RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 9 most popular cycling tours, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Small-group Amsterdam bike tour with expert guide and optional 1-hour canal cruise, drinks, and cheese—past canals, windmills, and the Jordaan.
Most Popular“It was amazing! thoroughly recommend! Our tour was led by Claire who made it funny and entertaining and we saw so much of Amsterdam! more than we would by foot. Also such lovely bikes to ride.”
Paris at night by bike and Seine cruise. Helmets and bikes provided, small group up to 12, plus a 1-hour river cruise included.
“We had a really great time on the tour. It was our first day in Paris. Our guide was very nice and informative. It was my husband and our 4 teenage kids. They loved it”
Ride Amsterdam with a small guide group, hit top neighborhoods fast, and optionally add a 1-hour canal cruise for great value.
“Overall tour was just okay. The tour guide should have went over safety issues immediately, never did. The bikes were cheap, and they didn't fit you. The tour was long but not many stops. The tour guide not that informative. At the end, said that's it, thanks for coming.”
Small-group Amsterdam bike tour plus canal cruise with cheese and drinks, timed for a smooth 3–4 hour city highlights hit.
“Falling off my bike 3 times. Wonderful group of people and a gorgeous, patient tour guide Alice. She was very knowledgeable, and just a gorgeous girl. I had a lovely time, thankyou.”
Private Hoi An bike and Thu Bon River cruise with sunset lights and a family BBQ dinner. Flat 10 km ride, 4 hours.
“The tour and our guide ( Lou ) was awesome, the food was good except the prawns but I'm fussy about cleaning the poop out first. Definitely recommend it!”
Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, plus a countryside bike ride. Includes hotel transfers and lunch. Great value for $172.
“It’s a must book!! Started on a deluxe boat after driver and our fabulous guide Jerry picked us up from hotel. Cruise was so good. Lunch was also great on the boat. Arrived in Yangshuo, had time to shop then had electric Scooters to tour the Read more”
Cycle past London’s biggest sights from Southwark, then enjoy a Thames cruise with bonus beer and a flexible 24-hour boat ticket.
“I had already taken the small-group river Thames bike tour which was a day trip and I wanted to see the city at night. Both tours are good but I enjoyed the fact that we stopped at a pub for a pint on the evening tour. Sight seeing is always better with a beer.”
Private Li River cruise plus Yangshuo biking and West Street free time. Choose 3- or 4-star boat, then ride Yulong River paths.
“We had a great full day trip at Yangshuo. The cruise gives you the possibility to admire an incredible landscape and relax, while the bike tour is the perfect way to explore the surrounding area. Blues, our English speaking local guide and driver, has been super nice and kind. He also showed us part of…”
Small-group Bangkok bike tour plus private longtail boat through Thonburi canals, temple stops, and included lunch near local markets.
“Would highly recommend this bike tour Great for all ages. No hills ,flat all the way. The boat ride was awesome to. Get to see the old part of Bangkok. We went to the floating market for lunch afterwards. The food was amazing!”
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