Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Questions
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You can register your interest for free, with no commitment to book. Registration gives you early access when bookings open, but doesn’t reserve a paid place.
When you’re ready to book, a 20% deposit secures your booking. Your instalment amounts and payment dates will be shown on the booking page before you pay and included in your booking confirmation.
Tour prices are normally listed in euros. The available payment methods, currencies and any booking or processing fees will be shown at checkout.
Your booking confirmation is separate from confirmation that your table and tour will go ahead. We’ll keep you informed about both.
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You can register your interest in any tour as soon as it goes live on our website — it’s free and doesn’t commit you to anything. We typically open bookings six to nine months before the tour departure date, and registered players will be the first to know. To make sure you never miss a new tour announcement, we’d encourage you to sign up to our newsletter as well.
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Each tour needs at least 15 paying travellers, including non-playing companions, and each gaming table needs at least five players.
These are separate minimums. Your table might have enough players while the wider tour still needs more travellers, or the tour might have enough travellers while your table still needs more players.
We’ll confirm in writing whether both your table and tour will go ahead no later than 120 days before departure. If you book after that point, we’ll explain their status before you pay.
If your table cannot go ahead, we may offer another table on the same tour or a future tour with your featured Game Master, subject to availability. Moving to another table or GM is entirely your choice. You can instead cancel your affected booking for a full refund. A non-playing companion booked to travel with you can also choose an available future tour or a full refund.
If the whole tour is cancelled, you can receive a full refund or choose an alternative departure we offer. Full refunds include your deposit, instalments and booking or payment-processing fees charged through our platform, and will be paid within 14 days of your booking ending.
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We understand that plans can change. Please contact us in writing as soon as you know you need to cancel. We can talk through any available transfer options and explain what refund is due.
Our cancellation charges are based on the total tour price and how far ahead of departure you cancel.
More than 180 days before departure, there is no cancellation charge. You’ll receive a full refund, including booking and payment-processing fees charged through our platform.
Between 121 and 180 days before departure, the cancellation charge is 20%.
Between 46 and 120 days before departure, the cancellation charge is 50%.
At 45 days or fewer before departure, the cancellation charge is 100%.
These charges are separate from your payment schedule. We’ll take account of costs we save and whether we can resell your place, reducing the charge where appropriate. Any refund due will be paid within 14 days of your booking ending.
Different rules apply if we cancel your table or tour, or if you have another right to cancel without a charge. You’ll find the full details in section 6 of our Terms & Conditions.
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The best way to stay ahead of the adventure is to sign up to our newsletter — subscribers are always the first to hear about new tour announcements, early registration opportunities, and exclusive updates. You can also keep an eye on our website and follow us on social media to make sure you never miss a new launch.
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We don’t sell travel insurance or recommend a particular provider, as our travellers join us from different countries and have different needs.
We strongly recommend arranging suitable cover when you book, although insurance isn’t a condition of joining the tour. Look for cover for emergency medical treatment and getting home, cancellation or cutting your trip short, baggage, and any flights or other arrangements you book separately.
Check that your destinations, planned activities and personal circumstances are covered. Insurance doesn’t cover every reason for cancelling, and it doesn’t replace any refund or other responsibility we have to you.
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Please wait until we’ve confirmed both your gaming table and your tour in writing before booking flights or making other separate travel arrangements.
A booking confirmation, or a table reaching its minimum number of players, doesn’t by itself mean the whole trip is confirmed to go ahead.
We’ll provide that confirmation no later than 120 days before departure. If you book later, we’ll explain the confirmation status before you pay.
Flights and other arrangements you book independently are outside your Natural 20 package. We don’t automatically reimburse those costs if your table or tour is cancelled. This doesn’t affect any legal right you may have to compensation or another remedy.
Tour Questions
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Natural 20 Tours currently operates in Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. If you have a destination in mind that isn’t on our scheduled tour list, visit our Custom Tours page — we can plan an adventure almost anywhere.
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Solo travellers and groups are equally welcome on Natural 20 tours. Whether you’re flying solo or bringing your whole party, you’ll be placed at a table with fellow adventurers and looked after from the moment you arrive. Groups may be eligible for a discount — visit our Group Bookings page to find out more.
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Absolutely — we’ll always do our best to place couples and friends at the same table. Simply let us know when you register who you’ll be travelling with and we’ll take care of the rest. If you’re travelling as a group of four or more, head to our Group Bookings page for details on how to reserve a group space and potential discounts.
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Our tours are designed mainly for adults, and you must be at least 18 to make a booking.
If you’d like to bring someone under 18, please contact us before booking so we can discuss whether your chosen tour and gaming arrangements are suitable. Younger travellers must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and individual tours, venues or activities may have their own age restrictions.
A dedicated youth table may be possible, but would need to be discussed and agreed in advance.
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Every Natural 20 tour includes a full programme of game sessions, admission to famous landmarks and attractions, and selected meals. But adventure doesn’t have to be scheduled — throughout the tour you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sidequest through the cities, towns, and locations at your own leisure. Every destination has its own stories to discover.
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Each tour needs at least 15 paying travellers to go ahead. Non-playing companions count towards that number, while each gaming table needs at least five players.
The overall group size and table spaces depend on your chosen departure. You’ll find the details on its booking page.
We want everyone to enjoy time around the gaming table and opportunities to get to know the wider travelling group.
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All Natural 20 tours are based in quality 4-star hotels throughout your destination. Accommodation options include double rooms (one double bed), twin rooms (two single beds), and single rooms. Please let us know your preference when completing your post-booking survey and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
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Breakfast and selected other meals are included as listed in your chosen tour itinerary. Please check the tour page for the exact inclusions.
If you have an allergy or an essential dietary requirement, please contact us before booking so we can check what our hotels and restaurants can provide. We’ll confirm any requirements we agree to meet in writing.
We may ask you to confirm your meal preferences and requirements again in a pre-tour questionnaire. If anything changes after booking, please let us know as soon as possible.
Campaign Questions
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Some prior experience with tabletop RPGs is helpful, but it’s absolutely not required. Our Game Masters are experienced with players of all levels — from seasoned adventurers to first-time roleplayers. To help you feel confident before you arrive, we’ll send support material to every player ahead of the tour so you can hit the ground running.
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Our tours run using Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e) — the world’s most popular tabletop RPG system and a great choice for players of all experience levels. We may explore other systems for future tours, so watch this space.
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Absolutely. We welcome a range of experience levels, from newer players to seasoned adventurers.
Your chosen tour page will explain the gaming experience and any featured Game Masters. Please tell us about your experience and preferences so we can help you choose a suitable table.
We may also ask for more detail in a pre-tour questionnaire to help your GM prepare. That questionnaire won’t automatically change the table or GM you’ve booked. If we suggest a move, we’ll discuss it with you first.
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Every Natural 20 tour includes a minimum of three to four game sessions, each running approximately three hours. The exact number of sessions varies by tour, so we recommend reviewing the full itinerary on your chosen tour page for details.
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While each table will be following the same campaign module, every Game Master will bring their own style and flavour to the sessions. There will always be interaction between tables and important narrative moments shared across the entire party throughout the campaign and tour.
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All Natural 20 tour sessions are currently run in English. If you have a party that would prefer sessions in another language, please get in touch with us directly and we’ll do our best to find a solution.
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Our game sessions are run by a mix of professional UK and Ireland based Game Masters and visiting international GMs. Every GM is carefully vetted to meet the standards of Natural 20 Tours, and all sessions are supported by our Campaign Director who designs the custom modules and ensures a cohesive experience across every table. Interested in becoming a Natural 20 Tours Game Master? Find out more at www.natural20tours.com/game-masters-wanted
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Absolutely — we’d love to have them along! If you’re travelling with your own Game Master, they can join the tour free of charge or your party can receive a group discount instead. Find out more about how our Game Master scheme works at www.natural20tours.com/game-masters-wanted
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We know that playing with your chosen Game Master can be an important part of the trip. If they need to withdraw, we’ll contact affected players as soon as possible and explain the options.
We’ll look for a suitable replacement, but we won’t simply move you to another GM or table without your agreement.
If we cancel your booked table, you can choose from the available transfer options or receive a full refund. If the GM change significantly changes your booked experience, you can accept the proposed change or cancel without a cancellation charge.
We’ll also explain the options for any non-playing companion booked to travel with you. Full details are in section 8 of our Terms & Conditions.
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Absolutely. If you have an established party and want an adventure of a lifetime planned just for you, we can design a fully custom tour and campaign around your group. Choose your destination, your dates, and your preferred play style — and we’ll take care of the rest. Bring your own Game Master or hire one of our local Irish or UK based GMs. Get in touch via our Custom Tours page to start planning.
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If you’re an experienced Game Master with a community of players and a passion for travel and storytelling, we’d love to hear from you. Visit www.natural20tours.com/game-masters-wanted to find out how our GM scheme works and how to apply.
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