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15 Walking Tours to Build a Day Around

24 tours  ·  from $26 a head

The 15 best walking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and how much climbing is involved. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk - The cliff walk and floating staircase add real variety
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Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

1.Rotorua’s Ultimate Zipline: 6 ziplines, 400 m Tandem, Cliff Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,557 reviews · from $166Our pick

Spend about three hours with Rotorua Canopy Tours flying across six ziplines, including a 400m tandem line reaching up to 80 km/h. Guides such as Jacob, Reuben, Mitch, and Nina combine careful safety work with forest stories, while free photos, warm gear, and a central Rotorua shuttle add real value.

“It's a very hood zip line experience and a great way to overcome your fear of heights. Our guys Mitch and Dylan were amazing, they give you confidence to do these things.”

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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk - Walking through Rotorua’s most active thermal area
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Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

2.Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Outdoor Mud Spa & Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,140 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

At Hell’s Gate, 15 minutes from Rotorua, you walk a geothermal route with a map or guide, then enjoy a 20-minute mud bath, sulphur spa, cool plunge pool, and Māori carving. Guides such as Liam, Tee, Zia, and Ngati add cultural stories and humor.

“The tour was amazing. The guide was amazing, so was the activities and the entire experience.”

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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano - Six hanging bridges and ten regular crossings
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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

3.Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · from $39

Walk Mistico Park’s rainforest trails near La Fortuna, crossing six hanging bridges and ten regular bridges on a roughly two-mile route. You may spot monkeys, toucans, sloths, frogs, snakes, and lizards. Choose a self-guided walk or add a guide for better wildlife spotting.

“We were going to go unguided, but asked to get a guide when we got there. It was well worth the extra money. Rained the whole time in typical CR style, but was still amazing! We had an 8yo and 5yo that had no issues.”

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Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu - Starting at Waimangu Volcanic Valley
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Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

4.Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $46

Walk Waimangu Volcanic Valley independently with a guide sheet and optional app. Choose a route to suit your time, see Frying Pan Lake, Inferno Crater Lake, steam vents, forests, and Lake Rotomahana, then ride the internal shuttle back uphill.

“Absolutely loved this walk! The scenery on this walk was unlike anything I'd every come across before! It was stunning! I found the information provided very insightful and interesting to learn about the history and geography of the surrounding areas. The boat trip was also fabulous with stunning views across the lake!”

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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk - The one-hour route through the geothermal field
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Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

5.Rotorua: Hell’s Gate Geothermal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 217 reviews · 1 hour · from $26Best value

Walk through Rotorua’s most active geothermal reserve, where boiling pools, steaming fumaroles, sulfur deposits, hot waterfalls, and New Zealand’s largest active mud volcano sit beside native bush. You can follow the map alone or join an English-speaking guide at 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM. Māori carving is available when offered.

“Interesting self guided walk. Excellent map and descriptions of the different geothermal pools”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira - Starting at Queimadas Forest Park
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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

6.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Follow Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada from Queimadas Forest Park on a guided 4.5-hour walk through Laurisilva forest, tunnels, cliff paths, and waterfalls. Guides such as Alvaro and Philip add local insight, while walking sticks and torches help on the route. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, and rain gear.

“Guide was very knowledgable, friendly and fun. Excellent value for money. Extra equipment provided. Easy pick up points close to accommodation. Highly recommended”

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Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk - The 4x4 climb through native bush
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Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

7.Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 4h 30m · from $118

Ride a 4x4 up Mount Tarawera, join a Māori karakia, hike to the summit, and descend into the crater on loose volcanic scree. Your English or Japanese-speaking guide shares local stories, explains the eruption, and helps you manage the steep sections.

“This was such a great experience would highly recommend was a great way to learn history, take in the sights and challenge yourself. Thanks again!”

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Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk - Getting to the valley from Rotorua or Taupo
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Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

8.Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · from $38

Enter Waimangu Volcanic Valley independently, then follow marked walks past Echo Crater, Inferno Crater Lake, Frying Pan Lake, hot springs, steam vents, native forest, and Lake Rotomahana. Choose a short route or the steep Mount Haszard Trail, using the guide sheet and courtesy shuttle as needed.

“Great sites to see and very friendly staff. Highly recommend”

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Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, 400m Tandem, Cliff Walk & Swing Bridges - The 400m tandem ride is the big payoff
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Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, 400m Tandem, Cliff Walk & Swing Bridges

9.Rotorua: 6 Ziplines, 400m Tandem, Cliff Walk & Swing Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · from $152

Spend 3.5 hours in Rotorua’s protected forest on six ziplines, including a 400m tandem run, high swing bridges, a volcanic cliff walk, and a controlled descent. Two guides lead groups of up to 10, provide safety gear, warm clothing, water, and free digital photos.

“The guides, Andrew and Travis, were fantastic! They provided plenty of comedy to help ease my nerves. The views were spectacular and the whole adventure was worthwhile. Absolutely recommend doing!”

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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk - The 6 p.m. start and two-hour route
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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

10.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

At 6 p.m., a guide such as Jose or Joshua leads you through Ecogarden Arenal near La Fortuna, searching for frogs, sloths, caimans, reptiles, birds, insects, and unusual plants. The two-hour walk includes a snack, with an empanada and warm sugarcane drink sometimes served afterward.

“Young Joshua who led us through this small sliver of jungle paradise was on point. His ability to locate even the smallest and most hidden of creatures was truly astounding. From the poison dart frog practically invisible under a leaf to a slot who came down from the upper reaches of the canopy stop right in front of us, it was one amazing experience after another. Great hospitality before and after and a truly memorable evening for all of us!”

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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional - Why a small group changes the walk
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Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

11.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Explore Arenal Hanging Bridges on a guided 3-kilometer walk through forest layers, crossing 10 fixed and 6 hanging bridges. Guides such as Andreas and Gustavo help you spot frogs, snakes, and plants. Choose morning or afternoon, with hotel transfers, drinks, and optional hot springs.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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From Taormina: Etna Walking Tour and Wine Tasting in Winery - The Etna resort at 1,800 to 2,000 meters
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From Taormina: Etna Walking Tour and Wine Tasting in Winery

12.From Taormina: Etna Walking Tour and Wine Tasting in Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · from $180

Travel from Taormina to Etna with a local guide such as Mario, Maurizio, Luigi, or Raffaele. Walk across lava flows and lateral craters, enter a lava tunnel, then enjoy Sicilian food and four Etna wines with a sommelier at a local winery.

“It was a great trip, and our guide, Mario, was brilliant. He was a mine of information about everything Sicilian, but he put it across in a very interesting and friendly way, so that there was never any sense of being lectured at. Unfortunately, I missed out on the walk, as it was raining and although I'd packed a waterproof jacket my trousers weren't waterproof, and I didn't fancy sitting around in wet trousers for the rest of the trip! But the rain was just local to Etna itself, and the weather improved a lot as we descended to the vineyard for lunch and the wine tasting. We received a…”

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Christchurch: Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery - From Christchurch or Lyttelton to Sumner Beach
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Christchurch: Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery

13.Christchurch: Guided Crater Rim Walk with Coastal Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $140

Choose a half-day or full-day guided walk on Christchurch’s Godley Head crater rim. Guides including Nicole, Dee, and Helen share local stories while you enjoy harbour views, WWII sites, birdlife, and, on the longer walk, a picnic at Boulder Bay.

“We had a great walk with Nicole today! Lovely weather along with some great harbour and ocean views. Got to see some sheep out in the open as well :) Highly recommended.”

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Etna Urban Winery, Vineyard Walk & Sunset Tasting Dinner - Inside the 1790 Sicilian palmento
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Etna Urban Winery, Vineyard Walk & Sunset Tasting Dinner

14.Etna Urban Winery, Vineyard Walk & Sunset Tasting Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $86

Join an English-speaking guide such as Angela or Vera for a vineyard walk between Catania and Etna, a visit to a 1790 palmento, and a four-wine dinner. Expect dry-stone walls, old barrels, family stories, Sicilian tapas, and a main course in the courtyard.

“Great tour, so informative, everyone so friendly. The food paired with the wine was outstanding”

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Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia - The trail turns rougher after the villages
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Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia

15.Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

Walk roughly 10 km from Fira to Oia on paved lanes and rocky trails with local guides such as Arsenios, George, Vaios, or Panos. Expect Firostefani, Imerovigli, churches, cliff views, uphill sections, hotel transfers, and free time in Oia.

“This tour is overpriced for the experience. Their was no extra value/services provided that we could have not just done ourselves. The Guide didn't show up at scheduled pick-up time of 8am and only contacted us directly 53 minutes (at 8:53am). The pickup time was confirmed to us at 6:44pm the evening before the tour. He didn't pick us up until 9:40am! We sent messages via the Viator app, as well as on WhatsApp to the tour company and no one responded until I had our hotel front desk phone the company. Overall this was a poor experience and I would never recommend this tour. Just do the hike self…”

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