First-Timers Bike Tours
Our Best Routes for First-Time Bike Tourers
Thinking about booking your first bike tour? Congratulations! Ahead of you stretch endless opportunities to explore the world in a whole new way. This is active travel – exciting, revitalizing, and so much more immersive than the typical vacation.
We believe that bike touring should be available to everyone and that there's nothing to be nervous about! That's why we've put together our top picks of the best first-timer tours, ideal for those who've not ridden in a while, are new to biking abroad, and who want a fully guided and supported experience.
The tours below are our tried-and-tested favorites for first-timers, following dedicated bike routes through some of the world's most beautiful landscapes and cities. You'll be supported by an attentive crew (if choosing bike and boat), engaging and safety-conscious tour guides, and our experienced team at BikeTours.com, who'll be on hand to support you throughout your first trip.
Get out there and explore – this is the start of something new and endlessly exciting!
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Custom and Private Bike Tours in Italy
Italy 
Holland by Bike and Boat, Southern Tour
Holland 
Best of Holland South: Canals, Windmills & Historic Towns
Holland 
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
Italy 
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
Spain 
Windmills, Dunes, and Harbor Towns
Holland 
Danube Discovery: Pedaling from Germany to Austria
Austria 
Luxury Tulip Tour: Discovering Holland's Colorful Countryside
Holland 
Holland by Bike and Boat, Northern Tour
Holland 
Custom and Private Bike Tours in Holland
Holland 
Custom and Private Bike Tours in Spain
Spain 
Holland's Hanseatic Cycling Route
Holland 
Netherlands Bike & Sail Adventure: Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer
Holland 
Dutch Blooms & Waterways: A Premium Tulip Tour
Holland 
Holland's Tulip Country by Bike & Boat
Holland 
Venice: Islands and Beaches by Bike and Boat
Italy 
Amsterdam to Bruges: Cycling through South Holland and Zeeland
Holland 
Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option
Austria 
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)
Austria 
Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)
Austria 
Danube Family Tour 7 Nights
Austria 
Danube Delights: Cycling and Cruising in the Footsteps of Royalty
Austria 
Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries
Austria 
Lake Constance Bicycle Path
Austria 
Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)
Austria 
Tauern Bike Path (Krimml-Passau)
Austria 
Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Fluvius (and reverse)
Belgium 
Provence by Bike and Boat
France 
Cycling the Altmühl Valley - Round trip from Regensburg
Germany 
Mosel & Saar by Bike & Boat
Germany 
Rhine Bike Path: Mainz to Cologne
Germany 
Romantic Road and Bavarian Lakes
Germany 
Cycling the Dutch Countryside from Zaandam to Kampen
Holland 
Octopedalers GiveThumbs Up!
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)
“A gorgeous, scenic Bike Tour with excellent accommodations and great food! The path is as they say, flat and paved, though there are a few ups and downs when going in and out of the towns. Highly recommend!”
—Patty L.
One of my best tours ever!
Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)
“This was a self-guided tour. Bikes provided. Bikes were of good construction, 20spd disc brakes and mostly sufficient. We had to walk up hills a few times although the vast…” Full Review
“This was a self-guided tour. Bikes provided. Bikes were of good construction, 20spd disc brakes and mostly sufficient. We had to walk up hills a few times although the vast majority of the route was along the river or riding downhill. However you will want to train for this ride and it is not for beginners unless you go electric. Highlights were the constant incredible views, cute Austrian villages with delicious bakeries. Flowers on the homes were extraordinary and the hotel accommodations and food were top notch!” Less
—Doug G
The Magnificent Dolomites
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
“This a dream place, if mountains are your pleasure! The paths are well marked and take you through some glorious scenery! We stayed at Hotel Laurin, which is a family owned hotel…” Full Review
“This a dream place, if mountains are your pleasure! The paths are well marked and take you through some glorious scenery! We stayed at Hotel Laurin, which is a family owned hotel that works to accommodate its guests. Returning to the same hotel after a day of riding and then enjoying the sauna, pool, and lounging areas adds to the rejuvenating aspect of the vacation. But one of the best things about Hotel Laurin is the fantastic 5 course dinners and the wonderful breakfasts. I would also like to praise the USA’s BikeTours staff who are very responsive and work to answer all your concerns. Can’t say enough good about this choice for a great vacation!” Less
—Elaine Kubicki
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