PRESS PLAY · SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS

Self-Guided Walking Tours Worldwide: the 15 Best Routes

62 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Start when you like, stop for lunch, pick it up again. These 15 routes come with the commentary and the map, priced and measured, with a note on the ones that involve real hills.

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide - Meeting the group near Ivan Vazov National Theater
Audio Tours, Bulgaria Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Sofia Audio Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

1.Sofia: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 825 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Our pick

Meet near Ivan Vazov National Theater for a relaxed two-hour walk through central Sofia. Your live guide keeps the group moving while a personal audio guide explains each stop in seven languages. Visit churches, see Serdica ruins, enter selected temples, and finish at the Presidency.

“Tour was really good , visited many historical places churches , Monuments , Mosque and others”

Check availability →Read our full review

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host - From the Duomo to Via dei Calzaiuoli
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host

2.Florence: 2.5 hour Audio Guided Walking Tour led by Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 293 reviews · 2h 30m · from $17

Walk Florence from the Medici Chapel to the Mercato Nuovo with a live escort and multilingual audio tracks. Guides such as Ami, Leonardo, Barbara, and Yaniel add local detail while the narration keeps the tour moving. Optional schiacciata, lunch, or wine with Tuscan meats and cheeses may be available.

“Eine sehr schöne Tour. Teile der Tour wurden auf deutsch per Audioguide erklärt. Die anderen Informationen erhielten wir auf Englisch von Yaniel. 2,5 Stunden in einem angenehmen Tempo mit vielen Informationen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour - Burial grounds and the people behind the Revolution
Audio Tours, Boston Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the USA, Tour Reviews, Tours, USA Audio Tours

Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

3.Self Guided Classic Freedom Trail Location Aware (GPS) Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use the WalknTours app to follow Boston’s Freedom Trail from Boston Common to the USS Constitution. GPS directions guide you through burial grounds, Revolutionary sites, the North End, Bunker Hill, and Charlestown. Pause for food, museums, or photos, then continue when ready.

“Narration was interesting but be advised that the app drains the phone battery quickly. Our batteries ran out before completing the tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide) - Starting at Tritons’ Fountain and the Valletta Waterfront
Audio Tours, Historical Tours, Malta Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

4.Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 251 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $8

Use the PopGuide app to explore Valletta at your own pace, following a three to four hour route through bastions, gardens, palaces, churches, and historic streets. Commentary comes in five languages, works offline after download, and includes a free audio tour of Mdina.

“The information about each point was good and interesting.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu - The first section gives you the strongest sense of place
Audio Tours, Hiking & Trekking, New Zealand Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Tour Reviews

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

5.Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $46

Set out on a self-guided walk through Waimangu Volcanic Valley near Rotorua. Use the Wanderer Guide or free app to follow trails past Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, steaming vents, forests, and Lake Rotomahana. Choose a shorter route or spend up to four hours exploring, then ride the internal shuttle back uphill.

“I loved hearing the birds, seeing the earth bubbling, rumbling through the ferns and greenery. There were not many people on the route which made it fabulously intimate.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk - Sailing from Kaiteriteri at 10am
Audio Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, National Park Audio Tours, National Parks, New Zealand Audio Tours, Sailing, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Tour Reviews

Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

6.Abel Tasman National Park: Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Sail from Kaiteriteri with a skipper such as Inky, Claudia, or Nick, passing Split Apple Rock and seal colonies before landing at Anchorage Bay. Bring lunch, swimwear, and hiking shoes for a self-guided 3.5 to 4-hour walk through native bush and beaches to Marahau.

“Friendly and professional staff. Magnificent landscapes. Unfortunately, there were no seals that day. The 3h walk back it's a must do!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem - Ropes Mansion opens the route with a haunted garden
Audio Tours, Ghost and Haunted Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the USA, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, USA Audio Tours

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

7.Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 40 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the WalknTours app to follow a GPS-guided route through Salem in about 40 to 50 minutes. Hear spooky stories at Ropes Mansion, the Witch House, Salem Inn, Joshua Ward House, Old Burying Point Cemetery, and the Witch Trials Memorial. Pause for shops, meals, or photos, and share access with up to four phones.

“Loved the flexibility of doing the tour on my own time and getting to take breaks in between. The narrator was super informative and it was very entertaining!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour - Cape Cod Visitor Center and the opening story
Audio Tours, Self-Guided Driving Tours, Self-Guided Driving Tours in the USA, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the USA, Tour Reviews, Tours, USA Audio Tours

Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour

8.Cape Cod & Provincetown Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 207 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Use Action’s Tour Guide app to follow Cape Cod’s coastal roads and Provincetown streets at your own pace. Hear stories about the Nauset, the Pilgrims, lighthouses, whaling, and the Titanic while stopping for beaches, trails, and photos. One purchase covers up to four people in one vehicle.

“Couldn’t get GPS map, only audio so we didn’t use it. Disappointed that we couldn’t use it. Tried for 15 minutes and gave up.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local - Castelvecchio Museum and the Scaliger setting
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours, Verona Audio Tours

Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

9.Verona Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $7

Start and finish at Verona’s Arena with a digital guide by local host Matteo. Follow a mapped walking route past Roman ruins, medieval squares, bridges, churches, Juliet’s house, and Castelvecchio. Audio and written commentary come in five languages, with no fixed group schedule.

“Città splendida !!! Il walking tour con audio guida che ci ha accompagnati durante la nostra visita ha reso facilmente fruibile il patrimonio culturale del luogo. Lo consiglio vivamente”

Check availability →Read our full review

London: Royal Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace Audio Tour - Meeting at St. James’s Square
Audio Tours, Castle and Palace Audio Tours, London Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in London, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the UK, Tour Reviews, Tours, UK Audio Tours

London: Royal Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace Audio Tour

10.London: Royal Walking Tour and Buckingham Palace Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Lee, or Jen for a 2.5-hour walk from St. James Square through St. James’s Park and The Mall to Buckingham Palace. Hear royal stories, skip the ticket line, and explore the State Rooms with an official audio guide.

“Our guide, Sophie, was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very friendly. She made the whole experience interesting, engaging and fun!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App - The Duomo square and Florence’s unmistakable skyline
Audio Tours, Florence Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App

11.Renaissance & Medieval Florence Guided Walking Tour plus mobile App

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 140 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Florence’s Medici quarter, the Duomo complex, Piazza della Signoria, the Vasari Corridor route, Ponte Vecchio, and the medieval district with a local guide. The 90-minute tour includes the VOX CITY app for extra self-guided routes, but attraction entry and headphones are not included.

“We ended up in a small group (5) so we had a great chance to interact and our guide was outstanding. She was very knowledgeable about Florence it's history, architecture etc but was also happy to talk about lifestyles and current events. This made a great introduction to Florence. Recommend the tour highly.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide - Piazza del Nettuno, stories around the fountain
Audio Tours, Italy Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Italy, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

12.Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use Matteo’s Walking Cap guide to explore Bologna independently in English, with audio and written notes linked to Google Maps. The roughly four-hour route covers porticoes, Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, Mercato di Mezzo, Santo Stefano, the Three Arrows, and the Two Towers. Bring internet access and headphones.

“Fantastic overview of the main attractions, plus a couple of hidden places. Great to have the flexibility to do it at our own pace”

Check availability →Read our full review

Mont-Tremblant: Treetop Observatory and Self-Guided Walk - Walking the forest path to the tower
Audio Tours, Canada Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in Canada, Tour Reviews

Mont-Tremblant: Treetop Observatory and Self-Guided Walk

13.Mont-Tremblant: Treetop Observatory and Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 130 reviews · from $35

Drive to a former fish hatchery near Mont-Tremblant and follow a nearly one-kilometre forest path to a 40-meter observation tower. The full 2.7-kilometre walk takes about two hours, with gentle slopes, wildlife and flora information, mountain views, and optional access to a circus show.

“Awesome I’m not great with heights so this was challenging for me but well worth it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

London: Self-Guided Notting Hill Walking Tour with an APP - Notting Hill Gate to Pembridge Crescent
Audio Tours, London Audio Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in London, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the UK, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, UK Audio Tours

London: Self-Guided Notting Hill Walking Tour with an APP

14.London: Self-Guided Notting Hill Walking Tour with an APP

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 120 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

Use the Trippy Tour Guide app to walk from Notting Hill Gate to Westbourne Park Station, following more than 20 audio stops in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, or Chinese. You’ll see film locations, historic streets, colorful homes, Portobello Road, and quieter corners at your own pace.

“I really enjoyed this self-guided Notting Hill walking tour. The app was easy to use and took me to all the key spots, including famous locations from the Notting Hill and Love Actually movie scenes, plus so much more. A great way to explore the area at your own pace and really soak in the charm of the neighbourhood. Highly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour - Loretto Chapel and the famous staircase
Audio Tours, Historical Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours, Self-Guided Walking Tours in the USA, Smartphone App Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, USA Audio Tours

Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour

15.Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use your phone and headphones to follow an English GPS audio tour from San Miguel Chapel to Santa Fe Plaza. Hear stories about Spanish rule, the Loretto staircase, the Manhattan Project, Billy the Kid, Georgia O’Keeffe, and local art. Pause, restart, and explore at your own pace.

“Great way to explore the city at your own pace. Informative and insightful without time constraints.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Self-Guided Walking Tours

★ 4.0Utrecht Old Town: Medieval Monster Hunt & Walking TourFrom $762 reviews
★ 4.0Ronda Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your SmartphoneFrom $620 reviews
★ 4.090 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden15 reviews
★ 3.5Cultural and Historical Audio guided walking tour Tour of HaarlemFrom $1513 reviews
★ 4.5From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of SitgesFrom $1119 reviews
★ 4.5Self-guided city walking tour in Amsterdam13 reviews
★ 5.0Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking TourFrom $1120 reviews
★ 3.5Toulouse “Ville Rose”: Interactive Game & Walking TourFrom $524 reviews
★ 4.5Tarragona Walking Tour: An Audio Guide to TarracoFrom $1423 reviews
★ 4.0Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your SmartphoneFrom $642 reviews
★ 4.5Mysteries & Legends, smartphone audioguided walking tourFrom $1113 reviews
★ 4.5Bastille’s Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking TourFrom $1718 reviews
★ 4.5Montmartre Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your SmartphoneFrom $817 reviews
★ 3.5Marais HiddenTreasures, audioguided walking tourFrom $1117 reviews
★ 4.0Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking TourFrom $819 reviews

Keep browsing

Old Town Audio Walks13Hidden Gems Audio Walks6City Highlights Audio Tours40Ghost and Haunted Audio Tours13Smartphone App Tours82
Scroll to Top

Explore by format

Pick a walk, a drive, a ticket or a game.

On foot

Self-Guided WalksOld Town WalksCity HighlightsHidden GemsGhost Walks

On wheels

Driving RoutesBike RoutesHop-On Bus AudioNational ParksSelf-Drive Boats

Tickets and galleries

Skip-the-Line TicketsMuseum Audio GuidesCastles and PalacesThe ColosseumThe Vatican

Games and apps

Scavenger HuntsMurder MysteriesApp ToursEvery Audio TourBoat Tours with Audio