Had a tour of Normandy region with this company. Matthew was our driver. Nice and personable guy. Tour lasted all day and we left from Paris. It's a 2.5 to 3 hour drive each way. Stops include Omaha Beach, pointe du hoc and the cemetary among others. We stopped for lunch at an old abbey and the food was good. You pack in a lot of worthwhile things and it's an educational trip. read more

We did a tour to the city of Reims went through the cathedral absolutely beautiful. Nicholas was our driver. He could not have been more helpful during this tour. From Reims we did two champagne wineries. If you have a chance, ask for Nicholas, you'll be very happy with him. read more

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Booked the Versailles Bike Tour through Blue Fox Travel. We met up with the group in Paris at the start of the day, and the group was easy to find. We traveled as a group to the train, and our tickets were provided. I really appreciated having the guide assistance in getting to Versailles, it eliminated the need for logistics planning. When we arrived at our stop, the first thing we did was walk to a local market. The market had a huge variety of fruits, breads, spreads, wines, juices, and more. We were given about an hour to explore the market and make our selections. Next, we collected our bikes. They were equipped with satchels to hold our belongings while we rode. We rode (through a few busy streets) to the palace grounds. From here, we began a lovely tour around the grounds, stopping to take photos and learn about the noteworthy attractions. Midday, we stopped for a picnic overlooking the pond and the palace. This was by far the highlight of the tour. We had a little over an hour to enjoy the views and our snacks from the market. After lunch, we continued on our bike journey. We made stops at several of the satellite buildings on the grounds including the summer home and Marie Antoinette's house. At the end we returned the bikes and were escorted to the main palace to tour on our own. The tour was overall really fun and very lovely. The only negative in my experience was that our guide, Francesca, was biking like it was the Tour de France. She was riding at top speeds through the park, so it felt more like a long spin class than a leisurely ride. We were definitely worn out by the end, but it was not enough to ruin the day for us. I would recommend this tour to others as it's a unique way to experience Versailles and a great balance of history, independent exploration, and picturesque moments. read more

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I recently took the tour including Monet's house and gardens in Giverny, as well as Auvers-sur-Oise, where Van Gogh died. It could not have been a better tour - the schedule was reasonably relaxed yet covered a lot of ground, the sites visited were spot-on for those who love Monet's and Van Gogh's art, and above all, the tour guide was delightful. He was not only knowledgeable and helpful, but very personable. Merci, Martijn! read more

Great tour and great guide (Michael). Perfect balance of tour and time for us to explore on our own. We had an amazing time at Versailles with Blue Fox. Would use them again read more

Normandy - 7 Hours in Cramped Bus - Not Recommended The sites are amazing and the tour allows you to see the main locations. The tour guide was competent and it includes a nice lunch in a French brasserie. However, you will spend about seven hours of your day in a very cramped van. We were looking forward to seeing Normandy for months and the Blue Fox mini-van ruined this special day. My wife and I were crammed into the back seat. There is no room to move - for seven hours. This van may be fine for short trips around Paris but is totally inadequate for such a long journey. Shame on Blue Fox travel for subjecting customers to such an experience. Do no go on this tour if you have to sit in the back seat. Beware. read more

Lilia was our Tour Guide with Blue Fox Tours who was very engaging and interested us. The initial drive is long and she expertly navigated a near collision, so she can add "professional driver" to her resume! On the drive and at each Castle, narrated the historical cliff notes and exemplified what an expert guide should represent. Even making excellent lunch recommendations at one of our stops. We was even kind enough to allow our daughter to sit in the front seat of the tour van and answer her questions and play music on the 1.5 hour drive back into Paris. We highly recommend this tour and Lilia! read more

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I was very happy with my bike tour of the landmarks of Paris with BlueFox Travels. I am especially impressed with Vanessa our tour guide! She made the experience one I won't forget. In fact I think she should made president of France! I can't think of a better way to spend getting to know some of this beautiful city. read more

Our first tour with Blue Fox was the Paris Highlights Bike tour in September 2017. It was the highlight of our two week trip to Paris and London with our 25 year old daughter for her birthday. We absolutely loved it! Our son and his wife took the same tour with Blue Fox a month later when they were in Paris for their honeymoon and loved it as well. This year, we decided to book more tours with Blue Fox. Because one of the tours we wanted (Vincennes Castle: Discover the Chateau and its History!) was not listed as available, I ended up talking with Hava initially by email and eventually through the phone. She was absolutely amazing, exceptionally kind in taking the time to understand what we wanted, and ended up pulling together some phenomenal options for us. (Thank you Hava!) We did three tours with Blue Fox during our Oct 2018 trip to Paris: - Vincennes Castle: Discover the Chateau and its History! - Paris Night Bike Tour + Boat Cruise - Paris Bike Tour: Off the beaten path Secrets All of them were outstanding. Some highlights: Vincennes A short bike right through the heart of Paris (Notre Dame, Bastille) with some excellent, interesting observations from Jean-Baptiste, then biking through the park/forest by the Vincennes castle. This tour had a bit more biking than any of the others we took, but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We then spent 1.5 hours or so at the Vincennes castle, which in all my time in Paris dating back to the early 1990s I had never visited. We loved it! Seeing a medieval castle with a tall keep so close to Paris was a big surprise. The other pleasant surprise was that we had the place practically to ourselves. Paris Night Bike + Boat We enjoyed biking through Paris and seeing the sites at night. If given a choice between the daytime highlights or the night bike + boat, we recommend the highlights tour. They are different enough that taking both is also a good option. Paris Off the beaten path secrets Hava highly customized this one for us based on the call she and I had, and we did it as a private tour. OMG she did a phenomenal job in creating a customized tour that ideally suited what we asked for. It was basically the Latin Quarter food and fun tour. We saw some of the same sites as the main tour (skipped others), but then spent time visiting local market (meat, cheese, veggies, fruit), an exceptional local wine shop, bakery, chocolates, etc. We visited sites along the way, and eventually ended up at a phenomenal fairly small garden for a picnic. The tour, the food and Hava were all exceptional. This was our favorite Blue Fox tour, and our favorite tour of any type, anywhere. Hava did such a phenomenal job -- can't thank her enough! We highly recommend any of the Blue Fox tours. P.S. Jean-Baptiste recommended that we stop in Giverny on our drive later that week to Mont Saint Michel. It was an outstanding recommendation that we followed and loved. Comically, we ran into Jean-Baptiste with his tour group in the parking lot in Giverny. read more

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Just finished the Secrets of Paris bike tour and it was lovely. Our guide, Olivia, was helpful, prepared, and explained so much. My husband and I always learn a lot with Blue Fox. This was our second trip with them (We did the Versailles tour pre-COVID, which I highly recommend as well.) An unexpected thunderstorm and deluge was no match for the great raincoats that Olivia had at the ready. Blue Fox takes you through safe passageways to fun and unique places in the city. read more

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We just did a half day Giverny trip today with Blue Fox travel in Paris and it is very good. I like this tour because of a small group with 8 people max. Our guide is Valeria and she is very good. She guided the tour and explained the history of the Giverny's garden very well . She is very knowledgeable and she is also a good driver. I like about this tour with Valeria because she did not rush during the tour. She is also very good planner for the tour. So you will have plenty of time to explore the garden. read more

The "Best of Paris Bike Tour" is a great introduction to Paris (and a really good deal). You cover a lot of ground in half a day, but it's not overwhelming. Our guide, JB, was funny, helpful, and full of interesting tidbits, and at the end of the tour, he highlighted our route on a map. I took it around with me the rest of my stay. :) I recommend doing tour this at the beginning of your trip so you can get an idea of the "lay of the land" and determine which areas you might want to re-visit. The tour group is small (8-10 people), making it a much more enjoyable, intimate experience. I've taken other bike tours with 20+ people and those just felt like a nice joy ride. With such a small group with Blue Bike, I was never too far from our guide and actually "learned stuff" from hearing his stories, anecdotes, and Paris history lessons. read more

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We took the Palace of Versailles bike tour which was referred by my co-worker who took the same trip in 2013. We enjoyed the trip very much. Nina is an excellent guide both personable and professional, and truly brought the French history of Versailles to life. read more

This was a trip highlight for both my husband and I. JB was an excellent toyur guide! We always felt safe and well informed about how to navigate the streets of Paris on a bike. We had kids in our group as well, JB kept a pace that was enjoyable and safe for everyone. Very well run your company. We will definitely do another tour on our next trip to Paris! read more

Blue Fox Travel - This tour was a highlight of our trip!! JB was a fantastic tour guide and great host of Paris. We both loved his explanations! - Bike tours Near Me

We thorough enjoyed our day with Adrian. He was very knowledgeable. His English was great and that helped our family tremendously. We had plenty of time at each site to explore. Van was comfortable and with frequent stops the day flew by. Be aware, this would be a difficult tour if you have mobility issues. read more

What I liked: Great tour guide and a unique way to see the city. We covered a lot of ground and had a lot of great photo opportunities on the Paris tour. What could be better: They do not offer a suggested gratuity amount. So it's a little awkward at the end as you don't know what's a good amount to give the guide. You will also receive a few emails about reviewing their business on TripAdvisor. After the first email, I posted a review. Then there was another, followed by a Christmas greeting that was actually an email to ask if I did my review yet. Forget baby Jesus, they need your review. I understand the need for good reviews, but it gets a little annoying. Overall, I would recommend this company when visiting Paris. read more

It was pure serendipity that I stumbled upon Blue Bike Tours on my trip in Paris, and it was an amazing experience! If you want to see the insider's Paris along with all of the popular landmarks and learn the history of the city to boot, this is THE BEST bike tour you can take on your visit. It's a leisurely jaunt around the city, on very comfortable (and really beautiful) blue cruiser bikes. The tour guides and staff are incredibly warm, accommodating, trustworthy, and safety oriented. They know the city well, and will not hesitate to offer tidbits of advice and answer questions about Paris with in-depth knowledge and humor. Tell your friends, and try them out. These guys rock! ---- Il était pur hasard que je suis tombé sur Bike Tours bleus sur mon voyage à Paris, et c'était une expérience incroyable! Si vous voulez voir Paris de l'initié avec l'ensemble des points de repère populaires et d'apprendre l'histoire de la ville à la botte, c'est le meilleur tour de vélo, vous pouvez prendre sur votre visite. C'est une escapade tranquille autour de la ville, sur la très confortable (et vraiment belle) vélos cruiser bleu. Les guides et le personnel sont incroyablement chaleureux, accueillant, digne de confiance, et de la sécurité axée sur. Ils connaissent bien la ville, et n'hésitera pas à offrir des bribes de questions de conseils et répondra sur Paris avec une connaissance approfondie et d'humour. Dites à vos amis et essayez de la tournée. Ils sont merveilleux! read more

Do not miss this bike/boat tour! My daughter recommends this tour to everyone visiting Paris and I can see why. We had an excellent guide - Robin. Robin took us around Paris and on the boat while providing interesting and fun details about the sights of Paris. The bikes were a nice way to get around and the boat tour was informative. Robin went out of her way to make sure everyone has a great trip. She even stayed later with us so we would not miss the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower. This was a memorable Mother's Day adventure. Don't miss it! read more

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Blue Bike Tours was an incredible experience and I am so glad to have spent the money to do it. Before leaving for Paris, I knew I wanted to visit Versailles and I knew with the amount of things to see, a bike tour was perfect. After reading quite a few reviews, I felt Blue Bike Tours was catered to more what I wanted and I was right. Arriving at the train station in Paris the morning of the trip, we met our tour guide and main coordinator. After we were all checked in, we were briefed on the two train tickets we were to get (one to get there, one to get back) as well as where we were going and the time tables we would be given. The train ride took 30 mins and we arrived in Versailles. After leaving the train station, we arrived at the market and briefed that we would have 30 mins to get any items we would like for our picnic lunch later. We departed and began searching along the market for items to take as we would eat on the grounds of versailles. When our tour came back together, we walked to the warehouse where our bikes were stored. It was a quick 5 minute walk. Each of our bikes were named different characters so we would know which bike would be ours. And, some of us were given bike bags to hold the groceries we go at the market for our picnic- in lieu of biking with our purses and backpacks on. We were briefed about where we would be going and our tour guide guided us along the streets to the main gate of versailles. We biked along the grounds and stopped at the first stop to get a brief history lesson on versailles. Our tour guide was quite funny and was a great story teller to keep up laughing and interested. He answered questions and kept us on our toes with the history and story of Versailles. We then continued on biking around the vast grounds of versailles until we finally came to our spot for lunch where we would break. We stopped and had lunch under the trees at the other end of versailles. It was a perfect day for a picnic lunch and felt very surreal to be there. It was a great stop to enjoy the grounds during lunch. Once we wrapped up lunch, it was time to get back on the bikes for the rest of the tour. We toured all the homes, we biked and our guide walked us through Marie Antoinette's gardens explaining history of the grounds and more information on the statues and history of the house itself. He gave us ample time to tour each location, even with time limitations. After the bike portion of the tour was completed, we headed back to the bike warehouse to drop off bikes to head into Versailles itself. We walked back to the main palace of versailles and that is where he briefed us on ending the tour and gave us the self-guided audio guides to take us further as he would not be taking us around the palace for the tour. Overall, i felt the knowledge and entertaining aspects of our tour guide was well worth the time we took. Additionally, I do not think we would have walked all of the grounds or covered as much of the grounds as we did on bikes. I would completely recommend them to any one visiting and looking for a great tour opportunity. These guys are organized and are open with the tour and what to expect coming out the gate. I never once regretted the experience. read more

Unfortunately, our inbound flight to CDG got canceled the day of our scheduled departure and we had no way to get to Paris other than 3 days later - missing our scheduled bike tour Monday morning (3/25/19). I emailed blue fox and JB replied and said this was not a problem and that we could use this for a future visit. Blue fox & JB, thank you so very much for being understanding for circumstances totally beyond a traveler's control. With this kind of policy, I will always have peace of mind prebooking with blue fox. Thank you for easing the distress and disappointment of a canceled trip planned for months. We look forward to your tour in the near future. read more

My husband and I took the Palace of Versailles bike tour. What an amazing day!! The tour guide was very communicative, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Blue Fox Travel takes care of everything for you (from buying train tickets to and from Versailles, to giving you suggestions of places to pick up lunch in Versailles, to escorting all guests in the Palace after hours of bikes on the grounds). We were able to fully enjoy the tour thanks to Blue Fox Travel for taking care of all the logistics. Biking through Versailles is such a great way to see more than you ever could on foot. We would highly recommend this tour to our friends. Thank you, Blue Fox Travel, for a wonderful experience. read more

Great tour of Versailles, Malik our guide did a great job keeping the group happy and informed.

Their small van tours are wonderful. We did Normandy and it was great. We waited out front of the restaurant for the van to arrive with our guide and other people there were repeat clients and were going to Louire Valley. Do not regret this decision at all. Great trip and group. read more

Bottom Line: An overview of the city in a 4 hour bike tour with young guides. Groups vary in athletic ability and age and the pace is fairly brisk so you cannot stop and take loads of pictures. This is a great value for the money and worth doing on the front end of a trip since the guides give great tips and recommendations for how to spend your time in the city. What You See: The bike tour I took was the Best of Paris tour - a scenic tour through different neighborhoods of Paris. Riders see major tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Cathedral of Notre Dame and the banks and bridges of the Seine. Our guide, Guillaume (William in English), stopped and gave a brief history and description of what we were seeing. He was very friendly and attentive and made the trip enjoyable and fun. You only stop at each site for a few minutes so it's worth going back to things like the Eiffel Tower if you want to ride up to the viewing deck. Group Dynamics: Our group was about 10 people, which is around the perfect size. Larger groups move more slowly and it's harder to hear the guide. Smaller groups mean there are less interesting people to chat with who are also visiting the city. In my group, people were all different ages and sizes: there was a couple from Australia, a group of middle-aged women from Boston, and another younger couple. You don't have to be great shape to do the bike ride but you should be able to ride one for a few hours at a medium speed. Pace: The pace of the tour is fairly brisk so if you're looking for a lot of downtime to take a lot of pictures, this probably not the tour for it. It's meant to give you a glimpse of major sites in Paris and offer a fun way to see the city that is more personal than a car tour but faster than a walking tour. There is a 30-minute break at Rue de Cler for a coffee and pastry. Price/Value for Money: This was a great value for the money and I highly recommend this over a car tour. Riding through the city gives you the ability to see the city from a Parisian's point of view and interact with the city in a much more intimate way. Plus, it's a lot cheaper and you get a workout in at the same time. Keep in mind that this is meant to give you an overview of the city so not a lot of time is spent at each site. But it does give you a good idea for you may want to spend the rest of your time in Paris since the guides give great tips. read more

I have never taken a bike tour before anywhere so this was my first experience. The tour was great. Our guide (Antoine) was very informative and shared his insider knowledge of Paris. I just wish we had more time in Paris to take the other tours they offer. We went on the Paris Off-The-Beaten-Path Bike Tour. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

Awesome must do! If this is your first time in Paris this is a great tour to get to know your surroundings!

We had a great time in Paris thanks to this bike tour! Our guide, Jean-Phillip was awesome! He was funny, extremely informative, and always made sure that everyone in the group was taken care of. I truly felt like I got a great snapshot of main great landmarks of Paris with this tour. When else can you ride your bike through the outdoor courtyard of the Louvre? If you are on a time crunch and need something to feel like you experienced the great wonders of Paris, take this tour. It will make you feel accomplished in a short amount of time! With only 4 days in the city, we definitely needed it! read more

Went to Normandy, Tony was our driver, amazing experience, small group. Tony was great, simply amazing all the way around

The bike tour I took with Cecilia was my favorite part of traveling to Paris! We saw so much in 3 hours and learned a lot about the city that only a local could share. There were kids on our tour and they had no problem keeping up. They also have tandem bikes for the littlest ones. I definitely recommend this tour to people of all ages and abilities! read more

Great bike tours Pauline was our tour guide very sweet and funny. We had an amazing time very informative as well. We did the morning one and the temperature was a bit cold 47 degrees when we started and as the day got warmer it became very nice. The bikes each have a poncho in case it rains and a ring bell . You have a lunch break go for the crepes they were amazing! read more

We had heard about Blue Bike Tours from a friend and thought it would be a great way to orient in Paris on our first full day in the city. We were not wrong! We did the Paris Hidden Gems tour. Jean Philippe was our kind, fun and knowledgeable guide--engaging us about French culture, history and politics, and giving us all kinds of good insider info so we could have a great rest of the week. We were the only people on the tour that day (it being low season) and rather than rush us through so he could have the rest of the day off, he actually took his time with us, and even took us on an extra stop to Marie Curie's house. The bike riding itself was easygoing and fun--along the Seine, up some easy hills. It was the perfect pace at which to see the city--fast enough to see a lot of things in a short time without getting footsore, slow enough to take it in. I usually hate tours and being boxed into someone else's timetable and herded around, but I would do this again and heartily recommend it to anyone! read more

We are not big on organized tours, but we also can't see spending hours on end waiting in line to get into tourist destinations like the Eiffel Tower or the Paris Catacombs. The solution is a skip the line ticket offered by Blue Bike Tours. Rather than wait in line for five hours - yes, I said FIVE HOURS - in Paris heat to enter the Catacombs, we got immediate access with our tour guide, whose interesting commentary as we walked through the caverns was icing on the cake. We also used Blue Bike to bypass the wait to access the Eiffel Tower. It was well worth it. Sure, it costs a bit more, but you've already spent a substantial amount traveling to Paris, so why waste you precious time in queues. read more

My 18 y.o. Daughter and 21 y.o. Son said the Hidden Treasures bike tour was their fav part of all the tours we did! It was fun to go down neighborhood streets rather than wide boulevards and the stops were cool: inside an actual Roman colosseum and a Wall of the City that is now part of a high school, plus the Salon where Ben Franklin hung out and many more! read more

I took the Paris by night bike + boat tour. It was better than I could've hoped. Something that really stood out to me was how willing our tour guide was to talk to the kids on the tour and entertain them being goofy. It was so great and fun and I can't recommend it enough. read more

This is a fabulous thing to do in Paris - really enjoyable. We did the "Hidden Paris" tour, having been to Paris several times before. The tour was a great way to see lots of the city, not just the stops on the tour. Very easy ride but you get a decent amount of exercise, which is nice with all the eating you do in Paris! Jean Phillippe was fantastic - excellent English, very well-informed and very funny and nice. We would highly recommend doing one of the tours! read more

Most memorable experience in France!!!!! I cannot believe how amazing this tour was! Yes it was a really long tour, and expensive, but you won't regret it. We started the day out in the Gare Saint-Lazare, in front of platform #1 right in front of the map. The guide was wearing a blue bike hoodie, which was the same color as the bikes in the pictures. He gave us the tickets and we loaded the train when it came. I believe our tour guide was Pierre and he was fantastic and funny as well. He let us go shopping in the market place and then we loaded our bikes and explored the gardens and some of the buildings of Versailles. In my wildest dreams I never knew I would explore the Summer home of Marie Antoinette or that she had built a farm to mimic more of a simple life. I don't want to give too much away about the trip except that it ends at the French Castle, where your guide leaves you and you're free to wander around. The only thing I would have added is one more bathroom break. We had one in the morning and one later on, however I was very uncomfortable at the end and my Husband even had to leave the group early to go find a bathroom. read more

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Jean Baptiste was a great tour guide. He was informative and had a good sense of humor. The tour itself was fun because it was relaxing and still gave you the chance to see a lot. Having the bikes allowed you to tour most of the grounds at the palace, which you could never do on foot. Having the picnic lunch on the other side of the lake was cool, definitely could not do that on foot (it would be too far). Also, most of the biking was on the palace grounds, so you dont have to worry about cars. The full time of the tour varies because your time in the actual palace is without a guide - its at the end the tour- but it probably takes about 8-9 hours from the train station in paris to Versailles and back. The group size was relatively small, maybe a dozen, which is good. read more

Our first tour was the Paris by Night tour with JP. We arrived from the States at 8 am and at 7 pm the same day we were peddling around under JP's guided watch. We hit all the high lights of Paris and were given well animated information by JP. The tour is limited to ten people, so it is an opportunity to chat with other visitors. In our group, several people were on their second and third tours just this week with Blue Bike! The next day we took the Versailles tour with Max. While the tour is an all day tour, it is well worth the trip. You get a taste of the town market where you get to buy your picnic lunch from the freshest produce and meats and cheeses. Don't forget your picnic wine. Off to the grounds of Versailles you go. Max is very informative and the tour is great. Make sure you stay for the fountain show before entering the chalet. The fountain show in summer is synchronized to music at various fountains scattered on the grounds. Great day in Versailles! read more

We were going to visit the Normandy D-Day Beaches on our own when we thought to look into tours from Paris. The Blue Fox Travel tour appeared to be what we were after and it was. The day is long, but well worth it. We were driven to Normandy in a clean modern van as part of a group of seven people. The young women who was our driver/guide made the trip. Her knowledge was extensive and her enthusiasm was contagious. She made the trip fun and effortless. We made several stops for bathroom breaks and one for lunch at a moderately priced place where she had reserved a table for us. I would definitely consider Blue Fox for any of my future tour plans. read more

Not only was this a great way for my daughter and I to see Paris, it turned out to be one of the best experiences we had during our nearly month long tour of Europe. Our guide, Hava, made it feel like you were being shown Paris by a close personal friend. Our group was small and intimate compared to the other bike tours we considered. This became very obvious when we by chance encountered another bike tour along the way. It was easily four times the size of our group and it seemed very impersonal. The bikes themselves were very comfortable and easy to ride. Hava had great stories at each stop and would illustrate them with a wonderful collection of photos she carried in her saddle bags. She also carried bottled water for us in those saddle bags; a very nice touch. From the very start we knew we had an excellent guide in Hava, but it wasn't until later that we realized that she was perhaps one of the nicest people in the world! Halfway through the tour we stopped for refreshments in a lovely little neighborhood. I was about to buy my daughter an ice cream cone when I realized that my wallet was missing. It turns out that earlier in the day I had been pick-pocketed. Hava not only paid for my daughter's ice cream, she also spent hours with us after the tour. She let me use her phone to make long distance calls back to the States to cancel my credit cards. She also walked me to the local police station and stayed with me the whole time translating because the officer spoke little or no English. She literally walked me through everything. I don't know what I would have done without her help! read more