Lace Up Your Shoes: The Best Way to Discover a City is on Foot.

Discover the magic of cities through slow travel, storytelling, and curated walking experiences.

There’s a quiet magic in exploring a city on foot—one that no car window or hurried itinerary can ever offer. When you walk, you experience a place rather than simply pass through it. Walking invites you to slow down, look deeper, and reconnect with the world in an age that constantly urges us to rush.

As India enters its cooler months, the weather turns ideal for immersive, meaningful explorations—crisp mornings, breezy evenings, and landscapes that practically ask to be wandered through. And today, a new wave of storytellers, naturalists, historians, and culture custodians are transforming simple strolls into enriching adventures.

These “walk partners” are doing more than leading tours—
they’re unlocking the heritage, ecology, art, and soul of India’s cities.

Urbanaut connects curious explorers with passionate walk leaders, making it easy to book unique heritage walks, nature trails, food explorations, hyperlocal tours, and cultural experiences across India. Let’s walk through some of the cities and the incredible partners shaping India’s new walking culture:

Mumbai: Where Every Street Has a Story

Mumbai Musafir

Mumbai Musafir, brings the city alive through storytelling. Their walks span bustling bazaars, historic precincts, forgotten forts, natural reserves, national parks—revealing a Mumbai that many never see. Thoughtful, well-researched, and deeply heartfelt, these walks embody the true spirit of the 'City of Dreams.'

Wildnest

For nature enthusiasts, Wildnest turns Mumbai into an ecological treasure map. From mangrove explorations to urban birdwatching trails, their walks celebrate the biodiversity hidden within this megacity. Expect expert naturalists, fascinating insights, and a renewed appreciation for Mumbai’s wild pockets.

Naturalist Explorers

NaturalistEx goes deeper into Mumbai's ecological fabric, exploring everything from coastal ecosystems to forested trails and rare species. Their experiences help you understand the delicate balance between city life and natural habitats—an eye-opening way to reconnect with urban nature. You can find everything from bird watching tours, butterfly trails, nature walks and more.

Art & Wonderment

For those who love art and heritage, Art & Wonderment curates tours through Mumbai’s iconic galleries, public art installations, and architectural gems. Their routes blend culture, history, and creative storytelling, making art accessible and exciting for everyone.

Mumbai Walks Fest

Mumbai Walks Fest is an annual citywide celebration of walking, curiosity, and community. With 60+ walks led by 12 walk leaders, artists, historians, and local guides, it’s one of the best ways to experience the city from multiple perspectives—all within a few days. There is no better way to explore Mumbai!

Goa: Heritage, Waterways, and the Slow Life

Dhobh Dhobo – The Aqua Fresco Waters (South Goa)

This immersive trail uncovers Goa’s relationship with water—ancient wells, springs, traditional washing ghats, and riverside stories. It’s a beautiful blend of ecology, community heritage, and quiet discovery.

Saxti Chi Pasoi – Salcette Saunter

A gentle stroll through South Goa’s villages, churches, and historic homes, Saxti Chi Pasoi is a love letter to heritage. It highlights everyday life, architectural beauty, and centuries-old traditions that continue to shape the region.

Delhi: A City of Empires, Stories, and Secrets

Delhi is a living archive—layered with dynasties, storytellers, migrants, artists, and monuments. Walking here feels like turning the pages of history.

Sikkawala

Sikkawala brings an energetic, youthful lens to Delhi’s heritage and subcultures. Their walks capture the city’s lesser-known pockets—from food stories and community trails to historical anecdotes that reveal the city’s ever-evolving personality.

Unzip Delhi

Unzip Delhi specialises in unpacking the many layers of India’s capital. Their walks explore ancient forts, stepwells, Sufi shrines, markets, cemeteries, and artistic neighbourhoods. Insightful, research-heavy, and wonderfully engaging, they help you understand Delhi beyond its monumental façades.

Bengaluru: Green Trails, History Tales, and Mythology Alive

Bengaluru By Foot

From Kempe Gowda’s legacy to old markets, temples, vintage homes, and local food culture—Bengaluru By Foot offers deep dives into the city's heritage. Their walks are informative, warm, and perfect for rediscovering the city’s roots.

Before & Beyond History

Famous for mythological and epic-inspired walks, Before & Beyond History blends folklore, storytelling, and ancient Indian literature to turn each trail into a narrative adventure. Their experiences are ideal for curious learners who want to connect the present to civilisations that walked these lands millennia ago.

Kochi: Port City of Cultures & Conversations

Kochi Heritage Project

Kochi Heritage Project curates thoughtful, research-driven walks across Fort Kochi and surrounding areas. Through architecture, maritime history, multicultural districts, and art-forward neighbourhoods, they reveal how Kochi became a crossroads of the world.

Why Walking Matters—Now More Than Ever

Walking reconnects us to:
- our local ecosystems
- shared heritage and stories
- sustainable, low-impact travel
- community-led experiences
- the joy of discovery

At a time when cities are growing faster than we can comprehend, walking brings us back to the human scale—reminding us that meaning, beauty, and wonder are always within reach.

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