What's the difference between group tour and self-help tour in play experience?

Group tour and self-help tour have their own advantages and disadvantages, and have different effects on the play experience. The following is my understanding and comparison of these two modes of travel.

First of all, tour groups usually provide more comprehensive travel services. Travel agencies arrange itineraries, provide tour guide services, arrange hotels and restaurants for tourists, and tourists can easily enjoy all-round travel services. In contrast, self-help tours require tourists to plan their own trips and book hotels and restaurants. And it takes more time and energy. Therefore, tour group travel is more comprehensive in terms of services, and tourists can enjoy travel services more easily.

Secondly, tour groups can make tourists better understand the local culture and history. Tour guides usually provide tourists with rich historical and cultural knowledge, so that tourists can better understand the local customs, history, culture and geographical environment. In contrast, self-help tours require tourists to conduct their own research and exploration, and may miss some important historical and cultural information. Therefore, tour groups can better let tourists know about the local culture and history.

However, tour group travel also has some disadvantages. First of all, tour groups usually need to follow the itinerary and plan of the team, and tourists may lose some freedom. In contrast, self-help tour can plan the itinerary and arrange the time more freely. Secondly, tour group travel requires tourists to abide by the rules of the team and not to move freely, which may make tourists feel uncomfortable. In contrast, you can travel more freely by yourself. Therefore, tour group travel may restrict the freedom of tourists and make them feel bound.

Finally, there are also differences in costs between group tours and self-help tours. Tour groups usually include more expenses, such as tour guide fees, admission fees, meals and so on. And the total cost may be higher than your own travel. In contrast, self-help tours are more economical, and tourists can plan and arrange according to their own budgets and needs.

Generally speaking, group tour and self-help tour have their own advantages and disadvantages, and their influence on the play experience is also different. For tourists who need full service and have a better understanding of local culture and history, tour groups may be more suitable; For tourists who like to travel freely and save money, self-help tour may be more suitable.