Image Tours Reviews 335

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organized with a great guide! Travel times made fun and informative. Hotels were all first class. Meals were selected to offer local favorites. First time spending 15 days of 24 hours each with m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The trip was a lot of sightseeing crammed in to 3 weeks! Every day seemed better than the previous day's activities. Our driver & tour director worked together seamlessly, even though it was their fir... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Image tours has a wide range of travel experiences. I love seeing the UNESCO heritage sites and optional tours offered. Local guides give insightful and meaning to the sites we see. The tour managers... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience on our WW2 Memorial Tour. The days were well planned and so informative, with a nice balance of informative stops and free time. Our lodging and meals were first rate. Our to... See more

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Roelof Postmaa, Sr., an educator in The Netherlands, founded Image Tours in 1939 in Amsterdam. He began taking his students and their parents on trips as a hobby. Recognizing people’s need for guidance in planning their travels, Mr. Postmaa developed a successful business hosting tours throughout Europe. He firmly believed that travel broadens one’s horizon and enriches one’s mind. Mr. Postmaa’s son, Roelof Jr., began assisting his father in the family business while still in high school. Roelof Jr. opened an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1960 and began offering the company’s signature HEART OF EUROPE ® tour to groups such as fraternal organizations, employee associations, churches, school choirs, orchestras, and marching bands. In 1986, the company began partnering with travel agencies to offer their escorted Europe tours to the general public, thereby becoming firmly established throughout the United States. Today, Image Tours is led by Monique Kasmauskis, the daughter of Roelof Jr., and her husband, Mike. They, along with all the Image Tours associates, are dedicated to providing Superior Value with a Personal Touch. Thanks to this dedication, Image is often praised by both travelers and travel agents for courteous service, meticulous traveler preparation, and flawless execution of its tours. Our HEART OF EUROPE ® tour has endured since 1960, and has been enjoyed by thousands of first-time travelers to Europe. In addition to the HEART OF EUROPE ® tour, Image Tours offers several other fine European tours (click here to browse our tours).


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic response had been calling them…

Pathetic response had been calling them multiple times to provide the tour details for which we have planned.No updates till date , so irresponsible.

13 July 2021
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We are not able to see your name on any of our reservations? If your reservation is on an escorted tour of Europe by Image Tours, please note the departure date, destination and name of the escorted tour so we can better assist you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They canceled the trip but called it…

They canceled the trip but called it postponed for a year and would not refund us they were belligerent over the phone if they had called it canceled they would have had to refund - we’re older and don’t know what another year would bring

12 January 2021
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Reply from Image Tours

We sympathize with your frustration as this is a challenging time for all. Please understand that Image Tours has obligations to the many services that make up a tour and cannot be held responsible for a pandemic situation when it is advisable to postpone travel. Image Tours offered full credit of all payments, including Travel Protection Plan coverage, and the same tour pricing for passengers who postponed travel. Please contact your travel agent for information regarding your specific reservation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our tour of the "Heart of…

We enjoyed our tour of the "Heart of Europe" very much. We saw a lot of interesting countryside and highlights of cities. Our guide and coach driver were the best! We are so glad we took this tour when we did while we could still walk quite a lot.
I would advise keeping a journal as we saw a lot and had a lot of experiences which you tend to forget after a time.

24 December 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The tour guides are informative and…

The tour guides are informative and helpful. The accommodation are very good. The motorcoach is very comfortable and we like being able to see the countryside as we travel. Also the additional tours are reasonably priced. This was our second time using Image Tours and are planning on using them again.

15 December 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It had always been a dream to visit…

It had always been a dream to visit Europe and Image Tours made that possible by providing an affordable tour package to do just that. The Circle of Europe Tour provided the opportunity to see seven countries in fifteen days. Perfect for an overview of Europe. Petra, our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and took good care of us. I would highly recommend Image Tours

15 December 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been on four trips to Europe with…

We've been on four trips to Europe with Image Tours and each one was fantastic. We got to see the best sights and stay in the best hotels and eat the best meals and ride in the best new buses and everything was included. Image Tours have the logistic worked out to perfection. The only complaint would be we were so exhausted from having such a good time we needed a break when we got home. I just can't imagine a better tour company in the world.

14 December 2020
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love can Happen on a Tour

Last June my best friend Deb & I went on the heart of Europe circle tour from 12-26.Deb had lost her husband a couple years before a gentleman and his granddaughter were also on the tour he had also lost his wife to make a long story short they fell in love and got married last Sat Aug 8 he lived in N Carolina & she lived in Minn. Tell Ed the bus driver and Ger the tour mgr there names are Deb Norris & Shuford Wise. Its almost like a Hallmark Movie a true love story.

10 August 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star and shinny!

5 star and shinny!
Image tour made it possible for us to see and experience world travel beyond our Imagination and financial capabilities .
The accomodations are exceptional with
Clean rooms, comfortable beds and sometimes with spectacular view with veranda if your lucky. Three times we had been
The places visited were exactly what I had envisioned it to be , as described in books , travel magazines. only better , because we're seeing it for real .
Breakfast to start the day and a welcoming dinner, that concludes another
Magical , beautiful place visited , bucket list checked.
I'd also Like to say our thanks to Heinz
Our coach driver, who had been so upbeat bringing us to places safely, and hydrated.
Lastly to our tour manager Ron Lazzet.
Thank you so much for providing
us with lots of information, history,
and knowledge about the places to be visited On the bus or during the walking
tour. Thank you for kerping your flocks
Safe and comfortable .
The pit stops were very much appreciated.
Thank you Image tour for out trip of a lifetime.
Annie Pengosro
Andy Pengosro
Heart of Europe circle tour ( sept. 16-30)

19 June 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If things get tough, do NOT expect assistance from Image

I agree 100% with what Karen Barker said.... We had planned for the Spain/Portugal trip this October and, of course, are not comfortable with making the trip amid COVID 19. Their position is that they are not canceling the trip, it will go (with anyone who is reckless enough with their health that they would travel to a foreign country in another few months). But even though we purchased travel insurance, Image will not refund our deposit. We are forced at this time to make a decision about rescheduling the trip next October instead. Of course, we could elect at this time to cancel altogether and lose what we have already paid, probably the most profitable for Image!!
In the past I have recommended Image trips to friends. Now I will go back to them and let them know that I was wrong...this is not a company that you want to do business with. In a troubling situation, they will take the path that is most beneficial to their pocket.
I don't want my already paid money to be moved to a trip for next year. Next year might not be any better than now. What I would like is a cash refund right now and then next year I can decide if I want to make trip.

15 June 2020
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Reply from Image Tours

We sympathize with your concerns about the uncertainties regarding travel this fall. With this in mind, we are offering the option to transfer all payments, including the Travel Protection Plan coverage, to a 2021 departure at the 2020 pricing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was great starting with Amy

It was great starting with Amy. She is the best! Very helpful and so good to work with! The tour itself with Angel was fantastic. We were very well taken care of! I would definitely your with Image again!

10 June 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Go, Go, Go

I have had an unfair advantage as I represented your company through our company for many years. Sold your tours to many, many happy travelers or I wouldn’t have continued. I also had the privilege to travel with my group for one tour and go as an authentic traveler on another. You are detailed, concise and very straightforward. Loved everything about Image tours. I am a happy camper!

9 June 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

IN 2015 WE did the 22 day grand tour

IN 2015 WE did the 22 day grand tour, great trip no problems. 2018 we did the Portugal Spain tour with Image, no problem. The tour guides were great as were the drivers. In 2020 we booked the British Isle trip we were alerted that there would be a 200 per person to get checked for the virus, plus you need to quarantine for 2 weeks [this last item may have come up after we were done with Image tours] We were given the option of going in 2021. We don't know what the future holds so now is not the time to be booking over a year out. So Image tours pocked our $988 down payment And to think I was always concerned about pick pockets in Europe. Image tours, never again

23 May 2020
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Reply from Image Tours

We do not know what travel procedures will be for this fall, and we sympathize with your disappointment due to the uncertainties caused by this situation which is beyond anyone’s control. For this reason, we offered the option to transfer all payments, including the Travel Protection Plan, to a 2021 departure at the 2020 pricing. The Travel Protection Plan has been paid to the travel insurance company and is a non-refundable premium. You can use this insurance to claim travel vouchers for the $250 per person deposit.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If it would let me give a negative 100…

If it would let me give a negative 100 I would. This company is being a BULLY regarding an upcoming Europe trip and COVID-19. They are giving my husband and myself ONE option regarding choices with our deposit / trip insurance. This is something we have never seen before and to think anyone should be FORCED to either lose their money or go on a trip they do NOT feel comfortable going on within the next year or two is absolutely crazy ! I had to cancel a cruise in March including air and a weekend getaway in April including air with NO HASSLE GETTING A FULL REFUND. Image Tours will NEVER GET ANOTHER PENNY FROM ME and I will tell everyone we travel with and come across while traveling exactly what kind of company they are......a true bully in every sense of the word.....They have my money and they refuse to give it back.....not a company I will deal with again.
In response to their response.......exactly what I stated originally......every other trip company I have dealt with have been above board, understanding of the situation, and refunded 100% of my money. Imagine Tours in their response states that refunding my money regardless of situation is not an option. Their solution is kicking the can down the road and keeping my money.

15 May 2020
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Reply from Image Tours

To clarify, while you are under a non-refundable deposit for your September 2020 departure, Image Tours is offering you the option to postpone to a Fall 2021 departure with your full deposit and Travel Protection Plan transferred to your new departure date and at the same price. This also provides you the option a year from now (more than 90 days prior to your new 2021 departure date) to cancel the 2021 departure and use your Travel Protection Plan to apply your deposit toward payment of a trip in 2022.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Tour

A most enjoyable experience! The bus was comfortable, the food delicious and the people I meet on the tour were delightful. We talked and laughed a lot. Would take another tour in a heartbeat!!!

18 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super trip!

Everything on the tour was well-planned with the traveler in mind regarding length of days/hotel stays and tours, accommodations, tour manager (very well-versed in the each country's history, culture, art), and food. It was a memorable trip that will be once-in-a-lifetime highlight! The bonus was that the other travelers on the trip were so friendly and cooperative. Some of us are still in touch with each other.

17 February 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saw lots of places

Saw lots of places, hotels were very good and included meals good.
Guide was excellent. Guide was attentive to everyone's needs.
Would travel with them again.

12 February 2020
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