We take care of the details – all you have to do is ride!
There’s no better way to explore charming towns, scenic backroads, and rich history than by bike.
On a guided tour, you get more than support for flat tires or tough hills—you gain local insight from expert guides who connect you to the culture and people.
Our trip designers map the best routes, pick unforgettable activities, and know where to find a great meal. Add in a fun group of fellow travelers, and you’ve got the recipe for an unforgettable adventure.
What to expect on our guided tours
- Fantastic local tour leaders who share insights on culture, history, cuisine, and customs—while handling all the details.
- The best cycling routes, refined since 1972—quiet backroads, mostly paved with some easy dirt or gravel, plus bike paths.
- Charming, comfortable hotels, inns, or farm stays—often family-run, centrally located, and with daily breakfast.
- Unique local experiences curated over five decades.
- Pre-travel info to help you prepare and plan your arrival/departure.
- Detailed tour info via the Ride With GPS app—navigation, itinerary, tips, and cultural notes.
- Excellent customer service—email or call us with questions or help picking your tour.
- Top-quality rental bikes—one of Europe’s best touring fleets
What’s included on our Guided Tours
- 3- and 4-star accommodations.
- Our exceptional local tour leaders.
- Support van and driver every cycling day, carrying luggage from hotel to hotel and tired cyclists when needed.
- Some meals may be included, in particular the welcome and goodbye dinners.
- Navigation: cycle along with our tour leaders, or cycle on your own following the routes on your Ride With GPS smartphone app (emailed to you before your start).
- Welcome meeting and bike fitting at tour start: after a detailed briefing and explanation of what to expect while on tour, our tour leaders will personally fit each participants bike, making sure the right adjustments are made for a comfortable ride.
- All bicycle types are available for rent.
- Our high-quality bicycles are not included in the tour package but are available for rent – see below.
- Private rooms are available upon request (with a single supplement fee)
Bike rental
Our high-quality bikes are available for rent – visit our bike fleet page page for detailed specs and photos.
Bike - Guided
Traverse the best of Tuscany, while discovering UNESCO world heritage sites and plenty of hidden gems, with stops in Lucca, Vinci, San Gimignano and Siena, and a grand ending in Florence. Stay in charming hotels, taste the local delicacies (including the famous Chianti wines), and cycle some of the best backroads of this amazing part of Italy.
April 11, 2025 tour - few spots still available!
Also available for private group departures!
Bike - Guided
A guided cycling tour in Italy’s premier pasta region and renowned culinary capital! On our itinerary from Parma to Bologna, you'll pedal past small farms and vineyards in the Po River plains, with the Apennine mountains in view, on the way tasting extraordinary traditional dishes and visiting the artisans behind the scenes while learning about the rich history of the local (now world-known) specialties.
April 25, 2025 departure confirmed with spots available!
Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2025 departure to be confirmed, spots available
Also available for private group departures!
Bike - Guided
This itinerary has everything you expect from an Italian bike tour! Start far from the tourist trail in charming Valleggio, riding to Mantua - a little known Renaissance jewel - on to beautiful Lake Garda. Cycle through vineyards, scenic countryside, and rolling hills, stopping in Verona, Soave, Vicenza, Padova and majestic Venice - unique cities that blend art, history, and beauty.
Available for private group departures!
