What’s the best way to explore a new city when you first arrive?
How can you understand the culture, orientation, language, food + what to do during your visit in 2 hours or less?
This is my #1 tip for new destinations to familiarize yourself as quickly as possible + to gain access from a knowledgeable local!
Free walking tours help you with:
Orientation: Get an overview of the main sights + neighbourhoods
Local Insights: Learn about the history, culture + hidden gems
Social Interaction: Meet fellow [often solo or couple] travellers
Budget-Friendly: Explore the city without breaking the bank
There are many platforms to book walking tours on, my favourite without a doubt is GuruWalk.
List of Global Free Walking Tours
Don’t forget to tip your tour guide! The tours operate on a "pay what you want" basis. If you enjoyed the tour, give them a generous tip. If the tour needs improvement, pay them a fair amount as they still put in the effort. I typically pay €10 - €20 per person + find that tour guides are more enthusiastic when they know they're working for their tips.
Happy travels,
Your Travel Friend Anna ✨