Travel more authentically with expert Tour Leaders

Are you ready to be inspired by our charming, inspirational Tour Leaders?  

Unearth how both our awe-inspiring Tour Leaders and Drivers go above and beyond to deliver the ultimate Back-Roads difference for guests.

Listen to enchanting stories on our Scotland: Lochs and Landscapes tour or uncover spectacular scenery in the Lake District on our Highlights of Britain tour, courtesy of reputable Tour Leaders. 

Embrace all that your local Tour Leader has to offer and allow yourself to become immersed in rich traditions and flavors. With local experts leading the way, all you need to think about is soaking up all the delights that the region has to offer.  

Picture locating spellbinding castles off the beaten path on our Explore Eastern Europe tour or having a true culinary connoisseur guiding you through the best local eateries in Italy on our Tuscan Treats tour.  

Our Tour Leaders strive to enhance the small group touring experience for guests at all times, so you can focus your attention on enjoying hassle-free travel traversing breathtaking locations. Relax, unwind and cherish new friendships with a trusted Tour Leader and knowledgeable driver by your side. 

Hear from our Tour Leaders on how they strive to deliver an unforgettable experience: 

“I was inspired to become a Tour Leader by a desire to share my passion for the culture, history and spectacular scenery of the places we visit” - Micaela Hobbs 

“One of the things I enjoy the most about Back-Roads is the guests we have from all over the world – and taking those guests on the back roads to tour different countries and showing them the hidden gems of a country that only locals would know about” - Kriszti Imre 

“The secret to putting on a great walking tour is to keep the tour both fresh in terms of its content and the way you deliver it, whilst ensuring that your audience is still engaged and following your theme.  From the point of view of a tourist, there is nothing more disappointing than a tour guide who has a lacklustre and routine style!” - Edward Ashe 

What better way to delve into the real experience from the road than from some of our recent guests?  

“Peter, our guide was very professional and knowledgeable, always making sure everyone in the group got to experience and capture all the highlights of the trip (there were too many to single out anything in particular). Ray, our driver, has superb skill at negotiating the narrow winding back roads of Ireland, always considerate of all the passengers on board his vehicle. He went above and beyond to make sure we all experienced the culture of his Ireland, always available for a chat or imparting his local knowledge of the towns we visited” - Samantha, The Emerald Isle 

“A terrific tour at the right pace, the tour guide Peter was exceptional. His knowledge of the island and the history, recent and old was amazing. He was very approachable and couldn't do enough for us” – Ian, The Emerald Isle 

“The driver was exceptionally competent, so we felt very safe. We also appreciated his unfailing good humour” - Brett, Highlights of Britain 

Here at Back-Roads Touring, we pride ourselves on our respected and trustworthy Tour Leaders and drivers that fulfil their role in bringing destinations to life. By embarking upon one of our captivating tours, witness how our Tour Leaders’ expertise paves the way for a mesmerising travel experience that’s not only memorable but also deeply enriching. 

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