Top 5 Cities Best Explored on Foot With No Plan at All

Put the phone away, pick a direction and walk. These cities reward you for getting a little lost.

1. 1

   Lisbon, Portugal

   Every steep alley ends in a miradouro or a tiny tasca, and your calves will hurt in a way that feels earned.

2. 2

   Kyoto, Japan

   Skip the famous temples for an hour and the backstreets of Higashiyama hand you quiet shrines nobody put on a list.

3. 3

   Mexico City, Mexico

   Roma and Condesa are so packed with tree-lined streets and taco stands that walking without a plan is the plan.

4. 4

   Edinburgh, Scotland

   The closes off the Royal Mile feel like secret passages, and an Arthur's Seat detour beats any planned itinerary.

5. 5

   Istanbul, Türkiye

   Wander from Karaköy up to Galata and you'll find tea, cats and a Bosphorus view without trying once.