6 Walking Tours in the World Worth Booking

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

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

Start with a guided walk through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter, then take a boat transfer to the heliport for a short flight over Barcelona’s coast. Guides vary, with Jimena, Carlos, Roger, Mirko, Han, Oscar, and Lucas praised for warmth and clear commentary.

“Booked this trip due to high ratings, it was a good experience for a day I didn’t get the persons name that was texting to check we could attend, but they were very friendly! Mirko (who you spend the day with) is very friendly and gave us a walking tour of the city taxi ride to the heli pad, and a taxi to the boat Only con is missing the timing for the upgraded boat, if you have any upgrades tell Mirko at the start of the day as you may need to go first on the helicopter or taxi around earlier”

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2.Sailing and Self-Guided Walk

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

Sail from Kaiteriteri along Abel Tasman’s golden coast with an English-speaking skipper, then walk independently from Anchorage Bay to Marahau. Expect Split Apple Rock, fur seals, beach stops, native bush, lookout points, and a 3.5 to 4-hour coastal track. Bring lunch, water, and sturdy shoes.

“Such a fantastic way to experience Abel Tasman, our guide Claudia was great and the sailboat ride was fantastic. I recommend getting lined up to board early so you can get one of the seats out front for the best experience. The hike from the beach our boat dropped us off at back to our car was a moderate hike with a few steep sections, well marked and with multiple beaches to stop at on the way!”

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3.Cruise, Walk & Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Start with a 30-minute water taxi from Kaiteriteri to Anchorage Bay, walk the Pitt Head Loop to Te Pukatea Bay, then sail back aboard a yacht. English-speaking crew such as Nick, Claudia, Inky, Frank, and Angela may share local stories, help with sailing, and point out fur seals.

“Wonderful day! A perfect mix of boating, walking, beach and sailing. The walk to Pitt loop and small private beach was amazing. The beach was gorgeous! The lunch was very good and plenty of food. The sailing crew were very helpful, informative and skilled. The catamaran was very comfortable! The perfect way to enjoy Able Tasmania!”

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4.Malaga Private Walking Tour, Alcazaba & Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

See Málaga with a bilingual guide such as Oscar or Enrique, walking through the old town before visiting the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palace, and Gibralfaro Castle. A taxi helps with the hill, and a separate one-hour catamaran cruise finishes the day along the coast.

“Carlos was our guide. He was knowledgeable, informative and went over and above to make the tour a great experience. The walking tour was approximately an hour in the city, an hour in the Alcazabar, taxi to Gibralfaro Castle and an hour there. Toilets are in the Alcazabar and Castle. The walking tour finished at 1:30pm and our Catamaran cruise started at 3pm which gave time for lunch and a look around the port. The cruise is run by a separate company so Carlos left us at 1:30pm but not without giving us clear directions. You can sunbathe on the cruise but no swimming opportunity. The cruise went for 1.5…”

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5.Self-Guided Walk & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Walk independently from Marahau to Anchorage, then meet your skipper at 1:15 pm for a three-hour sail to Kaiteriteri. You will pass beaches, bays, and estuaries, with tea and coffee on board and a free transfer back to Marahau.

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6.Lake Taupo Western Bays Catamaran Tour with Bush Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $86

Join Ian and a small group of up to eight at Kinloch Marina for a 90-minute catamaran trip into Lake Taupo’s Western Bays. Cruise past cliffs and waterfalls, feel spray from Otupotu Falls, then take a short bush walk from a boat-only beach.

“I loved the whole trip and the tour guide was wonderful”

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