First-Timers Bike Tour Reviews
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- ★★★★★ Janine
Second great bike tour!
Cycling the Dutch Countryside from Zaandam to Kampen
Perfect way to see and experience the cities, villages and countyside. Such fabulous bike paths.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland
- ★★★★★ Robin OS
First Bike trip
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
We went the self guided route and the Dailey online maps worked great. The hotel was superb and the 6 course dinners outstanding. Excellent staff both hotel and Funacrive
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Patty L.
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!
- ★★★★★ Doug G
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 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!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- More than 10 but first with bike tours.com
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Polly M
Awesome ride!
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)
Great way to see Austria and pleasant riding! Loved all the places we stayed, bikes were great for all day multiple day rides and our luggage arrived as stated!
- ★★★★★ Marcelo Santoni
Amazing
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
Everything was so good! Bikes, hotel, landscapes, food, small cities. Hotel Toblacherhof is very good
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- One
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Elaine Kubicki
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 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!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Lori Schwartz
Annual bike tour
Greenways of Girona Family Tour 5 Nights
Great way to see the towns and local climate. Loved the city and the beach. Liked ending it at the beach to rest.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 13
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Lois
Great location and great rides
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
The rides were as described and beautiful. The hotel was outstanding with bountiful breakfasts and amazing and delicious dinners. The rating is a 4 because the bike rental company did not provide the bikes and gear we understood that we were getting when we signed up and essentially had to beg for what we paid for.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 7-11
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Richard
Super fun adventure with great friends
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
Laughing with friends, eating amazing food, and biking about in God’s glorious creation - all just stupendous.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Nancy Behney
Making friends and getting exercise
Danube Discovery: Pedaling from Germany to Austria
A fun way to travel and see the sights. The staff was well informed about the routes and trails and the food on board was delicious. A great vacation.
- ★★★★★ Radu I.
A good experience
Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries
Due to the low water levels of the Danube, we were bused to Budapest. The guides were not provided transmitters, so the walking tours were hard to follow.
Kudos to the ship crew and cruise director, Jürgen. - ★★★★★ Kathy R
Marvelous adventure
Amsterdam to Bruges: Cycling through South Holland and Zeeland
This was our first time doing a point-to-point biking adventure, and it was everything we hoped it would be. The equipment was top notch and the accommodations charming. The convenience of having our luggage transported was so great. All we had to do was provide the pedal power!
- ★★★★★ Harry Dobrowolski
Nice One Hotel Bike Tours
Bicycle Paths of the Dolomites (based in one hotel)
The hotel was great especially the creative and changing dinners, hotel staff is super friendly and very helpful, great for one hotel bikers, the selected tours are very nice, some of the gravel roads are challenging and should be mentioned in the booklets
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 10 +
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ K.S.R.
Brugge to Amsterdam Bike & Barge Tour 2026
Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Fluvius (and reverse)
What an incredible experience. This is a fabulous way to see places, many others may not get to experience. It is go, go go, but I would definitely recommend this type of trip to others. Our Chef on board the Fluvius was top notch. The crew and our captain were also amazing and very accommodating. I do not know how anyone could leave the ship without lifetime memories and new freindships.
- ★★★★★ Thomas Murphy and Ciara Smith
Lake Konstanz
Lake Constance Bicycle Path
It was a lovely cycle with loads of nice scenery. Weather wasn't great 2 days which was a pity.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria, Germany, Switzerland
- ★★★★★ Jaci
Great trip
Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)
Overall it was a great trip. We had standard bikes and never had a problem with them. Our bags arrived with no problems.
It was lovely riding along the Danube and seeing different small towns in Austria. It was very hot when we were there with a head wind so some hard days but doable. - ★★★★★ Amy R
Slay Down the Danube
Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries
An incredible way to see the Danube and explore the country side of Germany and Austria. Unfortunately due to weather our boat was stuck in Vienna, but our cruise director Leslie made sure we hit every spot on the itinerary and organised tours to take us into Bratislava and Budapest. The meals were incredible onboard, and always served with a smile thanks to Khatti and Mohammed. Our room attendant Nabil always made sure our cabin was well kept and cleaned it so efficiently. It was incredible to have the sailors not only guiding us safely down the Danube but sorting out bikes for us everyday. Everyone on board was incredible and it was an awesome experience. The cycling app to guide you around was so easy to use and the routes were so easy to ride on.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 0
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
- ★★★★★ Jodie Lawlor
Wonderful!!
Holland by Bike and Boat, Southern Tour
This was such a fantastic way to introduce us to Southern Holland-every day was something new and different.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat easier
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Holland
- ★★★★★ Boris Kustin
Generally very good
Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option
Staff and the route were just excellent. The hotels were great. I would have a suggestion for a local company, but it does not detract from the experience.
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This is our 5th tour
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria





















