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The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

September 3, 2019

Carnival. Street parties. Christ the Redeemer. Samba. Soccer. Beaches. Rio de Janeiro is a megacity and it’s got it all. (That’s not a dumb millennial word I made up, it really is called a megacity). Rio de Janeiro has a ton of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique vibe. With a historical center, beaches and favelas, the city is incredibly diverse. This self-guided walking tour of Rio will take you through the Centro and Lapa neighborhoods and treat you to the best of Rio’s incredible culture and art!

Europe

The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona, Spain

March 22, 2019

Tapas. Museums. Otherwordly cathedrals. Avant garde art. Gothic architecture. Wine. … Did we mention the tapas? Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain and the center of Catalan history and culture. In between stuffing our faces with cones of manchego and acorn-fed iberico ham, we spent most of our time in Barcelona getting lost in the narrow alleys of the Gothic Quarter. But don’t worry: for this walking tour of Barcelona, we’ve tapped 3 Barcelona experts to create the perfect self-guided tour, complete with insider tips, photo ops, and tons of history and culture (and food).

Latin America

The Ultimate Self-Guided Free Walking Tour: Lima, Peru

Last Updated: January 10, 2020

Lima, Peru is a giant, bustling sea-side city, full of delicious food, beautiful parks, stunning art and rich culture. During our year-long honeymoon, we spent 2 weeks in Lima, which allowed us to do things like befriend every cat in Kennedy Park, eat at a zillion incredible restaurants, and learn to make ceviche and Pisco Sours. One thing we wish we had during our trip? A free self-guided walking tour of Lima! Today’s Guest Poster spent 5 months exploring Lima and created an excellent self-guided tour through 3 coastal neighborhoods in Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, and Chorrillos.

United States

The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan: A Local’s Guide

Last Updated: November 9, 2019

This self guided walking tour of NYC covers 4.6 miles and takes you through Tribeca, the Financial District, the South Street Seaport, and a smidge of Chinatown! You’ll see Tribeca, the waterfront, the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Wall Street, and the little-known “Bloodiest Street in America,” complete with hidden underground tunnels. And because we’re literally never not eating, we also included brunch, dinner, drinks, and even dessert 😉

Food & Drink Travel, United States

The Best Self-Guided Pub Crawl and Beer Bike in Los Angeles

Last Updated: January 10, 2020

We designed an incredible self-guided craft beer bar crawl – by bike – on the Strand in South Bay, Los Angeles! Drink locally brewed craft beer in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach as you and your fave dudes ride around on gnarly beach cruisers catching chill vibes.

Food & Drink Travel, Latin America

Casablanca Valley: Budget Friendly Wine Tasting in Valparaiso (Without a Tour)

Last Updated: November 19, 2019

Valparaiso, Chile sits next to the Casablanca Wine Region. Although most people assume you need a tour to enjoy wine tasting in Valparaiso, you don’t! It’s totally budget-friendly and easy to craft your very own day of wine tasting in Valparaiso (complete with alpacas). Read our how-to guide for details!