# How many people are usually on a guided tour group?

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**Created:** [May 16, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/how-many-people-are-usually-on-a-guided-tour-group/45666 "2026-05-16T10:43:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![kelly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ac91a4/32.png) [@kelly](https://community.tourradar.com/u/kelly)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/how-many-people-are-usually-on-a-guided-tour-group/45666/1 "2026-05-16T10:43:10Z")

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Just booked an Egypt tour and realized I never asked about group size. The website says “small group” but doesn’t give an exact number. I’ve seen some tours advertised as 8 to 12 people and others that go up to 40+.

What’s typical for a multi-day guided tour? And does the group size actually matter for the experience? I feel like 40 people on a bus would be really different from 15. We’re in our early 60s and don’t want to feel like we’re on a school field trip.

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**Author:** ![WhisperingPines](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/whisperingpines/32/9663_2.png) [@WhisperingPines](https://community.tourradar.com/u/WhisperingPines)\
**Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/how-many-people-are-usually-on-a-guided-tour-group/45666/2 "2026-08-07T13:40:29Z")

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This really depends on the company that is running the trip. Some are really great at large groups, and make for a super fun chance to make friends and connect. Some that offer a more intimate experience let you see things more off the beaten path that a larger group could simply not manage.

Maybe a little middle ground would be nice, such as a group with a maximum of say 28?

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**Author:** ![WanderFuel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.tourradar.com/wanderfuel/32/11683_2.png) [@WanderFuel](https://community.tourradar.com/u/WanderFuel)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.tourradar.com/t/how-many-people-are-usually-on-a-guided-tour-group/45666/3 "2026-08-19T13:18:32Z")

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With a smaller group, I imagine everything is just easier especially with getting on and off the bus, checking into hotels, asking the guide questions, keeping everyone together at attractions, etc. With 40+ people, even a quick stop can turn into waiting around for everyone.

That being said, if the tour specifically says **“small group,”** I definitely wouldn’t assume that means a full 40-person coach. For Egypt especially, where you’re visiting a lot of historical sites and actually want to hear what the guide is saying, I’d personally prefer the smaller group.

Have you already asked the operator what they consider a “small group”? I’m curious what number they come back with because I feel like every company defines it differently!