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Walking Tours in Italy: 15 Old Towns on Foot

133 tours  ·  from $3

Italian old towns are built for feet and openly hostile to anything else. These 15 walks cover Rome, Florence, Venice and Bologna, priced by length, with a note on which involve real hills or a lot of steps.

Milan: Guided Walking Tour & Last Supper Visit with Ticket - Seeing Leonardo’s Last Supper in 15 minutes
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Milan: Guided Walking Tour & Last Supper Visit with Ticket

1.Guided Walking Tour & Last Supper Visit with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,409 reviews · from $101Our pick

Meet your English-speaking Wander Italy guide at Santa Maria delle Grazie for a timed Last Supper visit, then walk through Milan’s historic center to Sforza Castle, Piazza Mercanti, La Scala, the Galleria, and the Duomo. Guides such as Giada, David, Emma, and Chiara bring local history, humor, and practical tips to this three-hour route.

“I would highly recommend this tour. David our guide was so knowledgeable, and made it really interesting. The tour was 3 hours and it was packed with so much. The last supper was breath taking and worth the money to see it!”

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Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide - Pizza a portafoglio and pizza fritta first
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Naples: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide

2.Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,256 reviews · from $47

Follow an English-speaking guide from Piazza Bellini through Naples’ historic center, stopping for pizza a portafoglio, pizza fritta, pasta frittata, arancini, taralli, babà, sfogliatelle, mozzarella, limoncello, and gelato. Guides such as Daniela, Carmen, Alberto, and Sara bring local stories and plenty of energy.

“Daniella was the best tour guide ever. The food was everywhere great. Thank you Judy and Krisztián from Hungary”

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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride - Walking through the Fenice neighborhood
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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

3.Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,630 reviews · 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 27 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Start near St. Mark’s Square with a guided walk through Venice’s back streets, passing La Fenice, Scala del Bovolo, and Rialto Bridge. Then take a 30-minute gondola ride through smaller canals and onto the Grand Canal. Guides may include Nadia, Elena, Francesca, Christina, or Frederica.

“A wonderful walking tour of Venice! We really enjoyed hearing about the history or Venice and learning about all the islands and wells and squares. Thank you”

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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour - From famous sights to overlooked corners
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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour

4.Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Unusual Venice Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,538 reviews · from $28

Walk Venice’s quieter lanes with guides such as Valentina, Francesco, or Rosalina, seeing Casanova’s house, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, La Fenice, and photo spots near the Grand Canal. Add the 30-minute gondola ride for a different view of the city. The tour lasts 2 to 3 hours and costs $28 before the gondola option.

“Valentina was very informative and answered any questions we asked. We learnt a lot about the city, this was a very enjoyable tour”

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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour - Palazzo d’Accursio and the civic heart
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Bologna: City Center Walking Tour

5.City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,478 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $26

Walk Bologna’s historic center with a certified guide in English, Italian, Spanish, or French. You’ll see Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio, the Quadrilatero Market, Santo Stefano, and the Two Towers, with stories about food, politics, art, and local life. Guides such as Riccardo, Maria, Nicola, and Michaela are known for lively, detailed storytelling.

“I’m very satisfied with the tour, it was well planned and our tour guide lady was very experienced. Highly recommended to discover Bologna”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - St. Mark’s Square and the basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

6.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

This Venice tour pairs a guided walk through St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Castello with a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. English-speaking guides such as Cristina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco have led guests through the city’s churches, palaces, and back canals. Expect a break between the two parts, a group of up to 16, and smaller boats holding about 8 or 9 people.

“our guide Christina, knew everything about her city and was really enthusiastic giving us all the information Also the boat tour was great However the price was rather high”

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Florence: Guided Walking Tour - San Lorenzo and the quieter side of the center
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Florence: Guided Walking Tour

7.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,334 reviews · from $31

Follow an English-speaking guide through Florence’s historic center, from the Medici quarter and Duomo to Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Guides such as Julia, Rosa, Eduardo, Rachel, and Alessandra are praised for lively stories, art history, local food tips, and quieter streets. The 1.5-hour route gives you a useful first look without entering museums.

“A wealth of information and knowledge by Julia. She has a great personality and made the tour enjoyable and fun. Thank you!”

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Skip the line: Uffizi and Accademia Small Group Walking Tour - Seeing David inside the Accademia
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Skip the line: Uffizi and Accademia Small Group Walking Tour

8.Skip the line: Uffizi and Accademia Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,135 reviews · from $148

Join a 10 to 15 person walking tour of Florence with priority entry to the Accademia and Uffizi. Guides such as Rosa, Debra, Mary, and Catarina have been praised for bringing Michelangelo, Botticelli, Leonardo, and Medici history to life. You will also see the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, but you will not enter the cathedral or baptistery.

“I enjoy the masterpieces of the most popular painters and sculptures in the world. Michelangelo 's David is awesome. Visiting Academia and Uffizii is worthy experience.”

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Rome: Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Street Food Walking Tour - Meeting at Piazza San Simeone
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Rome: Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Street Food Walking Tour

9.Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,768 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

Walk from Piazza San Simeone through Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere, stopping for Roman pizza, supplì, porchetta, sandwiches, maritozzo, and gelato. A licensed English or Portuguese speaking guide leads the 2.5-hour small-group tour, with guides such as Daniele, Leonardo, Alessandra, and Fiammetta often praised for lively history and useful restaurant advice.

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Alessandra as our guide on the food tour through Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori. She was incredibly friendly, informative, and had a great sense of humour that made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food selections were outstanding and offered excellent value for money, with each stop thoughtfully chosen and delicious - the mortadella was a real highlight! This was easily one of the best food tours we’ve ever done, and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable and authentic experience.”

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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour - Starting with Palermo’s grandest stage, Teatro Massimo
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Palermo: NO Mafia Walking Tour

10.NO Mafia Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,431 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Walk Palermo’s old center with an English, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking guide such as Valeria, Attilio, or Salvatore. See Teatro Massimo, Il Capo market, the cathedral, and Piazza della Memoria while learning how the Mafia shaped daily life and how Addiopizzo supports businesses that resist extortion.

“The tour was riveting from start to finish…it even kept the attention of our teenager. It was just the right length and we all enjoyed learning about the hard work adiopizzo is doing to try to make things better for the people of Palermo”

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Cagliari: Underground Cagliari Walking Tour - Key points to know before you book
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Cagliari: Underground Cagliari Walking Tour

11.Underground Cagliari Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,329 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $35

Follow an English and Italian guide beneath Cagliari through a 120-meter WWII shelter, the candle-lit crypt of Santa Restituta, and Roman ruins below Saint Eulalia. Add a guided Old Town walk or a wine tasting with Sardinian snacks. Guides vary, with Francesca, Valentina, Federico, and Silvia among those who have led recent tours.

“Interesting places that we wouldn’t have seen without this tour”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - Capo Market: Palermo on a food stall scale
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

12.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Meet near Teatro Massimo for a three-hour, small-group walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets. Guides such as Angelo, Alessandro, Vinz, and Simona pair local stories with panelle, arancine, cheese, olives, drinks, and a seasonal dessert. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and mention dietary needs when booking.

“Great your guide., wonderful food. Vinz made it all worth while and taught us all so much. Everyone should do this tour with him.”

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Rome: Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets - Giordano Bruno and Piazza Farnese
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Rome: Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

13.Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,921 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Follow an English-speaking guide through Rome after dark, from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo. Hear stories of executions, murders, popes, artists, and restless spirits while visiting Via Giulia, Ponte Sisto, a chapel linked to death, and quiet backstreets. Guides such as Antonio, Maham, Ana, and Yousef are known for strong storytelling and humor.

“Dina was great. Easy walk and good sight seeing. Grab a drink and check out the sights/stories!”

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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour - Calli and campi show the Venice between the sights
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Venice: City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

14.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,873 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $14

Walk from St. Mark’s Square through quiet calli, past Teatro La Fenice, and on to Rialto Bridge with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish. A short VR gallery visit adds Venice through the centuries. Choose the gondola option, but allow extra time between the walk and boat ride.

“The weather was awful but they did a great job, very kind and we learned a lot!”

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Florence: Guided Walking Tour - San Lorenzo and the quieter side of the center
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Florence: Guided Walking Tour

15.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,602 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Walk Florence’s historic center with an English, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide. You’ll see the Duomo, Baptistery, David replica, Ponte Vecchio, and Pitti Palace from outside, while guides such as Chiara, Matteo, Pam, and Laura add stories about the Medici, Renaissance, and overlooked street details.

“I really would like to thank Matteo our guide, he was informative, funny and showed us parts of Florence that we would walk past. He was able to answer all our questions and the tour was a good pace with loads of useful information. For me I would highly recommend you do the tour before going to see other Museums or attractions. Thank you”

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