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Walking Tours Worldwide: 15 to Book

23 rail days  ·  from $18 a seat

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the seat is booked.

Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting beside the Old Port on Rue Saint-Paul
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

1.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Walk through Old Quebec with a licensed guide in a group of up to 12. See Lower Town, Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the fortifications, Château Frontenac, and Notre-Dame Basilica, then ride the funicular to Upper Town. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre bring history to life.

“Two hours of walking in Old Quebec. Minimal stairs. Luis was a fabulous guide - personable, funny, knowledgeable. You would be lucky to have him for your tour.”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride - The lower lakes bring the first big views
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

2.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Train and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,093 reviews · from $28

Explore Plitvice Lakes with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Leo, Nikola, or Dalibor. Choose a 3, 6, or 8-hour route through the lower lakes, upper lakes, or both, with an electric-boat ride and panoramic train return. Entrance tickets are booked separately.

“Our tour was better than expected with Mr. Dalibor as a guider. Very kind and communicative, answering all of our questions. Highly recommended to the biggest National Park in Europe”

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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit - Banh mi with pork, chicken, or egg
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Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

3.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Sarah, Stella, or Chloe for five Vietnamese dishes, Old Quarter food stops, and a Train Street visit with one drink. The private format offers personal attention, though group size can vary. Old Quarter pickup may be available, so confirm before booking.

“Excellent food tour with our guide Sarah, we tried lots of different foods and she was a lot of fun and full of information. Her English was perfect and she was very informative. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi”

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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular - Starting at Place des Terreaux
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

4.Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 831 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet Toni or a member of the M&T Lyon Tours team at the Bartholdi Fountain for a three-hour English walking tour through Place des Terreaux, Vieux Lyon, and Fourvière Hill. Expect secret passageways, Roman remains, city views, history, humor, and practical restaurant tips.

“Toni was a fantastic guide and very passionate about his city, He did a great job explaining Lyon - both its past and present. His tour has given me an increased knowledge and appreciation for the city.”

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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular - Vomero shows Naples at its calmest
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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

5.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 828 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Ride Naples’ Funicolare Centrale to Vomero, then walk downhill with a local guide through Via Palizzi, the Petraio stairways, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Spanish Quarters. Expect Gulf views, Vesuvius, Capri, local stories, and a finish at Pignasecca Market.

“Virginia was an excellent guide, welcoming, charming and informative.”

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Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour - Meeting near Praça Luís de Camões
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Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

6.Lisbon Tram No. 28 Ride & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 766 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Join a small English-speaking group for a three-hour ride on Lisbon’s Tram 28 and a guided walk through Alfama. Guides such as Nuno add history, local stories, and practical tips, while the route includes Sé Cathedral, São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon, viewpoints, and Fado traditions.

“We really enjoyed the tram ride and the following walking tour. Pace was quite leisurely but appropriate given the age range of our group (17-83). Tour guide was very knowledgeable and had a number of historical and political observations that brought the tour to life. We learned a lot!”

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Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train - Walking through 800 hectares of royal grounds
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Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

7.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet your guide at 8:30 a.m., ride the RER from Paris, and spend about two hours touring Versailles Gardens with guides such as Aaron, OJ, Toby, or Mado. Then enter the palace on your own with timed admission. Return by train when you choose.

“Our guide I think his name was Martine was fabulous! He told the best explanations regarding the statues in the gardens. He was very entertaining. The palace was over the top opulent but glad we saw it.”

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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting at 112 Rue Saint-Paul
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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

8.Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $37

Walk through Lower and Upper Old Quebec with guides such as Luis, Sam, Diane, and Murielle. See Place Royale, Petit Champlain, Château Frontenac, and Terrasse Dufferin, then ride the funicular up the hill. Expect two hours of history, views, cobblestones, and local advice.

“Diane our guide was knowledgeable and her sense of humour gave a light touch to the information she imparted to us . We really enjoyed the tour and saw areas we wouldn't have found on our own as we were only in the city for a short time . Diane is very proud to be a guide in her beautiful Quebec City and made us laugh when talking about the English ! We are from England and she was pleased to welcome us even though we'd invaded and beaten the French in years gone by when they thought they were safe from any invasion 😀. A great tour we recommend.”

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Ljubljana: Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle - Town Hall and Robba Fountain: a practical starting point
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Ljubljana: Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle

9.Ljubljana: Guided Walk & Funicular Ride to Ljubljana Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 576 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Ljubljana’s old center, from Town Hall and Robba Fountain to Triple Bridge, the market, and cathedral. Guides such as Urban, Tina, and Jagoda add local stories and humor before the funicular climbs 70 vertical meters to Ljubljana Castle.

“Tina was an amazing guide. She spoke clearly in English and was very knowledgeable about Ljubljana, Slovenia and could answer so many questions! A very enjoyable 2 hour walk!”

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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street - Why a guide matters in the Old Quarter
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Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

10.Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · from $38

Spend 3.5 hours eating Hanoi staples such as bun cha, pho, banh xeo, and banh mi, then walk Train Street for egg coffee and photos. The tour is capped at eight people, with guides including Ivan, Benny, Henry, and Tom assigned according to availability.

“Henry was an outstanding guide who brought his "A" game to our food tour adventure. Henry was highly informative and we were impressed with the thoughtful ensemble of tasty dishes through out the night. We have already revisited some of theses already. Henry has been outstanding with his communication before, during and after.”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum - Walking through Old Town Central
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Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

11.Hong Kong Day Tour: Priority Peak Tram, City Walk & Dim Sum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 266 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

Spend six hours with an English or Chinese-speaking guide such as Ricky, Rex, or Pearl, using priority Peak Tram boarding, a Hong Kong Island walking tour, and optional sunset harbour cruise. Finish with a generous Tim Ho Wan dim sum meal. PM departures add the best evening views.

“I really liked our tour- the short evening cruise was so beautiful! Having the tour bus made the trip very comfortable! Such a fun trip and the guide was so kind and knowledgeable! Our guide was named Lisa and she was so wonderful!”

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See 15+ Top Sights Paris Tour with Fun Guide, (Walking and Metro Tour) - Arc de Triomphe and the western side of Paris
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See 15+ Top Sights Paris Tour with Fun Guide, (Walking and Metro Tour)

12.See 15+ Top Sights Paris Tour with Fun Guide, (Walking and Metro Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

This three-hour English tour links 15-plus Paris sights by walking and Metro, beginning at 13 Rue Lepic and ending at the Louvre Pyramid. Guides such as Chiara, Adva, Elena, and Rami mix short history talks with photos and Metro lessons. Bring comfortable shoes and budget €12 for the required day pass.

“Our tour guide was not very enthusiastic, started 20 minutes late with us as another couple booked privately with her earlier, and did not have a deep knowledge of anything. It was a disappointing tour.”

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All-in-One Hanoi Walking Tour Through a Train Street - Ngoc Son Temple and the center of Hoàn Kiếm
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All-in-One Hanoi Walking Tour Through a Train Street

13.All-in-One Hanoi Walking Tour Through a Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $29

Walk Hanoi’s French Quarter and Old Quarter with a guide such as Nathan, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple, Long Bien Bridge, Ma May Ancient House, Thanh Ha Market, and Train Street. Coffee or tea is included, while the listed duration and free-tour pricing need clarification before booking.

“Nathan waa a great entertainer. I could understand hin explanations very well. The informations were very goos structured and presented in enthuastic way.”

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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular - Starting in Upper Town near Parliament
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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

14.Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk through Quebec City with a licensed local guide and your own small group. See Parliament, the Plains of Abraham, Dufferin Terrace, Old Quebec’s gates, Breakneck Steps, Place Royale, and the Lower Town, with one funicular ride included.

“Our tour was 3 hour walking tour with a wonderful guide! He kept us entertained with his historical knowledge and enthusiasm. He even provided us with recommendations on popular restaurants and bars.”

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Hanoi: 7 Tasting Street Food Walking Tour and Train Street - Starting at Hà Trung Street
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Hanoi: 7 Tasting Street Food Walking Tour and Train Street

15.7 Tasting Street Food Walking Tour and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $35

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide and sample seven Vietnamese foods and drinks, including banh cuon, bun cha, banh xeo, fried spring rolls, and egg coffee. The tour ends at Train Street, where you can watch the railway pass through the coffee-lined neighborhood.

“We have an amazing time with our guide, Audrey. She's friendly and introduced us to loads of Vietnamese dishes we would never have known, or tried. Sad that we could only remember the names of only 2 of the dishes out of 7. We walkRead more”

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