About Globus

After 90-plus years of sharing the world with travellers, Globus has set the gold standard for award-winning touring across virtually every continent. Our global network of premiere travel partners, operations experts, and hospitality pros share one goal in mind—an exceptional travel experience no matter where we travel together.

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Reasons to tour with Globus

A choice of touring styles to suit everyone

Hand selected hotels

VIP access to the must see sights

Globus Tour Directors & Local Guides hail from the region through which you’re travelling

Access to the GlobusGO App

Freedom to personalise your holiday with built in free time

Sustainability

Introducing the Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good.
Focussing on People, Planet and Places, we make every effort to conserve and preserve in each destination we visit by helping to protect the ....more

More time for less money!

With almost a century of escorting travellers to nearly every destination in the world, we’ve learned a few things about time and money when it comes to touring. In fact, choosing a tour over independent travel can save you up to 30% of what you’d spend planning a holiday on ....more

Our Story

We’ve spent over 90 years planning your holiday. When you select a Globus holiday, you’re choosing experience, passion, and perfection. Our dedication began over nine decades ago when a young Antonio Mantegazza became inspired to share the stories of his home while using his family’s rowboat to transport lumber across ....more

Accreditations and Associations

ABTA V3031, ATOL Protected, USTOA (US Tour Operators Association), IATAN, BBB, CLIA, ASTA, The Travel Institute, NACTA, NEST, OSSN, Trustwave, NTA, Family Travel Association & Avoya Travel

Awards

The World's Most Awarded Tour Operator
When you’ve been showing the world to travellers for more than nine decades, people take notice. It’s not just our travellers who rave about the Globus experience. Year after year, we are honoured to be recognised by our esteemed colleagues in the travel industry as ....more

Lines? What Lines?

During peak travel seasons, you could find yourself waiting in line for hours to see famous attractions when going it on your own.
We think your time is more valuable than that! Globus tours take the tedious, time-consuming queues out of the equation with VIP access to the world’s ....more

Tours Include an Interpreter, Troubleshooter, and Storyteller.

Only escorted tours include a Tour Director—an expert who lives and breathes your destination and shares their knowledge and know-how with you. More than logistical navigators, our Tour Directors are dynamic narrators. Anyone can notice interesting landscapes or architecture. But a seasoned Tour Director brings those sights to life with ....more

How we're working to make you feel COVID-safe on your trip

A SAFE & WARM WELCOME:
We will conduct tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start and peace of
mind throughout the journey. This includes proof of vaccination for all guests. See our complete Health & Safety
Pre-Trip Screening Instructions on our website for full details.
BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE:
There may be times on tour or on the motorcoach when social distancing is required. We will take care in assuring any
local guidelines are followed in a safe and comfortable way for our guests. For any cases where masks are required due
to local guidelines, we ask that guests bring their own approved N95 (FFP2) masks for their own comfort and safety.
Our wireless listening technology enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers during excursions.
FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM-MEMBER HEALTH:
To ensure a healthy environment for each of our guests and our team, our Tour Directors, Local Hosts, and
motocoach drivers are fully vaccinated, and we are also requiring that all travelers are fully vaccinated before joining
our trips. Additionally, we will conduct regular guest checks, and, when required by local guidelines, masks will be
worn by our guests and by our team when accompanying guests. In all other cases, masks are optional for guests.
TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS:
Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the “touch points” of travel, including luggage handling,
check in/check out interaction, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with handsfree services, including some self-services now performed by staff. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available
throughout each trip, on coach, and in hotels.
COMMITMENT TO CLEAN:
As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on
our motorcoaches, vehicles, and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go
above and beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. And our motorcoaches are equipped with air
filters that clean the air as well as provide constant ventilation.
PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH:
The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on
ensuring all aspects of our operation—from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures.
This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touchpoint of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to gue ....less

No Navigating. No Nail Biting. No Nonsense

Navigating a world of foreign taxis, rental cars, train depots, and subway stations makes most travellers cringe. And big city traffic? Forget it! A tour eliminates logistical hassles by handling your transportation around town, between cities, and across border with comfort and convenience that above the rest. Settle in with ....more

So what exactly is a tour?

Simply put, a tour is a perfectly planned holiday. Planning a holiday on your own is not easy. From the stress of researching the right reservations and transportation options to navigating decisions on how to explore new destinations, travel planning can take the fun out of finding the perfect holiday. ....more

What We Offer

We deliver experiences that go beyond the globe’s go-to landmarks to get you up close to our local favorites – and favorite locals – while presenting you the greatest menu of touring styles to experience the world in the “wow” ways and great travel deals.

Globus Reviews

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lisset

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Nancy Arias

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the tour company been trading?

For over 90 years.

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

What documents will I receive before I travel?

Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

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About Globus

Reasons to tour with Globus

Sustainability

More time for less money!

Our Story

Accreditations and Associations

Awards

Lines? What Lines?

Tours Include an Interpreter, Troubleshooter, and Storyteller.

How we're working to make you feel COVID-safe on your trip

No Navigating. No Nail Biting. No Nonsense

So what exactly is a tour?

What We Offer

Globus Reviews

Great Value for your Money

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

Globus exceeded my expectations!

The experience was amazing!!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has the tour company been trading?

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

What policies are in place for Covid-19?

What documents will I receive before I travel?

What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

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412 Globus Tours

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Scottish Escape

Scottish Highlands & Islands

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Scottish Highland Fling

Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night...

Portugal in Depth

Poland, East Germany & World War II

Introduction to Ireland

Iberian Discovery & Morocco

Spirit of the Rockies

German Highlights

WWII D-Day Landing Beaches & Battle of...

Bohemian Dream

Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design, PLUS...

Independent Highlights of Thailand

Independent Dubai City Stay

Independent Bangkok & Chiang Mai

Independent India: The Golden Triangle

Turkish Escape

European Sampler

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Independent Galapagos at the Finch Bay...

Tanzania Private Safari with Zanzibar

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