Bike Tour Reviews  page 7

  • Dolomites to Trieste
    (5/5) Joseph Rinaudo 6 months ago

    Beautiful scenery, very enjoyable trip

    · Dolomites to Trieste via Lake Bled at the Foot of the Julian Alps

    Excellent accomodation and breakfasts. Very responsive to sms. Excellent new bikes. Great staff. Marco and Neva went out of their way to ensure we had a great day when we transferred one wet day. No criticisms. Five stars in all areas. Thank you Bike Tours.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    Two
    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, Slovenia, Austria
  • (5/5) Bruce Muir 6 months ago

    Cycling in heaven

    · Dolomites to Trieste via Lake Bled at the Foot of the Julian Alps

    Totally awesome riding with great navigation aids, awesome scenery and diversity of terrain, countryside, culture and cuisine

    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy, Slovenia, Austria
  • (5/5) Christine Ritson 6 months ago

    Fabulous trip!

    · Lake Constance Classic (11-nights)

    It was a great way to travel to see the beautiful country side and small towns with friends. The accommodations and breakfasts were always good. The only issue we had being a self guided tour was the information given in the guide book was sometimes not clear and found ourselves lost a few times. We did not receive the gps track. Luckily we had some data on our phones and good navigators. Overall a fabulous trip!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    2
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    Families with teens
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Switzerland
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 3/5 Ease of navigation
    • 3/5 Tour documents
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 4/5 Route selection
  • (5/5) Steven Coventry 6 months ago

    Well organized, fantastic trip

    · Florence to Rome

    We really enjoyed this self guided bike tour. The trip was very well organized, and the support was excellent. The app is a great way to easily stay on the correct route. The biking was great - scenic, and the right amount of miles/elevation per day to make it seem like a good solid bike ride while leaving enough energy to explore the really interesting towns along the way.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    2
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Italy
    • 4/5 Value
    • 4/5 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
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems
    (5/5) Chris Mauriello 6 months ago

    Amazing trip!

    · Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems

    I've been a number of European bike tours and this one was excellent. The mapped route is a nice change and variety of scenery.
    Flat and through the vegetable filed when you leave Ljubljana then mild hills with vineyards and farms with a great ride down to the coast to Muggia with lots of olive tress and ending up in Piran, a very cool place on the Adriatic.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    7
    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?
    Slovenia
    • Leaving Ljubljana (photo by Chris Mauriello)
    • Arriving at the coast near Piran (photo by Chris Mauriello)
    • Piran (photo by Chris Mauriello)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 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
  • Danube Four Countries
    (5/5) Tammy Noteboom 6 months ago

    Best trip ever!

    · · Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    I loved everything about our bike and boat tour down the Danube. The e-bikes were high quality and well-maintained and the ship and the pampering they gave us after our days biking was fabulous. Everything on board was perfect. We loved our waiter, Ayup, and our cruise director, Leslie. And the biking—it was so incredible. The entire trip exceeded our wildest expectations. We are already planning our next one!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September/October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    First one
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    • Biking through Austria’s wine country (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • So much beauty (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • 70s and 80s night on board the Vivienne (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • Stopping for our delicious sack lunch. (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • Loving the celebration of our 49th wedding anniversary (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • More beautiful countryside. (photo by Tammy Noteboom)
    • 4/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Mosel Bike Path
    (5/5) Helen Seton 6 months ago

    What a great bike ride

    · Mosel Bike Path: Dreamy Mosel Valley from Trier to Koblenz

    We really had a splendid tour. The hotels were comfortable and the trail well marked. The scenery and historic villages were beautiful.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Germany
  • Cycling in Western Spain
    (5/5) John Saunders 6 months ago

    Great way to see unique part of Spain

    · Cycling Spain’s Land of the Conquistadors

    Bike delivery from Augustine was perfect, Paradors were great, typical Spanish breakfast was plentiful, map details were accurate, routes were all on roads which were for the most part low traffic but most all had an adequate shoulder. The local operator was very helpful to get us transported to the next Parador on a rainy day. Some moderate climbs, so some cycling experience would be advised. We did it at the beginning of October so cooler nights and warm days but not hot.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Spain
  • Highlights of the Swiss Rhine
    (5/5) Merilyn Regan 6 months ago

    Sensational Switzerland

    · Highlights of the Swiss Rhine: Lake Constance to Basel

    Absolutely an incredible experience, extremely well organised and everything taken care of. Could not have ask for anything more. Accomodation was all very good, bikes in fantastic condition and all the required information was presented in an easy to understand and work way - highly recommend Bike Tours and will definitely be booking another bike tour

    Countries included in this tour?
    Switzerland
  • UNESCO Sites of Albania
    (5/5) wendy poppen 6 months ago

    Seeing Albania On two wheels

    · UNESCO Sites of Albania

    This was a most amazing tour… Filled with so many different areas and fantastic food! Both of our guides (Driver and rider) were very knowledgeable and fun.
    The only comment I would make is for a group of 19 I feel there should've been two people on bikes, one in front one and back and also one driver.
    Other than that, I would suggest this trip to anyone wanting to see the authentic Albania.
    Wendy

    Countries included in this tour?
    Albania
    • What's not to love? (photo by wendy poppen)
  • Tour the Mafia's reign of terror
    (5/5) Susan Mielcarek 6 months ago

    Anti-Mafia tour

    · Palermo Antimafia Bike Tour

    Thank you so much to Francesco for showing us Palermo and telling us of it's rich history. We had an amazing time!

  • Discover the luscious delicacies of Lisbon
    (5/5) Rich McHie 6 months ago

    Great trip! Matilda was very knowledgable & fun!

    · Lisbon Food Tasting E-Bike Tour

    This was a great tour! Our guide Matilda was very accomodating & fun & knowledgable about the history of Portugal. We saw the waterfront & the old town with narrow winding streets and the city center. The bikes were powerful. A great way to spend the morning!

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 13, 2024
    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
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    •  (photo by Rich McHie)
    •  (photo by Rich McHie)
    •  (photo by Rich McHie)
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Split to Dalmatian Islands
    (5/5) Lilian Button 6 months ago

    Stunningly beautiful bike trip!

    · Split to Dalmatian Islands

    The perfect way to discover Croatia. Enjoyed biking Split and three Dalmatian islands. Very safe and clean, with minimal traffic early October. Adriatic Sea and communities so beautiful.

    Countries included in this tour?
    Croatia
    • Island Solta (photo by Lilian Button)
  • (5/5) William Roush 6 months ago

    Great way to spend a morning!

    · Lisbon Food Tasting E-Bike Tour

    Very knowledgeable guide. Learned a great deal about Lisbon and other places to visit in the city. Wish it could have been an all day trip.

  • UNESCO Sites of Albania
    (5/5) shelley spivack 6 months ago

    An Amazing Adventure

    · UNESCO Sites of Albania

    All I can say is WOW!
    But actually I will say a bit more.

    The scenery, the food, the people, the guides and of course the climbs- all made for an amazing 8 day journey in Albania.
    Our guide Arjan was simply the best! He quickly got to know all 19 riders and made sure that we were comfortable with our bikes, rooms, etc His encouragement kept me going on those long and arduous climbs. Our driver and bike mechanic was a whizz on the road and with bike tools.
    I loved the variety of places in which we stayed- from farmstays to luxury seaside hotels.
    And the food- this is one of the only bike tours I have been on where every meal was provided. And it wasn't just peanut butter sandwiches. We were treated to a wide array of Albanian dishes - including lots of veggies, cheeses and freshly caught fish.
    I am 70 and chose a road bike. While it was incredibly difficult at times, I am glad I stuck with my own pedal power. However, e-bikes are a fantastic option and unless you are a proficient climber, I would highly recommend an e-bike.
    We had an incredible group of riders from around the world- from Australia to the US with numerous European countries in between.
    The value of this tour was amazing. I give the tour company a lot of credit for providing a fantastic tour at a reasonable price.
    The only recommendation I would have is to either limit the group to a smaller number or add an additional guide or helper.
    Thanks for am amazing adventure!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September -October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    at least 20
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Albania
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 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
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Amsterdam to Bruges on Magnifique IV
    (5/5) Robert Rosselli 6 months ago

    Fun, relaxing and well supported.

    · · Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Magnifique IV (and reverse)

    It was a good way to see parts of Belgium and The Netherlands. The bike were quality; the Ride GPS was a great assist; the accommodations were clean and ambl; the food was tremendous; and the guides and boat staff were knowledgeable, helpful and fun.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 3
    How many tours have you completed?
    7
    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?
    Belgium, Holland
    • 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)
  • Danube Four Countries
    (5/5) Sean Thomson 6 months ago

    Amazing trip, wonderful memories

    · · Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

    Overall the trip was excellent. We enjoyed the rides, the beautiful countryside, City tours and company of our fellow passengers. The boat and rooms were clean, the service was great and the food was delicious. The bikes worked great and the seats were very comfortable.

    Communication could have been better. For example on the first day the boat couldn't make it into Passau so we showed up at the dock to busses with no notification. There were major floods about 10 days before our cruise and it would have been nice to get a general acknowledgement of the situation prior to the trip.

    We felt fairly rushed on the bikes especially on the first day through the Danube Bend and from Vác to Esztergom. Even another hour could have made the trip more relaxed. The later route still had lots of mud and took a lot longer than expected.

    The trip was comfortable and well organized. We plan to do another trip in the future.

    What was the date of your tour?
    October 2024
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat easier
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
    •  (photo by Sean Thomson)
    • 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
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Palermo's perfect piazzas and palazzos
    (5/5) Bozena 6 months ago

    Great local guide on a mission to uncover the history of his hometown

    · Palermo Old Town Bike Tour

    The bike tour in Palermo is a fantastic way to explore the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Riding through charming streets, you'll visit iconic landmarks like the Palermo Cathedral and Quattro Canti, while enjoying the lively atmosphere of local markets. Fabio was a knowledgeable guide, who provided fascinating insights into Palermo's history, and the pace is relaxed, making it suitable for all fitness levels. It's a unique, fun way to see the city’s hidden gems and experience its authentic charm up close. Nice touch at the tour's last stop is a homemade almond cookie they gave to all of us.

    •  (photo by Bozena)
    •  (photo by Bozena)
    •  (photo by Bozena)
    •  (photo by Bozena)
  • Scrumptious street food bike tour
    (5/5) Veljko 6 months ago

    A good opportunity to try local food at the best spots!

    · Street Food Bike Tour Palermo

    You get to taste iconic local dishes like panelle and sfincione, something typical for Palermo solely, while exploring bustling markets and hidden food stalls. The guide shares interesting stories about the food's history and local traditions, making it both a delicious and educational experience. It's perfect for food lovers who want to experience Palermo's culinary scene up close. Highly recommended!

    •  (photo by Veljko)
    •  (photo by Veljko)
    •  (photo by Veljko)
    •  (photo by Veljko)
  • Portugal's Atlantic Coast
    (5/5) Kathleen Irvin 6 months ago

    Coastal Portugal

    · Portugal's Atlantic Coast

    The tour was amazing. They’re definitely worth some heels, but the bikes made it a little bit easier. Scenery was very nice. Only occasionally did we have to ride close to traffic on the roads. The bike trails were great.

    What was the date of your tour?
    Oct 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    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?
    Portugal
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 4/5 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