Taipei offers a variety of English-language walking tours – from the Old City and Longshan Temple to a sunset tour and an alternative tour on political history, all free of charge with a tip for the guide at the end.
Taichung, the industrial and cultural city of central Taiwan, offers free walking tours in a tip-based model – a historical tour around the old train station and an evening tour of a local night market for an authentic culinary experience.
Local guides lead free guided tours between Seoul's royal palaces and its modern districts like Gangnam and Seongsu - all the tours, areas, and tips in one place.
Singapore offers a variety of free walking tours, from Chinatown to Kampong Glam, with local guides and free tips at the end of the tour.
Malai, the town that manages the famous Boracay Island, offers free tours based on a tip for the guide. The central address for discovering the iconic Willy’s Rock and the stories of the White Beach.
Get to know Los Baños, Philippines – the campus city at the foot of Mount Makiling – through a free morning tour (voluntary payment) that reveals the history, academia, and surrounding nature.
The heritage town of Taal in Batangas province offers a free, tip-based walking tour that takes you from ancient Spanish stone houses to the famous Taal Basilica – a short, authentic, and historic experience.
Cebu City offers several free walking tours that explore the city's Spanish heritage, food markets, and historic streets, for a nominal fee.
Local guides accompany you through the alleys of Patan Durbar Square in exchange for a free tip at the end - an authentic introduction to the ancient artists' city of the Kathmandu Valley.
Kathmandu offers a variety of free tours led by local guides, revealing the temples of the old city, Durbar Square, and the lively alleys of Thamel – in exchange for a free tip at the end of the tour.
A free tour of Bhaktapur reveals Durbar Square, Nyatapula Temple, and Creators' Square accompanied by a local guide, with free payment at the end.
At least one free walking tour operates in Yangon and takes you between Shwedagon Pagoda, the colonial city center, and the market streets – no pre-payment required, free tip for the guide at the end of the tour.
Free tours in the Maldives are mainly concentrated in the capital, Male – a guided tour using the free-tip method through the markets, historic mosques, and crowded city streets.
Free tours in Malaysia span Kuala Lumpur, George Town and Kuching – a guided walk with tips, from the colonial heritage to the night markets and multicultural districts.
Malé, the crowded capital of the Maldives, offers a free guided tour that reveals mosques, markets and historical corners beyond the familiar image of atolls and bungalows. Payment by tipping at your discretion.
A free (tip-based) tour in Kuching takes you from the Sarawak River promenade to the old quarter and markets – local guide, English language, and payment according to your feelings at the end of the route.
Kuala Lumpur offers a variety of walking tours – from the colonial Old Town to the lively night market – with local guides who know every corner of the Malaysian capital.
Get to know the World Heritage District of George Town in Penang, through free walking tours led by locals, paying according to your mood – between painted street art, multicultural temples and colonial merchant houses.
Tokyo has a selection of free walking tours that cover from historic Asakusa to vibrant Shibuya and Shinjuku, led by local guides for a tip of your choice.
Kawagoe, the “little Edo” near Tokyo, offers one free walking tour along the historic warehouse street and the Toki no Kana bell tower, accompanied by a local guide and a free tip at the end.
A free tour of Takayama opens a window into one of the best-preserved cities in Japan – wooden streets from the Edo period, a lively morning market and sake culture, accompanied by a local guide and a free tip at the end.
Aomori in northern Japan offers one free walking tour around the station and port, alongside paid tour options for those who want to delve deeper into the city's heritage and local culture.
Otsu, the capital of Shiga Prefecture on the shores of Lake Biwa, offers a free walking tour (tip optional) of the historic Ishiyama-dera Temple – a quiet and fascinating alternative to a day of sightseeing in nearby Kyoto.
Kamakura, the former capital of the shoguns, offers one free tour that combines samurai sites and ancient Zen temples led by a local guide – payment by tip at the end of the tour.
Kanazawa offers free, tip-based walking tours of the historic samurai district and the brightly lit geisha quarters, led by local guides who know every alley and corner.
Get to know Hiroshima through free tours led by local guides – from the Peace Memorial Park to the Miyajima Islands, free to pay as you feel like it.
Cuba offers free walking tours that connect a lively port, a historic foreign district on the mountainside, and ancient Chinese alleys – all accompanied by a local guide for a free tip.
Taito City – the district that unites Asakusa and Ueno – is one of the best places in Tokyo to get to know with a local guide, among ancient temples, lively markets and traditional handicraft workshops.
Nagoya offers one free tip-based walking tour, conducted in English by a long-time foreign resident of the city. The tour reveals the local side of Nagoya – from the historic castle to everyday neighborhoods.
Osaka offers a variety of free walking tours – from a first introduction to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi to evening tours, Osaka Castle and hidden retro quarters – all on a free tip basis.
Introducing Nara's free guided tours, from the famous deer park to the ancient Todaiji Temple, including practical tips for the Israeli traveler.
Nagasaki has several free walking tours that tell the story of the city – from the history of the atomic bomb to its golden age as Japan’s only gateway to the West. The tours are given in exchange for a free tip at the end of the tour.
Kyoto offers a variety of free, tip-based walking tours, mainly around Gion and Higashiyama, with local guides who reveal the layers of history of Japan's cultural capital.
Where are there free tours in Indonesia, how the tipping model works, and what you should know before joining – from colonial Jakarta to the cosmological axis of Yogyakarta.
Seven free walking tours using the tipping method await you in Mumbai – from the colonial architecture of the city's south to the food markets and Dharavi. Here's how to join, and how to tip correctly.
Yogyakarta is the cultural capital of Java, and a walking tour with a local guide is the best way to understand it – from the Royal Route and Melioruro Street to the alleys of ancient Kuta. Here’s how the city’s free tours work, and what you should know before you go.
Free tours of Ubud using the free price method: a purification ceremony at Tirta Empul, Balinese village life, and a sunrise trek to Mount Batur – with local guides who receive a tip based on satisfaction.
Padang's free tour scene led by local guides: the old town on the Batang Arau River, Chinatown and the famous cuisine – and everything you need to know about the tip model.
Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan, is a city that lives on the water – and the best way to understand it is with a local guide using the tip method. The main free tour heads out to the Lok Bayan Intan floating market on the Mertapura River, a morning experience like no other in Borneo.
Kintamani in the highlands of Bali offers a sunrise experience on Mount Batur with a local guide in a tip model - volcanic caldera, Lake Batur and black lava fields, without a fixed entrance fee for the guide.
Malang is one of East Java’s most surprising cities: a colonial atmosphere, a pleasant mountain climate and colorful neighborhoods. A free walking tour in a tipi model is the best way to get to know it in depth.
Free tours of Jakarta with local guides: from the old city of Kota Tua to street food after dark. How the tipping system works, and what's important to know before signing up.
Bandung, the capital of West Java, is one of Indonesia’s most surprising cities to walk around – with art deco streets, colonial history and a vibrant coffee scene. A free, tip-based tour with a local is the best way to get to know it.
This is how the free tours in Varanasi work: a selection of walking tours with local guides along the ghats, in the alleys of the old city and among the street food stalls - with a tip of your choice.
Four free tours operate in Udaipur, Rajasthan's lake city - from the old city and city palace to the potters' street and local life. Here's how to join, how much to leave and what's important to know in advance.
A free spiritual tour in a tip-top model reveals the real Pushkar: ancient temples, the ghats of the holy lake, and the colorful bazaar, led by a local guru who knows every alley.
Panaji, the capital of Goa, is one of India’s most surprising cities for a walk: a colorful Latin Quarter, Portuguese churches, and a riverside promenade. A free guided tour on a tipi model is the best way to get to know it.
Free tour of Mahabalipuram using the tips method: a local guru leads through the stone temples, caves, and reliefs of the World Heritage Site on the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
This is how the free tours work in Kodaikanal, the princess of South India's hill stations: what a half-day tour with a local guide includes, how the tipping model works, and what's important to know before arriving in the hill town of Tamil Nadu.
Free tours in the Tips model in Amritsar: a heritage tour through the alleys of the old city and a tour dedicated to the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh, with local guides who know every corner.
Bikaner, the red desert city of Rajasthan, offers free walking tours using the tip method – a great way to get to know the carved pavilions, bazaars, and alleys with a local who knows every corner.
A free tour in a tipi model is a great way to get to know Lucknow, the capital of the Nawabs of India – from the Bara Imambara to the bazaars of Chowk. Here’s how it works on the ground, and what you should know before you go.
Kochi in southern India is one of the most walkable cities in the subcontinent: colonial Fort Kochi, Joe Town and the ancient synagogue – and several free tours based on a tip that reveal this whole story with a local guide.
The Blue City of Rajasthan is best explored on foot – free guided tours with local guides, through the painted alleys, markets and Mehrangarh Fort.
Free tours of Jaisalmer with local guides: the Golden Fort, the magnificent havelis, and the bazaars of the old city – everything you need to know before you set off.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and India’s Pink City, is one of Asia’s most intriguing destinations for free walking tours. Local guides lead you through palaces, markets, street food, and even sunrise treks in the mountains—and you tip at your discretion.
Free tours of Hyderabad in a tips model: Everything you need to know about the walking tour of the old city, from the Charminar to the bazaars, including practical tips before joining.
Old Delhi is best experienced on foot: free guided tours take you through the spice market, Chandni Chowk, temples, and street food – with locals who know every alley.
Agra's free tour scene from a professional perspective: sunrise walks in front of the Taj Mahal, Mughal heritage trails, vibrant markets - and how exactly the tipping system works.
The free tour scene in Chennai is focused and precise: one walking route that moves between Fort St. George, George Town and Mylapore. Everything you need to know about booking, languages and the customary tip.
Ahmedabad is the first Indian city to be inscribed on the World Heritage List, and the fascinating density of its old city can only be understood on foot. Everything you need to know about the free city tours and the areas they cover.
All the free tours in Hong Kong in one place – from colonial Central to Kowloon and the border area, with local guides in a tip model. Also the departure areas, languages and tips that save time and money.
How the tipping model works on China's free tours, which cities have English walking tours, and what's important to know about cash, high-speed trains, and seasons before joining.
The entire Shanghai free tour scene: tip-based walking tours of the Bund, the French Quarter, and the Old City, food tours, and an evening skyline tour – and how to reserve a spot for free.
Free tours in Luoyang with a local guide: this is how the tip model works, which areas the tour covers, and everything important to know before arriving in one of China's ancient capitals.
Free tour with a local in Dalian – how the tip model works, which areas the tours cover, and what is important to know before signing up.
Free walking tour in Ningbo with a local guide: culture, history, and urban natural spots in the ancient port city of eastern China, in a tip-based satisfaction model.
A free walking tour of Xiamen led by a native of the city: a personal route through alleys, markets, and coastal promenades, in a tipping model where everyone gives as much as they feel is right.
This is how you join a walking tour in the Guilin area: a food tour with a local guide in Yangshuo, markets, street stalls, and everything important to know before you set off.
Free tours in Foshan with locals: Lingnan alleys, kung fu heritage and ancient ceramics in Tip model. Everything you need to know before you arrive in the neighboring city of Guangzhou.
All the free tours in Chengdu in one place: walking tours using the tip method with locals – history, temples, street food and night tours in the Sichuan capital.
Shenzhen has a vibrant scene of free, tip-based tours—from the business district of Futian to Shekou, including experiences with autonomous taxis and drone deliveries. Here's how it works and why it's the best way to get to know China's city of the future.
There are about eight free tours operating in Xi’an – from the Old City Wall and the Muslim Quarter to the Terracotta Warriors. Here’s how the tip model works, and what you should know before signing up.
How the free tours in Chongqing work, which areas they depart from, and what's important to know about tips, languages, and pre-registration – all the details for the Israeli traveler.
Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, is one of China's eight ancient capitals – and a free tour with a local guide is the best way to decipher it, from the walls of the Shang capital to the modern skyline.
Free Tip Model Tours in Hangzhou – Local guides take you to the West Lake, the Grand Canal, the Longjing Tea Villages, and the ancient site of Liangzhou.
A free, tip-based tour of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in China: strolling with a local in the old city and tasting street food. Everything you need to know before signing up.
Free tours of Guangzhou with local guides: from Zaha Hadid's Opera House to Chiluo Alleys and Cantonese food tours. How the tipping model works and what you should know before joining.
Beijing's free tour scene offers guided tours through the Forbidden City, the hutongs, the Lama Temple, and street food stalls – with local guides who open up China to the Israeli traveler.
Free walking tours of Phnom Penh with local guides – from markets and hidden corners to the legacy of the Red Rogues and street art. Everything you need to know about the tip model, registration and the city itself.
A free tour of Battambang is the best way to get to know Cambodia's colonial gem – a preserved French Quarter, an Art Deco market and the Sangkar River, with locals telling the story of the city for just a tip.
Free walking tours in Siem Reap with local guides – from the historic center and markets to sunrise at Angkor Wat and a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake. This is how the tips model works and everything you should know before you go.
Cambodia is a destination that many Israeli travelers encounter as part of a trip to Southeast Asia, but do not always take advantage of the cultural and historical depth that the country offers. Free tours
