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The worst destinations to explore on foot

Wrong-footed: the least walkable cities in the world

The worst destinations to explore on foot
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14/11/2025 12:15 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Indeed, walking is often the best way to explore a city. By following their feet, visitors can slowly open the doors over a town and immerse themselves in a new destination at leisure. But that's presuming a city is foot-friendly and conducive to walking in the first place. The truth is many aren't, for all sorts of reasons. For example, a city may be of high elevation, the thin air making even a short stroll exhausting. Climate, topography, pollution, traffic levels, and the distance between major tourist attractions are other factors that might deter someone in taking to the streets. So, what are some of the world's least walkable cities?

Click through and ponder whether you'd put your best foot forward in these locations.

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