4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
2,988
Great
938
Average
149
Disappointing
32
Terrible
19
Italy Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Challenging but bucolic riding complimented by fabulous food.
Fantastic tour overall - really enjoyed the biking, food, group, and the guides. While I really liked both of the chefs, Matt and Kate, I didn't think they necessari...
"The tour was fantastic. Federica and Matteo were wonderful guides and Federica knew the region better than anyone could possible hope for. Matteo was great as well....
Incredible. Amazing guides, route, experiences and group!
This tour was a great way for me to be introduced to cycling, while also challenging myself. I loved the integration of food/ cycling for this tour as it allowed me ...
It was incredible. So different in landscape than Romagna. The chefs' greater involvement in commenting and cooking were good additions. Brooke and Nick were perfe...
Perfect Trip! First tour like this for me and I would absolutely do it again! Very well organized, planned, executed...I literally got to relax and enjoy myself sinc...
It was very well-organized from the rides to the hotels to the tours/activities.
It was incredible, you two. So much planning that came together.
The tour was even more interesting and fascinating than we had hoped in both experiencing the beauty natural, and manmade of Cinque Terre, and gaining insights into ...
Well designed and paced for this small group
Professional and fun.
It was an exceptional tour that we loved being on. The arrangements, transport, meals, hotels and guides were fantastic. No detail was overlooked and our requests ...
Outstanding. They repeatedly went the extra mile. Excellent ambassadors for Italy.
everything about the tour was great. Wonderful stops and destinations....
The entire team catered to each of our needs and ensured everyone had a good time. Your keen awareness of how the tour is going and making the necessary adjustment...
The best! Thank you for such an outstanding experience
This was a WONDERFUL blend of cycling, food appreciation and cultural in...
very much enjoyed the tour, the rides, the group, the food (except for one mysterious meal) and the education "touring" (museums, ruins, speakers, street food, etc....
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for Italy tours are overwhelmingly positive, with a very small smattering of 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. It is important to note that Italy is often included on wider Europe tours, so some reviews will also be taking into account their experience in other countries as well.
Related to this, some reviews complain that multi-country tours felt extremely rushed - if this is the kind of experience you choose, be sure you are prepared for a very busy and active tour.
Service level will always vary tour company to tour company. Many negative reviews for Italy bring up the high number of “optional experiences” - that is additional tours, activities, and excursions not included in the base price of the trip. This is common practice, yet can be frustrating if you are unprepared for the tour to be set up in this way. Always check thoroughly while reading the itinerary to make sure you have a clear understanding of what is included.
There can also be some confusion on tours of Italy about the amount of walking and the grade of walking. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre are beautiful and the views are spectacular, but the walking will be quite steep in some areas - for some it will feel more like hiking. Reading the reviews will be invaluable to help you narrow down the walking tour in Italy that is right for you.
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