KnittingTours.com Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 52 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the tour guides are exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive, bringing every single location vividly to life. Travelers also love the comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and wonderful sightseeing stops included in the carefully structured itineraries. People note that bus drivers provide safe and smooth transportation, ensuring everyone feels secure during long drives down country roads. Workshops and hands-on activities offer fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and connect with fellow participants. Guests appreciate how effortlessly everything is organized, allowing them to completely relax and enjoy the stunning local scenery.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fantastic experience! We visited so many interesting stores, had fabulous workshops by such skilled teachers and shopped shopped shopped - until we all said NO MORE YARN! (what knitter ever s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Knitting trip was absolutely fabulous. In 10 days of travel there really wasn't a bad moment. The hotels chosen were great, food was scrumptious, and all the activities were really above expe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Careful planning was done to make the tour always interesting and relevant. The team at This Is Knit made us feel like family. Excellent history by Freda, our tour guide, made the bus trips between v... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole tour was carefully planned and executed! Every day was an adventure with awesome workshops and lectures and a few non-fiber stops along the way. Our tour manager, June, and our coach driver... See more


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At KnittingTours.com we provide “real” knitting tours, and we pride our self in immersing you in the authentic crafts and knitting experience that is natural to Ireland and Scotland where we provide tours currently. At KnittingTours.com we take great pride in providing the best craft people that will allow you to learn and experience the art of knitting that makes the Aran jumper so loved across the world or the interwoven rich history of the wool, textiles and the Fair Isle and lace knitting techniques in Scotland and Shetland Islands. Our motto is simple to create “unique itineraries that are carefully designed to ensure you get the most out of your holiday” KnittingTours.com is part of the Irish Tourism Group, considered one of Ireland’s most trusted and experienced inbound tour operators and proud members of the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA)

KnittingTours - Personalised, Unique knitting experience with local experts

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Committed to providing a memorable experience.
At KnittingTours.com you will learn and improve your knitting and craft techniques in our workshops and pick up valuable techniques along the way from our experienced local craftspeople and mastering the skills that they have perfected over centuries. You will experience locations that are immersed in heritage and naturally beautiful landscape.

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Members of ETOA, ASTA and ACTA
We are members of the (ETOA) European Tour Operator Association, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and the Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA).

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful time in Madrid

The trip was so well planned. It had a good mix of types of sites/activities. The guide and bus driver were delights and the guide made sure we were on schedule and everyone was accounted for. She also understood our need for bathroom visits and found good places to stop. I would definitely tour with them again.

20 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip went off like a dream

The trip went off like a dream! The hotel was wonderful - clean, staff was attentive and food great. The coach driver was kind and always on time. The tour director was accommodating to all our needs as was the host. All the sites were great. Was more than what I expected and could have hoped for.

4 March 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went on the Barcelona trip expecting…

I went on the Barcelona trip expecting the same quality and professionalism on the tour. First, the hotel didn’t have my name and no reservation. It finally got worked out and I got to go to my room but never had my name on the reservation, so tough getting breakfast and checking out. I told my guide, Michelle but she did nothing. Michelle said that she would contact us through What’s Up app but my roommate and I didn’t have that app. Actually a few people didn’t have app, so she took our email and would contact us through that. Never received any emails or information so we missed everything. She never held any sign or flag so we could follow her and she just kept walking and not checking out to see if she had everyone. She gave me directions to get back to the hotel and the directions were wrong so I was lost in Barcelona for over an hour and a half. She then got upset with me (I told Ann Massey what was going on) by not showing me where the bathroom was when I asked but she knew where the bathroom was because when someone else asked she brought us right to the bathroom
I expected more from knitting tours. They reimbursed me for the cabs I had to take, but didn’t offer any money back or a discount on another tour when it was obvious that Michelle (tour guide) ruined my trip to Barcelona

13 November 2024
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Reply from KnittingTours.com

Hi Denise,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience in Barcelona did not meet your expectations, as it is always our goal to provide exceptional tours for all our knitters.

We wish to emphasise that we have addressed your concerns extensively. We have spoken with you in person, by phone, and through email to discuss the issues you raised and to work towards a resolution. While we believe we have addressed your feedback thoroughly, we regret that you remain dissatisfied with the outcome.

Michele, who guided your tour, has consistently received glowing reviews from other travellers for her professionalism and care. Nevertheless, we took your feedback very seriously and have spoken with her directly about the issues you encountered. Our goal is to ensure that all guests feel supported and included throughout their journey.
We were pleased to reimburse you for transportation costs incurred during the trip and are sorry to hear that this gesture did not meet your expectations. While we cannot change your experience, we remain committed to developing from this and ensuring all future tours meet the highest standards.

Should you wish to discuss this further, we remain available to assist. Your feedback helps us grow, and we thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Yours Sincerely
The KnittingTours.com team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun Trip with a Well Organized Company

First, we chose this trip because we visited Barcelona last year and wanted to return. As a knitter, I receive KnittingTours emails. After a 5 minute discussion, we booked it. As for the company: All questions I had while booking were answered quickly and completely. Prior to the trip, we received a personalized itinerary which showed us a well balanced amount of knitting vs tourist time and enabled us to plan other activities during free time. Transportation to and from the airport was excellent. The hotel was comfortable, beautiful, located within relatively easy walking distance to many features and food service was very good. Our guide, Michelle: knowledgable, organized and extremely friendly. She kept us apprised of any itinerary changes personally or through emails, texts and activity board. We had all the information we needed to make sure we were on time of all events. The Knitting Festival was fun...so much yarn, so little time! And even though, we grumbled at being there on opening day 1 1/2 hours prior to the doors opening (first in line).......we thanked Michelle profusely as hundreds of folks lined up behind us!!! The knitting classes/workshops with Carol Feller and Lisa Sisk were wonderful....so much knowledge!!! I appreciated their "knitting is fun" attitude and reassurance that we should work at our own pace. You can probably tell that we really enjoyed this trip. I highly recommend KnittingTours and hope to take another trip with them in the future.

14 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed the trip to Barcelona

I truly enjoyed the trip to Barcelona! So nice having a class with Carol Feller! Learned how to steek! Got to see and get a picture with Stephen West! So unexpected…. My accommodation was exceptional even though the room did not have a view or wash cloth…

2 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent trip!

Had a wonderful experience. Hotel accommodations were top notch, attractions and events were very well planned out and our tour guide Michele was on top of the coordination and communication within the group. The itinerary was amazing, with just enough personal time to do a little exploring on our own.

14 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific trip to Barcelona for…

Terrific trip to Barcelona for Barcelona Knits! Michelle was a wonderful tour guide! And it enjoyed meeting the other knitters on the trip. A wide variety of activities. Montserrat is not to be missed.

2 December 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our knitting tour of Spain was a great…

Our knitting tour of Spain was a great experience. Our tour guide, Cecilia was knowledgeable, efficient, organized and fun to be with. Our bus driver, Juan Carlos got us to our destinations safely and in a timely fashion. Each special event such as Tapas competition, Sangria preparation, Espadrille decorating and Flamenco performance were well planned and a lot of fun - things we probably wouldn't do on our own.
The only downside was our detour to the Monasterio which was rushed and didn't add to the experience. Of course the floods in Valencia kept us from exploring the park surrounding the Monasterio, but there would not have been much time for that at any rate. This could be skipped in the future.
All in all a great trip and I definitely would recommend Irish Knitting Tours and travel with them again!

26 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch

Exceptional guided tour! The hotels were luxurious, the activities perfectly planned, and our tour guide Cecilia was outstanding, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. Every detail was handled seamlessly, making the trip both enriching and stress-free. This is my second trip with Knitting Tours and l highly recommend them for an unforgettable experience!

9 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was well organized

The trip was well organized. I loved the classes and found each one useful.the accommodations were so lovely and comfortable. The group of people we traveled with were so much fun!!!

8 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trip of a lifetime

This entire trip was well organized with great transportation, hotels, food, workshops and sightseeing options. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny and formed a great team with our capable driver. The schedule was so well developed that all we had to do was sit back and enjoy our time in Ireland!

12 October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best tour ever!

The guide was extremely informative about the places we were going. She also explained the days activities, kept us on schedule and had a wonderful sense of humor.

9 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magical

Well organized. Excellent tour guide-very knowledgeable. Beautiful hotels. Everything was well planned and simply a magical trip.

7 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dyeing to Knit in Ireland with 44Clovers

The tour was great all around. It was so very well planned and exactly what I expected. The tour guides were fantastic as was the bus diver. So very informative. I learned so much. The accommodations and food was amazing. The workshops were the best!!! Now I I so much new knitting to do and new ideas on other projects and studio. I will definitely travel again with you! Thank you so much!!

16 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A perfect experience!

I enjoyed my experience with Knitting Tours very much. The hotel accommodations were comfortable and very enjoyable. The menus and meal planning were excellent. The tour guide we had was knowledgeable, funny, patient and a delight! This was my first experience on a travel tour and I very much enjoyed it. It created a high standard for other tours I may take.

28 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My trip to the Aran Islands

My trip to the Aran Islands with Knitting tours was excellent. The quality of the places we stayed and the independent guides they used were top notch. Our personal tour guide and driver could not have been any better. Highly recommend!

14 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knitting in Ireland

We had a wonderful, seamless trip to Ireland. The transportation and pick ups were punctual. The hotels were all lovely. Ireland was gorgeous and knitting with Carol was fun and very helpful. I leaned a lot and relaxed a ton. I would definitely do another knitting retreat!

15 September 2024

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