The 13 Best Walking Tours in the World

1.Krka Waterfalls tour with Trogir Walking tour and Krka panoramic boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,659 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Start with a guided walk through UNESCO-listed Trogir, then visit Krka National Park, cruise along the Krka River, and see Skradinski Buk waterfall. Guides such as Mate and Leo add Croatian history and clear park instructions. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and cash for the park fee.

“If not for the excellent guide, I would give it less stars. Our guide Mate was super knowledgable, friendly and good communicator. The Park is not worth 30euro. It is overcrowded, the boat ride at the end was the best part. The towns you get time are were worth the trip. Wish we had more time there.”

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2.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40

Walk Plitvice’s lower lakes, upper lakes, or both with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Patricia, or Dalibor. You’ll follow forest paths, ride the electric boat, and return by panoramic train, with time for photos and breaks along the way.

“The tour was beautiful. Our tour guide, Leopold, was amazing and probably the best tour guide I’ve ever met.”

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3.Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

At Hell’s Gate, 15 minutes from Rotorua, you can explore steaming mud pools and waterfalls on a guided or self-guided walk, try Māori carving, then enjoy a 20-minute mud bath, sulfur spa, and cool plunge pool. Guides such as Liam, Tee, Zia, and Ngati bring strong cultural storytelling when available.

“we didn't have a guide we did a self tour and really enjoyed the experience”

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4.Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $74

Cruise the Abel Tasman coast with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles, passing Split Apple Rock and Adele Island’s fur seals before choosing one of three self-guided walks. Pick a short beach-to-beach route, a forest trail with a swing bridge, or the five-beach hike from Awaroa to Medlands.

“Great good walk nice deserted beaches for a swim but dear pick the 5.00 pm return from Araroa to medlands so you have time to relax on the beach”

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5.Krka Waterfalls Cruise & Trogir Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 681 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

From Split, visit UNESCO-listed Trogir with a live English-speaking guide, walk Krka National Park’s educational trails, cruise the river canyon, and finish in Skradin with time to swim. Guides such as Mate, Laura, and Tin combine clear logistics with useful local stories.

“excellent tour. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the waterfalls.”

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6.Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $143

From Hali, you ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, then spend 1 to 1.5 hours on the ice with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Christina, Mihai, and Bjorg explain glacier geology and Icelandic history. The walk is moderate and suitable from age 10.

“Great tour guide. Easy hike. Doable for children too. If you are experienced hikers like we are it is an easy walk. Still it was a fun experience and the staff is just amazing. For more experienced hikers I would recommend a day tour surely more challenging.”

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7.Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 459 reviews · 5h 30m · from $189

Travel from Miami or Fort Lauderdale in a small Sprinter-style vehicle, walk through a hardwood hammock with guides such as Mitch or Lindsey, then ride an airboat past alligators and visit a Miccosukee village. Expect about 5.5 hours, moderate walking, snacks, drinks, and English guiding.

“Amazing morning!!! I saw so much alligators and loved being in nature :)!”

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8.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Meet Richard, Mike, James, Thomas, or another local guide at 11am opposite St. Mary’s Cathedral. Walk quiet paths in Killarney National Park, hear stories about deer, lakes, legends, and local life, and ask for a longer route if time allows.

“Great walk through the national park and a wonderful guide! Richard was an excellent guide. Thank you!”

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9.Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $537

From Hobart, Par Avion flies you along Tasmania’s southern coast to Melaleuca. You’ll cruise Bathurst Harbour, walk in Southwest National Park, and eat lunch in a remote setting. Pilots such as James, Callum, Dave, and Liam also guide the day, with live commentary throughout.

“Wonderful experience rugged south west of Tasmania, staff including Liam the pilot and Peter the guide were first class.”

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10.Small Group Boat, Kayak and Walking Guided Eco Tour Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Join Captain Don, Dan, Jason, or another Florida Master Naturalist for a 3.5-hour trip from Chokoloskee through the Ten Thousand Islands. Ride by boat, kayak through mangroves, and walk Barrier Island Beach while learning about shells, birds, dolphins, tides, and Everglades history.

“Don McCumber was an excellent guide who loves the Everglades. He's knowledgeable and friendly and gave me a great introduction to the wonderful world of the Everglades. I'll be back!”

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11.Khao Lak: Full-Day Khao Sok Jungle Walk and Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $104

Travel from Khao Lak to Khao Sok for a guided jungle walk, Banghuarat Waterfall, Thai lunch, and a relaxed canoe ride on the Sok River. Guides such as Nine, Chon, Arisa, and Tanja are praised for spotting wildlife and adjusting the pace. Expect heat, uneven ground, and an early start.

“April 2024: Beck Family (UK) Amazing experience, our guide Arisa was lovely, knowledgeable and lots of fun. Lots of wildlife, Monkeys and snakes were frequent, birds too such as kingfishers and egrets. Hiking was good, great to be in the forest and at one with nature. Being April the water level was low but this did not distract from our experience, the kayaking experience again was amazing, and breathtaking views and our guides were extremely helpful. Lunch experience was fun, we prepared our salad and then was presented with a wide range of excellent food. Would definitely recommend this trip, lots packed into the day, and some incredible memories to…”

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12.Customized Nature Walk in Manuel Antonio National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk Manuel Antonio National Park with certified English-speaking guide Javier, who uses a telescope and quality wildlife equipment to help you spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, and other animals. The tour lasts about one to three hours, costs $25 per person, and accepts up to 12 people.

“This was a very nice tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park. Javier was friendly, very informative and gave us a lot of information about the park and the wildlife that live there. He has a great eye for finding those critters that are hidden in the trees. Highly recommended!”

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13.Small-Group Tortuguero National Park Night Walk in Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Meet at 6:30 pm near Tortuguero’s main wharf for a two-hour forest walk with a naturalist guide and flashlight. Guides such as Warren and Diego are praised for spotting sloths, toucans, snakes, frogs, and iguanas. Bring boots or hiking shoes and rain protection.

“The guide was superb. We went slowly away from other groups and he found an amazing range of animals - the best night walk we have done”

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