Extraordinary Journeys. Exclusively for Women.
Women-Only Walking Tours
Classic Journeys’ Women‑Only Walks (WOW!) are handcrafted cultural walking tours—reserved for women travelers and led by exceptional local female guides—on some of our most beloved itineraries around the world.
Whether you are traveling solo, with a partner, or with friends or family, there’s something special about exploring the world in the company of other women. Conversations come easily. Friendships form quickly. Shared experiences become lasting memories.
You’ll walk through villages and markets, share meals at long tables, stay in boutique hotels, and experience our signature “walks at eye level”—all within a welcoming all‑women group, guided by our exceptional local female tour leaders who know these places as home.
I decided to travel solo for the first time, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. The women I met were incredible — supportive, curious, and full of laughter. By the end of the trip, we felt like old friends.
— Lynn R., Peru Guest
What Are Women Only Walks?
Women Only Walks are Classic Journeys’ iconic, award‑winning cultural walking tours—including guest favorites like Morocco, Iceland, the Galapagos, Peru, Tuscany & the Cinque Terre, and the Cotswolds—on specially designated dates reserved for women guests and led by women guides.
On a WOW! departure, you can expect:
- The handcrafted itineraries our guests love
- Women‑only guest groups, typically 10–12 travelers, limited to 18
- Local female tour leaders, handpicked for their expertise, warmth, and deep roots in the communities you’ll explore
- Departure dates chosen to give you more time and space to connect—with the destination, with local women, and with one another
Women Only Walks are about creating the ideal setting for women to experience the world together: time to linger in conversation, space to notice the details, and the freedom to focus on the journey rather than the logistics.
Classic Journeys’ Women-Only Walking Tours combine luxury small-group travel, cultural immersion, and extraordinary access in destinations around the world. From the souks of Morocco and the Sacred Valley of Peru to the villages of the Cotswolds and the vineyards of Tuscany, you’ll explore alongside intellectually curious, engaged women who share your love of discovery.
With an average of just 10–12 guests and expert local guides leading the way, these special WOW! departures offer everything that makes Classic Journeys unique—beautiful walks, meaningful cultural connections, boutique hotels, and unforgettable experiences—within a welcoming all-women environment.
Featured Women-Only Walking Tours
Our Women Only Walks are select departures on some of our most popular journeys around the world. Look for the WOW! designation on select departure dates to find upcoming Women Only Walks.
Here’s where you can join us:
Why Travel with an All‑Women Group?
Traveling in an all‑female group is liberating, enriching, and fun. Here are some of the unique benefits of Women Only Walks.
Connection
Travel with women who share your curiosity, sense of adventure, and love of meaningful experiences. Whether you arrive solo or with someone you know, friendships form naturally when you’re walking side‑by‑side, sharing meals, and discovering new places together.
Discovery
Experience extraordinary destinations through the women who live there—artisans, entrepreneurs, chefs, historians, and guides who share perspectives you might never encounter on your own. From a cooperative in Morocco to a vineyard in Tuscany, WOW! departures spotlight women’s stories at every step.
Confidence
Travel with complete peace of mind knowing every detail has been thoughtfully arranged—from expert local female guides and boutique hotels to seamless transportation and insider access. You can put down the “mental load” and let someone else handle the logistics while you enjoy the journey.
The Classic Journeys Difference
Women’s Small-Group Travel at its Finest
When you choose a Women Only Walks departure with Classic Journeys, you get all the hallmarks of our award-winning small-group tours, elevated by our commitment to women travelers.
Intimate Small Groups
You’ll explore in a small group, averaging 10 and limited to 18 guests, so your experience feels personal, not anonymous. Smaller groups mean we can access authentic experiences big tours can’t—like dining in local homes, visiting tiny women‑run workshops, or staying in family‑owned inns.
Who Joins Our Women-Only Walking Tours?
Our guests include:
- Solo women travelers
- Friends traveling together
- Sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts
- Grandmothers and granddaughters
- Travelers looking for meaningful small-group experiences
What they share is a love of discovery, culture, conversation, and connection.
Expert Local Female Guides
Every Women Only Walk is led by our exceptional local female guides, celebrated for their deep knowledge of their home region, their storytelling, and their caring spirit. Because they live where they guide, they can introduce you to friends, favorite cafés, markets, and hidden spots that don’t appear in any guidebook.
From day one, they foster an inclusive, upbeat atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to ask questions, share stories, and try something new. Many guests tell us their guide was the highlight of the journey.
Handcrafted Comfort & Ease
This is adventure without the rough edges. Rest each night in deluxe boutique hotels and charming inns that reflect the local character. We handle all the details—hotels, meals, activities, transportation—so you can focus on the sights, sounds, and friendships forming around you.
Cultural Immersion & Exclusive Access
Our “walks at eye level” approach brings you close to the cultures you’ve come to see. By day, we go beyond the main sights to meet real people—often through exclusive visits we’ve curated over decades. Chat with women artisans at a cooperative, learn family recipes in a village kitchen, or sit down with a local leader to hear her story.
Purposeful Travel & Women’s Initiatives
Every Classic Journeys trip is an opportunity to travel with purpose. On Women Only Walks, your visit directly supports women’s initiatives and communities. We partner with women’s cooperatives, craft guilds, schools, and social enterprises in the regions we visit, so your travel has a positive ripple effect.
Unmatched Experience & Recognition
Classic Journeys is a multi‑time Travel + Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator and the only tour operator in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame, recognized for consistent excellence for more than three decades. Forbes has also named Classic Journeys its favorite for luxury walking adventures, highlighting how our exceptionally well‑connected local guides create inspiring, not intimidating, experiences on foot. Our guests trust us to deliver extraordinary journeys with creativity, care, and attention to detail—and on Women Only Walks, that expertise is focused on the needs and preferences of women travelers.
A Note from Susie Piegza
For more than three decades, Classic Journeys co‑founder Susie Piegza has helped travelers experience the world through meaningful cultural connections, extraordinary local access, and the simple joy of discovering new places on foot.
Some of her most memorable journeys have been shared with other women.
“There’s something special about traveling with other women. Conversations come easily. Friendships form quickly. And the shared experience of discovery creates connections that often last long after the journey ends. That’s what inspired our Women Only Walks.
I hope you’ll join us.”
— Susie Piegza, Co-Founder, Classic Journeys
Ready to walk the world with other remarkable women?
Every Classic Journeys trip is a trip of a lifetime — and our Women-Only Walking Tours are no exception.
Explore. Connect. Be inspired.
