Welcome to Customwalks.com
Customwalks offers guided walking and biking tours in Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, Turkey and Spain
Since 1990 we've been exploring Europe on foot & by bike, taking the time to get up close and discover its hidden gems; the people & places that make our journeys special.
Our goal is to create unforgettable moments and extraordinary memories for you. We also take the “hassle” out of travel, so you can take a break, relax, and truly enjoy.
Join one of our scheduled active tours or set up a private, customized experience with friends and family.
We have fun!
We have fun in Tuscany, Provence, Turkey, Cinque Terre, Dolomites, Dordogne, Corsica, Puglia, Umbria, Guide conferences.
Custom Tours
Customwalks specializes in designing customized trips for private groups. Let us put together a personalized tour for you and your family or friends. There are many advantages to a custom trip…
Corsica Walking Tour
Corsica is a vacationer’s paradise, with sandy beaches, rocky coves, dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear mountain pools, as well as award-winning wines, fresh goat cheese, chestnut beer, and charming hotels.
Sicily Walking Tour
Immerse yourself into Sicily’s beguiling beauty and culture during our walking tour of the islands east coast, from Toarmina to Syracuse.
Greek Island Walk/Sail
The Dodecanese provide the ideal setting for our style of walking tour; a mix of glorious land and seascapes
Greece Peloponnese Bike
This bike tour of the Southern Peloponnese focuses on the region of Mani, an untamed region full of myths and ancient history.
Amalfi Walking Tour
Hike the Amalfi Coast. One of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, Amalfi’s trails follow the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean from village to village.
Turkey & Istanbul Walk/Sail
Turkey is a must for those who love to travel and discover new lands and cultures. This trip features three days in amazing Istanbul before a short flight to the Mediterranean coast to board our 90-foot all-wood yacht.
Provence Bike Tour
TOUR AT A GLANCE – Provence Bike Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights Departures 2012: May 26 & Sept 1, and private departures. Departing from: Montélimar on Saturday afternoon, Day 1 Tour…
Dolomites Hiking Tour
The Dolomites mountains of northern Italy offer some of the most spectacular hiking in the world. Jagged limestone peaks rise high above green valleys dotted with wildflowers and blue glacial lakes.
Dordogne Bike Tour
Quiet roads lead you through France’s historic heartland where medieval pilgrims and noblemen have left the countryside dotted with abbeys and castles. Our trip explores the Dordogne region, located near the world-famous wine area of Bordeaux.
Tuscany Vespa Scooter Tour
Hit the open road on your own Vespa™ scooter on this guided tour of Tuscany’s Chianti wine region. You spend one night in Florence
Southern Italy Bike Tour – Puglia and Basilicata
Come explore the rich history and beautiful scenery of Southern Italy on our Puglia and Basilicata bike trip. The “heel” of the Italian boot, Puglia has been home to ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Saracens and the royal Spanish court of the 1600’s.
Tuscany Coast Bike Tour
TOUR AT A GLANCE – Tuscany Coast Bike Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights Departures 2012: May19, June 24 and private departures. Departing from: Florence, 9 a.m. Day 1 Tour finishes: Grosseto…
Tuscany Bike Tour – Chianti
We designed this trip to highlight the wonderful fusion of Tuscany’s natural beauty with its rich culture
Cinque Terre Walking Tour
Colourful fishing villages and rustic hillside hamlets are linked by an ancient path that soars above the shimmering Mediterranean sea.
Tuscany Walking Tour – Chianti
There is no better way to experience the pleasures of Tuscany than by moving through its bucolic landscapes by foot. Florence, Volterra, San Gimingano, Colle, Siena and a stay in Tuscan Villa feature in this wonderful waking tour of Tuscany’s Chianti region.
Tuscany Walking Tour – Maremma
This is a great trip for anyone who has already “done” Tuscany, since it offers the same beautiful scenery, fabulous food and wine, and gorgeous walks as the Classic Tuscany trip, but takes you into totally new areas.
Dolomites Family Hike
Family Adventure in the Italian Dolomites. We have taken our regular Dolomites trip and made it kid-friendly, with activities to keep both adults and children active and entertained.
Lake Como Walking Tour
Opulent lakeside villas and quaint villages provide a lovely mix of refined sophistication and rustic charm on our Lake Como walking tour.
Cinque Terre Getaway
Come explore the Italian Riviera, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the “Cinque Terre.” We walk along dramatic cliffs, steeply terraced vineyards, and through colourful fishing villages
Tuscany Mountains Hiking Tour
This little known area of Tuscany is a mecca for local Italian hikers. A network of trails links isolated villages and hamlets to wild backcountry and high ridges with stunning views.
Provence Walking Tour
Provence has been blessed with many of life’s treasures: beauty, art, fine food and wine, and an irresistible joie de vivre.
Dordogne Walking Tour
The Dordogne region of southwest France is rich in both natural beauty and historic treasures. Our distant ancestors lived in the region 20,000 years ago and left amazing cave paintings as a testament to their spirit and creativity.
Spain Andalusia Walking Tour
Our trip offers you the best of Andalusía’s diverse scenery and rich cultural heritage, plus a variety of beautiful walks to discover the region’s natural beauty.
Croatia Walk & Sail Tour
Croatia is one of Europe’s hottest destinations. Home to some 1,600 islands and blessed with a warm climate, clear waters, and natural beauty, it has been coveted by Roman Emperors, the Venetian Republic, and now Europe’s jet-set.
Algerian Sahara Walking Tour
You sleep under the stars, no tent obscures your view. In the morning you awake to a dramatic landscape of immense rock pillars amongst undulating sand dunes.
Umbria Bike Tour
Umbria is a colorful mosaic of greens, blues, and a thousand shades of white. The green comes from its verdant forests, olive groves and vineyards
Venice to Bologna Bike Tour
Our Venice to Bologna bike trip takes you on a classic journey through the historic towns and villages of the Adriatic to the Appenine mountains of Bologna.
Tour de France Bike Tour
The 2012 Tour de France! The racing season has begun and we’re planning a great trip for you, offering a perfect blend of French culture, cuisine and great cycling.
Piedmont Bike Tour
Bordered on three sides by the snow-capped Alps, Piedmont is one of the most dramatic regions in Italy. The royal House of Savoy ruled over the territory for almost a thousand years, and gave birth to the independence movement that led to the creation of the Italian state in 1859.
Tuscany by Vespa | Getaway
We designed this trip for those who want a quick and fun long-weekend adventure. Arrive in Florence on Friday and take some time to enjoy the city’s beautiful scenery
Puglia Scooter Tour
Hit the open road on your own scooter on this guided tour of Puglia (“Apulia” for the Brits), southern Italy’s hottest new tourist destination.
Provence Scooter Tour
Hit the open road on your own scooter on this guided tour of Provence’s Vaucluse region. We spend one night in Avignon and then four and a half days of touring on a 125cc scooter.
Croatia Scooter Tour
Explore some of Croatia’s most beautiful islands by scooter. Follow our guides along quiet country roads with dramatic views onto the glittering Mediterranean.
Tuscany Vespa Tour | Culinary
Hit the open road on your own scooter on this culinary tour of Tuscany’s Chianti wine region. You spend one night in Florence and then five full days of touring on our 125 cc Vespa™ scooters.
Villa based trips
A week in Tuscany – We have been living and working in the Chianti area of Tuscany since 1994. We know its’ people and places very well indeed. Why not benefit from our knowledge and have us organize a few things so you can relax and enjoy your stay
Cooking tours
A cooking tour is a wonderful way to spend some time in France and Italy. Not only do you learn the secrets of regional cooking, but you also get the chance to spend time in the kitchen and at the dinner table with your chef and hosts
Vietnam Bike
Duration: 17 Days/16 Nights. Departing from: Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi, with a Day 1 airport transfer to Hotel Majestic in the center of Hanoi.
Sicilian Sailing Odyssey
Come sail around the stunning Aeolian Islands of Sicily on board a private sailboat or catamaran. This archipelago of 7 small islands, just off the northern coast of Sicily, are a UNESCO World Heritage site
Greece Cyclades Island Walk
TOUR AT A GLANCE:Greece Cyclades Island Walk Duration: 10 Days/9 Nights Departures 2012: Oct 11, plus private departures. Departing from: Athens, Thursday evening Day 1 Tour finishes: Santorini, Day 10 Price…
Tuscany Bike Luxury
This Tuscany bike tour features an upgrade and extension to our regular itinerary to make it an even more special experience.
Spain Camino de Santiago Walk
The history of the Camino de Santiago (“Way of Saint James”) goes back over a thousand years to the 813 AD. Teodomiro, the bishop of Iria Flavio (just outside Santiago de Compostela),
Rent a Tuscan Villa
Relax -Rent a villa for a week or two and explore all that Italy has to offer at your own pace. Customwalks is pleased to be working with two of my friends, Sean Caulfield and Jon Magoni, both of whom have companies that offer excellent villas and apartments to rent.
