Where to Dive: the 6 Best Walking Tours Worldwide

1.Curacao Helmet Diving-Walk the Ocean Floor, No Swimming Required

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · from $150Our pick

At Sea Trek Curaçao, you walk along a marked ocean-floor path wearing a supplied underwater helmet. The one-hour outing suits ages eight and up, including non-swimmers. Expect a safety briefing, shallow-water entry, fish feeding, and close support from guides such as Chris and Miguel. Meet in Salina or pay $15 per person for pickup.

“The guide is amazing! He did amazing job of keeping it light hearted and joking which help with my fears! This is truly going to be the coolest experience of your life! The guides do amazing photos!”

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2.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158

You’ll ride by boat to a shallow coral garden, receive a safety briefing, then walk underwater at about 10 feet wearing a supplied helmet. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sébastien help you adjust, point out fish, and take photos. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is required.

“Well, I have to rate this very poorly because the activity never took place. We booked it months in advanced, Viator charged us. We payed a lot for the hotel in Bora Bora to stay one more night to have the day for this activity, and on the morning of the activity when they are supposed to pick you up, nobody shows up. No call. No email. Nothing. Our hotel, the Four seasons Bora Bora calls them, and they inform us the activity has been cancelled. No bad weather. No explanations. Just cancelled. I ask how the tour operator will compensate us and they tell us we will be refunded,…”

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3.Deep Dive into Denver: Small-Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $39Best value

Spend two hours walking 2 to 3 miles through central Denver with an English-speaking local guide. Visit the Center for Colorado Women’s History, see the Capitol exterior, enter the Brown Palace atrium, and finish at Larimer Square. Groups are limited to 12, with private tours available and children under six free.

“Our guide Lisa was fantastic! She shared fascinating details about Denver, helping us understand the city much better. We highly recommend the tour, and we’re grateful to Lisa for being such an outstanding guide. Thank you, Lisa!”

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4.Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Delft’s old center with a private English-speaking guide, often Robin or Matyas. You’ll see the New Church, leaning Old Church, Prinsenhof, canals, the former armory, and Vermeer’s View of Delft location. Pickup in central Delft is available, and the tour ends near cafés and restaurants at Beestenmarkt.

“Wonderful experience today exploring Delft in private tour with Matyas. Our first time in Delft was very memorable and a lot of fun. Matyas did an excellent job showing us the highlights and sharing interesting stories and fascinating history. His charm and friendly demeanor made for a very special time. We highly recommend Matayas and this tour.”

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5.Delft: Dive into the Golden Age on a Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Delft’s historic center with a private guide such as Sterre, Peter, or Tristan, following the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. You’ll cross canals, visit Market Square, hear local anecdotes, and set the pace for a flexible two-hour tour in English or several other languages.

“We kregen een rondleiding van enthousiaste gids Sterre. We hebben op een leuke ontspannen manier iets geleerd over de rijke historie van de stad Delft. We hebben ervan genoten en de toer is zeker aan te raden!”

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6.Santa Fe Deep Dive History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk Santa Fe’s historic center with a guide such as Paul, whose stories connect Spanish colonial buildings, local artists, Native vendors, and old church traditions. This three-hour, small-group tour visits six landmarks, includes San Miguel Chapel, and keeps the group to 12 people.

“Paul and his flute playing! Also his explanation re: native vendors and his relationship w most of them.”

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