On Foot · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The 15 best boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is on your feet. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Bruges’ 150-minute walking and canal tour, with medieval sights, local stories, Belgian chocolate, boat views, and practical tips.
“It would help to know where the tour ends. Fabian was fantastic and accommodating.”
See Prague on foot, by tram, and by boat, with Prague Castle, Jewish Quarter, Czech lunch, and Charles Bridge Museum included.
“Travelled in January during off-peak season so it was very pleasant walk through Prague, and attractions were not over crowded. Our guide Ross was very knowledgeable, talked about the history, architecture and culture. Lunch was at a restaurant in middle of old town square, and cruise was nice way to finish off the tour. Tour took about 6 hours, and didn’t include entry into the paid attractions, but was a great way to know about the city, and then what attractions to come back to and spend more time at after the tour.”
Review of Venice’s 3-hour St. Mark’s, backstreets, and Grand Canal boat tour, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and value.
“This tour was very interesting. We had a different guide for the walking tour than the grand canal tour, but both guides were good.”
See Porto by foot, cable car, and boat, with Livraria Lello, São Bento Station, and a Douro cruise in one four-hour tour.
“Francisco was a great guide and this tour is definitely worth it. You get to see the highlights of the city and it really is not a lot of walking. Riding the cable car gives you the most beautiful view of Porto as well as the boat ride where you can see the city from the water. Visiting the bookstore as well was a highlight it is amazing!!!!! Definitely recommend this tour for seeing the city and all the important highlights.”
Explore Bruges on foot and by canal, with medieval landmarks, free time, expert guides, and optional Belgian beer tasting.
“Our tour guide Maria was fantastic and her knowledge of Bruges was simply astounding. Bruges is a stunning city with beauty to be seen everywhere. Has deffinitely left me wanting more, will absolutely be back to explore more.”
See Montmartre, the Louvre or Orsay, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Seine on a fast-paced nine-hour Paris tour.
“The tour was long but very well timed and planned out. There were plenty of stops for bathroom and snacks as needed. Arwan was our guide and he was great about making sure we were all keeping up. He even found vegan options for lunch for some of the other guests. One of the best parts that was completely unexpected was a second guide for the Louvre portion. The group was split into 2 smaller groups, each with our own guides, to make the Louvre experience even better than expected. I had Suzanne (?) as my guide for the Louvre portion and she was AWESOME!”
Review of the Krka Waterfalls and Trogir tour from Split, with a panoramic boat ride, free time, prices, tips, and honest advice.
“Really great day out. Mate our guide was helpful and very informative. The trip gives you a great mix of experience and just the right amount of time was spent in each place.”
Review of the Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam, with a scenic canal cruise, Dutch cheese tasting, free time, and practical travel tips.
“The tour was very well-organized. We first gathered at the This is Holland building, where I bought a cup of coffee and used the restroom before departure. The bus was clean and comfortable. We had plenty of time to explore Giethoorn, and I even bought some souvenirs from the shop. I only later discovered there was a 10% discount on Henri Willig cheese, otherwise I wouldn’t have bought it elsewhere before the trip. I really appreciated the schedule—it gave us enough time to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. The boat ride along the canal was especially beautiful, with spectacular scenery all around. Another advantage was the starting time—you don’t need…”
Barcelona tour combining Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, a port boat ride, and a short helicopter flight, with practical tips on value and timing.
“Really awesome experience, started with a walking tour, the guide was really funny and smart, then ww had the flight with the helicopter that had stunning views and then following the boat ride, with live music that made us relax and enjoy the suroundings. I recommend it!”
See Barcelona by foot, boat, and helicopter, with Gaudí landmarks, Gothic streets, port views, and a six-minute flight.
“Pol was an enthusiastic guide, very knowledgeable and fluent in several languages. Excellent tour, could have skipped the boat ride after the exceptional helicopter treat!”
Review of Plitvice Lakes guided tour with walking trails, electric boat, panoramic train, expert guides, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Our guide Leopold is the best guide ever. He was very friendly, polite, funny and provided us with a lot of information and local stories which made our tour very enjoyable. He speaks fluent english and answers any questions you have about the Plitvice lakes and also other recommended places you want visit while spending your holiday in Zadar. Absolutely beautiful experience, definitely worth visiting! Tina & Jany”
Explore London’s haunted corners, landmarks, and Thames by boat on a lively two-hour ghost walk ending at the Tower of London.
“Anna was such a charismatic and charming guide, listening to her was so relaxing. Her way of telling the story’s really was so catchy. We enjoyed it so much. 100% recommending the tour and Anna as a guide!!!”
See Porto on foot, by cable car, and from the Douro River, with Livraria Lello, São Bento Station, and bridges in four hours.
“From start to finish our guide Joao Garcias made the tour interesting and funny. It was never a problem to ask questions and plenty of time at each stop along the way. We got to know Porto so well. a truly beautiful city.”
Explore Bruges on foot and by canal with a small English-speaking tour, local stories, chocolate, beer, and practical city tips.
“Absolutely great way to experience all of Bruges, including the canals, for a few hours. Even my teenage kids were interested... most of the time anyway. Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.”
Cruise Venice’s Grand Canal and quiet waterways, then walk hidden lanes with a guide, ending with cicchetti, wine, or pastry and coffee.
“Guide was very knowledgeable! Loved the history of the buildings she pointed out. Boat was comfortable but could use more openings for tourists to stand up and see sights better.”
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