4 Walking Tours Worldwide That Earn the Upgrade

1.Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 982 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Walk through Frida Kahlo’s Coyoacán, visiting Plaza de la Conchita, Parque Frida Kahlo, Jardín Centenario, and local markets. Your English-speaking host shares stories about Frida and Diego, serves street snacks, then leaves you to explore Casa Azul independently with admission included.

“Maya was an amazing host! We were traveling to Mexico City for the first time, and this was a great way to start our trip! Loved the storytelling, the walk, and the food. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks for a great day Maya!”

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2.Madrid Old City Guided Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

This 2.5-hour English walking tour links Madrid’s Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Arab Wall, La Latina, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol. Guides such as Isabella, Sergio, Jake, Flo, and Michele bring history, food, and local advice to a private or small group setting.

“Took the Madrid Old City Tour with Babylon Tours. We met the guide, Jaime, at the designated meeting point. There were 12 in the group. Jaime was energetic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Madrid. It was a fast paced tour with no seated breaks or toilet breaks. We saw many sites listed, but definitely 14. Maybe ...... 7-8. I asked Jaime at the end of the tour if we saw all the sites listed. He replied "I don't know." Really ? Other issues on this tour: . I told Jaime I was disappointed that we were not provided headsets to hear him during the tour. He replied Babylon Tours only provides…”

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3.Exclusive Fez Medina Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend three to four hours with a private Fez guide such as Yasin, Yahya, Adil, or Hicham, depending on availability. Walk from Bab Boujloud through souks, historic schools, Chouara Tannery, and Place R’cif, with hotel pickup, return transport, tea, and coffee included.

“What an amazing experience. The medina in Fez is so intricate, we could never havw dine it by ourselves. Our guide, Yahya, was amazing. He had so much knowledge about Morocco and Fez. He shared his genuine loce of this city and he Read more”

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4.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $325

Join Eat Walk Edinburgh for a private food and drink walk through the West End, New Town, and Old Town. Guides such as Tom, Wag, Anastaziya, and Julie pair Scottish tastings with local stories, whisky samples, and practical city tips. Hotel pickup and dietary requests are available.

“Outstanding host, excellent food, and even better stories and information about the area!! Our host (Tom) was exceptionally versed in many different facets of the area, and provided some very interesting information. Tom was very friendly and had some of the best facts and stories about the local area that we have ever experienced anywhere. The food was truly outstanding and there is nothing that I would change about our experience.”

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