Italy Bike Tour Reviews — 1 to 30 of 221
Ann A.
2 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
One thing that could be improved upon is the 5 hour ferry ride. The ferry ride was only pleasing for about the first two hours, but then became incredibly tedious. Because the ferry arrived late at night in Peschiera, we could spend no time there. Chatting with others Read More on the ferry who were doing the same trip, we salivated at some of the towns we saw on Lake Garda and would have been happy to spend time at any of them. Also, biking and staying in Trento fell flat and we’d prefer to spend two nights in Merano, Silandro, on Lake Garda, or even Bolzano and skip Trento. Hotels were varied, with some that were outstanding and some that were marginal. Condition of bikes was great, with the exception of an e-bike dying, but tour company quickly replace it;)
Stephan B.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Bolzano to Venice
Italy
We had a great time on this trip. Everything worked out perfectly. We would definitely repeat it.
As for suggestions for future travelers note that in some hotels you will be able to check in early but others won’t let you. Also that your luggage arrives later during the day so if you have plans in the afternoon make sure to pack a change of clothes for after biking.
Kerrie P.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
We had the most delightful Guide, Ilenia. She was just beautiful and so considerate and kind. We enjoyed only having 13 riders in the group. On 3 of the days, we were treated to authentic Italian food in little villages or out of the way places. Sadly, the choice of hotel in Lecce proved to be extremely disappointing. The other places we stayed were quite good and one, in particular, at Gallipoli was outstanding. There was quite of bit of road riding at times. The scenery in the Puglia region was average - lots of dead olive trees and in the back streets there is lots of dumped rubbish. Having said that, the trip was excellent and the group we rode with was fabulous.
Kathryn S.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
What a fun filled, adventurous week! Our guide, was wonderful-I would highly recommend doing this trip with a guide-having someone to explain the history and the customs of the area was invaluable.
Susan P.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
The whole trip was amazing. The people, the food, the beauty of Italy. Illenia our tour guide took great care of us, along with Eunice. I am ready to do it again!!!
CARLOS Z.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
My wife and I had already taken the trip from Bolzano to Venice.
This year we invited three more couples and did the upper part of the Adige River, which was fantastic!
From Bolzano to Vernona is also a spectacle and, even passing through for the second time, neither the river nor we are the same.
Pure enjoyment, even though I cycled one day with heavy rain.
I highly recommend this tour.
Cecilia F.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Venice to Poreč
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
I loved the trip between Trieste and Portoroz.
The hotels were good anywhere. If I Can suggest I would prefer bicycles whit shock absorbers. The roads somethimes were very hard.
Hilton L.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
The view of the enviorment !! The security of the route and the group of friends were wonderful !!
erik s.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Bolzano to Venice
Italy
Each of the towns along the route are great, my favorite being Verona. The Lake Guarda region in all is amazing. I am an artist and thrive on seeing art that is new to me. Most of the towns had museums, cathedrals or just buildings in general that sated my needs for visual engagement.
I made friends with a couple on the same tour and had an even better time than expected.
The weather was a bit rainy two or three days of the tour but I'd recommend just looking at weather apps and plan accordingly. There were always breaks in the weather.
The app works very well for guiding you through the lands. My new friends gave me the advice Read More to wear an ear bud to hear the directions which made navigation even easier.
I booked my trip very last minute, as result I stayed at a hotel at the end of the trip that was considerably farther from Venice than I would have liked. But it was simple enough to get to Venice, just a bit time consuming. My friends stayed at a hotel on the edge of Venice I would have much preferred.
I paid for the upgrades hotels and an extra might at the end of the trip, both were a very good choice in my estimation.
The trip has inspired me to return to some of the locations, like I said Lake Guarda and Verona were the highlights.i could go on and on.....
Michelle S.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
Loved our guide. She was very educational and kind. The farm to table eating experiences were fun.
Juan Carlos M.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Istria to the Adriatic
Slovenia, Croatia, Italy
Hotel & Bikes perfect. Just check the hotel ubicaciones. 2 of that can be better.
Carlos F.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
Italy
Good staff in Hotel of Portopalo, good spots to go in Syracuse and Noto, great gastronomy in every city. A great experience overall.
I have one observation, some ways in roads with a lot of traffic + cars/bus fast passing us.
I would do this tour again.
Dan S.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
The Lake Garda and Adige river tour was a beautiful ride almost entirely on paved trails so minimal time was spent worrying about cars on the roads. Coming off the mountain down to Lake Garda is an amazing sight and definitely a highlight of the tour. Be sure and download the GPS tracks on your phone because those are the only directions you get.
Jo-anne K.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
The scenery through the Adige River valley is fabulous. The biking is not too strenuous since most of the days are generally downhill. The climb to the view over Lake Garda is beautiful. Really fun to cycle through so many small towns along the way and interesting to cycle along the shores of Lake Garda too.
Nancy Kloack
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Best of Tuscany Bike Tour
Italy
We ar booked for the Best of Tuscany bike tour on Sept 16,2024. Our daughter Carly booked it for my husband, myself, and her. I’m just curious how many are you up to now on that week. We are so looking forward to coming to Italy.
T James W.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour
Italy
We cycled through some lovely countryside and saw some very lovely towns. Assisi was wonderful, but understandably busy given its historical importance. We had some very memorable events booked.
Lori • 2 months ago
Hello,
I am inquiring to how much traffic you encountered on this trip. We prefer bike paths but this definitely looked interesting. Thank you
Stephen F.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
This trip was a perfect couple tour with spectacular scenery, safe well maintained bike paths on a gently descending route and great hotels each night.
Donna C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Tuscany - Pisa & Florence
Italy
Beautiful scenery
Staying at the Silla Hotel in Florence was a highlight of the tour. I’m glad I had an extra day to spend in Florence
Richard S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Matera to Lecce
Italy
This was our seventh bike trip with tripsite, but our first self guided bike trip on our own! We really enjoyed the experience! The Aberobello / Locorotondo area was our favourite stop on the tour, but we also really enjoyed the extra days spent in Matera and Lecce at the start and end of our tour. My wife took an E-Bike and I took a hybrid regular bike and both were great. My bike had a minor mechanical issue on day three, but a quick stop at a local bike shop arranged by our host resolved the issue completely! We thought the description of the tour in terms of difficulty was just about right, with some tougher challenges but primarily fair easy riding. Some of the gravel sections are quite rough but we did not find it difficult as we had ample time and travelled slowly throughout these areas. Great and varied scenery. Was not a fan of a few short sections on highways, as traffic was heavier due to a national holiday, but we managed. Lovely accommodations along the way.
Suzanne R.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Bolzano to Venice
Italy
Day One Bolzano to Trento, hilly wine route, was excellent.
All routes are ( with very few exceptions) paved and in good shape.
Most difficult was navigating into and through large cities.
The night at the Terme was wonderful!
And finally, we would have preferred to be located in 3 star hotels in more central zones of Verona and Vicenza.
We added the 2 extra nights at end of trip in Mestre, which afforded easy bus access to Venice.
Ian and Phyllis Paine
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Classic Tuscany E-Bike tour
Italy
If considering a European cycling tour, we would suggest using a European company that is available to provide support when their bikes are not working properly. Tripsite does not stand behind their promises.
Carla • 8 months ago Tripsite Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Paine,
I apologize this trip did not meet your expectations. Our Tripsite support line is available 24/7 and goes directly to my mobile phone, however I never heard from you. Our local partner is just a phone call away as well. I am sorry you have declined my offer to speak on the phone about your claims and additionally that you are not happy with the more than fair reimbursement we sent you. It would be my suggestion to consider a guided tour next time and also a tour that matches your ability of cycling. I am happy to discuss further.
Best wishes on future cycling tours!
Christine M.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Matera to Lecce
Italy
Wonderful bicycling along rural roads without much traffic. The tour operator was welcoming and attentive. The accommodations were splendid! There was absolutely nothing negative about this trip!
kathleen o.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Puglia Food & Wine
Italy
Excellent tour operator, very clear instructions, excellent communication and all of the included amenities met or were better than expected. Routes were great with minimal gravel or traffic and sites along the way well marked on the gps program . The included food was exceptional.
Highly recommend.
Josephine K.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
Italy
The Sicily trip was wonderful. The route, the cities and towns, the countryside, and coast were beautiful. I loved the ancient history and architecture. Best of all we’re our two guides, Fillipio and Claudio. They know their Island and shared their knowledge and love of Sicily with us.
Mary Monahan G.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
Italy
This trip was fabulous! The organization from strt to finish was professional. The rides were challenging on the first two days. The rides along the water wee spectacular. The guides, Claudio and Filippo were outstanding. They organized fabulous experiences for our group both on the road while biking but also in the towns with tours and restaurants. I highly recommend this trip.
Louise V.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
Italy
I loved our guides. They were always available and did all they could to make the trip fun, interesting and successful. They also were attentive to the groups safety. The cities we visited were unique and interesting.
bozena • 10 months ago Tripsite Staff
Thank you so much for taking time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you loved our guides and that your trip was both fun and safe. It's great to know you found the cities unique and interesting. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
Ann M.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Sicily - Syracuse, Noto Valley, & Baroque Villages
Italy
The route was awesome and covered a wide variety of landscapes. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible and fun and scheduled many fun stops along the way. I was happy to have an e-bike but there were some very fit individuals in our group who managed with a hybrid. The accommodations were not fancy but fine and of course the food was wonderful! My favorite part was being able to swim in the Mediterranean Sea!
NADIA MARIA GIUDICE P.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Venice to Poreč
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia
Todo o percurso foi excelente. A meu ver, as rotas indicadas não foram muito claras para a localização da rota. Já fiz outros tour pela tripsite e o mapa impresso foi mais fácil de compreender.
Kimberly T.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Venice to Florence
Italy
This tour helped us see Italy in a different way than usual! We loved visiting the small towns and seeing some lesser traveled parts of Italy. Each city/town was unique and was worth the visit. Every detail was so well planned by Tripsite and communication was fantastic. The app we used was clear and easy to follow as we cycled. We especially loved the cooking class we took- that was a highlight of our trip!
Paul B.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour
Italy
Dinner/wine tasting with Luca and Roberto.
The written route directions could be made a bit clearer. I would suggest you have a native English speaker try riding the routes and make changes as (s)he goes. They were okay but there were a few places where they were difficult to follow. The GPS is definitely helpful but sometimes it lagged so the written directions are needed.
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