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- ★★★★★ Tony B
A great intro to bike touring
Danube Cycle Path Passau – Budapest
This was a fairly gentle tour along the river, passing through and staying in some lovely picturesque cities and towns. The scenery was sometimes pretty but lengthy sections could be monotonous. This isn't anyone's fault - it's the official Euro Velo route.
On two days, train tickets were provided, presumably to limit the distance ridden, but, on both occasions, we elected to ride, making the longest days a touch over 80km and there was ample range in the ebikes for that. The bikes were great and appeared almost brand new. I would, however, recommend a pair (or two) of bike shorts or your own saddle.
The (optional) phone app from the local tour operator (Pedalo) was generally good for navigation, though a distance countdown for the day's ride would be a great addition.
However, we only stumbled over information about the day 1 briefing and bike handover in the app at the last second. More proactive communication (a welcome email a couple of days out?) would have been helpful. Pedalo support was good when we needed to contact them, though.- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was our first
- 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?
- Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
- ★★★★★ Jennifer D.
Beautiful Swedish Coastline
Sweden’s West Coast: Helsingborg to Gothenburg
We just returned from this trip and felt like it was a nice way to end the summer. We booked it last minute and arrived on August 29th and finished on September 5th, so we were still booked for the more expensive summer season even though only one day was spent in that time. It was still a great trip though and the weather was still fairly warm and we had most of the trails and beaches to ourselves. Many of the restaurants and venues mentioned in the program were closed because the peak season was over, so I would recommend bringing some additional food options if you ride this after September 1st. The hotels all had great breakfasts and were in good locations.
There was a very loud music concert a block or so away on our first night in Helsingborg and it kept us awake until 1:00 am (and we had to have the windows open because that is the only way to cool the room). We found out that it is a yearly event held that last weekend of August so if you enjoy a good rock concert maybe this is a time you will want to be there. Other than that we were very pleased with our rooms and the service. One challenge we had in multiple hotels was getting our bikes into the storage rooms which were hard to access. They were secure though.
The Kattegattleden trail is very well maintained and the scenery is gorgeous. A few of the days were very long and we didn't have time to stop and see everything but generally it was a comfortable place. It was fairly nice weather but we had rain at some time every day. Definitely bring good rain gear and layers of warm clothing with the changing weather.
We had good service with the bike shop and were pleased with our gear and everything worked great.- What was the date of your tour?
- August 29-September 5 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- Three
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Sweden
- ★★★★★ Hennie van den Hengel
Learned so much
Warsaw Highlights Bike Tour
The guide didn’t only tell us (in incredibly good English) the entire history of the city, obviously for the most recent part connected to WW II, but also way before the war and how it litterally rose again from the ashes. A beautiful city, rebuild how it was before the war. It wasn’t boring for one second.
I couldn’t re-do the pictures after my mistake.
- ★★★★★ Jay P
An Amazing Adventure.
Coastal Normandy and WWII History
We had a wonderful time touring the sights of the 1944 D-Day landing beaches. There were at least 2 museums in each of the main towns dedicated to the D-Day invasion. We rode in sunshine, rain, and wind but overall the weather was not bad. The hotels were all excellent and the luggage transfer was seamless. The only downside was we had to closely budget our time in the museums to complete the ride. There is so much to see this trip could easily be an extra day with shorter daily rides to take it all in. We were happy to have E-bikes which gave us more energy to tour the sights. The stop at the American Cemetery in Normandy was a moving experience. We would highly recommend this trip for anyone, but do your homework and have an understanding of the events and places you will see. The special part of this ride is that you not only visit Utah and Omaha beaches but also Gold, Juno, and Sword which gives you a good perspective of the magnitude of this operation. Food was not always readily available in Normandy as most restaurants were closed from 1-2 which was not ideal for us.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was number 11.
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France
- ★★★★★ Donnie Harner
Delightful trip
Loire Valley Châteaux & Gardens Tour
My husband and I were looking forward to doing this trip for several years and this was the year we finally were able to do it. It was worth the wait! Sam was the leader/guide of our small group. There were just six of us which made for a delightful experience. Sam was very knowledgeable and fun to ride with. Not only did we see all of the sites listed on our itinerary, but we were also able to do a couple spur of the moment side trips. The chateaux were amazing, our fellow riders delightful to get to know, and the weather was spectacular. Gourmet meals, and beautiful and relaxing accommodations were also a part of this experience.
I can highly recommend this trip and this company, it was terrific.- 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?
- France
BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member
Donnie,
Thank you for sharing! It sounds like the trip was well worth the wait. We’re so glad you had such a wonderful experience with Sam and your fellow riders!
Bozena
- ★★★★★ Ólafur Jóhann
Perfect combination of mindfullness, excercise and experience great surroundings
Along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon
Really enjoying France in a perfect way with very nice hotels. Bruno was very helpful and the trip was a great vacation for everybody
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- 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?
- France, Switzerland
- ★★★★★ 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.
- ★★★★★ Karen T
Scenic Biking!
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Love traveling so actively and in the heartbeat of the areas. Love the hotels, love the breakfasts, loved the bikes,love the miles/day, hate the directions supplied.
- 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
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Tim
Beautiful scenery
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Great way to see beautiful Austrian scenery and small villages as well. Weather was great and our local contact, Helmut was fantastic. I messed up on the deadline to pick up our bikes and he coordinated with the bike shop to adapt to my mistake and meet us after hours! Much appreciated! Also, my wife had some back problems and he coordinated transfer for her on 2 days and a train related short cut for the biking on another day so she could take part as she improved. He was immediately accessible, kind, and sooo helpful.Also the employee at crazy bikes who stayed after hours to get us our bikes in Innsbruck. Thanks for all the extra effort! The hotels were all very nice with great breakfasts and staff. We did not do the extra stay day in Zell am See but would recommend it. Biking days were well balanced with some shorter and a couple longer days. One of the best tours of the many I have done with bike tours!
- What was the date of your tour?
- Late August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens, Families with young kids
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ DF
Loved it!
Venice to Trieste and Istria
Incredible trip, it was well organized and a smooth experience. The destinations were perfect, with a beach almost every day to relax after cycling. The flexibility of the trains and boats to cut down kms as desired was excellent to ensure each day was enjoyable. Note that the route map brings you from city to city and then with your own GPS to get to the exact hotel, this can add up to 10 extra km in addition. Go for the adventure, cycling and the wonderful food along the way, each day was a lovely surprise!
- What was the date of your tour?
- Aug 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- First one
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia, Italy, Slovenia
BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member
Thank you so much for sharing! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful trip! And that caprese looks absolutely delicious!
Bozena
- ★★★★★ Kristen
Excellent way to experience the walk of Leith
Edinburgh to Shore of Leith Bike Tour
Ricky was an excellent guide keeping us safe and ensuring we got the most out of our tour. We appreciated all the stops to learn the history and Ricky was very knowledgeable. He was also really personable which made the tour more fun and we loved having his canine companion Lucy along for the ride!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 9, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- 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
- ★★★★★ 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
- ★★★★★ Cathy
Fabulous - Best biking trip we've been on
Pearls of Dalmatia by Bike and Boat, Romantica
We loved every minute, from the bustling Port towns of Split and Dubrovnik to the quaint small islands and tiny villages nestled amongst the glimmering green waters. Our guides Dominique and Boobi were fun and knowledgeable. The crew worked hard to ensure our comfort and kept us well fed, special mention to Yvonna and Arny who both worked tirelessly, and our skillful captain Andro.
The bike routes were sometimes challenging but the scenery more than made up for it. The bikes were good quality and comfortable saddles. Highly recommend the e- bikes unless you are extremely fit or looking for a very challenging rathar then an enjoyable ride. Great group of bikers with lots of laughs and fond memories made. The swim stops off the back of the boat were revitalising and therapeutic. A great balance of guided activities and free time.
The cabins were small but functional, with comfortable beds. Worthwhile to pay a bit extra to be on the upper decks. The boat felt spacious despite almost having a full group. Only small improvements would be more airflow/cooling in the dining area as it got very warm and noisy during meal time, and bottle holders upfront on the bikes so you can drink as you ride. Everything else was absolutely perfect, one of our top holidays!- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Croatia
BikeTours.com staff reply from Staff member
Cathy,
Thank you for sharing! It sounds like an incredible trip, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, great company, and wonderful crew. Thanks as well for the helpful feedback!
Bozena
- ★★★★★ John T
Beautiful Alps, streams,forests, and alpine valleys
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
Wonderfully scenic and peaceful way to see Austria. The alpine valleys were beautiful and the trail varied with forest, rivers and of course the Alps
- What was the date of your tour?
- August 2026
- 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?
- Austria
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