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Private Tour Packages in Northern Europe

Enjoy the ultimate personalised adventure on one of these private Europe tour packages. Your dedicated local travel consultant will create a bespoke itinerary with a handpicked private tour guide and accommodation, for an exclusive and intimate experience of Northern Europe.

Iceland

The waterfalls, glaciers and black sand beaches of Iceland are waiting for you. Get to know the country like a local with an expert guide.

Why visit Iceland on a privately guided tour?

  • Hunt for the northern lights on a guided winter tour
  • Learn about Icelandic history and culture from a local
  • Discover how Iceland’s nature has been formed by fire and ice
  • Enjoy private transportation in a comfortable vehicle with your professional English-speaking guide

Iceland
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

The Natural Wonders of Iceland - Private

1599766ISK

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

1599766ISK

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Iceland
Privately Guided
7 days / 6 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Highlights of the Ring Road - Private

1043480ISK

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7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

1043480ISK

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Iceland
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
May - Sep

South & West Iceland Classic - Private

1208962ISK

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8 days / 7 nights
May - Sep

1208962ISK

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Scotland

Explore the castles, lochs and glens of Scotland with your own private local guide, and uncover secrets that few know about.

Why choose a private tour of Scotland?

  • Marvel at hidden gems in the beautiful Scottish Highlands
  • Get an authentic insight into iconic places like the Isle of Skye
  • Hear stories about ancient castles and heritage sites
  • Enjoy private transportation in a comfortable vehicle with your professional English-speaking guide
Scotland
Free upgrade
Best seller
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
4.9
Apr - Oct

Scottish Highlands & Isle of Skye - Private

4134GBP

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Free upgrade
Best seller
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

4134GBP

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Scotland
Free upgrade
Best seller
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
5.0
Apr - Oct

Classic Scotland - Private

5301GBP

Eur

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Free upgrade
Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

5301GBP

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Scotland
Free upgrade
Privately Guided
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Complete Scotland - Private

8015GBP

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Free upgrade
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

8015GBP

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Ireland

Experience renowned Irish hospitality, soak up breathtaking scenery and encounter local legends as you tour the Emerald Isle with your knowledgeable driver-guide.

Why go to Ireland on a Private Escorted Tour?

  • Visit ancient castles and uncover rich heritage sites
  • Stroll along golden beaches and glimpse towering cliffs
  • Explore captivating Dublin and tour coastal villages
  • Enjoy private transportation in a comfortable vehicle with your professional English-speaking guide
Privately Guided
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

Scenic Ireland - Private

5112EUR

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ST PADDY’S DAY DEAL
8 days / 7 nights
Apr - Oct

5112EUR

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Ireland
ST PADDY’S DAY DEAL
Best seller
Privately Guided
10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

Classic Ireland - Private

6412EUR

Eur

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ST PADDY’S DAY DEAL
Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
Apr - Oct

6412EUR

Eur

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Privately Guided
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

Complete Ireland - Private

9125EUR

Eur

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ST PADDY’S DAY DEAL
14 days / 13 nights
Apr - Oct

9125EUR

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About Your Private Tour in Northern Europe

Opt for a privately guided trip to Northern Europe for the ultimate travel experience. With a personal local tour guide to show you around, you’ll get an exclusive insider’s perspective on the destinations you visit. They’ll take care of all the driving so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your tour.

When you book a private travel package with Nordic Visitor, you get:

• An authentic trip planned by an established and trusted agency
• A dedicated local travel consultant to arrange your tour
• A detailed online personal itinerary with all bookings
• Private touring services of a professional driver-guide
Handpicked accommodation for a comfortable stay
24/7 emergency phone support for peace of mind

Nordic Visitor has made it easy to start planning your trip. Simply follow these steps:

1. Pick your favourite Nordic Visitor tour
2. Confirm (or customise) your package
3. Check your confirmation email
4. Book your flights
5. Get ready for your trip

Why choose Nordic Visitor

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Book With Confidence

Secure your trip your way with Nordic Visitor. Book a tour with as little as 10% deposit. With a 20% deposit or more, you will receive our cancellation insurance free of charge. You can also pay the full price right away to guarantee today’s exchange rate. Terms & conditions apply.

Book With Confidence

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Trusted local travel experts

Nordic Visitor has been organising tours of Northern Europe since 2002. Our knowledgeable travel experts – based in Reykjavík, Edinburgh and Stockholm – are passionate about the destinations they specialise in. They know the ideal guide for you and will ensure your trip is seamless from start to finish.

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You are in good hands

We will be there to support you throughout your tour. Should there be any unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, your dedicated local travel consultant will handle any itinerary adjustments while keeping you safe and informed. You can also reach us at any time via our 24/7 helpline.

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Great reviews

Nordic Visitor is dedicated to the best service quality, and this is reflected year after year when Tripadvisor awards us with their Certificate of Excellence. We also take great pride in our customer feedback: 97% of our travellers say they would recommend us to friends and family.

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Stress-free experience

We take on all the logistics of planning your tour, so you can relax knowing that we’re handling everything on your behalf. Your personal consultant will arrange all the details including your route, accommodation, professional guide, and more. Meanwhile you can sit back and look forward to your getaway.

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Customisable tour options

Our tours are designed to show you the very best areas and sights, but we’d be happy to alter your tour with extra nights, additional activities and special diversions to suit your travel wish list. Trust us to design your dream self-drive itinerary.

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Full financial protection

With Nordic Visitor, you have peace of mind knowing your tour arrangements with us are 100% financially protected. Your payments are safeguarded as we comply with European Union laws on Package Travel regulations. This guarantees you a refund in the unlikely event of insolvency.

PRIVATE TOUR REVIEWS

Here’s what our amazing customers had to say about their privately guided tour with us.

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SameeraUnited Arab Emirates

Everything was perfect. Our tour guide, Gunnar, was awesome. He anticipated all our needs and had a wonderful sense... read more

Everything was perfect. Our tour guide, Gunnar, was awesome. He anticipated all our needs and had a wonderful sense of humor. The information and stories he provided all the way were amazing and most of the time hilarious. Will definitely book other trips through Nordic Visitor again.

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KayUnited States

Totally great experience! Our driver/guide was great and a lot of fun and made the trip so much fun. Everything went... read more

Totally great experience! Our driver/guide was great and a lot of fun and made the trip so much fun. Everything went very smoothly and everyone was very nice and helpful.

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Your Northern Europe Highlights

On your privately guided tour, you might discover the volcanic and glacial landscapes of Iceland. Or admire Scotland’s stunning lochs and mountains. Explore with a local expert, and you could:

Frequently Asked Questions
About Private Europe Tour Packages

You may want to know more about visiting Northern Europe on a privately guided tour. To help you decide if this is the right choice for you, we’ve answered the most commonly asked questions here. If you want to ask us something else, or you want to start planning your trip, get in touch with us.

Alternatively, find out how to make a booking, have a look at our FAQs, or learn about our Book With Confidence travel plan.

On a private tour, you and your party travel with a handpicked guide. They drive you from one attraction to the next and share their insider knowledge with you. This way you get a unique insight into the destination you visit and don’t need to worry about driving or sharing transport with anyone else.

When you book a private travel package with Nordic Visitor, you don’t need to find local tour guides yourself. We already have expert private guides who are fully licensed. We handpick the best professional to accompany you depending on your interests, such as history and ancestry.

Private touring offers you the chance to travel deeper into the places you visit. Your personal guide will bring your trip to life as they share their authentic perspective with you. They are passionate about the destination you are exploring and you’ll be able to learn so much from them.

What’s more, we will choose a professional for you who specialises in your interests. You might want an expert in photography, history, whisky, northern lights or something else. We have all the right contacts and will make sure you get the perfect tour guide for your trip.

At Nordic Visitor we pride ourselves on our high service standards and carefully choose our guides. When you travel with us, you’ll see hidden gems that only a guide who lives and breathes their home would be able to share. They’ll help you connect with local culture, history and nature.

Another benefit of exploring Europe with a private tour guide is that they’ll also be your private chauffeur. Sit back and relax as your driver-guide takes you around your destination, leaving you to enjoy the journey.

Alternatively, you could opt for a guided small group tour of Northern Europe. This is great for connecting travellers with others from around the world, and you still get to learn from a local tour guide.

The best time to take a private tour of Northern Europe depends on the sort of trip you’re looking for.

To experience long daylight hours and mild weather, we recommend you visit in the summer. This is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, boat tours and wildlife sightings. Bear in mind that the months of June, July, August and September are the most popular for trips to Northern Europe.

If you’d like to travel when it’s a bit quieter, go in the spring or autumn (May or October). You’ll find fewer visitors at top attractions but you still get a good amount of daylight hours.

Or time your trip for the winter (November to March or April), which tends to be the quietest season. Your tour guide will be your chauffeur so you don’t need to worry about driving in cold weather conditions. In some destinations, like Iceland, you’ll even get the chance to see the northern lights!

For more advice on when to go, check out these guides:

Best times and places to see the northern lights in Europe

Best time to visit Iceland

Best time to visit Scotland

All of our vehicles are spacious, clean and comfortable. We cover all group sizes from 1 to 16, so the size of your vehicle will depend on the size of your party.

As an example, you might travel in a Land Cruiser in Iceland if you are a group of 3. If your party has between 4 and 9 passengers, you could tour Iceland in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.

In Scotland, on the other hand, your vehicle may be a luxury 4x4 or saloon car if there are up to 3 people in your group. One of the options for parties of 3 to 6 is a Volkswagen Transporter. Meanwhile, groups of up to 15 passengers might travel in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter minibus.

We can accommodate large groups for our private tours of Northern Europe, although each destination has slightly different regulations.

For private tours of Iceland, you can book directly on our website if there are up to 9 people in your party. For groups of 10 or more, we’ll give you a custom tour quote and booking link.

For private tours of Scotland, you can reserve your trip online if there are up to 6 people in your party. For a larger group, we’ll provide a custom booking link for you.

In Scotland you can travel in a private group of up to 7 people for as long you like. However, for parties of 8 and above, a 6-day tour with one guide would be the maximum duration. This is due to minibus tour regulations in the UK.

Tipping is rather different in Europe compared to North America. Here, tipping your guide is entirely up to you. While a tip is not expected by your guide, we have no doubt that the gesture would be greatly appreciated.

Usually you would meet your travel guide on the second day of your trip, once you’re rested and refreshed after travelling.

When you first arrive, your private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in comfort and style. You then have the rest of the day to relax and explore your arrival city at your leisure.

However, if you’d like more time to explore independently, you can always choose to meet your guide on the third day of your trip.

Yes, you can pick an arrival date that suits you and your party.

Our privately guided tours of Northern Europe are some of our most flexible packages. As such, your dedicated travel consultant will gladly tailor your trip to suit your specific interests. You decide how long you want to explore for and what sort of attractions and activities to experience.

We suggest that you book your flights once your Nordic Visitor travel consultant has confirmed your tour package. This ensures that you have all the correct timing information when you book your flights. You can of course check for flight dates and times beforehand.

Contact us

Whether you’d like to know more about our private tours, or you want to get planning, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always here to help.

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