Italy Bike Tour Reviews — 1 to 30 of 263


Andy P.
4 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bolzano to Venice

Biking from Bolzano to Trento surrounded by mountains and scenery was memorable.
The extra days in Bolzano were well worth it. Lots to do with gondola rides and hikes to wineries.
The bike app worked pretty well, although some instruction was either confusing or a bit late.
Unfortunately we were kicked off the ferry ride on Lake Garda with bikes due to transportation strikes so had to take a van. We missed some scenery, but also had a faster trip to Pescheira.
We got caught in quite a downpour one day and the next day was looking stormy also, so we took a train.
Easy getting train tickets, harder getting spots on the train for bikes. We got the last.
Venice was nice, but naturally crowded. Hotels were mostly nice accommodations. Hotel staffs were pleasant and helpful. Hotel Majestic seems to go by different names and was initially difficult to find.
We enjoyed the self-guided bike tour, even though we didn't use E-bikes.

  •  (photo by Andy P.)
  •  (photo by Andy P.)
When did you take this tour?
September 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Same as expectations. I expected relatively flat with some hills.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 4
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 4

Fiona H.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria Road Bike Tour

Beautiful scenery and villages to visit. We had a wonderful holiday. Everything was organised well and went smoothly.
We were met on the first day by Petra who made sure our ride with GPS had downloaded correctly, and who advised us about places to visit and restaurants to go to.
Paulo then came along with excellent bikes, which worked perfectly for us for the week.
Given the poor state of the roads, we would recommend gravel bikes and NOT road bikes for this trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Debra L.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Flavors of Italy: The Very Best of Emilia-Romagna

Biking together in the countryside of Italy along with stopping at the towns small piazzas .

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Robyn V.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria

Beautiful countryside and amazing rides. The onsite tour support was above anything we could have asked for, fast responses, and help with taxis and trains.

  •  (photo by Robyn V.)
  •  (photo by Robyn V.)
  •  (photo by Robyn V.)
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 3

Chris S.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

This was the guided version. I thought, overall, it was a great trip and I would recommend it. The countryside we cycled through was interesting and we were mainly on paved, secondary lanes/roads - so very quiet, for the most part. The towns we stayed in were very picturesque and the accommodation were wonderful (with one exception in Alberobello, however, it was fine, just not up to the standards of the others). The meals were wonderful - exceptional local fare. Highlights: the meal at an Agriturismo, along with a mozzarella and burrata making demonstration; visiting a local olive oil operation, swimming in the Ionian Sea; Masseria Bosco with it's lovely pool, accommodation and Aperol Spritz. The one thing that made the trip challenging was the weather - 33 to 36 degrees. I highly recommend an e-bike and the guided version. The guide offered a great deal of information about what we were seeing and the history of the area.

When did you take this tour?
June 8 - 15, 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
I had an e-bike (i'm 70 and a regular mountain biker in good shape) and would recommend one. The difficulty was pretty much what I expected, however, the heat (33 to 36 degrees) added significant difficulty to the trip. It was fine with the e-bike, but you had to use sunscreen and hydrate regularly.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 4
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 4

Debra K.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

Our guide, Cenzo was the most memorable part of our trip. His friendly, personable & humorous nature added to the wealth of cultural, historical, horticultural and geological information he shared with us. He was earnest and always ready to solve anything that came up.
Rocco also was a joy to be with, always taking care of any issues we had during our travels, giving advice regarding restaurants, and other sites to see.

When did you take this tour?
June 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Salento Bici Tours did an excellent job and we were very happy with them. I cycled an e-bike so was able to do the trip just fine. However, your advance info said there often were 3 different length rides one could choose. That was not the case. Only one ride was available which was fine for me. But if you were counting on shorter trips that would have been a problem. I think Tripsite should get more details for their customers such as when meals were included and when not so you could make a reservation perhaps.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 4
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 4

Jen W.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Venice to Florence

The easy beautiful long rides through the country side and the GPS.
Didn’t actually stay in Venice, which was odd, no gondolas …
Very few water stops and very few places to find food between 12-5.

When did you take this tour?
June 7
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
It was an easy ride.
Do you recommend this tour?
No
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 3
  • Included meals 2
  • Bikes + equipment 3
  • Scenery 3
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 3
  • Routes 2
  • Difficulty 3

Susan G.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour

The riding was fairly easy except for the last part of the day when we had to ride up some steep hills. We definitely appreciated the hotels that had a swimming pool. The food experiences were amazing--fun and tasty! We were not aware we would have a picnic after the wine tasting so that was a necessary surprise.

I think we might have paid for an upgraded room (junior suite?) as that was all that was available. It was more of a triple with a very tiny single bed. If that was in Torgiano, then that was not worth it. That room was the something found more in a two star hotel. Not well decorated, no view or patio.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Christy P.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bolzano to Venice

Using e-bikes made it easier. We had some detours which we should have being alerted. The hotels met our expectations. Biking through the bigger towns was difficult as cars don’t stop even though we had the right away.
Next time I want to try the bike and barge.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Peggy S.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tuscany - Pisa & Florence

This trip was fantastic. The bikes were top notch and the luggage transfer went perfectly. We enjoyed the scenery and the out of the way routes, although some of the trails could have used grass trimming.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Beverly K.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Puglia Food & Wine

It would be hard to pin point the best part of the tour in general. Italy is amazing. If food is at the top of your list, you will not be disappointed. We ate our way through our tour. The food is delicious! The tour itself is lovely and the accommodations chosen for us were perfect. The Italians are a genial, hospitable people. We were also treated to an incredible cooking class at Tenuta DonnaAnna. We made lunch with pasta, desert and then dined with the family. We all agreed that this was the high point of our tour. Go for the history, the beauty, the food and local wines…..all fabulous.

The only this that we all agreed on was the difficulty level of the riding which was Easy to Moderate. We are all fit and capable riders and the days’ riding was long and a couple of the days were very hilly….long, long hills Definitely daunting for someone that is not conditioned to riding. Moderate would be more appropriate.

When did you take this tour?
May 9 through 15. Not too hot, but great weather and a bit of rain.
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Should be moderate with at least one day being difficult (long hills the entire day).
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 4
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 4

Luciana C.
4 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour

A viagem foi muito agradável e bem organizada. Adoramos o roteiro e também todas as degustações. Tudo planejado e bem pensado para uma experiência perfeita na Umbria.
Sugiro repensaram dois hotéis.
Primeiro em Montefalco porque o quarto era muito pequeno para 3 pessoas, apesar da excelente localização.
Segundo em Assis, a distancia do hotel da cidade não é agradável visto que é necessária uma caminhada pela estrada.
Adoramos e faremos outros roteiros!

  •  (photo by Luciana C.)
  •  (photo by Luciana C.)
  •  (photo by Luciana C.)
  •  (photo by Luciana C.)
Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Kochava P.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria

Everything was amazing, the local representatives, the hotels and the staff in the hotels, the views, the bicycles, the local people that live in the area, we had the best time.
Everything was clear and we got a response for every question we had.

  • First day, next to Assisi (photo by Kochava P.)
  • A vineyard next to Montefalco (photo by Kochava P.)
  • Montefalco (photo by Kochava P.)
  • A walk in Assisi old town (photo by Kochava P.)
When did you take this tour?
May 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
We were not surprised
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Merle B.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Flavors of Italy: The Very Best of Emilia-Romagna

This is a great culinary tour where you learn how parmesan cheese, wines, and balsamic vinegar are made. The cycling was easy, but caution needed when entering busy cities. We recommend opting for the guided and really enjoyed this tour.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
As expected. City cycling was a bit challenging.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 2

Christine N.
5 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Flavors of Italy: The Very Best of Emilia-Romagna

The guides were great with their inside knowledge and fun stories. The food was outstanding.

  •  (photo by Christine N.)
When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
The difficulty of biking was much easier then expected, but the travel thru cities was overwhelming and scary with cars all around.
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Italy
  • Accommodations 2
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 3
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Difficulty 4

ROBERT W.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour

Three of us (two rooms) had a great trip through some incredibly beautiful landscapes. The bikes worked great (no issues with the batteries or anything else) and the ebikes were very handy for the very hilly countryside. The luggage got moved perfectly and the hotels were nice. Overall had a terrific trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Margaret K.
10 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Puglia Food & Wine

Travelling in Puglia is quite different from other parts of Italy so well worth the trip. Our tour coming was exceptional. The food, the wine, the accommodation and of course the scenery were all wonderful. This is a great trip but beware it does include some rough roads so good bike skills are essential and an e-bike makes it a lot more fun.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

stephen F.
10 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Puglia Food & Wine

We thoroughly enjoyed our cycle through Puglia. Lovely quiet costal roads and interior laneways through the olive groves (unfortunately many dead trees due to a blight). The towns we stayed in were all unique and different. The food was generally of high quality and the tasting opportunities well presented. This is a great way to see all that Puglia has to offer

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Margaret K.
10 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

The entire trip was memorable from the scenery to the accommodation to the wine and food. The tour company was amazing with great GPS tracks and briefing book.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Alejandra I.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Venice to Florence

The road iis beautiful, with great views The lthe stops in the villages are very nice,
The route is easy and flat, we spend some wonderful days

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Gilberto M.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour

Umbria is really a nice region to visit! With delicious food, wine and olive oil! The bike route is not difficult! Highlights for the cities of Spello and Assissi!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Katriona H.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Sardinia: Culinary Delights E-Bike Tour

Most memorable was the stunning scenery We expected a group of English speakers and were shocked when we arrived to find it was an Austrian company with German speaking patrons and guide. So initially it was difficult but everyone was nice and we all got along even if our language skills didn’t match.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Mark M.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour

The bike route was great they were perfect for beautiful views and destinations. The bikes were new and or in great condition making the rides very easy. Overnight stays were also in nice locations with easy check-in and check-outs with staff that were helpful and prepared. This was my first vacation ride and I couldn't be happier. Tripsite coordinated a great vacation.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Danni-lee G.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour

Wonderful trip, we had the good luck to do this on the weekend of the Eroica ride and passed through a number of the small towns which host the ride including Gaiole where the finish line and festival are held as well as ride some of the Strade Bianchi that the ride covers. The first few days give you the opportunity to stop at some of the wineries along the route for tastings, some are open without booking and often have lovely views to enjoy as you taste the wine.
Lucca was probalby our favourite town, the hotel was lovely and the suggested restaurants were also very good.
I would suggest you ensure you have a key to the bike battery as some of the hotels struggled to accomodate charging the multiple bikes as other groups will likely be on the same itinerary and not having the key made things more difficult than needed.
The bikes were very good and comfortable.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Betty S.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Puglia Food & Wine

What wonderful views in Puglia. in addition to the biking, loved the cooking class and wine tasting- best guide ever, Julia went out of her way to help us and spent extra hours every day making sure our trip went smoothly and was fun.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Stephanie C.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

We loved this trip, our first group trip with a guide, and our first biking trip. The guide was knowledgeable and very interactive, and the support staff person thoughtful and proactive. Our guide even shared his traditional music talents, which was an unexpected bonus. The cheese making demonstration and lunch was a highlight, as was staying at a masseria (farm). Good food and great tour stops.

A few tweaks would have made the trip five stars. Some of the bikes had power issues which weren't addressed during the week, and the hotel in Alberobello was not as nice as the others. I wish the last biking day would have had more biking--the other days were full of side trips and culinary/cultural experiences, but the final day seemed to be just a functional direct short ride to our final destination.

Puglia is fascinating, especially the areas around Alberobello. A great place to ride.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Regina E.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

Our guide Ernesto was great. The size of our group and lack of support from tour company was the source of most issues!
I loved the locations we were taken. The food was amazing and again our guide Ernesto was great.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Deanna M.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Matera to Lecce

Visiting the city of Matera was a truly unique experience. The history and architecture was fascinating. Matera was a great place to begin our adventure through the Puglia region. The food was excellent throughout our tour and great effort was taken to be sure we were served locally grown tasty treats including yummy local wines.

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Carly K.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Best of Tuscany Bike Tour

EVERYTHING about this trip was spectacular. We were so impressed with our guide Antonio in his expertise and knowledge of the area of Tuscany. The friends we made are memorable and probably lifelong. The food, the trails, the villages, the group dinners, the pizza lunch— all of it is memorable. We’ll be back for another Tripsite Trip!! Caio!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy

Carly K.
October 2, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Best of Tuscany Bike Tour

This trip was unlike any other! The guides were extremely knowledgeable, kind, respectful, and patient. Cycling through Tuscany will be forever replaying in my mind!

Countries included in this tour?
Italy