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Verona

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Bologna

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Siena

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Lucca

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Bergamo

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Lecce

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Perugia

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Matera

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Fresh routes, viewpoints, food walks, and practical planning tips across Italy’s most walkable cities

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Discover the best scenic walks in Italy for 2025. From Bergamo's walls to Siena's hills, explore expert guides on accessible trails, sunset routes, and more.

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Discover the best scenic walks in Bergamo for 2025. From easy strolls in Città Alta to trekking routes and family-friendly trails, explore Italy's hidden gems.

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Discover the best walking routes in Bologna for 2025. From UNESCO porticos to hidden canals and food markets, explore Italy's culinary capital on foot.

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Explore the Florence of the South with our 2025 guide to Lecce walking tours. From Baroque architecture to hidden food spots, find the best routes in Puglia.

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Explore Lucca on foot with our 2025 guide. Discover scenic wall walks, historic Roman trails, seasonal foliage routes, and budget-friendly paths in Tuscany.

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Explore the ancient Sassi di Matera with our 2025 guide to the best walking tours, scenic hikes, and hidden gems. Find self-guided routes, food walks, and more.

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Top Italy Destinations

Italy’s Most Loved Walking Cities

River strolls, old-town loops, viewpoints, food walks, and local neighborhoods—picked from our latest guides

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From city-center loops to panoramic viewpoints and food-focused strolls, browse our Italy deep-dives

EXPLORE BY THEME

Choose Your Italy Travel Theme

Curated Italy experiences—food, culture, scenic routes, and slow travel—built around how you like to explore

UNESCO & Heritage

Ancient arenas, cathedral duomos, Renaissance streets, and hilltop old towns.

Food & Wine

Market strolls, aperitivo routes, trattoria neighborhoods, and regional wine tastings.

Coasts & Islands

Seafront promenades, harbor walks, island day trips, and sunset coastal viewpoints.

Festivals

Carnival nights, summer sagre, historic parades, and piazza celebrations.

City Breaks

Compact old towns, riverside loops, viewpoint climbs, and café-to-café wandering.

Scenic Routes

City-wall circuits, river paths, panoramic terraces, and self-guided walking loops.

Nature Escapes

Parks, lakeside walks, gentle hills, and day-trip trails near town.

Hands-On

Cooking classes, market tours, olive-oil tastings, and artisan workshops.

Slow Travel

Golden-hour strolls, quiet piazzas, rail-first itineraries, and unhurried routes.

LATEST ARTICLES

Fresh Italy Walk Insights

Our latest Italy discoveries—routes, viewpoints, food walks, accessibility, and planning tips

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Best Scenic Walks in Italy 2025: City Strolls & Nature Trails

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Discover the best scenic walks in Italy for 2025. From Bergamo's walls to Siena's hills, explore expert guides on accessible trails, sunset routes, and more.

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Scenic Walks in Bergamo: 2025 Guide to Trails & Città Alta
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Scenic Walks in Bergamo: 2025 Guide to Trails & Città Alta

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Discover the best scenic walks in Bergamo for 2025. From easy strolls in Città Alta to trekking routes and family-friendly trails, explore Italy's hidden gems.

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Explore Bologna: Best Scenic Walks & Portico Tours in 2025
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Explore Bologna: Best Scenic Walks & Portico Tours in 2025

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Discover the best walking routes in Bologna for 2025. From UNESCO porticos to hidden canals and food markets, explore Italy's culinary capital on foot.

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Lecce Walking Tours & Scenic Baroque Routes: 2025 Travel Guide
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Lecce Walking Tours & Scenic Baroque Routes: 2025 Travel Guide

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Explore the Florence of the South with our 2025 guide to Lecce walking tours. From Baroque architecture to hidden food spots, find the best routes in Puglia.

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Lucca Walking Guide 2025: Best Scenic Routes & City Wall Walks
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Lucca Walking Guide 2025: Best Scenic Routes & City Wall Walks

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Explore Lucca on foot with our 2025 guide. Discover scenic wall walks, historic Roman trails, seasonal foliage routes, and budget-friendly paths in Tuscany.

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Best Matera Walking Tours & Scenic Sassi Routes: 2025 Guide
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Best Matera Walking Tours & Scenic Sassi Routes: 2025 Guide

January 1, 2026 • By Editor

Explore the ancient Sassi di Matera with our 2025 guide to the best walking tours, scenic hikes, and hidden gems. Find self-guided routes, food walks, and more.

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TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Real Stories from Real Walking Enthusiasts

See how our city walking guides help walkers discover authentic neighborhoods, scenic routes, and urban trails:

Sarah L.

Sarah L.

New York, USA

"City Scenic Walks made my city exploration effortless—found scenic routes, neighborhood gems, and perfect walking paths all in one guide."

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James T.

James T.

London, UK

"Loved the Bologna and Verona guides—perfect city-center loops, food stops, and viewpoints. The timing tips saved me hours."

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Maria G.

Maria G.

Sydney, Australia

"Used the Siena and Lucca routes—great balance of must-sees and quieter streets. The city-walls walk was the highlight."

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Robert K.

Robert K.

Toronto, Canada

"The Perugia walking guide nailed it—easy routes, viewpoints, and practical transit tips to avoid steep climbs."

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Elena P.

Elena P.

Verona, Italy

"I live here and still found new riverside strolls and quieter lanes. The sunset viewpoints section is gold for weekend planning."

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David M.

David M.

Chicago, USA

"Matera guide helped me plan the best viewpoints and evening walks, plus what to wear for all the steps. Super practical."

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Our city walking guides have helped

50,000+ Walkers this year

Discover authentic city walks—neighborhoods, scenic routes, urban trails, and pedestrian-friendly paths—with locally researched guides

OUR MISSION

What Is City Scenic Walks?

A vibrant collage of scenic city walks, neighborhoods, and urban trails

City Scenic Walks is your gateway to the world's most captivating scenic walking routes, city neighborhoods, urban trails, and pedestrian-friendly paths—beyond the obvious routes.

We're passionate about uncovering authentic walking experiences away from the crowds. Our editors and local experts explore cities worldwide, uncovering scenic routes, hidden neighborhoods, urban trails, and pedestrian gems that showcase the character and beauty of each city.

Whether you're exploring city architecture, local neighborhoods, scenic paths, or quiet urban walks, our guides help you discover city destinations on foot with confidence and respect for local communities.

Frequently Asked Questions About City Scenic Walks

Learn how City Scenic Walks curates scenic walking guides—from city neighborhoods and urban trails to pedestrian-friendly paths and hidden gems—kept current with local expertise.

City Scenic Walks focuses exclusively on scenic walking routes with local-first research, mixing famous paths with hidden neighborhood finds, urban trails, and pedestrian-friendly routes so you can experience cities on foot beyond the usual tourist trails.

We cover cities worldwide—from scenic urban trails to neighborhood walks, pedestrian-friendly paths, and hidden city gems—with walking guides, route maps, and exploration tips.

Our editors update guides regularly, checking route conditions, accessibility, safety, seasonal changes, and path updates with local walkers and city experts.

Yes. Each guide includes free walking routes, accessible paths, neighborhood strolls, and premium guided tour options so you can tailor any walking preference.

Absolutely—send tips or requests via our contact page and we'll consider them for upcoming city walking guides.

Still have questions about exploring city walks? Contact our walking route editors

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