Walking tours in Europe take you through incredible scenery and allow you to get the best out of a region’s cultural, historical, and culinary offerings. People really enjoy getting outdoors in beautiful environments, and love having the chance to share their experiences with other travellers on their tour.  There is also something about being on a walk which really allows you to both reflect in silence and at other times chat with others in their group.

The Best Walking Tours in Europe

These are the eight destinations that have become ‘classics’ for walking tours in Europe:

• The Amalfi Coast in Italy
• The Santiago Camino in Galicia, Northern Spain, ending at the wonderful city of Santiago de Compostela
• Treks in the beautiful Dolomites in northern Italy
• Walking tours in the Alps, through France or Switzerland
• Tour de Mont Blanc, which is more challenging and traverses parts of France, Italy and Switzerland
• Snowdonia Slate Trail, which passes through stunning countryside and showcases slate quarries which for centuries dominated world slate production and which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Walking tours in the Lake District
• The Jurassic Coast Walk, going through Devon and Dorset – also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Walking tours on the Amalfi Coast, The Santiago Camino, and trekking holidays in the Dolomites are particularly popular and we would advise booking on these well in advance if you can. Guided walking holiday packages in the UK are also really popular, and the Lake District, Peak District and the Jurassic Coast are particular favourites.

Other Popular Walking Tours in Europe

There is no need to stick to the ‘classic’ destinations for hiking tours.  There are other stunning destinations for walking tours in Italy, like the Great Lakes.    And just imagine how stunning the scenery and beaches are on a walking tour of Cyprus or Crete.  Both destinations also provide wonderful opportunities for exploring the wonderful archaeological heritage of these islands and for enjoying the best that Mediterranean food has to offer.  Guided walking tours in Sicily are also spectacular, and are likely to include a climb of the mythical Mount Etna volcano.

Walking tours are also to be found in destinations further afield like Jordan, Peru and Japan.  Browse through the best walking tours worldwide, chosen by us from the most trusted tour providers, and book an unforgettable trip.

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