On foot · CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
Less monument, more how the place actually runs. These 15 walks go through working markets, religious quarters and residential streets, priced, timed and led by people who live there.
Spend three hours walking Savannah’s Historic District with a local guide such as Gail, Lisa, Shannon, or Chris. Taste up to six Southern dishes at eateries and shops, hear stories at Ellis, Franklin, and Johnson squares, and finish at Savannah Bee Company.
“Good food and information. Nice experience in southern cooking at its best. Good restaurants were visited.”
Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Tsukiji’s outer market, tasting sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu, fish cakes, omelette, fruit, and more. Guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, and Masa add food knowledge and local context, but fish is central and dietary substitutions are not available.
“This was a good tour of the market. We were able to navigate the crowds and experience the local food offerings along with some shrines. Joy was a great tour guide and even entertained my attempt at using my very elementary level Japanese. You will get a full stomach from this tour and get to experience the entire market.”
Walk about one mile through the French Quarter with a licensed local guide. Learn how voodoo connects with slavery, music, and New Orleans life, see Creole and Spanish-style buildings, visit Congo Square and Voodoo Authentica, and finish at Jackson Square.
“Our guide William was knowledgeable and entertaining, and showed us a different side or New Orleans.”
Walk 1.2 miles through quieter Old Town streets with a local guide such as Marissa, Kieran, Mike, or Kayla. Taste five generous dishes, Cuban coffee, key lime pie, and one alcoholic drink at family-run restaurants and a historic rum bar.
“Mike was a fantastic tour guide; we learned a lot of great history about Key West - and loved all the tastings!”
Walk Valletta with an English-speaking licensed guide, stopping for pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, sweets, coffee, Cisk lager and Kinnie. Guides such as Nadine, Ernest, Maribella and Charlotte bring local stories to the streets. Arrive hungry, wear comfortable clothes, and expect a filling introduction to Malta.
“Marisa was a wonderful host and made us a great time exploring Maltas history and culinary.”
Start near Rossio at 3 p.m. and walk about 2 km through Mouraria and nearby neighborhoods with a local host such as Daniella, Ricardo, Daniel, or Miguel. Expect seven food stops, 12 tastings, five drinks, Portuguese stories, and a generous meal-sized introduction to Lisbon.
“We had a fantastic time on this walking tour. We learned a ton about the food, drink, and culture of the area. Tried all the quintessential foods/drinks. Daniel was a great tour guide - and brought us to many locations and neighborhoods we would have missed if on our own. Would highly recommend.”
Walk Seville’s monumental center with an English-speaking guide such as Fernando, Lydia, Francisco, or Valentin. In about two hours, you’ll see the Cathedral, Giralda, Alcázar, Archivo de Indias, Torre del Oro, Plaza de España, and more. It is an orientation tour, not an admission tour.
“The good. A brief walking tour that highlights all the important aspects of Sevilla. From there you can choose to dig deeper into whatever catches your eye with another excursion or solo. The a little bit bad. Our guide was a bit long winded and spoke for what seemed like an eternity sometimes. Also showing photos on here iPhone to the group could have been deleted. Overall it was ok if you are not short on time.”
Join Roman or another local guide for a 3.5-hour Amsterdam food and culture walk. Taste cheese, herring, kibbeling, stroopwafels, fries, bitterballen, grilled cheese, and apple tart while seeing the Flower Market, Begijnhof, Royal Palace, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and Jordaan.
“What an amazing experience. This is a must-do when you are in Amsterdam. A great combination of food and local culture. So glad we found this!!”
Spend 135 minutes walking from Place Massena through Nice’s Old Town, Cours Saleya market, and up Castle Hill. English-speaking guides such as Soni, Lara, and Chris share local stories, food tips, and history. Expect narrow lanes, a short market break, and wide sea views.
“It was great! Soni was super knowledgeable and friendly, and she gave us great eating recommendations. She also wove her own family history into part of the tour, which made it very unique. Definitely recommend!”
Spend four hours with Old Delhi locals such as Varun or Vivian, walking through bazaars, tasting street food, riding a cycle rickshaw, visiting Khari Baoli, and eating a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli. Groups are limited to eight.
“Incredible experience. Worth much more than can say. Genuine passion behind our guide Vivian who ensured we were looked after and collected by our driver. The entire experience was very memorable and will be treasured in our life. Highly recommend.”
Start at 9:30 am by Valletta’s New Parliament Building for a three-hour small-group walk with food, history, and local drinks. Guides such as Ernest, Marisa, and John explain how Maltese culture shaped the menu, from pastizzi and Kinnie to ftira, rabbit, and Cisk lager.
“Great tour of Valletta with excellent guide and delicious food. The tour guide, Marisa, was excellent and highly informative. We loved it and highly recommend it.”
Walk Calle Ocho with guides such as Danny, Daniel, or Farouk, stopping at family-run restaurants for mojitos, Cuban coffee, ropa vieja, pastries, a Cubano, sugarcane juice, and churros. You’ll also see Domino Park, Cuban Memorial Park, cigar rolling, murals, and local art.
“The tour host, Danny Miami, was outstanding. He was personable and knew Cuban history and culture very well. The food sampling was plentiful and we all were full by the end of the tour. The mojitos were great! We were introduced to many vendors and were able to do some shopping along the tour. I learned alot about the Cuban connection with Miami.”
Walk San Miguel’s Centro with a certified federal guide, visiting Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal, Bellas Artes, historic churches, Plaza de la Soledad, Ignacio Allende’s house, and the famous parish. Guides such as Jalal, Felipe, and Fernando add food tips and local context.
“Fantastic guide who was very knowledgeable about the history. Easy walking. Saw many different parts of the downtown district”
Walk central Oranjestad with guides such as Wendell, Milton, Evy, Marisa, and Yvonne. Visit Fort Zoutman and the Archaeological Museum when open, hear local stories, and taste pan bati plus another Aruban snack. The easy route covers about 30 stops, with hotel pickup available from selected accommodations.
“Evy was very thorough and a wealth of information. She also is very friendly and funny! However, the tour ran an hour longer than expected, and at times there was almost too much information. We knew to expect transportation to be on Read more”
Join Bob Sung or another chef-guide for a four-hour walk through Vancouver Chinatown. Taste Chinese BBQ, buns, tea, and other sweet and savory bites, visit the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, browse cookware and herbal shops, and finish with a dim sum lunch.
“Bob is a wonderful intelligent host. This is a fantastic educational tour of Chinatown infusecwith awesome food samples, really big food samples. And a most delicious dim sum lunch. It was an over the top experience.”
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