London Walks offers a range of tours throughout London seven days a week. In addition to standard tours to different areas of the city, the company also offers ghost walks, pub walks and a Beatles tour. A standard walk costs under $15, as of 2010. There are also discount walkabout cards available for those wishing to take more than one tour. Children under the age of 15 are free if accompanied by their parents.
London Walks
P.O. Box 1708
London, NW6 4LW
011-44-20-7624-3978
walks.com
Exodus is a long established activity holiday company which offers treking tours in Europe throughout the summer months. On its website and in its brochures, the level of difficulty of each trek is detailed. These range from a moderate walk in Tuscany, to a "tough" ascent to the top of Mont Blanc. All walks are led by an expert guide and a range of accommodations are available, depending on the tour.
Exodus
TUI Travel House
Crawley Business Quarter
Fleming Way
Crawley, RH10 9QL
011-44-20-8772-3936
exodus.co.uk
For those who wish to walk on a more independent basis, Inntravel provide self-guided walking tours in many regions of Europe. These include both hotel-to-hotel treks and 'centred' walking from a single destination. The company will transport luggage, leaving walkers free to enjoy the scenery without the discomfort of a heavy backpack. Walks are graded from gentle strolls to challenging hikes. The company provides detailed walking routes and maps and even suggestions for picnic spots.
Inntravel Ltd
Whitwell Grange
York, YO60 7JU
011-44-1653-617001
inntravel.co.uk/
EnjoyRome offers a range of walking tours around this ancient city. The Ancient and Old Rome Walking Tour lasts three hours and is available every day. It includes visits to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain. The company also offers tours to the Vatican and night walking tours.
Enjoy Rome
Via Marghera, 8a
Rome
011-39-0644-51843
enjoyrome.com
