Eastern Europe Tours for Solo Travelers
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- From Sofia to Dubrovnik
- Bohemian Highlights (End Prague)
- 12-Day Grand Central Europe & Turkey Tour: From Imperial Capitals to Eastern Wonders From Vienna to Istanbul 3 Flights included - Small Group Tour
- Berlin, Prague, Budapest, and Poland (including Czestochowa)
- Grand Central Europe – 10 Days (Prague • Krakow • Vienna • Budapest)
- Explore Eastern Europe
- 6 Day Explore Prague - Vienna - Budapest Tour-Small Group Tour
- 8 Day Journey exploring Central and Eastern Europe - from Vienna to Bucharest - Small Group Tour
- Imperial Cities featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
- Eastern Europe Express (from Bucharest to Istanbul)
From Sofia to Dubrovnik
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodation at the hotel and the hotel breakfast and dinner are good. My family and I found our trip enjoyable and pleasant.”
soh, traveled in January
Plovdiv's Roman Amphitheatre, Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress, and Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed old town come alive with English-speaking guides. Hotels like Doubletree host evening gatherings.
Duration 11 days Destinations Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 72 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Europamundo From
- NZ$3,614
Warsaw's Old Town, Auschwitz Memorial, and Budapest river cruise create meaningful experiences. Group dining and cultural immersion foster connections between like-minded travelers.
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 48 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Trafalgar From $6,050
12% Off- NZ$5,324You save $726
12-Day Grand Central Europe & Turkey Tour: From Imperial Capitals to Eastern Wonders From Vienna to Istanbul 3 Flights included - Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Very well organized, the tours were very informative and the hotels were very close to the center.”
Rio, traveled in April
Duration 12 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Turkey Age Range Ages 18+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Ajdinis From
12% Off- NZ$7,682
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 72 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Europamundo From
12% Off- NZ$2,710
Duration 10 days Destinations Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 6 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Czechia-Tours From $6,417
7% Off- NZ$5,968You save $449
Culinary adventures like pierogi-making in Kraków and wine tasting in Tokaj unite solo adventurers. UNESCO sites unfold with expert guides, while Danubius Hotel Astoria and Hotel Polski offer single-friendly havens.
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic Age Range Ages 18+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
7% Off- NZ$6,368
6 Day Explore Prague - Vienna - Budapest Tour-Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The accommodations were nice and close to the center. I really recommend this tour if you wanna experience Central Europe in a short time!”
Rowan, traveled in March
Duration 6 days Destinations Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 18+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Ajdinis From
7% Off- NZ$3,831
8 Day Journey exploring Central and Eastern Europe - from Vienna to Bucharest - Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Budapest is stunning! We reccommend the tour!”
Maya, traveled in March
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania Age Range Ages 18+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Ajdinis From
7% Off- NZ$5,452
Imperial Cities featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 11 days Destinations Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 44 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Collette From $6,499
5% Off- NZ$6,199You save $300
Duration 9 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Travel From
5% Off- NZ$3,335
What people love about touring Eastern Europe solo
- From Sofia to Dubrovnik
Just completed the Balkanic Miracle tour. We had a great experience due to the comprehensive itinerary and incredible logistics and planning by Europamundo. Despite the distances we had to travel everyday, the Europamundo guides gave us plenty of rest stops and managed the border crossings smoothly and efficiently. For the Bulgaria-Romania-Serbia-Bosnia leg, we were only 4 English speakers on a full bus of Spanish speakers. Having read reviews from other English speakers who ended up on majority Spanish-speaking buses, we were initally apprehensive. But kudos to Europamundo for assigning to our small group one of their most capable bilingual English and Spanish speaking guides, Viktor Toshev. He went the extra mile every day to ensure that we were not treated as an afterthought (as some other reviewers on other tours have commented). He was organised, his commentary clear, thorough but succinct, and his energy and enthusiasm was infectious, making the sites come alive. Due to the level of care we were given, it often felt like we were on a private customised tour and not a big group package tour. A good guide makes all the difference! The modular nature of the tour meant we had to be handed over to other guides along the way. This was smoothly done thanks to the efficency of guides Bibliana, Maria, Marco, Elena and Rafa. Great job Europamundo!
To be honest, part of what made the trip fantastic was our group of 12- could not have had a better group to travel with- which is clearly luck, but a piece of our group being so cohesive was Nejca, our guide. She was perfect! Available but not pushy. Laid back, but willing to assert herself to make our experience the best. She made each person in the group feel special and appreciated. Thank you, Nejca! The itinerary was quite good as well. Although there were places I could have stayed for a day longer, I think it’s important to not stay too long and feel like time is wasted on a certain place on the tour. Transportation was efficient and Nejca did a great job getting us to our destinations easily and without rushing. Accommodations were very good- with the exception of Prague. Although our apartment was nice, it was clear that the residents of Prague feel that their space is being taken over by tourists- which is clearly true. I would have preferred to have stayed in a hotel in Prague-honestly, I would have paid more for it. Other than that, cannot day enough good things about the trip! Thank you!!
Best of Central Europe
- Imperial Capitals
Awesome time! We enjoyed every minute of the experience
What our customers ask about Eastern Europe Tours for Solo Travelers
How social are Eastern European group tours for solo travelers?
Group tours across Eastern Europe create natural social connections with solo travelers making up 69% of bookings on routes like the Budapest to Sofia Adventure. The daily schedule creates plenty of chances to get to know others through shared experiences such as tastings at Balla Géza Winery casual dinners at local restaurants and walking tours in historic places like Brasov and Veliko Tarnovo. A TourRadar traveler noted "It's an enjoyable and safe way to travel and can make unlikely but very fun friendships."
Do I need to pay a single supplement as a solo traveler?
While tours offer private room options with single supplements many provide room-sharing choices to keep costs down. The Budapest to Sofia Adventure charges around $579 USD for a private room but lets you share with another traveler of the same gender at no extra cost. Properties like the Hotel Yantra Grand in Veliko Tarnovo and Hotel Ramada in Sofia work well for both arrangements making it easy to choose what suits you best.
What type of accommodations can solo travelers expect?
Most stays are in 3-4 star hotels near city centers and key sights. In Sofia the Crystal Palace Hotel provides comfortable rooms while the Ramada in Bucharest offers modern amenities in a central spot. A TourRadar guest confirmed "Hotels were clean and adequate for the stays centrally located making it easy to explore independently."
How much free time is there on Eastern European tours for solo exploration?
The schedule mixes guided activities with plenty of independent time. In Budapest you'll start with morning tours to places like the Fisherman's Bastion then get afternoons free to check out local cafes thermal baths or museums. According to a TourRadar review "It had enough free and easy time to plan and do your own activities. Was not very restrictive."
What's included in evening meals and are they good for meeting other travelers?
Tours schedule several group dinners that naturally bring everyone together. You might share a traditional Bulgarian meal at a Sofia restaurant or enjoy dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant in Sighisoara Romania. One TourRadar traveler mentioned "Our guide was knowledgeable and organized meals that helped our group bond."
What's the best time of year for solo travel in Eastern Europe?
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer the best mix of good weather and smaller crowds. Summer draws the most solo travelers at 67% of bookings while winter brings special attractions like Christmas markets. According to a TourRadar review "traveling solo in September was perfect - not too crowded but still lovely weather for walking tours in cities like Budapest."