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First-Timers


Our Best Routes for First-Time Bike Tourers

First-Timers bike tours

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!


Holland — Bike Rider's Paradise

Best of Holland South: Canals, Windmills & Historic Towns

COUNTRY: Holland

3 nights
4.7/5 (17)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours

4.7/5 (17)
3 nights

Daily arrivals between March 29 and September 28, 2025.

Description:
"Thinking of Holland, I picture broad rivers meandering through unending lowland …” – Hendrik Marsman (1899 – 1940), poet … For tours starting in April and early May, you can add an extension to Haarlem to allow you to visit the tulip fields and famous…

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Netherlands Bike & Sail Adventure: Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer

COUNTRY: Holland

7 nights
5/5 (1)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Bike and boat tours

5/5 (1)
7 nights

  • May 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25; Sep 19, 21 from € 1440 EUR
  • May 30; Jun 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; Jul 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27; Aug 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31; Sep 5, 7, 12, 14 from € 1590 EUR
  • Sep 26 from € 1290 EUR
  • Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 from € 1490 EUR
  • May 3, 10, 17, 24; Aug 30; Sep 20, 27 from € 1554 EUR
  • May 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Sep 6, 13 from € 1754 EUR

Description:
Explore the Netherlands in a whole new way by blending biking with sailing! Starting on the historic IJsselmeer Lake and heading into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you’ll experience the beauty of the Dutch coast up close. With each tide…

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Italy — Enlighten the Senses

Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)

COUNTRY: Italy

6 nights
4.8/5 (25)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Family-Friendly Bike Tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Family-Friendly Bike Tours

4.8/5 (25)
6 nights

Daily, May 24 - Aug 1 | Aug 25 - Sep 21, 2025

Season 1: May 24 – Jun 13 | Sep 13 – Sep 21
Season 2: Jun 14 – Aug 1 | Aug 25 – Sep 12

Description:
Enjoy peak levels of adventure on this dynamic cycling tour to the Dolomites. At the feet of these domineering peaks, you'll cycle without meeting steep inclines, following well-built cycle paths including the 'Toblach/Dobbiaco - Lienz' and 'Drava/Drau…

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Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Family-Friendly Bike Tours

5 nights

Guided from EUR € 2995
Self guided from EUR € 2995

Self-guided:
Daily arrivals, March - November

Description:
Italy: where pasta, history, and breathtaking landscapes come together to create a dream cycling destination! With a custom bike tour, the possibilities are endless. Imagine rolling over the hills of Tuscany, feeling the wind in your hair as you pedal…

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Spain — Land of Sun & Fiestas

Rider Level: Leisure Family-Friendly Bike Tours

5 nights

Guided from EUR € 2995
Self guided from EUR € 2995

Self-guided:
Daily arrivals, year-round

Description:
A tailor-made cycling tour in Spain, the land of sea, sun, and sangria, offers the ultimate bespoke adventure. Picture pedaling through the lush, green Picos de Europa, conquering exhilarating climbs, and soaking in the mountain views. Or, how about…

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Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights

COUNTRY: Spain

5 nights
5/5 (2)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Family-Friendly Bike Tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Primarily Bike Paths Family-Friendly Bike Tours

5/5 (2)
5 nights

  • Daily Mar 1–Apr 2, Nov 1–30 from € 745 EUR
  • Daily Apr 3–Jun 23, Oct 1–31 from € 825 EUR
  • Daily Jun 24–Sep 30 from € 895 EUR

Description:
Bike along the Girona Greenways, divided in shorter rides to make an ideal trip for families with children. The tour has plenty of different pretty spots to discover with the kids such as volcanic areas, forests, and river marshes. In Girona, there is…

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Spain — Land of Sun & Fiestas

Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €43 EUR

3 hours
5/5 (8)
Rider Level: Leisure Family-Friendly Bike Tours
Rider Level: Leisure Family-Friendly Bike Tours
5/5 (8)
3 hours

Days Start Finish
Daily · Apr 24–Dec 31 10:30 am ~1:30 pm
Daily · Apr 25–Dec 28 10:00 am ~1:00 pm
Daily · Apr 25–Dec 27 11:00 am ~2:00 pm
+ 6 more dates

Description:
The Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour is your best-of-Bilbao bicycle tour, encompassing its most sensational sightseeing spots, including the Guggenheim Museum, Zubizuri Bridge, Doña Casilda Park, La Salve Bridge, Plaza Nueva, and the Euskalduna Conference…

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Bilbao Underground Culture E-Bike Tour

Bilbao · from €39 EUR

3 hours
5/5 (1)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Family-Friendly Bike Tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric Bike Tours Family-Friendly Bike Tours
5/5 (1)
3 hours

Days Start Finish
Wednesday & Saturday 11:00 am ~2:00 pm

Description:
Get beneath the skin of this Spanish city on Bilbao’s Underground Culture E-Bike Tour, a guided day tour taking you off the beaten track and into the alternative scene. Discover the city’s diverse artistic culture: graffiti, public and urban…

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United States — Land of the Free

Santa Monica & Venice Beach Bike Tour

Santa Monica, CA · from $71.66 USD

3 hours, 8 miles
5/5 (1)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric Bike Tours Family-Friendly Bike Tours Client Favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Electric Bike Tours Family-Friendly Bike Tours Client Favorites
5/5 (1)
3 hours, 8 miles

Days Start Finish
Daily 10:00 am ~1:00 pm

Description:
Under the scintillating California sun, you’ll visit Kinney’s historic Venice Canals and the sprawling Marina Del Rey, take photos of the unique Art Walls, and tour Muscle Beach. This breathtaking family-friendly bike tour explores 8 miles of atmospheric…

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