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Inaccurate and poor communication
The description of the walk as an ‘amble’ was so inaccurate to be dangerous. We had terrible communication from the B&Bs and were even told “sorry I’m only the owner, I have nothing to do with the day to day dealings”. The ‘local’ tour guide was not sighted, and was worse than useless. Would not recommend at all.
The description of the walk as an ‘amble’ was so inaccurate to be dangerous. We had terrible communication from the B&Bs and were even told “sorry I’m only the owner, I have nothing to do with the day to day dealings”. The ‘local’ tour guide was not sighted, and was worse than useless. Would not recommend at all.
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No good.
We were very surprised to see this from this client, as the feedback from our Tuscany route (which she did) is generally very good indeed, and local contact Daniele (who is not a "guide" incidentally - all our walks are self-guided) is always being particularly praised for his assiduousness in helping clients with matters great and small. The walk is rated Medium on our website, and nowhere is the word "amble" used. However we are very sorry that the experience generally did not work for her. We are in touch with Daniele to see what might have gone wrong and will learn from the experience.
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A Wonderful Experience
In May 2024, our group of four friends completed the On Foot Holidays Lake Maggiore route. It had long been our dream to travel together in Northern Italy. It was a memorable experience because of the beautiful landscape and especially as we were visiting small villages. We loved hiking through this spectacular countryside and the views of the lakes and the mountains. We enjoyed the accommodation organised by OFH which was in great locations ...
In May 2024, our group of four friends completed the On Foot Holidays Lake Maggiore route. It had long been our dream to travel together in Northern Italy. It was a memorable experience because of the beautiful landscape and especially as we were visiting small villages. We loved hiking through this spectacular countryside and the views of the lakes and the mountains. We enjoyed the accommodation organised by OFH which was in great locations and authentic. We ate some of our best meals in Italy on this trip, again very interesting, varied and authentic local cuisine. We added extra days at Isola Pescatore to explore the Borromean Islands and at Orta San Giulio to rest. It was even better than we were expecting!
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OFH were extremely knowledgeable, professional and well organised. We felt very well supported at every step. When we were planning, they helped with suggestions for APPS, dates, meals, accommodation, extra nights, transport and timetables. Basically, how to get the best out of our holiday. Our local guide was amazing, keeping in touch daily, checking on how we going, what the weather was doing and what we needed. She was very interested in our feedback about the walks. She was really looked after us when circumstances changed with the G7 meeting in the area. Thank you!





A walk through southern Tuscany - hilltop towns
A great experience walking through Tuscany. Very good accommodations, great food and well organized daily treks.
A great experience walking through Tuscany. Very good accommodations, great food and well organized daily treks.
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Onfoot holidays provided great support before the trip and while we didn't need much for them once we were on our way, when we did contact our local contact, the communication was flawless.





Winding through the Spanish Basque country.
Seven solid days walking in the Baztan valley then along the French border, down to the Atlantic and along the coast to San Sebastián. Excellent routes cleverly joining small villages, no transfers required at all, and finishing in bigger Hondarribia then SS.
Seven solid days walking in the Baztan valley then along the French border, down to the Atlantic and along the coast to San Sebastián. Excellent routes cleverly joining small villages, no transfers required at all, and finishing in bigger Hondarribia then SS.
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Our third OnFoot holiday, all been very good but this one absolutely excellent. In other words it was what we were looking for - lots of walking, largely unspoilt countryside, interesting culture (history, farming, food and drink, language), not many Brits!! Excellent walking notes and maps.





The perfect combination - challenging walking in glorious terrain with good food, drink and accomodation to match.
It is easy to enjoy most walking holidays when the sun is on your back, but when the experience is so good that you barely notice the rain you know you are onto a winner! And the sun did shine quite a bit too... Our fourth holiday with On Foot, the Alpes Maritimes definately did not disappoint. October walking meant barely another soul to be seen but, boy, we have never seen so many colourful mushrooms! No need to worry that the flowers would ...
It is easy to enjoy most walking holidays when the sun is on your back, but when the experience is so good that you barely notice the rain you know you are onto a winner! And the sun did shine quite a bit too... Our fourth holiday with On Foot, the Alpes Maritimes definately did not disappoint. October walking meant barely another soul to be seen but, boy, we have never seen so many colourful mushrooms! No need to worry that the flowers would be over either, October is a great month to walk this route. Being quite wooded, no doubt it would be cool in the hotter months too and when the views open up they are spectacular. Excellent accomodation choices as well, impossible to find fault with anything.
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On Foot have retained a very personal approach to what they do and they do it well. The attention to detail is spot on and they adjust swiftly and respond to feedback if things (such as local travel disruptions) change. The information pack for the walk is comprehensive and reliable, the app seems to work, and the local support is there when you need it. We definately plan to use On Foot again. Excellent.





Stunning walking from hidden Baztan valleys to the Atlantic cliffs.
A delightful combination of characterful villages, varied, scenic walking on ridges and coast and a unique mix of charming accommodation that allowed us to experience friendly Basque culture and cuisine. Thoroughly enjoyed exploring this hidden area of rural Spain.
A delightful combination of characterful villages, varied, scenic walking on ridges and coast and a unique mix of charming accommodation that allowed us to experience friendly Basque culture and cuisine. Thoroughly enjoyed exploring this hidden area of rural Spain.
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Very efficient, knowledgeable and helpful. Walking routes were attractive and original, supported with very detailed written notes, with the option of digital maps. In addition, the WhatsApp contact with local guide was a real bonus.





A wander through idyllic scenery between ancient hill top towns untroubled by the passage of time.
On Foot Holidays (booking ID22019 Allhusen). A very, very well planned wander through the vine clad, rolling hills and ancient, fortified hill top towns of Tuscany where steep narrow alleys often resort to time worn steps and corners that had not anticipated the arrival of motor cars 500 years later. We quite expected to meet a fourteenth century merchant clad in dark robes with fur collar hurrying to deliver an order for marble required by ...
On Foot Holidays (booking ID22019 Allhusen). A very, very well planned wander through the vine clad, rolling hills and ancient, fortified hill top towns of Tuscany where steep narrow alleys often resort to time worn steps and corners that had not anticipated the arrival of motor cars 500 years later. We quite expected to meet a fourteenth century merchant clad in dark robes with fur collar hurrying to deliver an order for marble required by Michaelangelo or more wine for yet another Medici banquet. Surely Dante rested beneath this gnarled oak, quill in hand, as he pondered on his next work of genius. Many of the excellent choice of hotels and hostelries that On Foot holidays had researched on our behalf seemed unperturbed by the triviality of modern times confident that their ancient walls would outsee the present era. Their comfort and local fare perfectly enhanced the surroundings giving plentiful succour to tired limbs. For those not wishing to think too much, or indeed at all, about admin matters when on holiday preferring to enjoy the ancient landcape and ponder on the thought that Sandro Botticelli once walked this route as he headed to Florence to receive his next commission, or maybe Caravaggio fled along the woodland track pursued by those more interested in his violent deeds than his mastery of chiaroscuro? Help is at hand! Stepping away from the mists of bygone ages we were hugely impressed by the technology provided by On Foot. Having done many of these holidays we know that the paperwork can often detract. Once we had reams of maps and instructions held in ungainly wallets that required constant reference to remember where we are, had we yet passed the cross roads at point 26.3? Constant debate with fellow travellers about whether that is the village we need or is it another. No longer! Now all is held within the ubiquitous phone. A polite 'ping' alerts us to pay attention for a moment. An amusingly reproacful 'pong' if we dared to wander 50 yards from the route. And much else besides. Snippets of history, geography, local customers, recommendations for aperitifs and dinner. All in the palm of your hand delivered from above. Galileo, master of celestial movement, would have loved it. I am sure he smiled when we stood beside his tomb.
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They really care and seem to instinctively know what we would like. A very personal and personable experience dealing with them. Ps apologies if this is the second submission. The first evaporated! If so delete this one





Classic Slovenia
We planned to walk 5 days during the first week of September. However, we had a couple of rainy days and were offered some excellent options….one day we visited .the Caves of Skocjan which were amazing. All of the accommodations were nice, very clean and comfortable. Hosts were helpful and very pleasant. The supper in Kodreti was fabulous.
We planned to walk 5 days during the first week of September. However, we had a couple of rainy days and were offered some excellent options….one day we visited .the Caves of Skocjan which were amazing. All of the accommodations were nice, very clean and comfortable. Hosts were helpful and very pleasant. The supper in Kodreti was fabulous.
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On Foot offers shortening options each day which we appreciate.





Perfect walking Holiday
We were limited on time and the trip was perfect because we could choose the length of days. The walking route was exactly as described and accommodation better than expected. We were very well informed and supported from start of the booking process to the after feedback. I would choose to use them again and loved Slovenia too.
We were limited on time and the trip was perfect because we could choose the length of days. The walking route was exactly as described and accommodation better than expected. We were very well informed and supported from start of the booking process to the after feedback. I would choose to use them again and loved Slovenia too.
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Fully supportive well organised and good value.





Amazing Walk Along The Rhine -With Castles
Well organized walkers pack and gps. The notes were great pointing out areas of interest and including alternate routes if desired. The accommodations were most appropriate , three castle accommodations included.
Well organized walkers pack and gps. The notes were great pointing out areas of interest and including alternate routes if desired. The accommodations were most appropriate , three castle accommodations included.
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On Foot Holidays-we like them enough to have used them for several of our European walking holidays.