Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra Make the Global Top 100 for Walkable Travel
Portugal stands out in Freetour.com’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 100 most recommended cities for exploring on foot, with Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra all featured in the global list.
Lisbon ranks 10th worldwide, while Porto follows in 13th position. Coimbra is also included in the ranking, placing 92nd, highlighting the country’s diverse appeal for travellers who enjoy discovering cities on foot.
These cities are recognised for their historic character, vibrant urban life and walkable areas, offering visitors the opportunity to explore their streets, landmarks and neighbourhoods at their own pace. Their presence in the ranking reflects the growing interest in Portugal as a destination for travellers seeking authentic, on-foot experiences.
“Portugal offers a great variety of destinations that are ideal for exploring on foot, from larger capitals to smaller historic cities. We’ve seen increasing interest from travellers looking to discover these places through walking tours and local experiences,” said Ignacio Merino Romero, CEO of Freetour.com.
The ranking is based on reservations, reviews, and tours completed by millions of travellers, reflecting their genuine preferences.
Budapest leads the global ranking, followed by Rome, Vienna, Barcelona and Madrid, highlighting the strong appeal of European cities for travellers who enjoy exploring on foot.
Top 10 Worldwide
1. Budapest
2. Rome
3. Vienna
4. Barcelona
5. Madrid
6. Paris
7. Prague
8. Naples
9. Florence
10. Lisbon
Positions 11 to 100
11–20: London, Milan, Porto, Seville, Amsterdam, Athens, Venice, Dublin, Mexico City, Brussels
21–30: Berlin, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Tallinn, Krakow, Valencia, Cartagena de Indias, Palermo, Stockholm, Edinburgh
31–40: Granada, Verona, Bucharest, Medellín, Munich, Bologna, Vilnius, Riga, Toledo, Málaga
41–50: New York, Dubrovnik, Bratislava, Marrakech, Córdoba, Hamburg, Helsinki, Split, Bruges, Buenos Aires
51–60: Ljubljana, Warsaw, Tirana, Oslo, Zaragoza, Tokyo, Bilbao, Ghent, Santiago de Chile, Strasbourg
61–70: Zagreb, Bogotá, Valletta, Marseille, Turin, Hanoi, Wrocław, Cologne, Mérida (Mexico), Antwerp
71–80: Thessaloniki, Bordeaux, Tbilisi, Panama City, Palma, Frankfurt, Cádiz, Santiago de Compostela, Sofia, Sarajevo
81–90: Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Mostar, Cuenca, Segovia, Tangier, Gdansk, Belgrade, Dresden, Fez
91–100: Lyon, Coimbra, Genoa, Cusco, León, Trieste, Belfast, Reykjavik, Antigua, Salamanca
About Freetour.com and its ranking
Freetour.com connects travellers with local guides in more than 1,100 cities worldwide. The ranking reflects the choices of millions of travellers based on their bookings and real experiences.
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