Where to Walk Through History: the 15 Best History Walking Tours Worldwide

1.Third Reich & Cold War Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours walking about 2 kilometers through Berlin’s most important Nazi and Cold War sites. Guides such as Maggie, Maria, Mikey, and Rohan bring the facts down to human stories, with group and private options in English or German.

“It was our very first time in Berlin we had the tour in a very cold day where the roads and pavements were slippery. Mikey, our guide was very kind and helpful to all of us, super knowledgeable, with real interest at history and his own way to transmit his knowledge! In spite of the cold, we really enjoyed our tour and we heard informations and events that we didn't know. Mikey was open to the discussion, welcoming our questions and observations, with a special interest in all kind of art, and the way history is blended and expressed through art... The next time in Berlin, hopefully with a better…”

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2.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31

Walk through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks with guides such as Michael, Steve, Alex, Josh, and Danielle. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll visit the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and Hofgarten while learning about Hitler’s rise, the Third Reich, and the White Rose resistance.

“Fantastic tour! Steve was so kind and great at explaining complex moments in history. Not only was he very knowledgeable, he took extra care of us every step of the way with tea and cushioning to sit on. I learnt so much and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Munich, whether you have studied history or not.”

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3.Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,486 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Follow an English-speaking guide from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, stopping at the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Berlin Wall, and Topography of Terror. Guides such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, and James use stories, questions, and historic photos to make Berlin’s past clear.

“Ronja was a great guide. The tour was well organised and covered the iconic Berlin landmarks and history.”

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4.Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,301 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend three hours walking central Berlin with guides such as Maria, Paul, Ru, Chris, or Ciarán. Visit Hitler’s bunker site, the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Goebbels’ former offices, the Holocaust Memorial, and Topography of Terror while learning how the Nazi regime rose, ruled, and fell.

“This trip is very educational and gives you an up close and personal encounter with the history of WW2 and the Third Reich. Georgia was a fabulous and knowlegable guide. Thank you Georgia!”

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5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Caroline, Angie, or Shawn. Hear stories of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside its gates, study antebellum homes and film locations, and get personal tips for music, food, and drinks. The two-hour tour allows up to 15 people.

“Knowledgeable guide who also added humor and local flare to her comments. Good mix of current happenings with historical information.”

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6.Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12

Spend 150 minutes walking Cartagena with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Dani, Legacy, Álvaro, or Robert. See the Clock Tower, colonial plazas, San Pedro Claver, city walls, Centennial Park, and Getsemaní, with stories of conquest, slavery, independence, salsa, and champeta.

“Alvaro was very knowledge about Cartagena Historic events. He let us know what to expect from Cartagenians and show us every place with an inspirational proud. Good job Alvaro! and thanks for sharing with us your beautiful culture. Mariana”

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7.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk through Bruges with guides such as Louis, Victoria, Martin, Sander, or Wouter, visiting the Markt, Belfort, Beguinage, Minnewater Lake, and Burg Square. Expect about 2 hours 15 minutes of stories, architecture, beer lore, chocolate stops, and practical advice in English.

“A really interesting and fun 2 hours with our group and guide Thomas. The weather didn’t put a downer on the tour and Thomas made the experience with his humour, knowledge and friendly manner.”

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8.Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $22

Spend about two hours walking through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Edo Castle ruins, stone gates, walls, and Ninomaru Garden. Guides such as Jim, Miguel, Tony, and Aya explain Japan’s shoguns, emperors, culture, and legends. The group is capped at 15, and admission is included.

“Our guide Dylan was great and he told US many interesting facts about the history of the Imperial Palace.”

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9.Leipzig: 1.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,217 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $17

Meet a certified German-speaking guide at Katharinenstraße 8 for a 90-minute walk through Leipzig’s center. See the Opera House, Gewandhaus, university, Mädler Passage, Old Town Hall, and St. Thomas Church while hearing stories about Greenlanders, fountains, Shakespeare’s stockings, and the city’s divided train station.

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10.Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Join Founding Footsteps for a 90-minute English walking tour through Philadelphia’s Old City. Guides such as Seamus, Joseph, Amanda, and Ty combine Revolutionary-era stories with humor, covering 15-plus sites and ending at Independence Hall. Museum admissions are generally extra.

“Seamus was excellent, clearly very experienced. He was interactive, told interesting stories, knowledgeable.”

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11.Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,874 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start at the Colosseum’s Gladiator’s Gate and Arena Floor, then see the first two tiers before walking through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Choose a live English guide or audio option. Expect stairs, uneven ground, heat, crowds, and about three hours of steady walking.

“Expect a lot of walking that will include steep grades, multiple surfaces and wuite a few steep stairs. Be prepared for a day of exercise but it will be worth it. You will see one of the most beautiful views in the city from Palentine Hill, will learn so much history and you'll be amazed when standing on the floor of the Coliseum. Be sure to have you ID and make sure you book your tickets with your legal name on your documents. You will have to show this numerous times throughout the tour and you will be denied entry if they don't match. Also, bring a watery bottle which…”

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12.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, and Connor. Stop at local eateries for six to seven food samples, three alcohol tastings, and stories about Vancouver’s Wild West past. Come hungry, dress for rain, and request dietary changes 24 hours ahead.

“Rachel provided a fun history and food tour through Gastown. We loved the small group interactions and left with full tummies and a richer understanding of this area of Vancouver.”

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13.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,837 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Antwerp’s old center with guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Gaston. In about two hours, you’ll see the Grote Markt, Rubens sites, Vlaeykensgang, and Nello and Patrasche, while learning the stories behind the city’s art, trade, and legends.

“We walked with Birke at 9:30 am NYE 2025. She was an excellent guide: passionate about Antwerp, knowledgeable about the history and as a local shared fun information from her perspective. The tour was one of the larger Free Walking Tours we have taken and she managed the group size well. We’d highly recommend taking this tour as you get to Antwerp as it’s a great grounding for other things you may want to do.”

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14.World War II Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,772 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

Start at the Albertina Museum and walk through Vienna’s WWII story with an English-speaking guide such as Dieter, Stefan, Michael, or Siggi. Visit the city’s surviving synagogue and Holocaust memorial, see wartime scars, and learn how Vienna was divided after 1945. Expect about 4 kilometers of walking.

“it was great having an ear piece to listen to our guide. great tour. it flew by”

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15.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,761 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Walk Ghent’s old center in English with local guides such as Tatiana, Kasia, Kenny, or Sophia. In about two hours, you’ll see St. Michael’s Bridge, Gravensteen, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, and more, with stories, city tips, and a pay-what-you-want finish.

“This is a great tour. Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. The sites and the pace of the tour were good and the guide kept us interested throughout the tour. Pace was good too. Would recommend.”

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