"We had a great time and people from Go Ahead Tour were fantastic. Excellent customer service.
Love it."
"I had a wonderful experience on my GoAhead tour. I went to Rome. I went alone and I had a great time meeting everyone from all over the country. I am a shy, quiet person with a wicked sense of humor and I did enjoy it even though you had to spend a lot of time with the group. It was nice to not really be by yourself and experience something new with others. The food was phenomenal. The pizza and pasta...out of this world. Our tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about everything. We had other tour guides for the excursions and they were completely awesome. Everyone was very nice and you could tell they loved to share their knowledge with us. The trip was just enough time for me, 6 days.
I went in November and it was perfect. It rained a lot, but they sell umbrellas everywhere on the street. Bring a raincoat and hat if you go during that time.
Our hotel was nothing like Vegas, but it was nice and did the trick. The only thing I didn't like was the breakfast. A lot of sugary items on the menu. I am American, but I don't eat that way at home. They did have fruit and yogurt and the cheese was amazing, whatever it was. Coffee and tea available. It was a very beautiful city and country and I can't wait to go back. Breathtaking..
GoAhead customer service was great. They arranged my flight and it was perfect! They sent me a bag which was great for traveling with. "
“Hi Julie! We’re so glad you had a wonderful time exploring Rome with your group! It sounds like the food scene was a highlight, and we can understand why. It doesn’t get much better than authentic pizza and pasta in Italy! We appreciate your feedback on your Tour Director and local guides, and we’re glad that their enthusiasm was apparent throughout your trip. Despite a little rain, it's great to know that you felt November was a wonderful time to visit, as traveling off-season has many advantages. Thank you for your thoughts on your hotel. We regret that the breakfast options were not to your liking, and we will be sure to make our Operations team aware of that. Again, we’re delighted that you enjoyed your time in Rome, and we thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you on tour again!”
"Recently I completed my 13th trip in 10 years with Go Ahead (Cuba). I have been all over the world with the agency and never once have I been disappointed. All tour guides have been knowledgeable about the history, art, and religion of their countries. In addition, they are always considerate even to little things like providing me an umbrella or a battery for my camera. The hotels have always been fine and I am looking forward to my 14th tour in April, this time to Ireland."
“Hi Manny! Thank you for continuing to travel with Go Ahead. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your 13th tour, and we're excited for you to embark on your 14th in 2017! It's an honor to count you among our loyal traveler community. We appreciate all your wonderful feedback on our products and services, and we thank you for taking the time to write a review. See you in Ireland next year!”
"Excellent organization. Best tour guides. Had a great trip with Go Ahead."
“Hi Wayne! We appreciate the kind words about our team, and we're glad you had a great time on tour. Thank you for the review. We hope to see you on the road again soon!”
"The London City Stay was the best......since this was my 4th time in London.
Ah, to be whisked from Heathrow to the Kensington Close by private car, luxurious!
This hotel is in the best location; near the Tube station and in walking distance to shops, restaurants and sights.
Kay was a very special Tour Director, extremely personable, knowledgeable and gracious.
She bonded well with all on our tour. She became a friend to each of us.
Having a Tube pass is a boon to getting around the city.
All included activities were top notch.
I did not take any excursions as I had a list of things to see on my agenda.
Again, Kay was helpful. She made a reservation for me to have Tea @ The Savoy....a very special experience.
This was my 8th Tour with Go Ahead."
“Hi Edith! We’re delighted that you enjoyed your 8th Go Ahead tour! We’re glad you were happy with the location of your hotel and that you found your Tour Director to be a great resource throughout the trip. It’s also wonderful to know that your Tour Director felt like a friend by the end of tour. We will be sure to let her know. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for being a wonderful member of our travel community. Let us know when you’re ready to plan your 9th Go Ahead tour!
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"I went to india with goahead tours october 14-24, 2016. It was amazing. I have never felt so many emotions on a trip. Of course this was my first big adventure outside of the u.s.a.. I was very pleased with the pace. We kept moving and exploring. It seemed just the right amount of down time verses go time. Our guide Rajeeve was funny and imformative. I only wish i could have stayed in India for the extended tour. I would definately use this company again. I looked at several on line and they had the best prices. And they do all the flights and so much was included for the fee. There were no hidden fees. It was definately the trip of my lifetime. So far! I am only just beginning my world travel. I cant wait to book another trip."
"Tour involved more walking than indicated!"
“Dear Betty, We are glad to see that you rated your tour to Sicily four out of five stars, but we regret that you did not feel prepared for the amount of required walking. A member of our Quality Control team has reached out to you to learn more about your pacing expectations. The tour pace is currently estimated at an average of 1.5 hours daily across uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and unpaved roads at some high altitudes. This pace refers to the amount of required walking built into the core itinerary, which means it does not include walking during free time. If you feel that there is a discrepancy with the required walking time and the amount which we have quoted, please give us a call back at 1-800-597-0350. We take your feedback very seriously. Thank you, and we hope to welcome you on tour again!”
"Overall, if you looked at my trip to Ireland with Go Ahead Tours, you might think I didn't really enjoy myself, but you'd be wrong. On my second day on the Emerald Isle, I slipped on some loose rocks and injured myself. I though it was just sprain or something, so I continued on with my vacation. (Once I got home, I found out it was a stress fracture of my tibia.) My tour guide, Brian, took me to pharmacy to get a topical anesthetic and a wrap for it. Then when a taxi was called and the gentleman learned our destination, which was a place to buy canes, he told us we shouldn't go there because the canes were too expensive. He said he had 2 canes at his house that had been his dad's and I could have one of them. The people of Ireland I truly do love. I missed a few of the excursions I would have loved to gone to, but due to the terrain I couldn't do hills or rocky ways. Then Brian and our driver, Tommy, tried to talk me out of the castle dinner. I put both feet down and told them this was what I had come to Ireland for and I would not be missing it. So Brian pushed me up this steep incline (I was afraid he was going to have a heart attack by the time we got up the hill) in a wheelchair. I climbed the circular stairway and had the evening of a lifetime. I also received a Claddagh ring for my efforts and enjoyed myself immensely. As I said before, I love Ireland: it's land and it's people. Without my 2 knights in shining armor (Tommy and Brian) it wouldn't have been made possible."
“Dear Bonnie, We're glad you were able to speak with a member of our Quality Control team regarding your time in Ireland. We are sorry that you experienced a fall on your second day and that it turned out to be a stress fracture. As a company of travelers, we understand the frustration when life throws a wrench in your travel plans. In spite of your injury, we’re so glad your Tour Director and bus driver could help you maximize the rest of your time. We know what a special trip this was for you, and we are happy that you still enjoyed it. Your efforts to attend the Castle Banquet optional were rightfully rewarded with a Claddagh Ring. We’re so glad this experience stood out to you! Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts about your trip. We wish you a speedy recovery, and we truly hope to welcome you on tour again.”
"The logistics of the trip were very well managed. Transportation, hotels, meals etc. were well coordinated. The tours were well done. Paul kept a close watch on all activities and was very knowledgeable. the hotels, meals etc. were generally of good quality.
I'm not sure if it was intentionally planned but I was happy that the flights were arranged so that I connected with my travelling partner in Calgary and we travelled together to Europe. That is a very considerate effort if you did take the time to arrange that.
We watched some relevant shows on the bus when we were on long commutes. I really enjoyed that and found it very educational."
"This was definitely one of the best tours I have been on. The guide was terrific and made our trip exciting and a lot of fun. The food was great! Being in a smaller group gave us a lot of opportunity to get to know each other and see the sites up close. I would highly recommend Go Ahead Tours. "
"I've had some very good group experiences traveling in the past, but this tour of Italy surpassed them all. It was extremely well organized, and we were on the go every day, meeting with excellent tour guides who made the places we visited come alive. Our tour director made certain that anyone not feeling up to walking or climbing some stairs one day was well taken care of and still a part of things. Italy is my favorite country in Europe, and this trip was an excellent way to see a great cross section of it. In a word, fantastico!"
"What a wonderful experience I had learning about the history of 6 Eastern European countries. Experiencing the culture today and the rebuilding after the devastation of war was amazing. A true testament to the strength of humanity after adversity. I highly recommend this tour as a lesson in history."
"From start to finish our trip to Venice, Florence and Rome was wonderful. We traveled from the end of September to beginning of October and the weather was nearly perfect-it only rained one evening. Our tour director was very personable and knowledgeable. He was a native of Rome so really had a handle on his country. The day guides we had for each city were also friendly and gave us a great overview of each one. The food was always wonderful, as well as the wines and gelato! Our hotels were very comfortable and centrally located. I would recommend this tour to anyone that has an interest in visiting Italy."
"I discovered Go Ahead in 2007 while searching online for tour companies that offered trips to Scandinavia. My first experience with Go Ahead was so positive, I've traveled with them every year since then, with no plans to stop.
Go Ahead has great itineraries, with the right amount of activities the whole group can participate in, and free time to do your own thing. Their tour guides in each location are always top-notch; knowledgeable, kind, and excellent at their jobs.
Traveling with Go Ahead is an easy experience, from booking a tour online and using their convenient payment plan (which allows you to pay what you want, when you want) to arriving at your destination and being escorted to the hotel and having all your in-country travel sorted out. You can even choose to let them book your flights if you don't feel like doing that yourself.
I really like leaving all the details to Go Ahead. I choose my destination and travel dates, and all I have to do is pack my bag and show up at the airport! Go Ahead handles it all, so all I need to worry about is having the travel experience of a lifetime!"
"Overall this was a great tour. Luis, our tour director was first class. He and our drivers got us to our destinations before the crowds, and Luis gave us tips on how to use our free time. The optional trips were all really great, too, and we were even serenaded by a tuna band at our traditional Spanish dinner. The flamenco show in Seville was fabulous, and despite the throng after the show our driver was right there to take us back to the hotel. Unfortunately the last night dinner in Madrid was in a small room in a restaurant with another GA tour group. It was so noisy and such an assault on the senses I left early. It did leave a bad taste in my mouth, so to speak."
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“Hi Eduardo! We're thrilled that you had a great time on tour, and we appreciate your kind words about our team. We hope to welcome you on tour again!”