Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A view of Florence, Italy, which was named the most walkable city in the world. getty There’s nothing like walking in a city, absorbing the local culture and stumbling upon hidden gems. So what are the most walkable cities in the world? A new report has the answers.
Insider Monkey—an investing website—has curated a list of the most walkable cities in 2024 , places that are perfect for travelers who believe the best way to experience a destination is by going to locations where every step is an adventure. To come up with the list, Insider Monkey used data from a number of sources. First, the analysts at Insider Monkey tapped into city walkability scores from sources like Tourlane and WalkScore, then mapped out distances between the top tourist attractions.
And because you want to have good air quality when you’re out and about—and to be safe—they analyzed IQAir data and safety indexes from Numbeo, to narrow down the list to 30 cities. Topping the list is Florence, Italy, a city known for its Renaissance history and timeless architecture. The city’s compact layout means that all major attractions are within a half-mile radius, making it easy for visitors to explore on foot.
You can also walk through Central Florence in only two hours. “Florence’s walkability seeps through in its historic center, where narrow lanes lead to landmarks like the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio,” the authors wrote in the report. Europe .
