Top 12 Walking Tours Around the World

1.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34Our pick

Follow a local guide through the Sydney Opera House for one hour, seeing two performance venues, elegant foyers, the shell tiles, and spaces usually closed to the public. Guides such as Peter, Sheila, Michael, and Laura have earned praise for clear stories and lively delivery. Expect about 300 stairs.

“A must! We only wish we booked a night comedy or concert. Quite the experience walking through and learning the history of the Opera House.”

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2.London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,057 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Meet at the Marquis of Granby at 2:30 pm for a 90-minute to two-hour musical theatre party through London’s West End. Your host leads songs, trivia, and simple dance moves through Theatreland, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Soho. Headsets, photos, and videos are included.

“So much fun want to do it all again tomorrow! Hosts were awesome. We loved it. Best way to spend a Saturday afternoon in London.”

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3.Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 987 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Begin at Mirabell Palace with guides such as Junko, June, Melody, or Julia, then cross the Makartsteg into Salzburg’s Old Town. Expect Mozart, churches, medieval lanes, Sound of Music links, local history, and an optional Mönchsberg view. English and German tours run for 150 minutes.

“The guide, Junko, was very patient and took more than the time alloted to explain Salzburg history in detail. She gave an amazing vocal performance at St Peter's church too.”

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4.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk about 1.5 miles through Tremé and the French Quarter with a local guide such as Kristi or Adam. Learn how Congo Square, Louis Armstrong, and Creole culture shaped jazz, then visit one or two live music venues with a complimentary drink.

“Really informative and wonderful way to learn some history, see some sights and listen to some jazz! Highly recommended!”

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5.Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Annabelle, Andreas, or Florian for a brisk two-hour walk from Mirabell Gardens through Salzburg’s Old Town. See Mozart’s Birthplace, the cathedral, Residenzplatz, and Sound of Music locations, then finish near the fortress funicular.

“The Guide was extremely helpful and informative. She made the tour fun and she kept my attention throughout.”

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6.West Harlem: Gospel Church Service and Sunday Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 411 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide near the 145th Street subway station, attend a full Baptist gospel service, then walk West Harlem. Guides such as Keith, George, William, and Debbie bring the neighborhood’s architecture, culture, and past to life. Plan extra time, since services may run beyond two hours.

“It was a very special experience attending Mass in Harlem. Lovely community and friendly atmosphere. We also enjoyed the walking tour around Harlem. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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7.Hamilton Musical Themed Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at South Ferry for a three-hour, 1.75-mile walk through Hamilton’s New York. Guides including Leo and Chazz connect songs to Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Bowling Green, and other sites, using music, images, and a personal listening device.

“The tour says 2 miles of walking, which seems like a good amount given the very cold temperatures, to keep everyone warm and engaged. Instead it should have been called a standing in the cold tour. We covered less than half a mile. Your guide really needs to pick up the pace, walking and talking, with much less standing, especially in cold weather. I appreciated that if he was going to have us standing still, we went to public inside spaces, but it was uncomfortable being in spaces where only customers were allowed. I was preoccupied that we were going to be kicked out. I also found the tour guide’s…”

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8.Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at 7 p.m. near Rossio with a guide such as Miguel or Rodrigo, then walk through hilly Mouraria and Alfama before dinner and live Fado. Expect old streets, viewpoints, Portuguese food, wine, and an intimate show. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“very enjoyable night of music. Guide, Miguel, was great. Group setting allows you to meet nice people”

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9.Half-Day Harlem Gospel Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at the Schomburg Center and walk through Harlem with a professional guide, passing Strivers’ Row and the Apollo Theater before attending a church service with gospel music. Guides such as Alejandro and Ludie bring strong local history and music context. Dress modestly and plan to stay for the full service.

“It was more walking than see gospel singing. I was hoping for a big group of singers in nice costumes. But it wasnt. Just 4 peoples in normal clothes”

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10.Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Meet a licensed English-speaking guide near Mirabell Palace for a two-hour walk through Salzburg’s gardens, Mozart landmarks, riverfront, Old Town, Cathedral, and fortress viewpoints. Guides such as Florian, Norbert, Andrea, and Annabelle bring local stories, but the shared group can reach 25 people.

“Nice trip. Saw Mozart’s birth place and house where he grew up. Strolled Christmas Markets and ate Bosna.”

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11.Lucca: Musical Walking Tour with Puccini Museum Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $34

Follow Lucca’s musical story from Teatro del Giglio to Puccini’s birthplace, with classical excerpts, concert tales, and stops linked to Boccherini, Paganini, Bowie, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones. English and Italian guides lead this two-hour walk. Museum entry costs €5 extra.

“This was a very interesting tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject”

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12.Colonia Roma Musical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Gabriel Acevedo Velarde leads a 2-hour-15-minute English walk through Colonia Roma, linking a 16th-century chapel, modern architecture, corridos, tortilla history, and everyday Mexican life. The route begins in La Romita and ends at Plaza Río de Janeiro. Group size is capped at 12.

“This tour is really good! Mixing history with art, social and political contexts, provides a much broader view of La Roma. Traditional stops are combined with unknown venues of tortilla makers and newspaper stands. Highly recommended!”

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