# Adventure and outdoors: experiences for solo travellers - Page: https://viaggisingle.it/en/experiences/adventure-and-outdoors/ - Language: en - Status: in editorial review: checked against sources, not yet signed off by an editor - Publisher: ViaggiSingle (https://viaggisingle.it) - Citation: credit “ViaggiSingle” with a link to the page ## [Amsterdam](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/netherlands/amsterdam.md) - **Ferry to Noord and NDSM**: The ferries from Centraal are free for foot passengers and cyclists. The Buiksloterweg boat goes every few minutes and through the night, the NDSM boat takes you to the old shipyard. (Free) ## [Barcelona](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/spain/barcelona.md) - **Bunkers del Carmel**: The old anti-aircraft battery on Turó de la Rovira, with a view over the whole city. The MUHBA museum spaces are free on Wednesdays and Friday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm. (Free) ## [Berlin](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/germany/berlin.md) - **Tempelhofer Feld**: More than 300 hectares of former airfield, open to everyone since 2010. Cycle the runways, skate, or lie on the grass with a book under a very wide sky. ## [Cape Town](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/africa/south-africa/cape-town.md) - **Table Mountain by cableway**: First car up at 8:30am, last up at 6pm, last down at 7pm. The cableway may close in bad weather, so check the site that morning. (Daily, 8:30am-7pm) - **Lion's Head with a group**: With a hostel group and never solo: the FCDO reports violent robberies on Lion's Head and Signal Hill and recommends groups of four or more. - **Cape Peninsula by tour**: Never At Home runs a peninsula tour and Big Blue arranges Cape Point trips. The Italian advice urges caution at scenic stops too, such as Chapman's Peak Drive, particularly at sunset. ## [Chiang Mai](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/asia/thailand/chiang-mai.md) - **Half a day with elephants**: Elephant Nature Park's shortest programme, morning or afternoon. Children aged 3 to 11 pay half. (2,500 THB (about £56)) ## [Copenhagen](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/denmark/copenhagen.md) - **Swim at Islands Brygge harbour bath**: The public harbour bath at Islands Brygge is within walking distance of Danhostel City. ## [Dublin](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/ireland/dublin.md) - **Howth and the Cliff Path Loop**: Take the northbound DART to Howth for the weekend market and the cliff path with views back over the city and the Irish Sea. (Market at weekends and on bank holiday Mondays, 10am-5pm) ## [Edinburgh](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/edinburgh.md) - **Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park**: The extinct volcano at the top of Holyrood Park, at the foot of the Royal Mile, with Salisbury Crags and Duddingston Loch below. (Free) ## [Hanoi](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/asia/vietnam/hanoi.md) - **Saturday run with the Hash**: Trails outside the city, running or walking. A way to see countryside and villages without organising anything. (Saturday afternoon; 200,000 VND first time) ## [Lisbon](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/portugal/lisbon.md) - **Sintra by train**: A return from Lisbon costs 5.10 euros on CP fares in force since 1 January 2026. The 14 euro Train and Bus day ticket adds Scotturb buses 434 and 435 up to the palaces. (5.10 euros return) ## [Ljubljana](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/slovenia/ljubljana.md) - **Mountain walks**: The Foreign Office notes bears and wolves in mountain areas, and bears in woodland even near towns. Plan your route, tell someone, check huts are open and avoid closed trails. Wild camping is illegal, with fines of 40 to 500 euros. For mountain rescue, 112. ## [Mexico City](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/americas/mexico/mexico-city.md) - **Cycling with Ecobici**: A one-day pass is 134 pesos for unlimited 45-minute rides; three days 263, seven days 441. The pleasant way to get between Roma and Condesa by day. (MXN 134 per day) - **Xochimilco by boat, in a group**: The canals are seen by boat, and the trip is better with company. Viajero CDMX Centro runs it as a hostel activity. ## [Milan](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/italy/milan.md) - **Idroscalo**: Eight kilometres from the centre, with more than 20 sports on offer, from sailing to climbing. - **Lake Como by train and boat**: Trenord sells combined train and boat tickets for Como to Bellagio, Como to Torno and a circuit from Varenna. A day out with no car. ## [Montréal](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/americas/canada/montreal.md) - **Getting around by BIXI**: A one-way pass is CAD 1.60 to unlock plus 21 cents a minute, or 36 cents on an e-bike. The seasonal membership runs from 15 April to 15 November. (CAD 1.60 + CAD 0.21/min) ## [New York](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/americas/united-states/new-york.md) - **Central Park**: Open 6am to 1am, 365 days a year. The Central Park Conservancy runs scheduled guided tours. ## [Prague](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/czechia/prague.md) - **A day trip by train**: Czech Railways run direct trains to Dresden and to Austria, with tickets on the Můj vlak app. Prague works well as a base. ## [Reykjavík](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/iceland/reykjavik.md) - **Day trips with Safetravel**: Before any trip out of town, file a travel plan with Safetravel and install the app, which shares your location with 112. The weather changes fast. ## [Taipei](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/asia/taiwan/taipei.md) - **Taipei Marathon**: On 20 December 2026. If you run, it's the quickest way to be surrounded by thousands of people without knowing any of them. ## [Tallinn](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/estonia/tallinn.md) - **Helsinki for the day**: Six daily Tallink departures on the Tallinn-Helsinki route. An easy solo day out with no extra night to book. ## [Valencia](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/spain/valencia.md) - **Albufera by boat**: The lagoon is 10 kilometres from the city on EMT buses 24 and 25. A boat trip with paella costs from 26 euros through Visit València's shop. (From 26 euros) - **Cycle to the sea**: More than 200 kilometres of cycle lanes connect the centre and the beach. ## [Valletta](https://viaggisingle.it/en/destinations/europe/malta/valletta.md) - **Ferry to the Three Cities**: A day single costs 3 euros, a return 5. The cheapest way to see the Grand Harbour from the water. (3-5 euros) - **Gozo for the day**: The ferry from Ċirkewwa to Mġarr takes about 25 minutes and leaves as often as every half hour by day. There is also a fast ferry from Valletta's Grand Harbour.