The 15 Best Walking Tours

1.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Our pick

Meet near the Historium on Bruges’ Market Square for a 150-minute guided walk, 40-minute canal cruise, and Belgian chocolate tasting. Local guides such as Fabienne, Patrick, Ann, and Frank bring the city’s churches, bridges, courtyards, and legends to life. Expect cobblestones, some stairs, and weather exposure.

“We had a lovely time and our guide Fabienne was a ray of sunshine we loved it.”

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2.Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,627 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Start at Charles Bridge at 10 a.m. for a six-hour guided look at Prague’s Old Town, Lesser Town, castle, and Jewish Quarter. Guides such as Ross, Tomas, Jana, and Hannah lead the walk in English, with tram travel, Czech lunch, a Vltava cruise, and Charles Bridge Museum entry included.

“Six hours seemed a bit daunting but it flew by. Guide was very knowledgeable. Kept the interest of the group and more than happy to answer questions. Lots of history and facts as well as recommendations for eating. Helped us orientate the city for the next day on our own. Great!”

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3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

Begin with a guided walk through St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Basilica, then explore Castello’s lanes before a separate one-hour boat trip along the Grand Canal and smaller canals. English tours run for about three hours, with private upgrades available.

“Good tour, nice guides and provided a great overview of city history. I would have lived to visit a couple of more sites in the city given the price.”

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4.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

See Porto from three angles on a four-hour tour with a bilingual guide. Walk past São Bento Station and Ribeira, enter Livraria Lello, ride the cable car, and cruise beneath the Dom Luís I Bridge. Guides such as Maria, Santiago, and Francisco add history, humor, and local tips.

“Involves a bit of downhill walking on cobblestones streets. A very nice city tour with history and interesting narratives. Visiting the world’s most beautiful bookshop, a pleasant river cruise and ending with a beautiful cable car ride. My guide Joǎo was knowledgeable and very professional.”

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5.Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40

Walk Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Patricia, or Dalibor, then ride the park’s electric boat and panoramic train. Choose a shorter route or a fuller visit covering both lake areas. Bring sturdy shoes, rain gear, and energy for some uphill walking.

“Fantastic , Leopold is a wonderful guide . Learnt so much on the tour . The only confusion was the tour is listed as Guide, boat and train which is great but as Boat and train is included in the price of the entry ticket to the park , it seems like false advertising giving people the impression that they have paid for the boat and train twice .”

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6.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Follow a live guide from Green Park through St James’s, Westminster and the Thames waterfront, hearing dark stories tied to famous London sights. Choose a 30-minute Uber Boat ride or use the Tube. Guides including Marvin, Julia, Luke and Zachary bring plenty of humor and historical detail.

“Luke did an amazing job of telling us the gruesome stories along the way.”

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7.Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 965 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Explore Porto with a live English, Spanish, or Portuguese guide, entering Livraria Lello before walking past São Bento and Sé. Cross toward Dom Luís I Bridge, ride the cable car or Guindais Funicular, then cruise beneath Porto’s famous bridges on the Douro.

“Exceptional guide Olivier. Excellent timing with perfect amount of information. Very knowledgeable. Perfect”

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8.Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74

Spend a full day with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles, cruising past Split Apple Rock and Adele Island before walking between beaches. Choose a 7 km, 8.8 km, or 10.5 km route, with later boat returns giving you more time for swimming, photos, and side tracks.

“Great good walk nice deserted beaches for a swim but dear pick the 5.00 pm return from Araroa to medlands so you have time to relax on the beach”

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9.Krka Waterfalls Cruise & Trogir Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 681 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Travel from Split to Trogir and Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Mate or Ante. Walk Trogir’s old center, follow Krka’s trails, cruise the river canyon, then swim or explore Skradin. Expect a full day with guided highlights and plenty of time on your own.

“What a fantastic tour! All 3 sites are fascinating and beautiful and our guide Mate was incredible. Very friendly and approachable, happy to help with any questions and offer lots of extra advice for the rest of our trip. Highly highly recommended! (ask for Mate 😃)”

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10.Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $211

Spend about eight hours cruising Maria Island with guides such as Michael, Ruby, Milly, or Tamsyn, watching seals and dolphins before a two-hour Darlington walk. Lunch, snacks, drinks, live commentary, and optional Hobart shuttle transport are included, with groups capped at about 28 people.

“The crew of the Spirit of Maria was fabulous! They were so knowledgeable and accommodating to all the passengers needs.”

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11.Karaka – Game of Thrones Cruise & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 613 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Sail into Dubrovnik’s Old Town aboard the wooden Karaka ship used in Game of Thrones, then follow guides such as Indira or Anna through filming sites. Your two-hour tour includes a Dragon Blood cocktail, Old Town walk, Iron Throne photos, and coastal views.

“Indira the instructor was amazing we had a great time with her roaming the streets of Dubrovnik”

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12.Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 610 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135

You will tour Prague by bus, on foot, and by boat in about 6.5 hours. Visit Prague Castle, walk through Old Town, and enjoy a buffet lunch on a glass-roofed Vltava boat. Guides speak English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Russian. Expect substantial walking and no hotel drop-off.

“This is a great introduction to Prague, you can then visit the places that you pass and spend more time at them. Overall our guide passed on her knowledge in a way you could understand.”

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13.River Walk Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 577 reviews · 35 min · from $16Best value

Spend 35 minutes on a narrated cruise through central San Antonio, passing bridges, restaurants, buildings, and riverfront scenery. Board at one of three downtown docks, then listen to guides such as Stewart, Juan, Barbara, or Craig explain the city’s past with humor. Night rides add lights and holiday sparkle.

“River Walk Cruise at Christmas time. BEAUTIFUL!! Ride was very nice. The boat driver was fantastic. A SanAntonio encyclopedia of information. Everyone on the boat enjoyed him.”

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14.Helicopter Ride, Boat Trip, & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 480 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Meet your guide in Rossio Square for a historic walk through central Lisbon and Alfama, then cruise the Tagus to Belém before a short helicopter flight near the 25 de Abril Bridge. Guides such as Rui, Ricardo, João, and Pedro are known for lively local stories. The yellow tram section is currently suspended.

“Everything! The walking through town with a great guide João, the boat, then the helicopter ride ! Amazing tour for the price!”

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15.Walking Tour, Boat Cruise, Sweets & Church Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 375 reviews · 2h 45m · from $41

Meet a local guide in Aveiro’s sacred center for a gentle walking tour through the Carmelite church area and Beira Mar. Taste ovos moles, then cruise the canals aboard a shared Moliceiro boat. Guides may include Catarina, Catrina, Antonio, or Pedro, with commentary in several languages.

“Antonio was an amazing guide. His knowledge and explanation of the history of the city was very insightful. He not only knew the "What" but also the "why" which is something I appreciate.”

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