E-Bikes Available Tour Reviews page 2
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- ★★★★★ Monty Willhite
Beautiful Ride
Innsbruck to Lake Garda Across the Southern Slopes of the Alps
Discovered that a self guided bike tour is an excellent way to see and enjoy the country. Hope to do many more.
- ★★★★★ Patrick Gat
Excellent trip and support
Tuscan Wine Classic: Pienza to Castellina via Siena
The bicycles were well maintained. The crew was helpful in the bike fitting to make sure it was right and came back to make some adjustments as necessary. The routes were beautiful.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Oactober 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Italy
- ★★★★★ Paula Zoccano
Challenging
Aegean Discovery: Cycling through Eastern Crete
As expressed in my title it was challenging. Even with ebikes we had 2 times we needed to push them up a hill and one day, an 80k with considerable elevation the bikes ran out of power . In the city the cars are not biker friendly.
Hotels were lovely with one exception. The hotel staff were very attentive.
The bike company was attentive and helpful
We ran into unusual weather for Crete- high winds and rain. This prevented us from cycling the last 2 days- Countries included in this tour?
- Greece
- ★★★★★ Tina
Super Fun Bike Tour
Vienna to Budapest (Classic)
This was a great tour. All of the details were handled very smoothly. Sandy took care of the luggage transfer with no problems. We enjoyed the towns and hotels that we visited. All of the meals were delicious. We usually don’t purchase dinners through the tour but in this case we were glad that we did because we got several evenings of authentic Hungarian meals. The bikes we rented were great for the terrain we cycled on. We will happily book other bike tours with this company.
- ★★★★★ Melissa
Wonderful tour
Highlights of Vilnius Bike Tour
We really enjoyed our bike tour, despite the rainy weather. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we liked all of the stops along the way. Going by bike with a local is a wonderful way to learn about a new city!
- ★★★★★ Richard G
Castles and Wine E-Bike Adventure!
Castles and Wines of Portugal
Two couples, seniors, very experienced road bike riders, taking on the six day self-guided Castles and Wine Portugal Tour route in late September 2026. For some, this was their first experience with ebikes. The weather was perfect the whole time and the towns had an uncrowded off-season feel to them, which suited us fine.
The bikes: Rating: A
We were all issued some configuration of the Cube Touring Hybrid One. Loved these bikes! They were our trusty work horses for the week. No mechanical issues, comfortable seats, so much battery that you could ride in sport and turbo mode as much as you like without concern of running out of battery. The step-through design on these models helped with sudden dismounts while riding a 50+ lb e-bike. Even our least experienced e-bike riders were able to rocket up the rugged 15-20 percent cobbled approaches to the castles without worry! The integrated rear racks held a roomy bag supplied with chargers, tools, tubes, with room for extra clothes and snacks.The App: Rating: B-
We were supplied with access to the Roadbook for Discovery app for our phones, which included day-by-day routing with points of interest noted along the way. All day use (recommended) of the app requires a backup phone charger (you supply). They had rubber handlebar phone mounts for your ebike, which were a bit of a hassle to get your phone in and out of to take photos. Would have liked a better bar-mounted quick release method. With two of us running the app concurrently, we had a couple of instances where one phone said “off course” and the other did not. We had also asked the biketours.com people for the GPX files in advance to run our own software (Wahoo, Garmin, Ride w GPS), but one of the GPX routes supplied before the first day was the wrong map and got us temporarily lost on private property. Better to stick with the Discovery app which was the “official” version of the tour, use your Garmins and Wahoos for recording the rides only. Other than that, the Discovery app got us from place to place well enough, just remember to carry extra battery chargers!Accomodations: Rating B+
All accommodations were welcome sights for us weary old riders. That said, Most Favorite: Mar de Ar Muralhas, Evora (2 nights). Good storage and recharge room for bikes, poolside food and drink served, walk to excellent restaurants. Close second: Pusada de Estremoz, Estremoz. Least Favorite: Hotel Solar do Alqueva, Reguengos de Monsaraz. Nothing was wrong with the hotel, service was good, adequate breakfast, just a small economy hotel compared with nicer places on the tour.Support: Rating B
Staff for Tours Portugal were available for our questions through the What’sap. Didn’t need them for any mission critical issue other than the first day’s issue with getting on the right route group. SHOW MOREOverall: Rating B+
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This was our first self-directed bike tour and six days was a lot of riding, would have preferred 4-5 days if available. That said, we loved the spirit of adventure as we set out each morning to the beautiful countryside and the megaliths, black pigs, ancient castles and wineries. I have done European cycle tours on road bikes in the past but now favor ebikes as they accommodate all levels of riders as a group.- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
- ★★★★★ Janet Waterstradt
I loved every mile of it!
Exploring Italy's Sunny Salento by Bike
This tour was awesome! We loved riding along the spectacular coasts of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Another day we rode narrow farm roads through olive orchards and vineyards. The routes were well planned, and the gps was easy to use. We enjoyed the variety of accommodations—from centuries old B&B’s to modern and luxurious hotels. Each place provided us with a nice breakfast of fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and coffee. We enjoyed conversing with the Italian people and dining on their delicious food and wine along the way. I can find nothing to complain about. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September/October 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- Too many to count
- 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
- ★★★★★ Tom F.
Albania is a hidden gem!
UNESCO Sites of Albania
The tour far exceeded our expectations - the scenery, the weather, the guide, the food! Unless you are a highly trained cyclist, use an ebike. You’ll enjoy the ride and scenery much more than cranking the pedals over some of the hills that go over 10 percent gradient!
Go see Albania before the rest of the world finds out about it!- What was the date of your tour?
- September 26-October 5 2026
- 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
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
- ★★★★★ Richard LePage
Trip with old friends
UNESCO Sites of Albania
The bike exceeded expectations on all levels. The scenery was spectacular, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable re Albanian history and culture. Highly recommended ride.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
- ★★★★★ William
Stunning Mountain Scenery
UNESCO Sites of Albania
We were a group of five Canadian seniors. On arrival we merged with about two dozen fellow travelers from Britain, Canada and the USA, who provided great companionship, laughs and memories. Our guide, Juri, and support driver, Orson, went above and beyond to provide excellent service.
I would highly recommend this tour on an e-bike but not on a regular bicycle unless you are a seasoned bicyclist in excellent condition.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
- ★★★★★ Michele B
Fantastic first e-bike tour experience for retirees
Wine & Cuisine in Girona's Emporda Plain
We did a self-guided supported bike tour from Girona to Figueres. The reserved hotels were all very well located, friendly and clean with arrangements for battery charging. Our bags were picked up and delivered to our next destination before we arrived and often the hotels were able to check us in early which was nice after a hot day of riding. Biketour personnel were all so friendly, helpful and responsive whether in the store in Girona or via WhatsApp when on the road. Joan was terrific! For example, one day we ended up using both the provided bike tubes to repair flats. Unfortunately, the next day was a national holiday and there was no way to get new tubes, so we had to take the risk of riding without a spare tube. We felt secure doing so because our Joan assured us that they would provide road assistance if required. The very next day we were provided with 2 new bike tubes.
We would recommend Biketours as a dependable provider of self-guided bike tours. We had selected Biketours and would have preferred to arrange the package directly with them, however they do not include theft or damage insurance and we weren't able to buy that insurance privately through our travel or home insurance. So, we ended up using a third party,who included that insurance, and booked us with Biketours as their local provider.
While loss or damage is very rare in that part of the country, it was important to us to have insurance. We would have preferred to book direct with Biketours so that all our funds supported the local business.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- This was my first
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat 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?
- Spain
- ★★★★★ Kenny S
Great trip and Great Route
Tauern Bike Path (Salzburg-Salzburg)
A little rough at the beginning since the communication with the local tour group was non-existent (not boketours.com fault). Some hockups with the initial the baggage transportation and bike lock. However, everything else went flawlessly. It was wonderful doing this route and just showing up to the next hotel with our bags already there. Absolutely beautiful route the entire time and the accomodations were very nice.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Mary M
Fantastic tour of a gorgeous country
UNESCO Sites of Albania
The tour took us through some amazing country side at a pace that allowed us to explore our destinations once we finished the active parts of the day. We were given opportunity to see other side trips using local guides that added context to the area and the history. The group was great and we enjoyed meeting and getting to know the others.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 26
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- No
- Countries included in this tour?
- Albania
- ★★★★★ diane w
Joyful cycling and great views
Innsbruck to Salzburg: Through the Alps Along River Cycle Trails
One of the surprising bonuses of this trip was getting a feel for Austrian country life. The landscapes we cycled through had plenty of stellar views. But they also felt authentic in the sense that we were sharing space with rural working families and close-knit communities. Austrians in this region appear to be masters at integrating country roads, cycle paths, rivers, agricultural fields, lumber yards, clusters of rural homes, town centers (with the iconic long-steepled church), parks and other family-friendly spaces – all not far from a view of the Alps. The extra side trips to Krimmerl Falls, Lamprechtshöhle Cave and Seisenbergklamm and Vorderkaserklamm Gorges were especially worthwhile. (After quite a bit of puzzled searching, we realized it would have been helpful to have better directions to Seisenbergklamm.)
Generally we stayed on track with the GPX file maps mounted on our handlebars; occasionally a combo of other navigational tools came in handy: Google Maps, asking for directions, and/or trying to use the very detailed booklet with hardcopy maps and written directions, although this latter was not handy to do as we were cycling.
Also, it would have been super helpful to know beforehand that we needed to choose and upload a phone app that is able to read the GPX files – and then to more efficiently get the maps uploaded to our phone. (Three years ago, BikeTours simply gave us a link to the map files, so this new routine was unfamiliar to us, and we spent too much time in our Innsbruck hotel trying to figure it out.)
The only day that we were thrown royally off schedule was the very first cycling day. We ended up following the GPX map to the very end destination, which took us many kilometers past our target hotel, some of it up a steep mountain, only to find out that our lodging was not there at all. We had to backtrack a long ways. When we called the local guide to ask about this (not wanting to repeat the experience on subsequent days), he mentioned that we needed to pay attention to the booklet directions. There was a note in there about some of the lodging destinations coming before the end of the given day’s GPX route. However, many of the BikeTours reviews for this tour gave the advice to use the GPX directions rather than the guidebook because they are much easier to follow while cycling. We agree.
In the future, it would be handy to have a separate, clearly-worded, simpler document for each day that gives a good overview (clearer than in the booklet) and that offers reminders about what to expect that day. For ex., “Today you have the option to visit … Here are some pointers for locating these optional destinations … Be aware that your lodging may come well before the end of the GPS route; you may want to enter your lodging address into Google Maps to determine where your end point for the route is today. Etc.) SHOW MORE
Luggage transfer was always well-organized and all of the accommodations were pleasant, except at Hotel Zillertal. Beautiful views from the lodging, but the staff seemed overworked. (For ex., one individual was manning the restaurant, bar, cash register, and front desk check-in, and he was understandably exhausted and done with tourists.) In contrast, we especially remember the family-run Gästehaus Waltl, where we were welcomed with such genuine kindness and generosity.
We were glad for the layover day. Zell am See felt a bit too upscale touristy for our taste, and we maybe would have preferred one of the smaller towns in the area for our rest day. But the activity options still make it a logical location for most people.
We very much enjoyed exploring both Innsbruck and Salzburg on each end of the trip. The young woman who set up our bike rental in Innsbruck was super helpful and patient. She familiarized us with the equipment and supplied us with some extra tools such as the phone attachment for the handlebar.
After the tour, we rented a car to explore the Salzkammergut Lake District for a couple of days, just outside of Salzburg. Beautiful! Side note: We were scammed in a major way by Sixt Rent-a-Car after we returned our rental, so we would recommend looking at other rental options. (You can see more details, if desired, in our Google review for Sixt in Salzburg.)
This was our second self-guided tour with BikeTours, where I rented an e-bike (I like to stop and take photos) and my cyclist husband rented a regular road bike. This arrangement works well for us. We are both active in our sixth decade, and this tour was a good blend of cultural exploration, wholesome exercise, and memorable views.As was the case on our cycling tour three years ago, we leave with tremendous respect for the countries who provide safe and (very often) scenic trails, roadway passage, and clear signage for cyclists.
SHOW LESS- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- 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?
- Austria
- ★★★★★ Jim H
Amazing e-bike Tour Around Gozo.
Highlights of Gozo E-Bike Tour
One of the best tours I've ever been on anywhere, period. The Gozo scenery is amazing and varied, and our tour guide was incredible. From the towns, to the orchards, ocean, beach, salt boxes, rock formations, the vistas and stops are incredible. Seeing on an e-bike was a perfect way to do it. Learning the history of Malta and Gozo was amazing, a beach front stop for a beer was great.
- What was the date of your tour?
- October 8, 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2-3
- 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
- ★★★★★ Tanya G
Amazing trip!
Algarve Coastal Route
We had a fantastic time touring the Algarve. The tour was perfect and the hotels were great. We loved our bikes and we can’t wait to do another tour with this company!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Portugal
- ★★★★★ Christa S.
Amazing tour!
Vienna to Budapest (Classic)
My friends and I had a great time on this tour. Hotels were in the perfect locations to explore each city. Can’t wait to do another bike tour!
- ★★★★★ Steve H.
Mosel - wine wine everywhere whine!!!
Mosel Bike Path: Dreamy Mosel Valley from Trier to Koblenz
Beautiful weather and scenery, great hotels (4-5 star by European standards, riesling wine fields nonstop for 5 days. Berg Eltz Castle worth the effort and cost. Had a few "hiccups" from the Pedalo folks, but BikeTours came to the rescue. We first attempted this trip as our first BikeTours trip almost 11 years ago. However, we were late to the party and everything was booked for the time period we chose. So we finally made Too many positive things say about this trip. Just do it!!!!
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- 10
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Germany
- ★★★★★ Mona Perkins
Unbelievable!
Holland by Bike and Boat, Southern Tour
The boat had all the necessities the bikes we maintained well, the crew was pleasant and helpful, plenty of food was available, the tours were well thought out to show the varied parts of the area.
- What was the date of your tour?
- September 2026
- How many tours have you completed?
- One
- 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?
- Holland
- ★★★★★ Rhonda Goodman
Wonderful way to explore the Mosel valley.
Mosel & Saar by Bike & Boat
Our guide Julia was great! Always available and always very helpful. The crew on board the Olympia was great. Wonderful trip!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Germany
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