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Palace Walking Tours: 15 City Routes to Book

75 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Prague, Seville, Seoul, Venice. These 15 routes string the palace together with the streets that grew up to serve it, priced by length, with a note on the ones that involve a real hill.

Venice: Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Walking Tour - Inside the Doge’s Palace and the Venetian government
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Walking Tour

1.Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,291 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $101Our pick

Explore Venice’s two essential monuments in 2 to 2.5 hours with a live guide in English, Italian, French, Spanish, or German. See the Doge’s grand council halls, cross the Bridge of Sighs, then admire St Mark’s mosaics, museum, and terrace if your option includes them. Guides such as Denise, Marina, and Donatella have earned especially warm praise.

“Very informative! The explanations of the artwork and history were great!”

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Prague: 3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle - Old Town Square, where Prague’s stories begin
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Prague: 3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle

2.3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,696 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Start near the Astronomical Clock, follow your guide through Old Town and across Charles Bridge, then ride the tram to Prague Castle. Guides such as Peter, Míša, Martina, and David mix legends with practical advice. The tour covers exteriors and costs $30, with a tram ticket included.

“We had Mischa as our guide for the 3-hour Walking Tour of Old Town and Prague Castle and she was absolutely brilliant! She guided us smoothly through the Old Town while telling stories about kings, queens, politicians and Pragues history. When we go travel we always book a guidede tour as it gives so many good local insights into the city and of course the history of the city you are visiting. The tour we had with Mischa was definitely top 5 of all tours we have had over the years travelling around the world.”

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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour - Starting at the Golden Gate
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Split: Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

3.Old Town and Diocletian Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,727 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $17

Meet at Split’s Golden Gate for a 90-minute guided walk through Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Giardin Park, and the Riva. Guides such as Mia, Slavko, Antonia, and Ivana add local stories, food tips, and Croatian context. Longer options may include tastings or Trogir.

“Ivana is a terrific tour guide. Enthusiastic descriptions of history and personal stories. Thank you for making Diocletian’s Palace come alive for us.”

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Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace - Starting at the Peristyle, Split’s ancient crossroads
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Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

4.Walking Tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk through Split’s Roman palace and old town with an English-speaking guide such as Antonella, Anton, or Marino. You’ll see the Peristyle, Vestibule, substructures, Golden Gate, Riva, Fruit’s Square, and Split Synagogue. The tour is capped at 20 people, though headsets are not provided.

“This was a very good tour to give an insight into the Diocletian palace, our guide was very knowledgeable and funny would recommend at the beginning of your time in Split to get an idea of how to plan your time for the rest of your trip”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

5.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect about 150 minutes to three hours, a choice of shared or small groups, and guides such as Sun, Fern, Jack, and Tank. Entrance fees depend on the option you book.

“Ohm was very knowledgeable and personable. He was able to answer all our questions and was a joy to have leading the tour.”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour - Ninomaru Garden and the quieter side of the palace grounds
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

6.Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · from $22

Walk through Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Jim, Miguel, Tony, and Blake explain Edo Castle, the shogunate, imperial life, gates, walls, and Ninomaru Garden. Expect about two hours of walking, some slopes, and a return to the starting point.

“The tour guide spoke clearly and was very friendly. We would have prefered a little more historical information to set the scene before or as we entered the historical precinct but on the whole it was a worthwhile activity.”

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Prague 3-hour Afternoon Walking Tour including Prague Castle - Prague Castle: more than a palace
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Prague 3-hour Afternoon Walking Tour including Prague Castle

7.Prague 3-hour Afternoon Walking Tour including Prague Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Follow a licensed English-speaking guide from Old Town Square to Prague Castle, then walk through St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane before finishing at Charles Bridge. Petra, Honza, Mike, and Karel are among the guides leading this history-packed afternoon tour.

“Wonderful tour! Jack was very knowledgeable and made the tour very entertaining! It was a large group, and Prague was very busy, but he did an excellent job ensuring everyone was together before moving on to the next site. Would highly recommend!”

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Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket - Plaza Mayor and the short Old Town introduction
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Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

8.Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,829 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Start on Calle Mayor and walk through Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Calle del Codo, and Plaza de la Villa before entering Madrid’s Royal Palace. An English-speaking guide leads the palace visit with reserved entry, radio headphones, and time to explore afterward when scheduling allows.

“The tour operator had multiple groups go out at the same time, and we were unfortunate to be in the group where the guide was not good at all. He did not even bother to introduce himself so I don't know what his name is. He did not check who the participants were and assumed we were all following. There's a lot of rushed walking with awkward dead silence. I dont know if he even kept track of the tour participants if we were all still with the group because I fell behind some times to take pictures as he went by too fast to allow us to take the…”

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at the Knossos ticket booth
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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

9.Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,380 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104

Explore Knossos Palace for 1.5 hours with a licensed English-speaking guide. Learn how archaeology connects the Minotaur myth to Minoan life, see royal rooms and ancient engineering, and choose small-group entry, Heraklion pickup, or a 1:30 PM Archaeological Museum add-on.

“Catherine was a great guide, creating a great impression of the Minoan culture. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She managed the group really well, made sure we were in shade when she wanted to explain something at length, and checked with us whether we understood her descriptions. We loved this tour and would recommend to others.”

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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham - Seeing Big Ben and Parliament from street level
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Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

10.Walking Tour of London Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,213 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben to St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace with a Blue Badge Guide. Choose a 4-hour Abbey tour or a 3-hour option with self-entry for an organ recital, evensong, or mass. Guides such as Natasha, Olga, Dan, and Jackie are praised for lively stories.

“Natasha was enthusiastic, personable and knowledgeable. She added additional spots on Oxford Street at The end and picked out great spots for pictures.”

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Split & Diocletian's Palace Walking Tour - Spending an hour inside the palace
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Split & Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

11.Split & Diocletian’s Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk Split’s old center with an English-speaking local guide, starting at the Golden Gate and touring Diocletian’s Palace, Pjaca, the City Clock, and Riva. Guides such as Mia, Ivana, Slavko, and Tino are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and useful restaurant tips.

“We had the most wonderful experience with Mia! She was extremely knowledgeable and made the entire tour enjoyable with her wit, sense of humor, and engaging style. She even ended the tour with a list of recommended restaurants, coffee shops, experiences, and more! Highly recommend booking this tour! We learned so much and had a great time.”

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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour - Meeting at Wadakura Fountain Park
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Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

12.Tokyo Castle & Imperial PalaceーShogun Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,068 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Join an English-speaking guide such as Anju, Fuma, or Yuka for a two-hour walk through Edo Castle ruins, Imperial Palace grounds, Ninomaru Garden, and the East Gardens. The group is limited to 10, with history, gardens, koi, old defenses, and photo stops included.

“The tour was perfect; Ai was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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London: Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour - Walking the Mall, St. James’s Park, and royal residences
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London: Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

13.Buckingham Palace Entry Ticket & Royal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Walk from the Duke of York Column along the Mall and through St. James’s Park with an English-speaking guide, then enter Buckingham Palace for a self-guided visit with the official audio guide. Guides such as Natalie, Lee, and Michael are praised for lively royal stories.

“Great experience with our French guide, Madeline. Knowledgeable, funny, responsive and kind. Great info about London and the monarchy leading up to the timed Buckingham Palace ticket!”

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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour - Passing through Otemon Gate
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Tokyo: Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

14.Imperial Palace Japanese History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 987 reviews · from $32

Meet your Sunrise Adventure guide near Starbucks at Wadakuramon fountain, then walk through Otemon Gate into the Imperial Palace’s Eastern Gardens. Over about two hours, explore Edo Castle ruins, samurai history, bamboo, royal koi, and Japanese culture. English and French tours are available.

“We had Mika as our tour guide and she was amazing! She provided some mosquito spray which was much needed inside the Imperial palace as it's full of nature and also full of mosquito. Mika was very informative during the tour and answered all of our questions!”

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Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace Entry and Gardens Walk - The gardens walk is harder than it sounds
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Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace Entry and Gardens Walk

15.Sintra & Cascais Day Tour with Pena Palace Entry and Gardens Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $92

Spend about eight hours with a small group visiting Pena Palace, Sintra, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais. You get palace entry, a gardens walk, transport, WiFi, bottled water, and a guide such as Nuno, Joanna, Oriana, or Simon.

“Our tour to Sintra and Cascais was absolutely fantastic! The scenery was breathtaking, and we loved exploring the charming streets and stunning palaces of Sintra before heading to the beautiful coastal town of Cascais. Our guide, Joanna, made the experience truly exceptional — she was warm, knowledgeable, and full of great stories and insights that brought each place to life. Her enthusiasm and attention to detail made the whole day unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour and Joanna!”

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A named palace, a kind of ticket, or a whole country of them.

The famous ones

AlhambraVersaillesPena PalaceForbidden CityDoge’s Palace

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TopkapıGrand PalaceSchönbrunnSummer PalaceAlcázar of Seville

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