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The ultimate walking tour of rio! Free, self-guided, and yes, theres a map.
South America

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

Last Updated:   October 29, 2020

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!

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Barcelona, Spain is the center of Catalan history and culture! One of the best things to do in Barcelona is to explore the Old Center and Gothic Quarter. This walking tour of Barcelona takes you to La Boqueria, La Rambla, the Jewish Quarter, the Barcelona Cathedral, and more. (Yes, there's a map.)
Europe

The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona, Spain

Last Updated:   June 20, 2020

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).

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Watching the sun set in Lima, Peru in my travel jeans!
South America

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

Last Updated:   April 1, 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.

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A self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan including Tribeca, the Hudson River park, the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, and the Bloody Angle.
United States

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

Last Updated:   January 25, 2021

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 😉

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Delicious steaming moules frites in Brussels, Belgium on the Global Enterprises Brussels All-In Discovery Tour.
Europe, Food & Drink Travel

Exploring Brussels, Belgium with the Brussels All-In Discovery Food Tour

Last Updated:   June 10, 2020

Beer, chocolate, waffles, conspiracy theories and more: we explored Brussels, Belgium by foot on the Brussels All-In Discovery Tour with Global Enterprises.

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San Francisco, California. Take the self-guided walking tour of San Francisco!
United States

The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of San Francisco: A Local’s Guide

Last Updated:   January 8, 2021

We may have packed up all of our belongings and flown to South America, but we left our hearts in San Francisco. Over the 7 years Jeremy lived in the Bay Area and the 4 years I lived there, we amassed a wealth of knowledge about the best things to do and see in San Francisco. This walking tour covers 8 unique neighborhoods in 6 miles. Plus, get a FREE San Francisco Walking Tour Printable Map and Directions!

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