Almost every major city in the world offers free walking tours to new visitors. If you’ve never given them a try because you prefer exploring new places on your own, here’s a couple of reasons why they’re worthy of your attention.
Meeting New People
If you’re a solo traveler looking for a way to meet new people, walking tours are a good place to start. You’ll stumble upon many fellow travelers who share the same interests, and your friendship could flourish if you decide to explore the rest of the city by each other’s side.
Useful Tips
Tour guides are usually locals who are armed with knowledge and good advice. In addition to helping you learn a lot about the city you’re in, they can also share useful advice regarding transportation, food and places to visit once the tour is over.
Simple Plan
Making travel plans on your own requires a lot of research, but when you’re going on a tour everything is already planned in advance. You just have to show up on time, and your guide will know exactly where you’re supposed to go next.