memorial that honors the activist, singer, actress, and politician who paved the way for Greek women in the 20th century. Finish your morning with a walking tour of the Parthenon, including temples dedicated to goddesses Athena and Nike. Paying homage to iconic goddesses is an important part of solo female travel.
- Bite into homemade sweets and meet the women of Apolloniatisses, a women’s agritourism cooperative. Traditional sweets (such as melekouni, Rhodes’ most famous dessert) are prepared on-site and made with aromatic flavors, like thyme-infused honey, sesame seeds, and citrus. Tours for women don’t get better or more delicious than this.
- Sip wine at Domaine Paterianakis, a woman-run Cretan vineyard where you’ll enjoy a sommelier-led tasting of fine vintages, such as: kotsifali, a red grape indigenous to Crete; mandilaria, another red grape grown throughout the Greek Isles; and malvasia, a white, Mediterranean varietal used in everything from dry whites to dessert wines.
- Add the extension to meet with nuns of a Meteora monastery and learn about the tenets and traditions of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. They’ll tell you about the beliefs followed by this branch of faith, the daily lives of initiates, and the work monks do at the monasteries.
