Things to do in Annecy: two days between the old town and lake
Plan two days in Annecy with the old town, Palais de l’Île, castle and lakeside walks, plus realistic choices for a cruise or a short greenway bike ride.
Car-free travel
Plan city breaks on foot, with practical arrival advice and local transport choices. Explore related guides and choose a destination that suits your interests.
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A car-free trip starts with the journey from your arrival point to your accommodation. These guides connect railway stations, walkable centres and useful local transport choices with the places you want to see. Each itinerary identifies where a longer journey or a separate reservation deserves its own time, so you can plan a realistic day without moving a car between attractions.
Choose a base that suits your luggage, mobility and evening plans. A compact centre may still include hills, cobbles or steps; walking-friendly does not automatically mean step-free. Use the suggested routes as a starting point, check transport and access details for your dates, and shorten the outdoor sections when needed. For a longer holiday, combine neighbouring destinations while leaving enough time for the journey between them.
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Bath in two days: Roman history, Georgian streets and riverside walks
Spend two days in Bath visiting the Roman Baths, Abbey, Pulteney Bridge and Royal Crescent, with museum choices, a walkable route and practical booking advice.
Things to do in Bergamo: two days in the upper and lower city
Explore Bergamo in two days with Città Alta, Piazza Vecchia, the Venetian walls, Accademia Carrara and San Vigilio, with clear funicular and route advice.
Things to do in Bilbao: two days from the Guggenheim to the old town
Explore Bilbao in two days with the Guggenheim, riverside walks, Casco Viejo, Azkuna Zentroa and Artxanda, with practical museum and pintxo planning.
Bologna in two days: porticoes, market lanes and San Luca
Plan two days in Bologna with a walk through the historic centre, time for local food and a separate San Luca outing, plus practical routes and booking tips.
Bordeaux in two days: old-town lanes, the Garonne and wine culture
Plan a two-day Bordeaux visit around Saint-Pierre, the Garonne and Chartrons, with a choice of Cité du Vin or city museums and practical car-free travel advice.
Things to do in Cambridge, England: two days of colleges and art
Plan two days in Cambridge, England, with King’s College Chapel, the River Cam, Fitzwilliam Museum and Kettle’s Yard, including booking and route advice.
Things to do in Córdoba, Spain: two days of monuments and patios
Plan two days in Córdoba, Spain, with the Mosque-Cathedral, Judería, Roman Bridge and Viana patios, including booking choices and a heat-aware route.
Delft in two days: canals, Vermeer and Delft Blue pottery
Plan two days in Delft around the Markt, quiet canals, Vermeer Centrum and Royal Delft, with a walkable route and clear choices for art and pottery visits.
Things to do in Lucca: two days of walls, towers and music
Explore Lucca in two days with its walls, Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, Guinigi Tower, San Martino and Puccini’s birthplace, plus walking and access advice.
Things to do in Oxford: a thoughtful two-day itinerary
Explore Oxford in two days with the Bodleian, Radcliffe Square, Christ Church Meadow and Ashmolean, plus clear advice on college access and bookings.
Things to do in San Sebastián: two days around the bay
Spend two days in San Sebastián with La Concha, the old town, pintxos, San Telmo and a choice of viewpoints, plus practical advice for a car-free visit.
Things to do in Sarajevo: two days of streets, history and mountain views
Explore Sarajevo in two days with Baščaršija, City Hall, Latin Bridge, the War Childhood Museum and an optional Trebević cable-car trip, at a thoughtful pace.
Strasbourg in two days: cathedral lanes, Petite France and Neustadt
Explore Strasbourg in two days with the cathedral, Petite France and Neustadt, plus a choice of museums or a boat trip and practical advice for a car-free stay.
Trieste in two days: the waterfront, San Giusto and Miramare
Spend two days in Trieste exploring Piazza Unità, the old town and San Giusto, then Miramare, with a practical car-free plan and alternatives for windy weather.
Turin in two days: Egyptian collections, cinema and the Po
Explore Turin in two days with the Egyptian Museum, the Mole Antonelliana and a walk to the Po, including museum choices, booking advice and a car-free route.
Utrecht in two days: canal wharves, the Dom and Dutch design
Explore Utrecht in two days with a walk along the Oudegracht, a Domplein visit and time for Dutch art or the Rietveld Schröder House, without needing a car.
Verona in two days: Roman streets, river views and Castelvecchio
Plan two days in Verona around the Arena, old-town squares, Ponte Pietra and Castelvecchio, with practical walking routes and clear choices about tickets.
York in two days: the Minster, medieval streets and railway history
Plan two days in York with the Minster, a city-wall walk, the Shambles and National Railway Museum, plus practical choices for museums, meals and rail travel.