Best Walking Tours Worldwide — Our Top 3

1.Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · from $215Our pick

Travel from Wānaka into Mount Aspiring National Park by jet boat, with local guides such as Ben and James sharing stories along the Matukituki River. After spins and mountain views, take a 50-minute guided walk through beech forest to waterfalls and glacier-fed streams. The four-hour trip suits most moderately fit participants.

“The fact that you are in this wide marvelous mountain surroundings, on the water, moving further into the valley and towards the high mountains, makes you feel in aw and humble. It was also a nice walk into the beech forest to a waterfall.”

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2.Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 233 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Best value

Walk Venice with a multilingual local guide from Santa Lucia station through the Jewish Ghetto, Strada Nova, Rialto, and St. Mark’s Square. You may cross the Grand Canal by gondola ferry for €2, then return by motorboat through the Giudecca Canal. Guides may include Nicole, Camilla, or Giorgia.

“Nice Guide with interesting information. Absolutely worth the money.”

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3.Mesmerizing Ile aux Cerf: Speed Boat, GRSE, Lunch & Undersea walk (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $139

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Ile aux Cerfs from Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat. You’ll swim, sunbathe, take an optional undersea walk, eat grilled chicken and fish at Islet Margenie, and visit Grand River South East waterfall. Hotel pickup and drinks are included.

“Lovely island, lovely waterfall and the beach bbq food was really nice and on a different part of the beach. You can explore the island or you can go parasailing or on a glass bottom boat or just enjoy”

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