Bike Tour Reviews  page 3

  • Medieval Villages of Catalonia
    (5/5) Carl Kennes 5 months ago

    Medieval Spain villages was amazing

    · Medieval Villages of Catalonia

    Spain is very bike friendly and the bikes/ (and pedal assist e-bikes) were of great quality. The Hotels on this trip were very comfortable and provided nice breakfasts. The rides each day were moderate as described. On the first 3 days , you ride alongside beach views. After that, you do some countryside rides. On every ride and evening there were a bunch of outside cafes to choose from. It was an excellent mix of scenery. Thanks.

    What was the date of your tour?
    Oct 2024
    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?
    Spain
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Cycling in the Heart of Puglia
    (5/5) Kenneth Waldhauser 5 months ago

    Amazing cycling in Puglia

    · Cycling in the Heart of Puglia

    We enjoyed the six days of cycling through the heart of Puglia. The local cycling group took great care of us. Our e-bikes were perfect: comfortable and easily powerful enough for this trip. We had great weather which made our travel very enjoyable. Accommodation was excellent. Great rooms and breakfasts. The ability to stop along the many rural paths and explore other towns in route was great. The nav app was good for points of interest, restaurants and the route was definitely off the beaten path and safe. The additional organic wine tasting ( exceptional), tuk tuk tour in Ostuni and olive oil tasting were fun and informative. Only small drawbacks were the nav device with satellite lagged inside the high ways of the old cities. The device worked great on my phone so we used both. Sometimes we saw trash on the roadside of some of the trails but mostly we just soaked in the amazing harvest of the olives, the groves, stone walls and in areas the vast vineyards and amazing stone farm houses including Trulli. The Trulli homes were actually better outside of the tourist areas. The app info of the route, elevation gain/loss was really helpful as you knew what was coming ahead. We swam in both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. App showed us which beaches- helpful. Also fun meeting other cyclists at hotels along the way and getting great info on other cycling adventures. This was our first but won’t be our last! Also recommend renting a pannier each- helps for extra gear. Our bikes had suspension which was essential and worked great on our bikes. This route overall great towns, countryside and we thought six days was perfect length. Ending in Lecce was great and we added another day to rest and explore,

    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy
  • Sparta & the Mediterranean Coast
    (5/5) Randall Thompson 5 months ago

    Yes this was an outstanding trip with just the right distances

    · Sparta and the Mediterranean Coast

    Well chosen places to stay and experience. I would night recommend it to others. The s emery was unique! The bicycling was off the main highways and easy to do.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Greece
  • Medieval Villages of Catalonia
    (5/5) Carl Kennes 5 months ago

    Medieval Spain villages was amazing

    · Medieval Villages of Catalonia

    Spain is very bike friendly and the bikes/ (and pedal assist e-bikes) were of great quality. The Hotels on this trip were very comfortable and provided nice breakfasts. The rides each day were moderate as described. On the first 3 days , you ride alongside beach views. After that, you do some countryside rides. On every ride and evening there were a bunch of outside cafes to choose from. It was an excellent mix of scenery. Thanks.

    What was the date of your tour?
    Oct 2024
    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?
    Spain
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Turkish Riviera
    (5/5) Mariam 5 months ago

    One os the best destinations to cycle!

    · · Turkish Riviera - Cruise and Bike the Lycian Coast

    I took this trip a year ago in the end of October and it was a perfect match of the weather and scenery. The cycling route is brilliantly planned, very safe and full of breathtaking nature, this mix gives you a feeling of being reunited with nature.
    The boat is super nice, the crew-I loved them, such an amazing people: oriented on making you feel like you are home.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October
    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, Families with young kids
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Turkey
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Sweden’s West Coast
    (5/5) Kathleen Wolf 5 months ago

    One of the best!

    · Sweden’s West Coast: Helsingborg to Gothenburg

    We have booked self-guided bike tours in the USA, Japan, and England. The arrangements and support for this trip were some of the best that we've experienced. One highlight for us was the range of lodging we enjoyed - from pension/air B&B to more upscale hotels to small town lodges. And aside from BikeTours, Swedish organizations have done a good job of trail maintenance and route signage. We even saw two elk (aka moose) along the route.

    What was the date of your tour?
    June 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    12
    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?
    Sweden
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Cycling in the Heart of Puglia
    (5/5) Elizabeth Blanchford 5 months ago

    Perfect Trip and Exactly what I was looking for!

    · Cycling in the Heart of Puglia

    This trip was perfect in so many ways. The logistics were amazing from the great hotels to the perfect mileage on the bike each day. I appreciated the level of support that was just enough and not too much given I wanted the time to myself without too much engagement with the company. The bike was wonderful and the routes were full of beauty and adventure. I also really loved the time of year at the end of the season when things were quiet..including the roads! The team at biketours.com made the planning easy and they listened to exactly what I wanted out of the trip...interesting hotels and experiences. I can't say enough positive things about the experience. I will definitely be back for another trip!

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    0
    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
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Enjoy a rejuvenating ride around Retiro Park
    (5/5) Anna 4 months ago

    It was a great experience!

    · Madrid Retiro Park Bike Tour

    I loved this ride in Retiro park, the electric bike made it super easy on hilly patches, the guide ha interesting stories to tell about the historical spots and the whole thing was great fun!

  • Admire all of Antwerp - castles, cathedrals, and curiosities
    (5/5) Susan K 2 months ago

    fun town to see by bike

    · Highlights of Antwerp Bike Tour

    Train station pic is better in person...cool town to see via bike. Great value. thank you. Bring cash if you want to really experience diamond district.

  • The best of the ‘Birthplace of California’
    (5/5) Pierre Langevin 2 months ago

    Excellent tour

    · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

    Our guide Zack was very good. Nice ride to see a lot of San Diego. And good recommendations for museums & good restaurants

  • (5/5) Maude Martinho 3 months ago

    Tour in San Diego

    · Best of San Diego E-Bike Tour

    Amazing guided tour with Zac. I would definitely recommend it! Full of historic facts, nice views.

  • A scenic cycle in the 'Paris of South America'
    (5/5) Veronica Calderon 3 months ago

    Fun and easy ride

    · Parks & Plazas of Buenos Aires Bike Tour

    Our guide was great and fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommended, nice and comfortable ride, great way to see the sights

  • Experience the unforgettable in Washington DC
    (5/5) Rachel Justus 3 months ago

    Jan 3rd monument tour with Joe

    · Washington DC Monuments & Memorials Bike Tour

    My 7 yo twins, my 10 yo son, & myself went on a 10am bike tour 1/3/25. It was amazing & so fun! The best way to see all the monuments without walking so much. My kids loved it! Joe was so patient & kind with the kids (they were slow at times & some biking mishaps.) He answered all the questions & took pictures for us! We will definitely do this again when we are in town! TO was very accommodating giving us a tandem bike & bikes to fit my kids :) overall very awesome! Joe gave us a great lunch recommendation at Nando’s nearby too.

    •  (photo by Rachel Justus)
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac January 9, 2025

      Hi Rachel,

      Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your kids had such a fun and memorable time on the bike tour. That’s a fantastic photo, by the way! We look forward to welcoming you back for another exciting city adventure.

      Bozena

  • Cycle through a winter wonderland with views of ports, palaces and picture-perfect Old Town
    (5/5) Robert Verhoek 4 months ago

    Nice, informative bike tour

    · Tallinn Winter Bike Tour

    Our guide Roland was very nice. Had a lot to tell about Estonia, it was very interesting, we learned very much. Would certainly recommend.

    What was the date of your tour?
    december 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    12+
    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
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • UNESCO Sites of Albania
    (5/5) Raystrach 4 months ago

    Superb Bike Touring

    · UNESCO Sites of Albania

    This bike tour was a great introduction to Albania and it highlighted the rugged beauty of the country and the warmth and friendliness of the people. The tour had a great balance of challenging terrain and beautiful rolling countryside. If you are not so keen on the challenge, e-bikes are available, so there is no excuse not to take this tour.

    Some people questioned why we would go to Albania, fearing we might not be safe, but that was never an issue during the entire tour. We never felt anything but warmth and hospitality from the locals who would often wave and offer support as they drove by in their cars. That was a first.

    We selected the guided tour(we normally go self guided) as it included all meals and we are glad we did. The food was great almost without exception and our guide Arjan ensured we got plenty of variety over the duration of the tour. He also managed the group brilliantly, allowing a little freedom in the individual pace of different sub groups, so that everyone could go at their own pace depending on how they felt on the day. We were lucky to have him.

    The quality of the accommodation was a little uneven, but that was to be expected when a tour like this takes you to all parts of the country, from major towns to relatively remote provincial areas. All accommodation providers were doing their very best to give us an authentic Albanian experience. We got a good sense of the real Albania.

    If you take the decision to take this tour, you will not regret it. It was up there with the best tours we ever done.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 2023
    How many tours have you completed?
    12
    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?
    Albania
    • BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac December 24, 2024

      Hi Ray,

      Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the balance of challenging terrain and beautiful countryside, as well as the warmth and hospitality of the Albanian people. It's wonderful that Arjan and the guided tour experience exceeded your expectations, especially with the variety of food and flexibility in pacing. We’re glad you felt safe and welcomed throughout the journey, and that you embraced the authentic charm of the accommodations. Your feedback truly captures the spirit of this tour—thank you for taking the time to share it!

      Bozena

    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Experience the unforgettable in Washington DC
    (5/5) Idan 5 months ago

    Awesome and interesting cycling tour.

    · Washington DC Monuments & Memorials Bike Tour

    Beautiful route + knowledgeable guide (Adrian) made it a great way to get familiar with Washington DC monuments and memorials.

  • Unearth Istanbul’s cultural confluence
    (5/5) Linda T. 4 months ago

    Great for a short visit

    · Europe & Asia Istanbul Bike Tour

    We spent a total of three days in Istanbul, and this tour was the perfect way to see so much in a short time. I truly feel we made the most of our visit thanks to this bike tour. Ipek was an amazing guide, thanks again!

  • Eat like the locals
    (5/5) Lena Iurowski 4 months ago

    Best city food tour

    · Hawaiian Cuisine Bike Tour Honolulu

    We explored local flavors at hidden gems and popular spots, sampling everything from fresh poke to delicious malasadas. The guide was knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about the culture and history behind each dish. It was the perfect way to enjoy authentic Hawaiian cuisine while discovering the city. Highly recommend for food lovers!

  • Bolzano – Verona – Venice
    (5/5) bridget Harron 4 months ago

    Self-guided Northern Italy

    · Bolzano – Verona – Venice

    Great ride, E Bikes, 3 adults in their 70's and 80's.
    We had a wonderful self-guided ride about 220 miles on mostly- paved wide bike paths using the GPS tracks which we had previously downloaded and riding on our Girolibero bikes (which were in perfect shape). The travel guide emailed to us by Bike Tours was excellent, giving cultural information as well as the daily mileage requirement and tips on how to shorten our day using the local trains which we never found to be desired or necessary. The guide also included all the necessary vouchers for our hotels, ferry ride and free ice cream as well as travel info on getting to Bolzano. The ride itself was spectacularly beautiful, especially starting near the Dolomites and following the River Adige with mountains on the other side all the way down to Lake Garda.
    There was a detour programmed into our GPS tracks and also a surprise one which was not. We navigated that short detour pretty well for not speaking Italian thanks to the very helpful/understandable signage. We had selected three star hotels which we might change to four star for our next ride. The first three days the hotels and the breakfasts were top notch but after that got progressively more like 2 star hotels ending in Venice/Mestre where we were escorted to a refurbished garage behind the main hotel, not what we had hoped for on our last and only night in Italy. In terms of the bike route itself we found the 4 hour ferry ride on Lake Garda unfortunate as there is a bike path around the lake which we would have preferred. The ferry ride was totally fogged in so we could not enjoy the beautiful sights and there was no food or drink available on board -a long 4 hours to think about a glass of wine. On the whole, we loved the trip and would do it again- the mountains, the exercise, the cuisine, the history, the people. Getting to Bolzano when our flights landed in Venice was our biggest problem - we had trouble trying to decipher the train system. But then the Bolzano funicula ride and the adventure on the ridge line overlooking the city and the Dolomites in the distance made up for getting bogged down catching trains. Looking forward to our next self-guided E-bike adventure.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 5-12, 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    me two, my family10+
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Much 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?
    Italy
    •  (photo by bridget Harron)
    •  (photo by bridget Harron)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 2/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Discover the luscious delicacies of Lisbon
    (5/5) Anthony Moffett 5 months ago

    Lots of Fun!

    · Lisbon Food Tasting E-Bike Tour

    Julie did a great job hosting our tour. She took us areas we would never have found on our own. The food was good too!