Spain  Bike Tour Reviews (page 7)

  • Basque Country by Road Bike (Upscale Lodging)
    (5/5) Greg B. September 16, 2023

    OMG....Absolutely amazing!!

    · Basque Country by Road Bike (Upscale Lodging)

    This was my first bike tour and exceeded all expectations. I was with others who had been on dozens of bike tours and they said this was one of the best (if not, THE best) for multiple reasons. 1. Bike Tour Company (Bizi Cycle Tours) - company started just a few years ago by married couple. Virginia Berasategui is former pro triathlete and is the guide and husband (Ander) is responsible for business end/logistics/food. They are a fun couple who were raised in the area seem to know everyone. Based on ability, they can and will adapt routes. 2. Location - Beautiful location for riding...beaches, countryside views, mountains, and vineyards. This trip incorporates 4 days of road and 2 days of gravel cycling through vineyards. Tour de France (2023) took place here during first three stages and this tour includes many of the same roads. Roads are pristine since they were paved in advance of Tour. 3. This tour combines cycling AND gastronomy (and wine!)...and amazing experiences. Each full day experience was unexpected and seem to top the day prior. Bike tours typically emphasis either cycling or the food. This tour combines both in a big way. 4. Price: this tour is a great deal and was longer and included more that the large American tour companies. None of the 'big boys' offer this same type of experience/routes. Other: the terrain here can be challenging in Basque. Beginner or causal cyclists should go with electric bikes. If you like going on longer rides and/or like to push yourself, this tour is for you! My group wanted the full cycling (and eating) challenge, and we received it!

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2023
    How many tours have you completed?
    0
    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?
    Spain
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 3/5 Ease of navigation
    • 4/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 2/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol
    (5/5) James Watson November 13, 2023

    Granada to Marbella

    · Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol

    Excellent trip
    Beautiful scenery
    Great towns to visit

    The last day from Ronda to Marbella is only for experienced cyclers comfortable with decending on a mountain road with traffic

    What was the date of your tour?
    Oct. 2023
    How many tours have you completed?
    5
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Spain
    • 5/5 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
  • Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol
    (5/5) Nancy S 4 months ago

    E bike ride

    · Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol

    Great way to see Spain off the beaten track. New e bikes from Bicicletas La Estacion in Granada, we had an issue with brakes on one of the bikes and GPS running out of battery on our way to Loja, Antonio picked up, fixed and returned bike same night and brought back up battery for the GPS. We really recommend renting the GPS as map books are difficult to follow. Ground handler, Jorge, was awesome, he was in contact with us daily and responded immediately to any issues we had. Caminito del Rey is unbelievably beautiful, but don’t go with high expectations of Hotel La Gargantua as it is comfortable, but it is nothing like the other hotels and Paradors which exceeded expectations. We stayed two nights in Antequera and Ronda which we recommend. If you are on an ebike, conserve your battery as much as you can from Caminito to Ronda as it is a good climb. Lastly, dealing with Penelope from Bike tours.com made the planning of the trip effortless.

    What was the date of your tour?
    March 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    Two
    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?
    Spain
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 5/5 Hotels or boat
    • 5/5 Scenery
    • 4/5 Ease of navigation
    • 3/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • (5/5) Mike Cridge 4 months ago

    Granada, white villages to Ronda

    · Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol

    We had a great experience and the level of service that Jorge & Antonio provided made the difference in making this a truly amazing trip. Jorge kept in touch with us daily to ensure all was good, our luggage always arrived at the destination ahead of us. We had new bikes, and when the odd thing went wrong with the equipment Antonio came and repaired what needed fixing. The only issue we had was the Garmin, which ran out of power, so they arranged for a power pack that extended its range .
    We would recommend them to anyone, it made the trip enjoyable knowing they could be contacted if anything went wrong.

    What was the date of your tour?
    March 2025
    How many tours have you completed?
    None
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    Somewhat harder
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Spain
    • 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
    • 4/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Enjoy a rejuvenating ride around Retiro Park
    (5/5) Anna 8 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!

  • Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour
    (5/5) Kate Seppala July 4, 2024

    Perfect tour of Catalonia!

    · Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour

    From our welcome and thorough briefing in Girona, to the comfortable and capable bikes, the stunning views, memorable accommodations, delectable food and wine, history and wonder of the region, I highly recommend this trip! The tour winds all across Catalonia and offers many miles on trials and nearly car-free roads. The drivers in Catalonia were extremely courteous and always provided plenty of room when passing. We found the directions, information, and navigation app to be easy to use (make sure you bring a portable charger for your phone). The tour operators provide suggestions to customize your itinerary for each day dependent on distance and interest. The e-bikes are a great match for this enticing and challenging route! We traveled in April and found the weather to be quite lovely. Catalonia is windy so be sure to bring the appropriate gear. Yet another reason to love the e-bikes! We opted for the premium hotel and added on a few of the additional tours/meals offered through the tour operator. Happy with all of it!

    What was the date of your tour?
    April 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    2
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    Countries included in this tour?
    Spain
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    • 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
  • Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour
    (5/5) Robin Jones 9 months ago

    Great trip to end the year

    · Great Pyrenees and Costa Brava E-Bike Tour

    This was my first trip to Spain but my second BikeTours trip of the year. We were incredibly blessed to have good sunny weather for 95% of the trip! The bike company we worked with were very kind and helpful. I needed a replacement bike after day 2 and they quickly delivered a new one for me! The routes and maps were well planned out and gave us the opportunity to see a lot of varied terrain and some really cool little villages. It was nice to not have too much 'in town' cycling and we saw a lot of beautiful scenery along the way. My favorite was the stretch from Figueres to Lot, it was stunning. Looking forward to booking another trip in the Spring. The communication with Bike Tours is always fast and efficient and I appreciate their help each step of the way!

    What was the date of your tour?
    Late October 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    3
    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?
    Spain
    • 5/5 Value
    • 3/5 Included meals
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Hotels or boat
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Ease of navigation
    • 5/5 Tour documents
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
  • Madrid's most magnificent icons revealed
    (5/5) Matt S. 2 months ago

    Highly recommended tour of Madrid

    · Essential Madrid E-Bike Tour

    Oscar did a great job guiding us around Madrid safely with lots of fun history.

  • Bike to the best of Bilbao
    (5/5) Ingrid September 26, 2023

    Competence paired with joy

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    The bike tour was sensationally put together, no sightseeing of the usual tourist points, but insider information. Our local guide was not only funny and competent, but also imparted his knowledge with acting talent. Wonderful. Thank you very much for three great hours.

  • Bike to the best of Bilbao
    (5/5) neal copperman October 13, 2023

    Great history and personal insights

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    I ended up being on a solo tour, which was a real treat. My guide Willie was friendly and knowledgeable. He grew up in Bilbao and saw a lot of the changes of the last few decades. Was interesting hearing his childhood remembrances and enjoying his clear love of the town. I just wish I had managed to do this as my first activity in Bilbao!

  • (5/5) Howard Gilbert May 23, 2024

    Great way to see the city!

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    Our guide was great and it was very informative. The bikes were brand new and of course worked perfectly!

  • Bike to the best of Bilbao
    (5/5) Howard Gilbert May 26, 2024

    Fun and Educational

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    Perfect way to see Bilboa. We really enjoyed it! The guide was great and gave us tips where to go and eat afterwards. Even a little Basque lesson for certain words! Explaines a lot of the culture and history. It was very interesting!

    • Stadium (photo by Howard Gilbert)
    • Guggenheim (photo by Howard Gilbert)
  • (5/5) Sally Williams May 28, 2024

    A great tour of Bilbao

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    We had a great tour with Milan on excellent e-bikes. We saw a lot of the city and learned a ton of local history. Would highly recommend!

  • (5/5) Greg Stoyles June 23, 2024

    Brilliant day out

    · Bilbao Central E-Bike Tour

    Roberto was a great guide. The best way to see a snapshot of the city. The E bikes were easy to use. A beautiful spot to visit.

  • Discover the future of alternative urban cityscapes
    (5/5) Mary July 24, 2023

    A lovely way to see Bilbao along the river

    · Bilbao Underground Culture E-Bike Tour

    It’s a great way to spend an afternoon in Bilbao. Our tour was on Sunday morning so the traffic was light. One of our cyclists fell off the bike but we were passing the bike shop on a loop of the river so they replaced the bike immediately and offered plasters and bandages. Our guide was very nice and showed us plenty of interesting street art en route. The tour was three hours long so you would need a moderate level of fitness. Good value and fun!

  • A memorable tour of Bilbao’s maritime icons
    (5/5) Cecilia Firstenberg 10 months ago

    A fun and educational way to experience Bikbao

    · Bilbao Gold Coast E-Bike Tour

    Bikes were great, guide was excellent. We learned a lot about the history and culture of Bilbao and discussed many interesting topics with our group of four. Hearing what our guide was saying was sometimes a challenge but it is hard to bunch together on a sunny Sunday in September - people and other riders are out and about too.

    What was the date of your tour?
    September 2024
    How many tours have you completed?
    5
    Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
    As expected
    Who is this tour suitable for?
    First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
    Do you recommend this tour?
    Yes
    • 5/5 Value
    • 5/5 Bikes + equipment
    • 4/5 Scenery
    • 5/5 Local tour company services
    • 5/5 Route selection
    • 5/5 Guides (if applicable)
  • Medieval walls, magnificent markets, and picture-perfect plazas
    (5/5) Noël October 13, 2023

    Fantastic way to get an overview of Valencia

    · Valencia Highlights Bike Tour

    Perfect way to see Valencia… safe & informative tour!
    Our guide Christopher was excellent.He was so
    friendly & shared his love of Valencia
    We would definitely recommend this tour company.

  • Explore the unmissable sights of Seville
    (5/5) Andrea Wagner 5 months ago

    Daniel our tour guide was INCREDIBLE!

    · Seville Highlights Bike Tour

    Daniel took us to the most amazing places in Sevilla and had sooo much historical knowledge of all of our destinations. He also spoke in many languages to accommodate any questions. The 2 1/2 -3 hours FLEW by!

  • Explore the unmissable sights of Seville
    (5/5) Kathleen Mc 2 months ago

    Great introduction to Seville!

    · Seville Highlights Bike Tour

    Marta was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and informative. I loved that she provided the history of the city, the people and the sites we visited. Highly recommended

  • Discover the harmony of city and sea
    (5/5) Marie O'Reilly 10 months ago

    Lovely way to see San Sebastian

    · San Sebastian City Bike Tour

    Our guide was very relaxed and informative. Best way to experience the different areas of San Sebastian. Would highly recommend this tour company.