The 6 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.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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6.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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