Which cycling tour companies have the best reviews?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 5 November 2026
36 cycling tour companies have at least 25 Google reviews under their own name, read 5 November 2026. They are ordered by Google rating, then by review count; each card adds the Trustpilot figure where the company has a profile, what it sells and the limits it publishes.
Which cycling tour companies have the best reviews?
Of the 121 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table, 36 have at least 25 Google reviews under their own name; 8 of them share the highest rating, 5.0 out of 5, led by South Spirit Bike on review count.

1. South Spirit Bike
- Best for
- Bike hire and self-guided routes from Avignon
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 577 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Publishes self-guided multi-day routes from Avignon through the Luberon, Alpilles and Dentelles de Montmirail, including the Luberon Highlights 2-day ride.
- Why choose them
- South Spirit Bike offers road assistance for its rental bikes 7 days a week from 9h to 18h.
- Ask for
- Ask for the luggage transfer price and an e-bike for your chosen multi-day route.
- Not the fit if
- you want roadside help with punctures, derailments or flat batteries, as its assistance does not cover them.
- Published price
- Gravel bike rental costs 35 euros for 1 day or 27 euros for 4 hours, with a lock, helmet and repair kit free. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- southspiritbike.com
2. GravelUp
- Best for
- Guided gravel bike trips in France
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided gravel trips such as Ventoux over 5 days from 1590€ per person, with a local guide, all food, a mechanic and a support van.
- Why choose them
- Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
- Published price
- The guided Ventoux trip costs from 1590€ per person for 5 days, including shared twin-room accommodation, a local guide, all food, a mechanic and the support van. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- gravelup.earth
3. Eat Sleep Cycle
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 324 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided, self-guided and custom road and gravel tours from Girona to Provence and Vietnam, including The Costa Del Sol Self-Guided at €1899.00.
- Why choose them
- Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests.
- Ask for
- Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
- Published price
- Classic Climbs of Girona is listed at €2899.00 for a 6-day guided tour with departures on 22 Dec 2026, 5 Apr and 10 May 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- eatsleepcycle.com
4. Anima Toscana Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided Tuscany bike tours
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 237 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided and self-guided tours in Tuscany, including the Tuscany Bike Tour (7 days/6 nights), the Tuscany Gravel Bike Tour (6 days/5 nights) and the Via Francigena from Siena to Rome.
- Why choose them
- The guided Tuscany Bike Tour runs 7 days/6 nights on fixed dates: 4-10 May, 8-14 June, 14-20 September and 12-18 October.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price of the Tuscany Bike Tour for your dates and the single room charge.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed group departure, as group tours run only with a minimum number of participants.
- Money protection
- Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022).
5. Puglia Cycle Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 181 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided and self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata, with its Giro di Puglia self-guided series of five tours from 6 to 12 days, from €870 to €1,355.
- Why choose them
- It owns its fleet of 350 bikes and 8 vans.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price and single supplement for your tour and start date.
- Not the fit if
- you want to join a guided departure alone, as guided tours need a minimum of 2 people.
- Published price
- The guided Heart of Puglia tour, 8 days/7 nights, costs from €1,815 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome.
- Website
- pugliacycletours.com
6. Rindo Bike Tour Japan
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided road tours in Japan
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 158 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs four group guided tours in Japan, such as the 8-day Japanese Alps and Shimanami Kaido Setouchi Sea tours, plus set and custom self-guided tours.
- Why choose them
- Caps its group guided tours at a maximum of 12 riders, with a road crew acting as guide, mechanic and driver.
- Ask for
- Ask for the rider level of your chosen tour and the e-bike fee if you want help on climbs.
- Not the fit if
- your children are under 12, as group trips take children aged 12 and over with a parent or guardian.
- Enquiry
- biketourjapan.com/contact
7. Bikestyle Tours
- Best for
- Guided trips to the Grand Tours
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided trips built around the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espana and Spring Classics, with its signature 14-day GC Classic at AUD $11,750 twin share.
- Why choose them
- Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff.
- Ask for
- Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
- Published price
- 2027 Tour de France GC Classic, 14 days, 13-26 July 2027, AUD $11,750 per person twin share, with 13 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, all breakfasts, 8 group dinners, guides and support vehicles included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- bikestyletours.com/contact
8. Horizons Cycling
- Best for
- Guided road trips with support vehicle
- Google rating
- 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided Signature trips, naming Idyllic Mallorca, Girona & Costa Brava, Best of the Pyrenees, Epic Dolomites and Alps Supreme among its most popular destinations.
- Why choose them
- Open Signature trips take a maximum of fourteen people, with a guest-to-guide ratio of no less than three-to-one.
- Ask for
- Ask for the price and 2027 date of the Signature trip you want.
- Not the fit if
- you need a confirmed public departure, as Signature trips run when six or more people sign up.
- Website
- horizonscycling.com
9. DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Best for
- Guided small-group road and hybrid bike tours
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 474 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided small-group cycling tours, listing 84 tours on its tour finder.
- Why choose them
- DuVine was started in 1996 by Andy Levine after a post-college cycling trip in Burgundy.
- Ask for
- Ask for the trip level, e-bike or Colnago supplement and single supplement for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you are bringing under-18s on a scheduled departure, which requires travellers aged 18 or older.
- Published price
- Classic Tuscany 4-Day is listed from US$4,595 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- duvine.com/contact
10. Aix eBike & Guide
- Best for
- Guided e-mountain bike rides from Aix-en-Provence
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 438 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided electric mountain bike rides every day from Aix-en-Provence through Cézanne's landscapes, as open-access shared rides of up to six people at 80€ per person.
- Why choose them
- Open-access rides last 3 hours for six people maximum, with two departures a day in season.
- Ask for
- Ask which themed ride and departure time suit your group and whether to add the wine tasting option.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 48 hours of the start, as no refund is given then.
- Published price
- An open-access shared e-MTB ride costs 80€ per person. Read 5 November 2026.
11. Cicloposse Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs its own guided and self-guided tours across Italy, with Cycling & Cooking tours in Tuscany from €3,600 as its signature trips.
- Why choose them
- Founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan in June 1994 to start the business.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and the e-bike or e-gravel rental price for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with young children, as tours are best for teenagers aged 13 and older.
- Published price
- The self-guided Sicily Bike tour costs from €1,880 per person in double occupancy for 7 days, with bike rental priced separately. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- cicloposse.com/contact-us
12. Slow Active Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided cycling tours in Puglia and Basilicata, such as the Salento bike tour (6 days, from €600) and Cycling the Itria Valley (8 days, from €920).
- Why choose them
- Its cycling tours run in Puglia and Basilicata, from the 6-day Salento bike tour to the 8-day Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike rental price on your tour and the season price table for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel within 5 days of departure, as withdrawal then costs 100% of the total.
- Published price
- The self-guided Salento bike tour, 6 days, is listed from €600 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan.
13. Tuscany Bike Tours
- Best for
- Guided day bike tours in Chianti
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 209 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided day bike tours in Chianti and Florence, including its Tuscany Bike Tours day at €95 per adult with lunch and wine tasting.
- Why choose them
- Keith and Andy founded Tuscany Bike Tours in 2007.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike option and the meeting time for the Tuscany Bike Tours day.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel at short notice, as a cancellation within 72 hours of the tour or a no-show incurs the full cost.
- Published price
- The Tuscany Bike Tours day costs €95 per adult, with a guided tour, van transfers, a 27-speed hybrid bike, helmet, wine and olive oil tasting and lunch included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tuscany-biketours.com
14. Salento Bici Tour
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours in Salento
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 185 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided tours with a local guide and support van plus self-guided tours with GPS tracks across Salento, on average days of 40 to 60 km.
- Why choose them
- It runs 5 guaranteed guided departures every year for groups of 6 to 16.
- Ask for
- Ask for the guided departure dates and the list of accommodations it normally uses.
- Not the fit if
- you need a self-guided start on a day other than Friday or Saturday without extra cost, normally 75€ per person.
- Website
- salentobicitour.org
15. Reynes Cycling
- Best for
- Carbon road bike hire in Deià, Mallorca
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 182 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells 8 guided rides in Mallorca, including Sa Calobra, Cap de Formentor and the Puig Major Challenge, alongside its road bike rental in Deià.
- Why choose them
- Lists 8 guided bike tours from Deià, including Sa Calobra and Cap de Formentor.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Ridley model in your size and the price of the guided ride with Marc Reynes for your group.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as cancelling within 3 days or a no-show means paying the full reservation amount.
- Website
- reynescycling.com
16. Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 28 July 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided and self-guided tours across Portugal and the Camino de Santiago, such as Porto to Santiago Coastal Way, 8 days, from €1,587 per person self-guided.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2013, it started as a bicycle rental and maintenance shop run by owner Sérgio Marques.
- Ask for
- Ask for a proposal on your chosen route with the e-bike or carbon road bike add-on priced.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel a guided tour within 30 days of the start, as no refund is given then.
- Published price
- Porto to Santiago Coastal Way, 8 days, is from €1,587 per person self-guided in low season with 2 sharing. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- topbiketoursportugal.com
17. Holimites
- Best for
- Dolomites road, gravel and MTB tours
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells Dolomites cycling packages, such as The Dolomites Do-It-Yourself Road from 85 € with a minimum of 3 nights and the 4-night Short Dolomiti MTB Tour.
- Why choose them
- Holimites was founded in 2000 by three young local hoteliers and is based in Badia in the Dolomites.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Colnago rental size and the price of your chosen Dolomites package for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you lack a solid training base, as the Heritage Gravel tour asks for at least 2000 km ridden and 5+ hours in the saddle on longer days.
- Website
- holimites.com
18. Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Best for
- Guided road cycling holidays in Mallorca
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 111 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided cycling holidays in Mallorca from a base near Alcudia, with half-board at Zafiro hotels and routes over Puig Major, Sa Calobra and Cap de Formentor.
- Why choose them
- Runs daily guided rides in five ride groups, from Affogato at 40-60 km to Espresso at 100-160 km.
- Ask for
- Ask which ride group suits your pace and for the ROSE bike rental rates for your week.
- Not the fit if
- a child under 16 will ride, as the minimum age to join a riding activity is 16.
- Published price
- A Spring 2027 7-night holiday is from GBP 829 per person on a 2 person share at Zafiro Tropic, with half-board, airport transfers and guided rides included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- ciclosmajor.com
19. Marmot Tours
- Best for
- Supported road cycling in Europe's mountains
- Google rating
- 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs fully supported road cycling holidays in the mountains of Europe, with trending trips including Raid Pyrenean, Monte Grappa & Southern Dolomites and Alpine Classic Cols.
- Why choose them
- Has helped cyclists since 2004 with fully supported road cycling holidays in the mountains of Europe.
- Ask for
- Ask for the classic and challenge route options for each day and a titanium hire bike in your size.
- Not the fit if
- you want to start on a day of your choice, as trips run on fixed departure dates.
- Published price
- Alpine Classic Cols costs £1,890 per person for 6 days on the bike from 18 Jun to 25 Jun, with two guides and two support vans. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- marmot-tours.co.uk/contact
20. Girolibero
- Best for
- Self-guided and bike and barge tours
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 371 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Organises its own Original tours, self-guided or guided, such as Provence and Camargue bike and barge, Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, 8 days from 1230€.
- Why choose them
- Girolibero has organised bike tours in Italy and Europe since 1998.
- Ask for
- Ask for the difficulty level, bike or e-bike rental and comfort level for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- you might cancel a cycling tour within 5 days of departure, when 100% of the price is charged.
- Published price
- Puglia and Salento, 6 days, is listed from 690€. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132).
- Website
- girolibero.com
21. Mr Biker Saigon
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2016 by Minh Thai, it names five cycling guides and two mechanics on its team.
- Ask for
- Ask which deposit applies to your booking and the departure dates for your chosen tour.
- Not the fit if
- you travel without full travel insurance, which it requires of passengers.
- Published price
- The Ultimate Saigon to Hoi An tour, 10 days, is listed at USD1,796 per person. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- mrbikersaigon.com
22. Cycling for Softies
- Best for
- Self-guided leisurely cycling holidays in Europe
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 2.9 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 August 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided cycling holidays across France, Italy, the UK, Spain, Portugal and Slovenia with hotels, daily luggage transfers, bikes and GPS routes arranged.
- Why choose them
- A typical Softies holiday covers around 25km a day, with longer or shorter options on some tours.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list, the e-bike supplement and the half board option for your tour.
- Not the fit if
- you want to ride with a guide, as its cycling holidays are all self guided apart from its bike and boat tours.
- Money protection
- ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711).
23. Cyclomundo
- Best for
- Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided trips across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland, such as Classic Alsace, 7 nights/8 days from 1,170 euros per person in April and October.
- Why choose them
- Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
- Published price
- A Short Escape from Geneva costs from 520 euros per person for 2 nights/3 days in April and October as a self-guided trip, with a single supplement of 140 euros. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
24. Saddle Skedaddle
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided road holidays such as Provence - Le Ventoux a Velo over 8 days from £2,695 and Alps and Dolomites - Giants of the Giro over 9 days from £2,595.
- Why choose them
- Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips.
- Ask for
- Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
- Not the fit if
- you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
- Published price
- Lake Garda to Venice, a self-guided family trip of 8 days, costs from £1,945. Read 5 November 2026.
25. Ciclismo Classico
- Best for
- Guided bike tours for culturally curious travellers
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided bike tours with local guides and a support van, including Croatia's Istrian Peninsula, 8 days and 7 nights from US$7,500 at intermediate level.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 1989 by Lauren Hefferon, it runs guided tours with its own guides, support van and bikes.
- Ask for
- Ask for the ability level of your chosen tour and whether an e-bike is available on it.
- Published price
- Croatia's Istrian Peninsula tour starts from US$7,500 for 8 days and 7 nights at intermediate level. Read 5 November 2026.
26. France Bike Trips
- Best for
- Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided and self-guided road, MTB, backroad and gravel trips across France, with gravel trips in Italy, Spain and Morocco.
- Why choose them
- Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide.
- Ask for
- Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
- Published price
- Guided Cycling in Provence, 6 days, from 1595€ per person, with an English-speaking guide, 5 nights in 3* hotels and guest houses, breakfasts, picnic lunches, 5 dinners and daily luggage transfers included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
27. Butterfield & Robinson
- Best for
- Small group and self-guided biking trips
- Google rating
- 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 4.9 out of 5 from 210 reviews, newest 3 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells Small Group guided, Self-Guided and Bespoke biking trips, such as Piemonte Biking at 6 days from US$6,995 per person and Southern Japan Biking at 8 days from US$12,995.
- Why choose them
- Butterfield & Robinson was founded in 1966 by George Butterfield, Sidney Robinson and his sister Martha.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, e-bike option and hotel list for your chosen biking trip.
- Not the fit if
- you want to privatise a Small Group date for fewer than eight travellers, the group size the site gives for that option.
- Published price
- Alsace Self-Guided Biking is listed from US$4,995 per person for 6 days. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- butterfield.com/contact-us
28. Exodus Adventure Travels
- Best for
- Guided small-group cycling holidays worldwide
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 489 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 4.9 out of 5 from 5,826 reviews, newest 4 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided small-group cycling holidays such as Cycling Vietnam, 14 days from £2,097 as a guided group trip excluding flights.
- Why choose them
- Exodus was founded on 4 Feb 1974 and introduced cycling holidays in the early 90s.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Trip Notes with daily distances, the hire bike size and the group size for your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you are travelling with children under 16, as the minimum age on most tours is 16.
- Published price
- Cycling Vietnam is listed at 14 days from £2,097 (reduced to £1,951) as a guided group trip excluding flights. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages.
- Website
- exodus.co.uk
29. Tour de Vines
- Best for
- Food and wine cycling tours in Australia
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 5 from 64 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs small-group guided and self-guided tours in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe, such as the 3-day Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend from $849 (AUD).
- Why choose them
- Tour de Vines ran its first tour in 2005 and became a full-time business in 2012.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike hire price and the hotel list for your chosen departure.
- Not the fit if
- anyone in your group is under 18, the minimum age on scheduled group guided tours.
- Published price
- The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail group weekend, 3 days, guided, is listed at $949 per person (AUD) in 2027. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- tourdevines.com.au
30. Tramuntana Tours
- Best for
- Guided mountain bike tours in Sóller, Mallorca
- Google rating
- 4.5 out of 5 from 367 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Rents road, mountain, gravel, hybrid and electric bikes from Trek, Canyon, Orbea and Liv in Sóller and runs guided tours by bike, foot or sea kayak.
- Why choose them
- Has rented bikes and run tours in Sóller since 2005.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade of the guided MTB tour and the bike rental price for your dates.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late, as tours cancelled 72 to 24 hours before cost 50% and under 24 hours 100%.
- Published price
- Guided MTB tour of the Soller Valley, non-technical, 3½ hrs, from 45€, with bike rental extra. Read 5 November 2026.
31. Apulia Bike Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
- Google rating
- 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided bike tours across Puglia and Basilicata with bike, hotels, daily luggage transfer and a navigation app, from The Apulian White Towns, 6 days, at €770 to the Grand Tour of Puglia, 15 days, at €1,975.
- Why choose them
- Lists 19 self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata plus four in Sicily.
- Ask for
- Ask for the e-bike rental fee and the hotel category for your chosen arrival day.
- Not the fit if
- you want a guide or a support van on the road, as its tours are self-guided with telephone assistance.
- Published price
- Tour of Salento, 6 days/5 nights, from €800 per person in a double room (Economy, low season), with hotels and breakfast, bike, daily luggage transfer and navigation app included. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
32. FunActive Tours
- Best for
- Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
- Google rating
- 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided and guided bike tours from its South Tyrol base, including the Danube Passau-Budapest-Passau bike and boat trip (8 days, from 959 €) and road bike tours over Dolomite passes.
- Why choose them
- FunActive Tours keeps a rental fleet of over 1,300 bikes for its customers.
- Ask for
- Ask for the single room supplement and e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy its travel insurance and live outside Europe, as that cover is valid only for European residents.
- Published price
- The Danube Passau-Budapest-Passau bike and boat trip on MS VIVIENNE and MS LISABELLE, 8 days, is listed from 959 €. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I).
- Website
- funactive.info
33. Macs Adventure
- Best for
- Self-guided cycling and walking holidays
- Google rating
- 4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- Trustpilot
- 4.1 out of 5 from 227 reviews, newest 25 October 2026
- What it sells
- Sells self-guided cycling holidays such as Cycling the Canal du Midi at 7 days from £1,075.00 and Cycle from Minho to Porto at 8 days from £1,170.00.
- Why choose them
- Founded in 2003 by Neil Lapping, it has a team of over 150 people with offices in Glasgow, Denver and Saarbrücken.
- Ask for
- Ask for the grade, accommodation level and e-bike upgrade price on your chosen route.
- Not the fit if
- you travel solo on remote or challenging routes, as some of these trips are not offered to solo travellers.
- Published price
- Cycling the Canal du Midi, a 7-day self-guided trip, costs from £1,075.00. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210.
- Website
- macsadventure.com
34. SpiceRoads Cycling
- Best for
- Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
- Google rating
- 4.4 out of 5 from 61 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs its own supported cycling tours such as Adriatic Escapes, 8 days and 485 km from Cavtat to Dubrovnik, from US$ 3,535.
- Why choose them
- Has shared its passion for travelling by bicycle since 1995 and runs cycle tours in over 30 countries.
- Ask for
- Ask for the bike hire price and the guaranteed departure dates on the tour you want.
- Not the fit if
- you want to bring children under 18 on longer tours, where the minimum age is 18.
- Published price
- Adriatic Escapes, an 8-day road cycling tour from Cavtat to Dubrovnik, costs from US$ 3,535, with road bike hire extra at US$ 330. Read 5 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Payments protected in a client account once paid in full.
- Website
- spiceroads.com
35. Backroads
- Best for
- Guided bike trips with leaders and vans
- Google rating
- 4.2 out of 5 from 123 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Runs guided bike tours with its own leaders, vans and bikes, such as the Tuscany Bike Tour from Pienza to Siena and Chianti, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person.
- Why choose them
- Offers more than 5,300 scheduled departures in 2025 across nearly 550 itineraries.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, hotel tier and e-bike option on your chosen departure.
- Not the fit if
- a rider under 16 wants an e-bike, as 16 is its minimum e-bike age.
- Published price
- Tuscany Bike Tour, 6 days, from US$4,499 per person based on double occupancy, including accommodations, most meals, bikes and baggage transfers. Read 5 November 2026.
- Website
- backroads.com
36. VBT Bicycling Vacations
- Best for
- Guided bike tours with support vehicles
- Google rating
- 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews, read 5 November 2026
- What it sells
- Sells guided and self-guided bicycling vacations, including 13 cycling trips in Italy across regions such as Tuscany & Umbria, Puglia and the Dolomites & South Tyrol.
- Why choose them
- VBT was founded in 1971 by a Middlebury College professor in Vermont.
- Ask for
- Ask for the activity level, single supplement and e-bike availability on your departure.
- Not the fit if
- you want challenging riding, as it says 'We don't currently offer any Challenging tours'.
- Published price
- The Spain & Portugal Coastal Bike Tour, 7 days, costs from US$5,795 per person, double occupancy. Read 5 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- vbt.com/contact-us
Which of these companies protect your money?
12 of the 36 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.
- Anima Toscana Bike Tours: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022)
- Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
- Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
- Girolibero: Member of the Fondo Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (n. 2025/1-0132)
- Cycling for Softies: ATOL 4055 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond for packages without flights (ABTA C6711)
- Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
- France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
- Exodus Adventure Travels: ATOL 2582 for flight-based holidays and an ABTA bond (Y0751) for other packages
- Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
- FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
- Macs Adventure: Package holidays protected by an ABTOT bond (5521); ABTA member Y2210
- SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
Who to contact first
Start with the 23 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.
- GravelUp
- Bikestyle Tours
- DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co.
- Aix eBike & Guide
- Slow Active Tours
- Tuscany Bike Tours
- Top Bike Tours Portugal
- Ciclos Major Cycling Holidays
- Marmot Tours
- Girolibero
- Mr Biker Saigon
- Cyclomundo
- France Bike Trips
- Butterfield & Robinson
- Exodus Adventure Travels
- Tour de Vines
- Tramuntana Tours
- Apulia Bike Tours
- FunActive Tours
- Macs Adventure
- SpiceRoads Cycling
- Backroads
- VBT Bicycling Vacations
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
- The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
- The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
- Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.
Cycling tour company reviews: the questions people ask
What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?
What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.
Do these companies provide the bikes?
29 of the 36 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 25 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.
Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?
No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?
6 of the 36 companies with cards: Puglia Cycle Tours, Top Bike Tours Portugal, Cycling for Softies, Butterfield & Robinson, Exodus Adventure Travels and Macs Adventure. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
27 of the 36 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website has a Google listing under its own name with at least 25 reviews. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 5 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table. Companies are ordered by Google rating, then review count. Photos show the places named in their captions, not any company's trips. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.