Go back in time on our historical solo tours

If you’re looking for some historical perspective to enlighten your next holiday, read on! With One Traveller you can combine expertly guided (English-speaking) historical tours with free time to explore and relax in great company, all as part of our fully escorted holidays. Here are our picks for the best solo travel destinations for history lovers.

Where can I see striking ancient ruins?

Ancient ruins provide hearty food for the imagination! Many sites have excavations continuing to this day, with exciting new discoveries waiting to be unearthed.

Türkiye - Our top pick for historical visits abroad

Türkiye tops our list of historical solo travel destinations, with numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as an abundance Islamic and Christian holy sites. Discover fascinating Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman artifacts and historical sites in Istanbul, Türkiye’s iconic cultural heartland.

Anatolia (Asia Minor) is of course home to the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, deservedly Türkiye’s most famous ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also uncover Hierapolis, Afrodisias, Pergamon, Assos, the multi-layered excavations of Troy, and the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük!

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Sicily - A plethora of Medieval and Ancient sites to visit

Home to many great Mediterranean civilisations, as reflected in its diverse architecture with Greek temples, Norman churches and Baroque palazzi.

Discover the rich history of Sicily with our range of solo holidays in Sicily here.

China - Discover many wonders of the world

See the Great Wall of China, and travel to Xi’an to visit the Terracotta Warriors, one of the major archaeological discoveries of recent times.

Visit China’s awe inspiring historical sites on one of our solo holidays here.

Mexico - Visit breathtaking Aztec and Mayan historical sites

Marvel at the soaring pyramids of Teotihuacán, the sacred temples of Chichén Itzá, and the mysterious jungle covered ruins of Uxmal.

Discover Mexico’s rich history one on our solo holidays here.

Tunisia - Discover a diverse array of North African historical sites

Tunisia’s history is rich and varied with Carthaginian, Roman and Islamic remnants waiting to be explored.

Visit all the history Tunisia has to offer on one of our solo holidays here.

Where can I explore famous castles?

Visiting a famous castle is a thrilling experience. For those considering solo travel to historical cities in Europe, there’s a wealth of examples here to explore.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest - Discover the beauty of central Europe

This holiday introduces not just one castle or palace, but three! We start with a guided tour of Prague Castle, official residence of the Czech President. A seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside.

One of Vienna’s biggest attractions, Schoenbrun Palace and gardens illustrate the tastes and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs and boast spectacular halls. If you are curious about how the other half once lived, this is the place for you!

Buda’s Castle Quarter is the oldest part of Budapest. Encased within the remains of mighty city walls you’ll find ancient castles (as the name suggests), the Royal Palace, and Matthias Church.

A visit to the Baltic capital cities is also well worth it for castle-explorers, as is the UK’s most prominent royal Castle if you want to experience living history.

Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius - See the hidden beauty of the Baltics

Away from these beautifully quaint old cities, Rundāle Palace was amongst the most splendid palaces in the former Russian Empire. Trakai Castle, built on its own lake, was one of the main centres of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Windsor - Visit the historical seat of England’s Kings & Queens

Our holiday includes a morning at Windsor Castle, the oldest, occupied working castle in the world, with a Blue Badge guide.

Where can I indulge my passion for World War Two history?

World War Two history retains a very personal connection for many. On these varied solo trips for history buffs, you can perfectly combine family history research with relaxation.

Berlin & Dresden - Go right to the start of the war

Explore Germany’s capital and major sights, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag, via the rebuilt Imperial Palace and vestiges of the Berlin Wall. Your expert local guide will provide insights into this once-divided city and how it has risen to become one of the world’s most inventive and exciting.

Charming Dresden is nicknamed the ‘Florence on the Elbe’, for its rich collection of palaces, churches, museums and galleries. Explore the grandiose Semper Opera house, Royal Castle, Zwinger Palace, and famous Ladies’ Church, the symbol of Dresden’s post-war resurrection.

Oxford - Discover the history of the Enigma machine

Our private guided tour of Bletchley Park uncovers the wartime secrets of Alan Turing and his heroic, code-breaking colleagues.

Thailand - Learn about the horrors of the Pacific front

Walk the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai, built by Allied P.O.Ws. We’ll ride the ‘death railway’ towards the Burmese (Myanmar) border and along the ‘hellfire pass’ that cost so many lives. Visit the beautifully kept allied cemetery, and explore the Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum.

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