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Private Walking Tours Worldwide: the 15 Best Guides to Book

71 walks  ·  from $34 a head

Your pace, your questions, and a route that bends around what you actually want to see. These 15 private guides are priced per group rather than per head, so bring people.

Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Stroget and Magasin Du Nord: Copenhagen’s shopping heart
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

1.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

See Copenhagen’s main sights on a private three-hour walk from Rådhuspladsen to Amalienborg. Guides such as Paula, Fran, Jack, Laura, and Wayne mix royal history, Danish customs, current life, and practical food and sightseeing tips. The route is flat and suitable for families, but no major interiors are included.

“Fantastic guide with a dark humour. Lots of information provided and it was a very informative walk to areas in Copenhagen. A must do!”

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Vienna Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting near Graben and the central city
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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Local

2.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,446 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $56

Spend 2 to 6 hours walking Vienna with a private Lokafyer who shapes the route around you. Guides such as Anna, Aida, Ernst, Felix, and Yenny have helped visitors explore architecture, history, food, Christmas markets, local neighborhoods, and public transport at a relaxed personal pace.

“Felix really knows his city! It was great getting the history and highlights behind the historical sites as well as tips on how to navigate the metro system, best places to eat and tips on the Christmas markets.”

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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour - Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas
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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

3.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513

Start with a guided walk through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter, then travel by boat to the heliport for a short flight over Barcelona’s coast. Guides such as Jimena, Carlos, Roger, Mirko, and Han have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“10 days before our trip the operator reached out to confirm with us so they could book the helicopter. We were traveling and did not get the message. The morning of our tour I received a message saying the walking portion of our tour was cancelled and they would refund $40 of our cost and the meeting place had changed. We were already enroute to the original meeting place, their offices. The gentleman there said we could not do the boat and helicopter this day because it had to be booked a day ahead. We are cruising and leaving this evening. He assured me they would refund our money and…”

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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City - The Temple of Literature and National University
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

4.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews

Spend 3 to 5 hours with a private student guide such as Huyen, Anna, Flora, or Hanni, shaping your walk around Hanoi’s sights and your pace. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and other landmarks, with hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Private tour based on your preferences with a local student. Great for getting to know the city on the first day”

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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Guide - The historic center: Vienna in concentrated form
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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Guide

5.Private Walking Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 962 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Explore Vienna on a private, flexible walking tour lasting 2 to 8 hours. Your guide may include famous sights, lesser-known corners, churches, palaces, and the Ring area, with guides such as Guram, Hande, Ernst, and Fouad Augusto available in several languages. Museum entry costs extra.

“Hande was a great tour guide and really personalised the tour to what we were interested in. A thoroughly enjoyable experience and highly recommended.”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba - Starting at Town Hall and Horniman Circle
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

6.Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 895 reviews · from $36Best value

Walk about 2 km through South Mumbai with a private local guide, passing Horniman Circle, Town Hall, St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India. Expect live history, a flexible pace, and no extra admission fees. Avani is one guide named in past tour feedback.

“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”

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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town - What makes a traboule worth seeing
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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

7.Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43

Walk Vieux Lyon with Yannick, a local guide of more than 25 years, and explore Renaissance courtyards and lesser-known traboules. In 150 minutes, you’ll connect Lyon’s silk trade, religion, politics, architecture, and Resistance history while moving through passages you might miss alone.

“Yannick was a great tour guide and an amazing storyteller!! He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Lyon. We enjoyed this tour very much.”

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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local - A flexible route through Manhattan and beyond
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New York City: Private Walking Tour with a Local

8.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Meet your Lokafyer near central New York, perhaps at Neuhaus Chocolates, your hotel, Airbnb, landmark, or café. Your private walk can focus on food, history, neighborhoods, street art, or subway skills. Guides including Mark, Clément, Lukas, Dave, and Pedro have tailored routes for first-time visitors and repeat New York guests.

“Wonderful Guide, and very personal experience. Ed contacted us in advance and we agreed on what to visit, had a great walk through the neighborhoods of Manhattan, inside food tips and best pizza afterwards. Eloquent and friendly guide, flawless communication beforehand. All was well.”

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Venice Private Walking Tour with a Local - Why Three Hours Is the Sweet Spot
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Venice: Private Walking Tour with a Local

9.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $64

Meet a Lokafyer in central Venice for a private two to six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Guides such as Olga, Camilla, Luis, and Vittoria have led visitors through quiet neighborhoods, local eateries, art, shops, and famous sights. Hotel pickup is available, and no fixed route is imposed.

“Camilla was an outstanding tour guide! She was friendly and easy to talk to. This tour was completely customizable. We asked her to show us the non-touristy side of Venice and she greatly exceeded our expectations! She told us about the history of the sights we saw and was very knowledgeable. It was neat to see the city outside the hustle and bustle of the tourist spots - places we would have never seen without Camilla. I highly recommended taking this private tour!”

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The Dublin Private Walking Tour - College Green and Trinity College explain power and education
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The Dublin Private Walking Tour

10.The Dublin Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Walk from Temple Bar to Merrion Square with a private guide from Travelling Ireland. Pasquale, Conor, Sharon, and Seamus are among the guides named in past feedback. Expect music lore, Georgian streets, Irish politics, famine history, local food tips, photo help, and a route tailored to your group.

“We had a great time on our walking tour of Dublin with our guide Pasquale. Pasquale was a delightful man with a vast knowledge of Dublin that he shared with us. This tour was educational and fun. Cudos to the little Sicilian that Pasquale took us to. The time just fly with this three hour walking tour. We highly recommend this tour! Tony & Pat (USA)”

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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour - Starting at the Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue
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Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

11.Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $157

Meet your private guide under the 360 orange umbrella at Amsterdam’s Jewish Museum. Walk through the Jewish Quarter, see the Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust memorial, Rembrandt’s former home, Dam Square, and Anne Frank House from outside. Josephine and Arthur are among the named guides praised for their thoughtful pacing and clear explanations.

“We had a private tour with Josephine. She was super friendly and so knowledgeable we should have brushed up on our history but honestly we left with so much rich history. Seeing the bricks of the 102 thousand Jews that died was jaw dropping we will never forget it. We definitely recommend.”

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Stockholm: Old Town Private Walking Tour - Stortorget, Birger Jarl, and the first stories
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Stockholm: Old Town Private Walking Tour

12.Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 675 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a private guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Swedish. Visit Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Iron Boy, German Church, and Riddarholmen while hearing local legends and city history.

“Our tour guide, Sofia, was particularly well informed and interesting. We really enjoyed our tour of the Old Town with her.”

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Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide - Choosing between two and eight hours
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Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

13.Palermo: Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 661 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Meet a local guide at your Palermo hotel for a private, flexible walk lasting 2 to 8 hours. Guides such as Delia, Martina, Alessia, and Aurora can adapt the route to your interests, explain Palermo’s past, suggest places to eat, and help arrange attraction tickets.

“Our tour guide Aurora was great. She was very informed and gave us a wonderful tour and recommendations.”

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Prague: City Highlights Private Walking Tour - Old Town: Gothic towers, grand squares, and small details
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Prague: City Highlights Private Walking Tour

14.City Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 635 reviews · 3h 30m

Start at your Prague hotel and walk through Old Town, Josefov, Charles Bridge, Lesser Town, and Prague Castle with a private licensed guide. Your route can follow your interests, with an optional Prague Venice boat ride or Czech lunch, though either shortens the walking time.

“Our guide Nikki was fantastic. She gave us lots of information and happily changed around our tour so we could end at the castle. Highly recommend.”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City - Free Derry Corner and the civil rights story
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

15.Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk from Derry Guildhall to Rossville Street with a private local guide such as Michael or Noel. Visit the city walls, Free Derry Corner, the Bloody Sunday Memorial, and Republican murals while hearing personal stories about the Troubles and the peace process.

“Michael was excellent. Knowledgable and nice, we could have spent the whole day with him. Do recommend for anyone interested in the political history of Derry.”

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