"Tour company very professional. Tour guide very knowledgeable also eager to learn new facts from clients. Very accommodating with special requests."
"I am a very inexperienced tour traveller. I was very pleased with the arrangements for our speciality tour starting with arrival at the Amsterdam airport and ending at the Paris departure airport!
If all your tour guides are as knowledgeable as Carole you are a fortunate company.
We were well informed by her and driven well by our driver throughout the tour.
Such a humbling tour for the events of WW1 and an awareness of how futile war is. What did we learn?
Personal stories of tour family history from this war made us all more aware of this time in our history.
Free time as well as organized events gave us some freedom to explore and become friends with others who had similar interest in our history."
“Hi Anne, thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great tour. Our goal is to make group travel simple and easy. We are very glad that Carole made you feel welcome from your arrival in Amsterdam until you flew home from France. We know that the Vimy Centennial was a very important event for many of our travelers. It is wonderful to hear that you were able to learn a lot from the tour guides and also to make connections with your fellow travelers. Thank you again for traveling with us. We hope to see you on tour again soon!”
"Our ten days on the Vimy Anniversary Tour was the ultimate history tour for anybody Canadian. We wanted to do something special for Canada 150 and we did! It was very fast paced and filled with activities because we signed up for all the optional side trips.
The main highlights were the April 9 anniversary ceremony at The Vimy Memorial, which was the most meaningful, moving remembrance ceremony we have ever seen or will ever see, so proud to be part of the 25,000 person crowd, dazzled to see three princes, our PM, our GG and President of France up close all at once. The show was over-powering!
Other very special places were the Menin Gate ceremony the next night, the war cemeteries from both wars, the Anne Frank House, Juno Beach and Arromanches, Dieppe, the Holocaust Memorial in Belgium and the beauty of the Netherlands. Many tears were shed along the way.
As well, our tour guide Ione allowed the group to tell personal stories related to where we were visiting, which added so much to the experience. Our group was made up of people from seven different provinces and this also led to many interesting conversations among us.
We have personally been on countless EF and Go Ahead Tours over the past 15 years, it was probably the most fast-paced of all of them, but the most memorable and engaging as a Canadian. Thanks Go Ahead.
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“Thank you for joining us for this very special Vimy Centennial tour. We understand how important this occasion was and we are glad to hear that you found it memorable and engaging.
The commemoration ceremony was something that our travelers and staff has said was very meaningful and we were happy to have helped you attend. We are so glad to hear that your Tour Director facilitated discussions among the group and that it added to your experience. One of the great aspects of group travel is meeting new people and sharing the experience of travel with them. We are happy that you were able to have great conversations with the other members of your group!
Thank you so much for traveling with us over the years. We are so happy that you had a great trip and look forward to seeing you on tour in the future.
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"Had a great trip with Go Ahead Tours. The tour was well planned, educational and we saw a lot of the culture and country during our tour. The highlight was our (Cuban) tour director, Manny who was extremely well prepared, was very congenial and a lot of fun. The tour would not have been the same without him, I'm sure. I really like that Go Ahead accommodates singles without extra charges for going solo. I highly recommend Go Ahead Tours."
"This trip was actually our honeymoon and it couldn't have gone any better. From beginning to end the trip was stress free, every hotel was top notch, excursions were well planned, transportation was always nice, and our entire group and tour director were excellent. We saw much more than we would have had we tried to go it alone. One of the best parts of the trip is the friendships that have been made with the other travelers. I will definitely be traveling with Go Ahead Tours again."
“Congratulations! Thank you so much for joining us for this special trip. We are so pleased that everything went smoothly and you have such great memories of your honeymoon. It was our pleasure to help you make the most of your time traveling. One of the benefits of group travel is the connections you can make with your fellow travelers. we are happy to hear that you all hit it off. Thank you again for choosing us on this special occasion. We look forward seeing you on tour in the future. ”
"I had an amazing trip to Italy with Go Ahead Tours. Everything was so well executed and amazing. Our Tour Guide, Gabriella, was wonderful and made the trip feel like you were visiting an out of town relative who could steer you in the right direction. I would highly recommend Go Ahead. "
“We are so glad you had an amazing tour! We work very hard to make the experience seamless for our customers and are glad you thought the itinerary was executed well. Thank you for recognizing the hard work of Gabriella. Our Tour Directors love to make our travelers feel welcome and to help them make the most of their time on tour. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on tour again soon.”
"Great trip. Well organized. Too much activity each day to absorb it all. Great tour director and guides. Comfortable accommodations. Did not enjoy the final resort because of the size, number of guests and the sense that it could have been anywhere in the world. (Ocean Casa del Mar). Nice compatible group of people on the tour. Overall it was an amazing trip.
Thank you!"
“Thank you for traveling with us to Cuba! We are very happy to hear that you had a great trip. Our itineraries in Cuba are organized to comply with the People-to-People guidelines established by the Department of the Treasury. This means that the primary focus of the tour is education and cultural exchange. These experiences are great opportunities to interact with the Cuban people and learn about their culture. Compared to our European itineraries however, travelers may find that they have less free time, as we must structure our itinerary to comply with the requirements of the People-to-People guidelines. Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your final hotel. We have a dedicated operational team that appreciates hearing the thoughts of our travelers when making decisions on booking hotels and other tour components. We are so glad that the group got along well and that you had an amazing trip. We hope you will join us for another tour in the future. ”
"I totally recommend Go Ahead Tours. As a single traveler I was very reassured about safety. The tours were great, guides interesting and everything was so conveniently planned. I would book with them again!"
“Thank you for traveling with us! At Go Ahead our goal is to make sure that all of our travelers feel safe and comfortable. I am very happy that as a solo traveler you felt we addressed any concerns you might have had before your trip with us. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback regarding local guides and the logistics of your tour. We look forward to seeing you on tour again soon!”
"First time with Go Ahead Tours. We found the hotels and buffet breakfasts were excellent. All plane connections worked perfectly. The tour pace was very good; there were plenty of activities that were covered as part of the tour price. Optional excursions were also good. The tour hit all of the major areas in both countries and tour guides provided information to better understand the countries and the sites we visited.
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“Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that all the components of your tour went smoothly. Australia and New Zealand are amazing countries and we're so happy you chose Go Ahead for your adventure there! ”
"We enjoyed our tour with Go Ahead to Venice, Florence and Rome. This was our first comprehensive experience with a tour guide and travel companions, although we have done quite a lot of independent travel. We chose Go Ahead because two friends had made the recommendations and were satisfied with the quality of the trip. We felt that the trip was good value for money with just the right amount of structured time as a group and free time. Our main guide, Shona was excellent. She is a delightful person, very entertaining and intelligent. We were very satisfied with our hotels and breakfasts they provided. The walking, although not strenuous, was exacting and for several hours at a time on certain days. There is waiting in queues for various sights which can be quite tiring. The schedule was full on and quiet personal free time was certainly appreciated. "
“Thank you for taking the plunge and joining us for your first group tour. One true mark of success is when our travelers have such a good time that they encourage their friends to travel with us. Thank you for taking their advice and joining us. As you mentioned, we work very hard to balance included activities and free time. Our travelers expect interesting educational and cultural experiences with our Tour Directors and Local Guides. In addition, our travelers have varying interests and so it is important to provide opportunity to explore on their own as well. Thank you for mentioning the amount of walking on this tour. This tour is fast paced and there are times that require long periods of walking and standing. We appreciate your feedback regarding the hotels and meals on your tour. We have a team that works hard to select properties that have a high standard of quality. Lastly, thank you for highlighting the contribution of Shona, your Tour Director. Our Tour Directors love to help our travelers make the most of their time on tour, but are also just plain lovely to travel with. ”
"This was our first tour with Go Ahead after an extensive search on line with other tour companies. Go Ahead with the better comparable price with the same itinerary was we figured gave us the best option. What makes tour a compelling experience in our experience are the landscape, natural history, people and friendly and knowledgeable tour Manager. We had everything on the Australia and New Zealand a three adventure which served to highlight the best of both countries without missing anything. The tour itself has a lot of physical areas to cover to give any tourist an idea of the expanse and beauty of these two places"
“Thank you for choosing Go Ahead. We are glad that we had the opportunity to help you see the amazing landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. You are right that this tour does cover a great deal physical space, but we do our best to make sure you don't miss out on anything. Our tour Directors are great at helping travelers make the most of their time in these incredible countries. Thank you for traveling with us, we hope to see you on tour again soon. ”
"Wonderful tour guides, great excursions, amazing food, fun fellow travellers, top notch accomodtions and the countries visited were unforgettable."
“Thank you for your great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your tour. We hope to see you on tour again soon.”
"I went on this trip in March 2017. I found it well organized, with a good variety of activities. Our group was on the larger side (33), and had a good mix of singles, couples and families with teenagers. As a single person with not much travel experience, I appreciated that everything was done for me, and all I had to do was show up! I believe that we walked more than 2 hours a day, however. The hotels were nice overall, but nothing too fancy. I found the meals good, but not amazing, with the exception of the farmhouse dinner, which was fabulous. Our tour guide Gloria was enthusiastic, passionate and very knowledgeable. I would definitely travel with Go Ahead again! "
“Thank you for traveling with us. We are so glad that you would travel with Go Ahead again! your group was on the larger side for us as we cap our group size at 35, unlike a number of our competitors. we love that our tours can attract a mix of couples, singles, families etc. We are glad that you enjoyed that mix as well. Thank you for highlighting how active this tour is, good walking shoes are a must. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the rest of the tour and your Tour Director Gloria. We look forward to seeing you on tour again soon!”
"I took the Italy and Greece tour and it is an experience I will never forget! Our tour director, Gloria was nothing short of amazing. She made the trip special and went above and beyond at every opportunity to ensure that we got an authentic feel for the places that we visited. I can't pick a favorite place or experience, they were all special in their own way. The optional excursions were definitely worth paying a bit more; the farmhouse dinner was a definite 'must'. I would definitely suggest this trip to anyone who wants to visit Italy and Greece. "
“Thank you for choosing Go Ahead for your tour of Italy and Rome. We appreciate you sharing your experiences and hope that potential travelers will find your review helpful. We are very glad that Gloria helped get an authentic experience in the places that you visited. The optional excursion are great on this tour, especially the Farmhouse Dinner which is not to be missed. Thank you again for traveling with us, we hope to see you on tour again soon!”
"My husband and I toured Paris and Rome. We had a most delightful time! The tour was filled with wonderful travelers and a fabulous tour guide. Our tour guide made our trip one filled with great city tours as well as suggested experiences to tackle on our own. I believe both are important to truly enjoy the beauty and the beat of any city. Accommodations were comfortable well located, and travel plans were smooth. Our guide was a great source of information and suggestions in both cities. We can't wait to travel again with Go Ahead Tours!"
“Thank you for joining us for this adventure. We were more than happy to help you and your husband experience these iconic cities. We are glad that you were able to connect well with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
One thing that our travelers appreciate is that Go Ahead works to provide both structured and free time to explore on your own. We are very happy that your Director was able to help you make the most of your time when seeing these cities independently.
Thank you for your Kind words about Go Ahead, we look forward to seeing you on tour again soon!
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A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Thank you for joining us for the Vimy Centennial celebrations. We are so glad that you chose Go Ahead to celebrate this milestone. We are glad to hear that your guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. We are happy you had a great time in the Netherlands and France. We hope to see you on tour again soon!”