We don’t know how long pandemic is going to lock us within a boundary. It’s tough for someone who likes to travel more often in this scenario. Not in this century as traveling has become less costly, more swiftly, and entertaining than before. Thanks to virtual tours around the world that let you see places you have never been( even those you can’t afford)
This is the best time to take this online tour without getting contracted to covid-19 infection and hurting your budget. If you think it would be like watching a traveling blog on YouTube, you are missing all the fun. Check this list of famous places, cities, museums, heritage sites, and tourist hotspots that need nothing more than a good laptop and internet.
For the best view use a VR headset.
Where To Go On Virtual Tours Around The World?
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris
Location- Champ de Mars, Paris
Timings- 09:30 am to 10:30 pm
Tickets– €36-84 for different floors
Couples would have definitely planned to visit Paris once this covid thing gets over. Now you don’t have to wait till it happens. Take a virtual tour of this most visited and romantic city from every angle. This is the advantage you would not get on visiting there physically.
You can have a bird’s eye view of the Eiffel tower or explore each and every corner of this historic landmark.
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2. Petra- The Rose Red City Of Jordan
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Jordan brings a refreshing experience to travelers who wish to dive into the past with utmost curiosity. It has remains of one of the world’s oldest cities whose most of the parts are underground. The city covered in pink sandstone is even larger than Manhattan.
Go and discover Petra with a virtual reality tour online and learn how big this dessert city is and how did it survive the storms of time.
Top Sights In The Petra
- The Treasury
- Al-Siq- a narrow walkway
- Ad-Deir- A monastery
- Royal Tombs
- Great Temple
- Street of Facades
3. Disney World
Location- Orlando, FL, United States
Timings- 9 am to 9 pm
Tickets- $109-$159 for adults and $104-$154 for kids under 9 ( per day cost)
Why you should have all the fun? Engage your kids on virtual tours around the world and no place can be better than Disney World, to begin with. Your kids will feel as if they are there enjoying the different rides and adventures of the Virtual Disney.
If you have a VR headset then the fun will double and guess what, these virtual rides are absolutely FREE!
4. Great Wall Of China
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, this longest wall ever built by humans can be visited virtually too. And this is the best way to see every part of it which would not have been possible otherwise. It is because this is stretched over 3000 miles of area and most of its sections are crowded.
Different Sections of Great Wall of China
- Jiankou, Beijing
- Huanghuacheng
- Gubeikou
- Jinshaling
- Mutianyu
- Huangya pass
- Shanhaiguan
- Hushan
With a virtual tour online you can peacefully see each section within a group of not more than 5 people at a time without worrying out the best time to visit the Great Wall of China.
5. Taj Mahal, India
Seeing this symbol of love from the close is every couple’s dream. Taj Mahal is and will forever be the crown of India. Its lotus-topped domes, marvelous architecture, stunning surroundings will captivate you even virtually.
You can admire its beauty from all the fourth directions during a 360-degree tour of the Taj Mahal. There is a great gate also known as Darwaza-i-rauza which is also worth viewing.
Best Viewpoint Locations
- Tejo Mahalaya Chhota Mandir
- The Mehtab Bagh or Moonlight Garden
- Agra fort
- Taj Mahal river view point from Yamuna
6. Faroe Islands
Islands are undoubtedly the best destinations in the world. The Faroe Islands are one of those but it is not cheap. On a virtual tour, it will cost you nothing instead offer you unlimited adventure. The island is known for its hiking trails, music festivals, food, and fishing.
Sightseeings In The Faroe Island:
- Charming and appealing Gjogv
- Historical site Krikjobour
- Astonishing views of Kalsoy
- Vestmanna bird cliffs
7. Pyramids of Egypt
Dessert and sand have so much to offer the world. The entire history is beneath the sand and Egypt is the famous place where the greatest structures lie.
Highlights Of The City
- Pyramids of Giza
- Valley of the Kings
- The Great Pyramid
- Abu Simbel
- Egyptian Museum
You can see all at once from your home with the 360 video tours. The only bad part is that you can neither take selfies nor taste the delicious food of these famous places.