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City Walks in Europe 

There’s a special kind of magic in wandering through a city on foot — the kind that can’t be found in a tour bus window or rushed itinerary. At Urban Footprints, we believe the best way to truly know a city is to walk it.

With our self-guided city walks, you can explore over 80 of Europe’s most captivating cities at your own pace.

Imagine arriving in a new city and knowing exactly where to wander. With a guide that includes a map, photos, and descriptions of iconic landmarks and hidden gems, it reveals the heart and soul of every city.

👉 [Find Your City Walk]

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City Walks of Europe

Hi and welcome

We are Terry and Maura (aka TravelKiwis), creators of Urban Footprints City Walks, offering you over 80 city walks in Europe. 

When we left behind our life in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2016, we discovered our love of exploring a city on foot by combining full-time slow travel road trips with house sitting. 

That’s why we created Urban Footprints City Walks, giving you an authentic experience of the culture and history of a city.

Grab your City Walk today.

Find your City Walk and Be Inspired

We have many inspiring destinations to help plan your itinerary.

Each of our city walks is walked by us — not from a desk, but with feet on cobblestones and a notebook in hand.

We wander, we pause, we get a little lost — so you don’t have to.

Why Choose an Urban Footprints City Walk?

When you arrive in iconic cities like Paris, Rome, or London, navigating from one landmark to another can be daunting.

If you love to plan your itinerary when visiting a European city, a self-guided city walk will give you more confidence (and time) to explore.

And without the confusion about which museums, architectural gems, monuments, or local eateries to visit, our city walks can help you make the most of your time.

👉 [Choose Your City Walk]

Find your City Walk with House Sitting

Because travel should feel like discovery, not a checklist. 

Discover how to travel Europe on a budget, eliminating accommodation expenses, to spend more time exploring the city walks in Europe.

Here’s your step‑by‑step house sitting guide to affordable travel and unique stays anywhere in the world.

Available for order now.

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  • ⭐ Finding the right sits: Where to look, what to watch for, and how to spot the perfect match.

  • 📝 Crafting a profile that stands out: Insider tips on photos, testimonials, and attention to detail.

  • 🔑 Earning homeowners’ trust: From transparent communication to respecting privacy.

  • 🧹 Leaving every home spotless: Maura’s superpower (and our secret to glowing reviews).

  • 📅 Managing back‑to‑back sits: Planning travel days, local adventures, and self‑care without burning out.

All of this—and so much more—is inside our new book:

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