Four things in one route
A day-by-day route
Not one long line on a map — each day is its own walkable loop of sights, food, and viewpoints in one part of town.
Real, curated places
Every stop is a real place with verified coordinates and a short description, from a hand-maintained catalog of 50+ cities — not AI-invented.
Neighborhood grouping
Stops are clustered by proximity, so distance is spent on sights instead of criss-crossing the city.
Edit, share, export
Reorder or remove stops, share a link, or export PDF/print, text, HTML, GPX, or KML for the job you need.
The right tool for the job
"Walking route planner" means three different things. Here's where each tool fits:
| Tool type | Built for | You get |
|---|---|---|
| CityWalk Plan | Sightseeing trips — deciding which places, what order, which day | A day-by-day city itinerary of curated places on a map |
| Route-drawing apps (Footpath, Plotaroute, OnTheGoMap) | Running, hiking, training — measuring a line you draw yourself | A distance-measured GPX track |
| Google / Apple Maps | Navigation once you already know the destination | Turn-by-turn directions from A to B |
Comparing trip-planning tools specifically? See alternatives to Google Maps for walking routes.
How to plan a walking route
- Open the planner and pick a city — any of 50+ worldwide — and your number of days (1–5).
- Set a pace: easy, balanced, or packed. Add must-see places if you have any.
- Generate. You'll get a day-by-day walking route, each day grouped in one neighborhood, with a short description per stop.
- Fine-tune it — reorder, remove, add — then share the link or choose PDF/print, text, HTML, GPX, or KML from the export menu.
Take the itinerary with you
Each export solves a different travel problem; choose the one that matches how you will use the plan.
| Format | Best for | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| PDF / Print | A photo-rich trip booklet you can save and read offline | Save it before the trip |
| Text | Notes, messages, and lightweight offline reading | No interactive map |
| HTML | An interactive copy with the day plan, photos, and map | Map tiles and external links need internet |
| GPX / KML | Ordered itinerary waypoints for compatible map tools | Direct connections, not a calculated street route |
CityWalk Plan sequences sightseeing stops; it does not draw an arbitrary running or hiking track. Use Open walking directions for live pedestrian navigation.
Start from a sample route
Prefer to see one first? Every sample is a real 3-day walking route with map and stops: Paris, Tokyo, Rome, London, Lisbon, Barcelona — or browse all 50+ cities.
FAQ
Is the walking route planner free?
Yes — free, with no sign-up and no account. It is supported by optional affiliate booking links.
How is it different from Google Maps?
Google Maps navigates you from A to B once you know where you're going. CityWalk Plan answers the question before that: which places are worth it, in what order, and on which day — a full day-by-day sightseeing route grouped by neighborhood.
Can I draw my own route or export GPX/KML?
You cannot draw an arbitrary running or hiking track. You can export a generated sightseeing itinerary as GPX or KML; those files preserve ordered waypoints and direct connections, not a calculated street route. PDF/print, text, and HTML exports are also available.
Does it provide turn-by-turn walking directions?
No. The map connects ordered stops with direct overview lines. Use Open walking directions and a current navigation service for the pedestrian street route, distance, time, closures, and access conditions.
How far will I walk per day?
A comfortable sightseeing day is usually 6–10 km on foot, depending on your pace. The planner's easy / balanced / packed setting controls how many stops fill the day, and because each day stays in one neighborhood, distance is spent on sights rather than backtracking.
Does it work offline?
Save a PDF or download the text itinerary for dependable offline reading. The HTML export includes an interactive map, but its map tiles and external links need internet. GPX and KML are waypoint files, not offline turn-by-turn navigation.
Which cities does it cover?
50+ cities worldwide — see the full list at citywalkplan.com/cities, or start from a published 3-day sample route.
Planning more than one city?
Use the multi-city trip planner to split your days across two cities, each with its own walking route.