The World’s 13 Best Old Town Audio Walks

1.Riga: Canal Boat Tour with Drink & Old Town Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 684 reviews · 50 min · from $13Our pick

You’ll cruise Riga’s canal and Daugava River on a small wooden boat, passing 19 bridges, the Freedom Monument, Opera House, Central Market, and Riga Castle. A water or soft drink is included, with beer, prosecco, or hot wine available for €1 more. Your ticket also unlocks a 13-stop Old Riga audio walk.

“Pleasant cruise at sunset around the canal in Riga and onto the river to return to wharf. Good introduction to buildings and beautiful parks if you have just arrived.”

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2.Dresden: Old Town Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 3h 30m

You guide yourself through Dresden’s historic center with 11 sealed envelopes, solving riddles from Theaterplatz past the Semperoper, Frauenkirche, Dresden Castle, Zwinger, and more. The route takes about 210 minutes, but you can pause, split it across days, or pick up the box in Dresden.

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3.Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $6

Use the Questo app to guide yourself through Sibiu’s old town, from the Lutheran Cathedral and fortress walls to the Bridge of Lies, Brukenthal Museum, Big Square, and Council Tower. Solve clues, pause for photos or coffee, and continue whenever you like. No guide or fixed departure time is required.

“We were looking for a guided tour of Sibiu when we came across this quest. It was easy to purchase, load load and get started. Directions were clear and the interactive interface was well designed and easy to follow. The ability to linger and explore further rather than follow a rigid time schedule was a real bonus. Really enjoyed it.”

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4.Stockholm: Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 90 days · from $11

Use the Curiosa app to explore Stockholm’s Old Town in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Start at the Royal Palace, then follow stories and puzzles to the Grand Square, Saint George and the Dragon, a cannonball in a wall, and a runestone built into a house. Available in four languages.

“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”

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5.Utrecht Old Town: Medieval Monster Hunt & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow a medieval monster trail through Utrecht’s old town using a mobile app. Solve riddles at 10 real-world locations, including the Centraal Museum area, while learning facts about the city. You set the pace, take breaks when you like, and finish near De Inktpot.

“It was fine...but a bit of a scam. Not sure why we had to pay for four adults, that is the scam part. You should only have to pay for one person. Not 4. If we only paid for one person as that is all you need, it would have been ok.”

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6.Frankfurt Old Town & Emperors: City Game & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Use the Questo app to guide your private group through Frankfurt’s Old Town and along both sides of the River Main. Solve 11 location-based riddles, learn local stories, and finish at Römerberg. The game takes about 70 minutes, but you can pause for museums, meals, and photos.

“I get to know the city on my own which is really cool. Some places probably not even on the tour if I go with a tour group. 😊”

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7.Edinburgh: Old Town Walking Tour with an APP

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $9

Use the Trippy Tour Guide app to explore Edinburgh’s Old Town at your own pace. Follow more than 40 GPS-triggered narration points from Calton Hill along the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard, with audio in six languages and no in-person guide.

“Ottima guida che accompagna per le vie del centro città. Aggiungerei una parte più approfondita in merito alla storia (regnanti, rivolta dei giacobiti e così via) in modo da renderla più completa.”

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8.Ronda Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6

Walk through Ronda at your own pace with 21 historian-narrated recordings, landmark illustrations, and an offline GPS map. The route covers Puente Nuevo, the gorge viewpoints, old bridges, Moorish monuments, churches, and historic squares. Bring your own phone and headphones.

“Great self walking tour! We learned so much! Definitely worth the price and experience. You get to walk through the most of the city and learn a lot on the way. Just fyi, it doesn’t end where you start.”

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9.Unique Self-Guided Food Tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Follow a personalised web app through Palma Old Town, pausing at four restaurants for a surprise gourmet dish and one drink at each. Your table is reserved, the bill is prepaid, and the route returns you to Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I after about four hours.

“We had a great time! We were a group of 7. It was fantastic value and all 4 restaurants were lovely!”

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10.Old Town Quebec Secrets: Private Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Explore Old Quebec with a self-guided Questo puzzle walk. For about 90 minutes, solve clues at fountains, gates, churches, monuments, and historic squares. The game works offline, can be paused, costs $9.29 per person, and is free for kids.

“This was my favorite thing we did in Quebec City. I love architecture and sight-seeing, my husband loves history, and we both love solving riddles and puzzles. This was the PERFECT was for us to see the city and this game took us to locations we might not have seen otherwise!”

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11.Vancouver Old Town Treasure Hunt: Self-Guided Walking Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow the Questo app from the Marine Building to Gastown’s Gassy Jack statue and Maple Tree Square. You’ll solve 14 puzzles, uncover stories about Vancouver’s buildings and Gold Rush past, and pause or resume whenever you like. No live guide is included.

“Super cute tour. It was a grand way to see Gastown and learn a little bit of history. The riddles get a little weak in the middle puzzles, we liked when they included the environment we’d walked to. We stopped by a couple of shops during the tour and it only took us an hour and thirty. It worked well on one phone and three people. All in all, a fun tour and a good way to kill some time.”

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12.Mainz Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Follow a self-guided English audio walk through Mainz, starting at the cathedral and ending at Hopfengarten. VoiceMap provides spoken stories, maps, and offline directions as you pass Leichhof, Kirschgarten, Gutenberg Museum, Staatstheater, and Ballplatz at your own pace.

“Love the adventure and the information was great! Could not figure out how to see the map when we went a tiny bit off course - so do read the instructions as we did not 😀”

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13.Self Guided Walking Tour through Old Town Freiburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use the VoiceMap app to follow an English GPS walking tour through Freiburg’s Old Town. In about 60 to 90 minutes, you’ll see the cathedral, medieval gates, canals, old civic buildings, Augustinerplatz, and the famous crocodile sculpture, with offline maps and audio.

“I loved this! For such a small city, I think it was good to do this tour self guided. I’m solo traveling and liked being able to go at my own pace and take pictures, etc. Not have to worry about being left behind by the group or not being able to hear the guide. It is a pretty busy, touristy city. So it was nice to be able to do it on my own and avoid the crowds. The area you walk is small and condensed though. And also pick a time of day that was convenient for me. I will be using this app in other cities!! Keep…”

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