walking guides

Hired tour escorts

Walking guides are people who lead others on foot through unfamiliar terrain, historic districts, or natural areas, providing information and ensuring safety along the way.

The term also applies to printed or digital materials offering directions and commentary for self-guided walks: I picked up a walking guide to the old town.

A guide may specialize in hiking trails, urban architecture, or wildlife observation.

Related
  • hikingRecreational trail walking
  • day hikeShort walking excursion outdoors
  • trailsMarked outdoor paths
  • trail mapDiagram of hiking routes
  • mapsGeographic visual representations

scenic route · pathways · public footpath · trekking · hiking boots · footpaths · rambling · compass · terrain · navigation · tours · exploration · off the beaten track · routes · backpacking · wilderness · signposts · sherpa

Opposites
guidance vs. self-direction

walking guidesfree roaming

Moving without restriction

format type

walking guidesguidebooks

Books with destination information

trail maps · GPS navigation · audio tours · travel brochures · virtual tours

Family

walking, guides, walk, guide, walked, walks, walker, walkers, guiding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G