Barcelona Tours in October 2027

Stunning coastal paths, delicious Catalan food and wine and a fantastic tour leader who was brilliant at tailoring the experiences to our various preferences. Our trip included a variety of different experiences - from hiking beautiful coastal paths, to spotting exotic birds in a nature reserve, to wine tasting at an architecturally-renowned winery, to exploring Dali's weird and wonderful summer house.

I thoroughly enjoyed travelling with Explore. Tge group leader and driver made all tge difference. It was a well planned trip with lots of fabulous scenery and a variety for riding. The bikes were in excellent condition too.

A great trip with an excellent tour guide, Weronika who is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Our man in the van, Lluis, also enhanced the experience with a series of picnics through the week. The tour struck a good balance between cycling and sight seeing. The accommodation was good quality and the travel logistics worked well.

Weronica was great. Very informative, full of positive energy, and kept us from getting lost. Lluis was an amazing support person. His picnics were fabulous, and he was a great cheerleader for each of us.

We had not been to Marseille or Barcelona before so this was a perfect trip to link the two cities and our love of cycling holidays; mid October the weather was just right and we managed to dodge any rain! Our guide Weronika and driver Lluis were an absolute star team, nothing was too much trouble and their enthusiasm and energy never wavered. Weronika guided us safely each day and was very knowledgeable about the places we visited so we learned a lot about the history of the region; Weronika’s spirit and humour was also infectious! We were told Lluis was famous for his picnics and he certainly lived up to this, the food he produced on the road was superb. We had a great time, cycled along some beautiful coastlines and also up and over the Col de Banyuls with fantastic views. Thank you to Weronika, Lluis and all the group for helping to make it a fun trip. Catherine and Harry

The "tour" was well organized and pace was appropriate. The accommodations were very good and the hotel staff members were very friendly and helpful. The leader was well informed about the cultural and natural history of the area and took the time to assess each participant's requirements, physical capabilities and personality. He successfully balanced the needs and interests of each individual with the expectations of the group as a whole.