The 6 Best City Tours Worldwide

1.Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

From El Tunco, drive about 25 minutes to Tamanique, then hike down a rocky mountain trail to waterfalls and swimming holes. Guides such as Pablo, Chamba, and Freddie set a steady pace, point out cliff-jumping spots, and help you manage the demanding climb back up.

“For someone who is not a hiker, the trek to and from the waterfall is challenging for sure, but it is totally doable and totally worth it once you get to the falls. It was so visually beautiful and refreshing to swim in after the hike in. Chamba and Freddie were so kind and let me go at my pace. I can’t recommend Tunco Life Tours as your waterfall hike guides enough—such a wonderful team! Muchas gracias!”

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2.City Lights SUP or Kayak Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Meet your guide at downtown Miami’s Lot 17, learn the basics, then paddle the Miami River by kayak or stand-up board for two hours. Guides such as Marco, Caleb, Aziz, and CJ keep the mood friendly and safety-focused. Glow sticks, flashlights, water, beer, and hard seltzers are included.

“Our tour guides were extremely nice and personable and made the experience so enjoyable. The activity itself was so much fun and exceeded our expectations.”

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3.Prague: 2-Hour Paddle Boarding in the City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet guides such as Sam or Victor at the Paddleboard store on Císařská louka. You’ll learn safe stand-up paddleboarding, then see Prague’s bridges, riverfront, and grand buildings from the Vltava while picking up local tips.

“Brilliant activity, excellent instruction made it relaxed and fun. Highly recommended!”

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4.Half-Day Fun Pass: Kayak, Bike and SUP Rental in Traverse City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Build your own four-hour outing at Boardman Lake with bikes, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards from The River Outfitters. You can cycle scenic trails, paddle toward Hull Park or Delamar, and choose your pace without a guide. Equipment and help are provided at the Traverse City base.

“Great way to spend a day in town getting some exercise while also having fun! We started with a bike around the lake, stopping at the Filling Station and Right Brain Brewery for a beer and a snack. This left plenty of time for a paddle out along the shore, where we saw mink, loons, turtles and of course plenty of geese and swans. I was born and raised in TC and would recommend this for anyone, both locals and visitors. Staff was friendly, efficient and the equipment was in fine condition. Thank you!”

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5.Miami City Lights Night SUP or Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Meet at 8:30 p.m. on the Miami River for a two-hour private kayak or paddleboard outing. Your guide helps you choose your craft, explains safety, and leads you past downtown lights, yachts, and reflections on the water. Guides may include Marco, Chase, Aaron, Brandon, or Sean.

“Marco was a great guide! The kayak city lights tour was really fun! The kayaks had bright LED lights that lit up the water, and paddling while seeing all the city lights reflecting around us was amazing. It felt calm, colorful, and a little bit magical — definitely worth it.”

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6.Middelburg: Canoe or SUP Rental City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $22Best value

Rent a canoe for up to three people or a SUP board from the city-centre kiosk, then explore Middelburg’s canals on your own. You get paddles, a dry barrel, and free child life jackets. Staff provide a brief introduction, but there is no guide.

“* zeer vriendelijke uitbaters ( - vader en zonen geloof ik) * ondanks de drukte ( - zonnige en warme vakantiedag waarop ook het terras helemaal vol zat - ) toch een persoonlijke aanpak * proper en degelijk materiaal * m'n nichtje van zeven jaar kreeg een zwemvest en een kleinere peddel”

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