walking-tour

walking-tour

A family enjoys a walking-tour of the historic city center.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A journey made on foot for pleasure, exercise, or sightseeing: "walking-tour" refers to a planned or informal excursion where the primary mode of travel is walking, often undertaken to explore a specific area, such as a city, countryside, or historical site.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We joined a guided walking-tour of the old town to learn about its history. (A journey on foot through a historic area for educational and recreational purposes.)
    • She prefers a walking-tour over a bus tour because it allows her to see details up close. (A foot-based excursion for sightseeing.)
Advanced Usage

  • "self-guided walking-tour": a walking-tour that is not led by a guide, where participants follow a map or written instructions.

    • We downloaded a self-guided walking-tour of the botanical gardens. (We explored the gardens independently on foot.)

  • "food walking-tour": a walking-tour focused on sampling local cuisine at various stops.

    • The food walking-tour took us to five different restaurants in the neighbourhood. (A foot-based culinary excursion.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Walking (adj): designed for or involving walking.
    • We took a walking path through the forest. (A path intended for walking.)
  • Tour (n): a journey for pleasure, education, or inspection.
    • The museum offers a guided tour of its exhibits. (A planned visit.)
Synonyms
  • Hike: a long walk, especially in the countryside for exercise or pleasure.
  • Stroll: a leisurely walk, often for relaxation.
  • Ramble: a long, meandering walk, often in natural settings.
Related Idioms
  • On a walking-tour of: used to describe the act of exploring a place on foot.
    • They are on a walking-tour of the historic district. (They are exploring the district by walking.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Walk through: to rehearse or guide someone through a process or location on foot.
    • The guide will walk us through the castle grounds. (The guide will lead us on foot through the area.)

Note: "Walking-tour" is a compound noun. It is not typically used in verb forms; it functions primarily as a noun referring to the activity itself.