GuruWalk Awards 2026
The best free walking tours in the world
After the success of its inaugural edition, GuruWalk proudly announces the second edition of the GuruWalk Awards in 2026. These awards honor the best free tours of 2025, the highest-rated guides, and the experiences that stand out for their innovation and authenticity, bringing local culture closer to travelers from all corners of the world.
The awards recognise the quality and popularity of free tours and guides from over 120 countries within the GuruWalk community, in the categories of “Spanish” and “Other Languages.” In addition, special awards are presented to the most outstanding themed tours of the year, including the best gastronomic tours, tours for solo travelers, mystery and legend tours, unique experiences, and LGBTQ+ friendly tours, celebrating those with high booking numbers and the best overall ratings on the platform throughout 2025.
Best Free Walking Tours in the World
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Old town (Austrias), Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, cathedral, palace, theater and more
Guru: Tourstilla
📍 Location: Madrid (España)
Category: Other languages
Free Tour Lisbon: Essential History, Fun Facts and Free Tastings
Guru: Tours Of My Life
📍 Location: Lisbon (Portugal)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tours in Spain
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Free Tour Málaga: History, Inside Stories, Secrets, and Curiosities in Málaga
Guru:
Málaga a toda Costa
📍 Location: Málaga (Spain)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tours in Europe
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Best Free Walking Tours in Asia and Oceania
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Must-See Istanbul: Old City & Daily Life
Guru:
Istanbulian Guides
📍 Location: ístanbul (Turkey)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tours in Africa
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Old Cairo: Khan Elkhalili Bazzar,Al-Azhar Mosque, and El-Moez street
Guru:
Islam
📍 Location: Cairo (Egypt)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tours in North America
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
NY Essential: Financial District, Wall Street, 9-11, Stock Market, and More
Guru:
TERRADVENTOURS
📍 Location: New York (USA)
Category: Other languages
The Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo Tour
Guru:
CityShuffles
📍 Location: New York (USA)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tours in Latin America
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
The authentic free walking tour in Cusco city (Historic Center)
Guru:
Erick
📍 Location: Cusco (Peru)
Category: Other languages
Santiago All-in-One: Essentials and Much More
Guru:
LocalExpert
📍 Location: Santiago de Chile (Chile)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tour Agencies
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Best Freelance Free Walking Tour Guides
Best Mystery and Legends Free Walking Tours
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Barcelona Mystery Tour: Dark Secrets of the Gothic Quarter
Guru: Jen
📍 Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Unique Free Walking Tours
Category: Spanish 🇪🇸
Category: Other languages
Free Horseback Riding Tour in Cusco: Inkilltambo, Sacred Temples and Living Culture
Guru: Saturnino
📍 Location: Cusco (Perú)
Languages: English 🇬🇧, German 🇩🇪, Portuguese 🇵🇹 and Chinese 🇨🇳
Best Free Gastronomic Walking Tour
Saigon Night Walking Food Tour & Hidden War Stories — End at Beer Street!
Guru:
Dong
📍 Location: Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best Free Walking Tour for Solo Travelers
Kuala Lumpur Night Tour: The Nightlife!
Guru:
Hakim
📍 Location: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Language: English 🇬🇧
Best LGBTI Free Walking Tour
