The 10 best cities in the world for walking in 2026

Seoul was voted the best city in the world to explore on foot in 2026. The survey, carried out by Time Out magazine, interviewed 24 thousand residents of urban areas. The ranking is based on the percentage of people who rated the place where they live as "good" or "amazing" for walking.

With a walkability index of 93%, the capital of South Korea stood out for its pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and safe walking both during the day and at night.

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, occupies second place by a difference of just 0.08 percentage points. Despite the cobblestone streets and steep climbs, the city is considered compact, with many attractions close to each other.

New York completes the podium with a walkability index of 91%. Manhattan's grid-shaped street system makes it easy to get around on foot. Furthermore, Fifth Avenue serves as a reference, helping with orientation.

Check out the top 10:

1. Seoul, South Korea (93% walkability)

2. Edinburgh, Scotland (93% walkability)

3. New York, United States (91% walkability)

4. Copenhagen, Denmark (90% walkability)

5. Oslo, Norway (89% walkability)

6. Stockholm, Sweden (88% walkability)

7. Paris, France (88% walkability)

8. Singapore (86% walkability)

9. Helsinki, Finland (85% walkability)

10. Krakow, Poland (83% walkability)

Source: Antena 1