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The World’s 15 Best Walking Tours

2,051 walks  ·  from $5 a head

A guide, a couple of hours and a city that stops being a grid of unfamiliar names. These 15 are the walks that earn the slot, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

1.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Join a Harry Potter fan guide such as Eva, Louis, Murray, or Luke for a 2.5-hour walk from Southwark to Soho. Sort into Hogwarts Houses, compete in a quiz, see filming and inspiration sites, watch movie clips, and choose a Thames boat ride or Underground journey along the route.

“Murrays enthusiasm was unmatched, althoug there was a heavy rain, he still was always in a great mood and showed us some of the lesser known spots/movie scenes. It was great!”

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Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland - Starting at Harpa Concert Hall
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Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

2.Reykjavik Food Walk – Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18,952 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Harpa and walk through central Reykjavik, stopping at four to six restaurants or food trucks for eight or more tastings. Expect local favorites such as lamb, fish, fermented shark, hot dogs, and rye bread ice cream, with guides including Stevie, Thor, Lenny, Mímir, and Dagur.

“Fantastic experience- Haddy was a great tour guide full of fun and facts! All the food stops sit super tasty and Haddy had so many great recommendations for the rest of our trip.”

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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour - Essex Street and the Lady in Blue
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

3.History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14,564 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk Salem with local guides such as Lisa, Michael, Sean, and Ryan, hearing the truth behind the 1692 witch trials, ghost stories, architecture, and modern witchcraft. The two-hour route includes the Witch Trials Memorial, Ropes Mansion, McIntire District, Witch House, and lantern-lit evening options. All stops are outdoors.

“Really informative and fun. Lisa was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended”

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and the darker side of medicine
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

4.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie. Hear tales of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices while stopping at Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Pharmacy Museum. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes on uneven sidewalks.

“Spooky Rob was great and knew all the local history, he was also very clear to understand during a whole parade passing by!”

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Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide - From the Portuguese Synagogue into Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter
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Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide

5.Amsterdam Anne Frank: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,789 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Spend two hours walking from the Portuguese Synagogue through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter to the Anne Frank House façade. Your guide may be Peter, Patrick, Manuel, Oliver, or another multilingual local guide. Expect diary passages, wartime stories, major memorials, and city landmarks. The Anne Frank House interior is not included.

“Great but when booking should allow for entry to house too although Patrick done a great job anti climax when you got outside but didn’t get in”

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the William Chambers Monument
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

6.Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,944 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Spend two hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live guide such as Kieran, Jenny, Robbie, or Nadine. Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, see Rowling’s golden handprints, sort into a Hogwarts House, and compete in a Harry Potter quiz. This tour covers inspiration, not film locations.

“It was really fun, I don’t know much about harry potter but Malek made it interesting. She was fun to have as a guide and she also implemented some history into the tour also.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Finding the meeting point beside St. Giles’ Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

7.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Meet your guide near St. Giles’ Cathedral and walk uphill to Edinburgh Castle for a 90-minute outdoor tour. Guides such as Jen, Joe, Valeria, Nick, and David bring the fortress to life with stories of Mary, Queen of Scots, sieges, and royal power. Entry is included, with time afterward to explore the buildings yourself.

“Valeria was a wonderful tour guide. Charming, interesting, and energetic. she presented history in such a lively way and kept the big group all engaged. We left feeling we'd learned so much about Edinburgh Castle and Scotland's past.”

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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour - Bairro Alto and the view from São Pedro de Alcântara
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Lisbon: History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

8.History, Stories and Lifestyle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,902 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

This three-hour Lisbon tour pairs Bairro Alto, São Pedro de Alcântara, Carmo, Baixa, Alfama, and Lisbon Cathedral with a short tram ride, coffee, and cake. Guides such as Paulo, Ricardo, Anna, and Beatrice explain the city’s past and daily life in English and five other languages. Private and small-group options are available.

“This was the perfect tour to orient ourselves in the city at the start of our trip, learn some history, and try a delicious bica and pastel de nata. Ricardo is a superb guide! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon for the first time.”

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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour - From Hackescher Markt to Museum Island
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Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

9.Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,624 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Berlin’s Prussian, Nazi, and Cold War past with an English-speaking guide. The route links Museum Island, Unter den Linden, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, Berlin Wall sites, Topography of Terror, and Checkpoint Charlie. Guides such as Amanda, Tobi, Georgia, and Rebecca are praised for clear stories, humor, and thoughtful historical context.

“It was a great tour with lots of information about the history of the city and of the main sites. Very interesting and entertaining. Highly recommended.”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Meeting your guide and settling onto the bike
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

10.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28

Spend four hours behind a licensed local driver, eating through Ho Chi Minh City’s neighborhoods by motorbike. You’ll try bánh mì, bún bò Huế, bánh khọt, grilled banana with sticky rice, dessert, and more, while visiting flower and Cambodian markets. Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female Ao Dai drivers and vegetarian options on request.

“This was a great way to spend an evening. We ate great food and whizzed around some interesting sights. Our guides were lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely an experience worth having.”

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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami - Party Cake Bakery and the sweet side of Little Havana
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Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

11.Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,882 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Meet your guide at Miami’s Tower Theater for a 2.5-hour Little Havana food walk. You’ll sample empanadas, croquetas, guava pastries, plantain cups, flan ice cream, Cuban coffee, juice, and a rum cocktail while visiting Domino Park, cigar rollers, bakeries, monuments, and family-run restaurants. Guides include Toni, Orlando, Mariela, Ariel, and others.

“Ariel was great, the food was great, would do it again. The walking was short and the food was hot except for the mojito which was cold.”

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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town - Ghosts, witchcraft, and the stone circle
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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

12.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,506 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Meet near Edinburgh Castle for a short Old Town walk before entering the South Bridge vaults. Guides such as James, Josh, Louisa, Kieran, and Aimee bring stories of poverty, crime, ghosts, and witchcraft to life. Expect a chilly, dim setting, uneven ground, tight spaces, and a steep entrance.

“Great tour that gives a great insight into the history of the vaults as well as being slightly spooky. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide than Kieran. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, funny and friendly!”

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Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy - Starting at Futurium beside the Spree
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13.Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,467 reviews · 75 minutes - 1.5 hours

Walk from Futurium through Berlin’s political quarter to the Reichstag, crossing the Spree and passing the Chancellery, Parliament of the Trees, Wall memorials, and Bundestag buildings. Your live guide explains Berlin’s divided past, the federal government’s design, and the duties of parliament. The tour ends outside the Reichstag; entry inside requires separate registration.

“A really knowledgeable guide who showed us so much more than we were expecting. Very knowledgeable and presented in a very interesting way. Thanks for a great tour!”

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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour - The Reichstag and the fire that helped Hitler take power
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Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

14.Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,378 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk about 2 kilometers from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie with an English or German guide. You’ll visit the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Topography of Terror, and a 200-meter Berlin Wall section. Guides such as Maria, Maggie, Rohan, and Mikey are praised for clear stories and lively answers.

“Our guide Maggie, was amazing! She was so good at sharing her entusiasm about Berlin and German history.”

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Tiananmen Square and the long security wait
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

15.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4Best value

Choose a small-group or private visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with Palace Museum entry arranged for you. Guides such as Mina, Miko, Maria, Susan, and Jay explain the palace, help with security procedures, and often assist with photos. Longer options add the Clock and Treasure halls or Coal Hill Park.

“Cassie my guida and the driver mr Wang Wenkuan were really nice and welcoming. Cassie explain me the history very well, guide me to see the most important part of the beautiful forbidden city and made me enjoy the visit even if it was really cold. The car was clean and comfortable and the drive really safe.”

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