Italy Bike Tour Reviews (page 26)

★★★★★ (5/5) Thomas Carr September 24, 2023

Wonderful Trip

Venice to Trieste and Istria

We did this trip with two other couples who had never done a European bike tour before. We were so impressed with the efficiency of the staff, the accommodations and of course the beautiful route.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2023
How many tours have you completed?: 6
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: Somewhat harder
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?: Croatia, Italy, Slovenia

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
3/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
4/5 Tour documents
4/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection

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★★★★★ (5/5) Anthony Ladson August 14, 2023

Wonderful trip

Innsbruck to Lake Garda Across the Southern Slopes of the Alps

I greatly enjoyed this ride and highly recommend it. The recommended routes were scenic and you could explore more if you wanted. The hotels were excellent and my gear was picked and moved every day without issue. I also loved the bike that was provided.

Countries included in this tour?: Austria, Italy

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★★★★★ (5/5) Anthony Ladson September 4, 2023

Wonderful bike tour

Innsbruck to Lake Garda Across the Southern Slopes of the Alps

I had a great time. Everything went well. The scenery was great. The biking was just at the right level of challenge. Hotels were comfortable. I loved it all and highly recommend this tour to others.

Countries included in this tour?: Austria, Italy

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★★★★★ (5/5) TG 11 months ago

Lovely time in Puglia

Cycling in the Heart of Puglia

The bike tour was wonderful. The scenery spectacular. Most of the accommodations better than expected.

What was the date of your tour?: September 2025
How many tours have you completed?: This was my firdt
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

4/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
4/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
4/5 Tour documents
4/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection

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★★★★★ (5/5) Tammy Noteboom 12 months ago

Wonderful way to experience Italy

Venice to Mantova by Bike and Boat (and reverse)

This was our second boat and bike trip with bike tours.com and we loved them both. I enjoyed the smaller group on the Ave Maria, and the crew was fabulous. The best way to experience a new country is on a bike traveling through the countryside. And biketours.com makes everything easy.

Countries included in this tour?: Italy

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★★★★★ (5/5) Revtodd June 16, 2019

A great adventure!

Tuscany and Umbria: Cycling in the Heart of Italy

Our tour through Umbria and Tuscany was inspiring on many levels. The landscape, the food and the small cities full of history made the trip deeply meaningful. The hotels were all high quality, and the carbon frame bikes were excellent. BikeTours staff was great at helping us, since we added a couple of days, and explored different options. I highly recommend both Umbria and BikeTours.com.

What was the date of your tour?: May 15, 2019
How many tours have you completed?: 1
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?: Italy

5/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
5/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
4/5 Ease of navigation
4/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
5/5 Route selection

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★★★★★ (5/5) TomS June 18, 2018

the combination of biking and food was excellent

A Taste of Italy: Emilia-Romagna

This was our third time out with biketours and each has been unique and fun. The Taste of Italy was well-named. Stops to see the production of parmesan cheese, gelato, and especially balsamic vinegar were terrific. Loved the cooking class! Level of difficulty was not bad--although some of the hills on the first day required us to dismount. The night at the Agritourismo was memorable.

What was the date of your tour?: June 3
How many tours have you completed?: 3
Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?: As expected
Who is this tour suitable for?: First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
Do you recommend this tour?: Yes
Countries included in this tour?: Italy

4/5 Value
4/5 Included meals
4/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
4/5 Scenery
3/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection

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★★★★★ (5/5) Tom Goodman April 24, 2024

Best Crew ever

Venice to Mantova by Bike and Boat (and reverse)

What a wonderful surprise this tour was! The crew were fantastic and made everyone feel welcome and they took care of any of passengers’ needs right away. The rooms, while a little small, met our needs and the shower was large enough and maintained excellent water pressure and temperature without any fluctuations. The meals exceeded everyone’s expectations with fresh ingredients delivered every day. Our chefs Alberto and Sylvia simply hit a home run with each and every meal. Our guides Sylvia (yes two Sylvias) and Marco were so much fun and you could tell that they really enjoyed leading our group. I really can’t say enough about this 7 person crew, they all worked together performing what ever tasks were required with dedication and smiles. The president and vice president of the tour company joined us for dinner one evening which affirmed their commitment to providing a great product for the passengers.
This is not a challenging bike tour so just don’t expect it to be, however we had one of the 30 mile days with some pretty strong headwinds. It should also be noted that Venice to Mantua is against the river flow so you will be climbing slightly the whole way. Some of the dirt roads need to be graded as we had to dodge numerous pot holes and there many shared roads with rude drivers but our guides did a great job keeping us safe. The ride in Mantua was by far the nicest on a dedicated bike path!

What was the date of your tour?: April 2024
How many tours have you completed?: 8+
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

5/5 Value
5/5 Included meals
5/5 Bikes + equipment
4/5 Hotels or boat
5/5 Scenery
5/5 Ease of navigation
5/5 Tour documents
5/5 Local tour company services
4/5 Route selection
5/5 Guides (if applicable)

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★★★★★ (5/5) ullabulla July 7, 2016

Umbria The green Valleys a pleasant surprise

Umbria’s Green Valleys From the Pilgrimage Town of Assisi

The area was absolutely wonderful. The local bike company charming and most helpful. Every one of the hotels had its own charm and uniqueness. the bike tour itself was just one adventure after another going through the small villages and beautiful towns. Umbria still has a feel of virginity and less crowded with tourist as in other parts of Italy. The local food was delicious and the local people more than willing to help if you had a problem. We finished the tour with a lot of taste for more.