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Fascinating Andalusia
Bike guides attentive and knowledgeable. Excellent accommodations.
Another wonderful VBT adventure
This was our 2nd VBT trip, and once again, the week was an outstanding success. Andalusia is beautiful, and we had grand time cycling rolling hills of olive groves, ...
First VBT tour and it won’t be the last
The rides and guides (Nico, Roman, Miriam) were all fantastic. The countryside was beautiful and we got to see and experience the ancient wonders and culture of Anda...
History, culture, food!
This was another great trip, we got a great feel for the geography, culture and history of southern Spain. The history is the most amazing part, staying in a monaste...
Southern Spain
Beautiful cities, hotels and countryside, as well as delicious food, wine and beer. Very historic buildings and cultural/religious places. Unfortunately climate chan...
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Great Trip
This was our third VBT trip and it did not disappoint. Our guides were fabulous, the accommodations were excellent, and the trip was well organized. The terrain was ...
Amazing trip
This was a fabulous vacation. We had so much fun, loved the beauty of Spain, and all the experiences with the tour. Andalusia is incredible. The leaders were enthusi...
Spain
Fabulous trip, great mix of biking and guided tours. Guides Nico and Mediam were the Best!
Bike tour Andalusia
We had a wonderful trip to Spain with VBT. This tour had several shuttles to and/from places - just something to be aware of when booking. We had some issues with ho...
This trip exceeded all expectations, Nico and Miriam were knowledgeable about the region, very engaging with the group, and outstanding problem solvers (e.g., mechan...
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Fantastic trip to Southern Spain
This was our 1st trip with VBT but it certainly won't be our last! Wow, what a fabulous vacation. Everything about it was top notch - the itinerary, hotels, rides, e...
Great Trip!
This trip was wonderful. We are already looking at where to go next with VBT. Trip leaders were friendly, professional and always went above and beyond any riders ne...
The best trip ever!
This trip was a 10! Our guides Jorge and Roman were helpful, personable, and funny! The countryside and sights were amazing. The food was great and the hotels were s...
First time with VBT - wonderful vacation.
We had a wonderful time on this trip, which was our first with VBT. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable, and they were committed to making sure we had an ...
Andalusia bike trip
The hotels were very well situated and had local charm. The trip guides and the local guides were exceptional. The scenery and history of the the region were wonderf...
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They make it easy to enjoy
Of course we take for granted the stunning landscapes and climate of southern Spain. This is what we signed up for. But what made the experience of everything we enc...
Great group leaders
VBT staff were amazing attending to all of the group’s needs and keeping us well informed. High percentage of e-bike participants which I had not anticipated as a fi...
Exhausting amount of tours, late nights, activityc
While i enjoyed the trip, i came back exhausted. I appreciated having tours in grenada and cordoba, but i would have benefitted from a little less go time. Group din...
Spain: Andalusia, Córdoba & Granada
First, I want to say our guides were outstanding by tending to our needs. The only flaw I saw in them was one day it rained and we had to be bused to our Lunch meet....
Amazing Andalusia Adventure
Fabulous itinerary and great riding! Our guides Nico and Miriam were phenomenal, they worked so hard to make our trip enjoyable. Their knowledge of the country and t...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Spain Tour Reviews
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
Many travelers sign up with tours to Spain because it is a country deeply rooted in tradition, religion, and the true enjoyment is in the details. Each city and region are different from the other, with different art or food scenes and historical sites.
For example, having a local guide during a trip to Granada would offer a full history into the islamic influence of the city while having a local guide around Barcelona would offer explanations around the conflict between Catalonia and Spain, not to mention the magnificent details of Gaudi and his life’s work.
Negative reviews for Spain tours are usually surrounded in the aspect of time. Most tours have itineraries that visit neighboring cities, and reviews often observe that a day trip was not enough time to take in all that each city could offer. It is also common in reviews to talk about too much time spent in the car during city to city tours and back to hotels.
Therefore, before booking, be mindful of the amount of hours you can anticipate spending in the vehicle and keep it mind that while a review might have negative comments about these aspects, they will also have positive reviews on the tour guide and the quality of the tour itself.
It is also common to find reviews with overwhelmed tourists. While Spain is beautiful and lively wherever you go, it is also riddled with narrow cobbled pathways, stairs, steep hills, and often strenuous long walks to see elevated sites such as La Alhambra. Before heading out for the day, be sure to have a big breakfast and if you are booking in the summer, be sure to wear durable sneakers, a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water to not overheat.
That said, kindly take into account that while reading a negative review surrounding the sometimes strenuous trips by foot, it is just Spain’s terrain and has little to do with the guide or the tour company itself.
Most tour companies in Spain have guides that are bilingual and clear, which is invaluable when dealing with the language barrier.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Spain, see the Travelstride Spain Guide »
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