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Italy: Venice to Mantua or Mantua to Venice
22 Sep 2025

John M

This was our fourth tour with B&B Arguably our best. The crew were superb, the meals, both presentation and content delicious. the only negative was our cabin which was definitely the worst we have had, cramped an on the engines. Often one pays a premium to be above decks, given the design of the Ave Maria, this was a mistake. The route was wonderful

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 24 Sep 2025

Thank you so much for joining us on your fourth tour, it means a lot to have returning guests like you! We’re delighted to hear that you found the route wonderful, enjoyed the meals, and appreciated the efforts of our superb crew. We’re also grateful for your honest feedback regarding the cabin on the Ave Maria. We understand how this affected your experience and will keep your comments in mind as we continue to improve. We hope to welcome you back again for another Boat Bike Tours adventure! Best regards, Team Boat Bike Tours

19 Sep 2025

Darlene King

Our tour leader Franseco was fantastic.
He was fun and very knowledgeable about all the sights and history of the places we visited.
All the staff were terrific . Sylvia is an amazing chef and all the meals were perfect.
Mykalya always had a smile and was very accommodating.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 24 Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your bike boat tour. We hope to welcome you on board again for another great adventure! Best regards, Team Boat Bike Tours

18 Sep 2025

Debra Maier

The crew were all great and helpful. Food was outstanding!!😋 all but 1 day when it rained that cut our day short was great. Italy is a wonderful place to visit. Overall trip A+

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 24 Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your bike boat tour. We hope to welcome you on board again for another great adventure! Best regards, Team Boat Bike Tours

3 Sep 2025

Candace Harding

The crew were fantastic, very efficient but also friendly and all had a great sense of humour. Our tour guide Georgie had us laughing on every ride and entertained us with his jokes and singing l, and his history comments were really interesting. The food was amazing, delicious, plentiful and great quality. We met so many lovely people and looked after each other on the rides. We saw a great variety of the beautiful Po river countryside and had two amazing sea swims. Venice was an amazing end to the tour. Fantastico!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 17 Sep 2025

Thank you for your kind words. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and felt well cared for by both the guide and the crew. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

27 Aug 2025

Catherine Ansink

My experience was wonderful. Good company, lots of laughter, wonderful guide, and kind crew. No complaints

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 17 Sep 2025

Thank you for your kind words. We're happy to hear you had such a positive experience and enjoyed the atmosphere on board. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

27 Aug 2025

Paula Jeanette Avery

Our tour leader was incredible – fascinating schedules, routes, tours and group. The team on the Vita Punga were courteous, efficient and FUN!!! Can’t wait to schedule another trip.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 17 Sep 2025

Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback. We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience on board the Vita Pugna and that the team and tour leader made it memorable. We look forward to welcoming you on board again. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

6 Jul 2025

Matthew

The crew worked so hard to fix a waste disposal issue! It was soooo hot…I don’t think that the leaders had a plan if a rider was to experience heat stroke. The routes weren’t that interesting- a lot of shadeless levee riding. The Ride GPS app was barely mentioned – though I find it really useful. Newbies could have used some e-bike training.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL!
The passengers were great and the Ave Maria was very comfortable.
We will book again with BoatBike!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 9 Jul 2025

Thank you for your detailed and honest review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, the Ave Maria, and the company of your fellow passengers. It’s also wonderful that you found the Ride GPS app useful—we’ll certainly make sure to highlight its features more in future trips! We truly appreciate your feedback on the routes and the heat. Your concerns about heat stroke and the need for better e-bike training are valid, and we’ll take them into account to improve our planning and safety measures moving forward. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another adventure with us and work to make your next trip even better! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

6 Jul 2025

Recent customer

Despite blistering hot and humid days with little shade, I enjoyed this trip from Venice to Mantua very much. What put it over the top were the delicious meals prepared by Chefs Dani and Franceso. They used fresh, local products in unique combinations. Each day was well organized with periodic stops for coffee, points of interest and interesting lectures on history and culture by Hein. The riding itself was a mixed bag with bike paths, busy city/town streets, highways and gravel paths. It made for some quite challenging rides. All in all, the friendliness of Captain Jano and his crew really added to the overall enjoyment of this trip. I recommend it.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 9 Jul 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that, despite the hot and humid weather, you had such an enjoyable time on your trip from Venice to Mantua. It’s wonderful that the meals prepared by Chefs Dani and Francesco stood out, and that Hein’s lectures on history and culture added extra depth to the experience. We also appreciate your comments on the varied riding conditions—while challenging at times, it’s great to know the mix of paths and terrain kept the journey interesting. And of course, we're so happy to hear that Captain Jano and the crew helped make your trip even more memorable. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we’d love to welcome you back on another adventure in the future! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

3 Jul 2025

Debbie Krebs

The crew and guides were great. Bikes were in great shape and the guides were attentive to access how each rider was managing. Food was wonderful. Nice size group as well. Not too big. Boat was very nicely remodeled and very clean. Rooftop deck was a favourite for the group to hang out together after tge days ride.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 4 Jul 2025

Thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that the crew and guides, the bikes, and the food met your expectations for a great experience. It’s wonderful that the group size, the boat, and the rooftop deck added to your enjoyment after the day's rides. We hope to welcome you again on board in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

22 Jun 2025

Ryan Jensen

Vita Pugna and staff were great. The food was amazing. George the tour guide was fun and knowledgeable.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 23 Jun 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you had a great experience aboard the Vita Pugna and that the staff, food, and overall atmosphere made your trip special. George will be so pleased to know you appreciated his fun and guidance. We hope to welcome you again on board in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

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