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30 "Tourist Traps" That People Say Actually Live Up To The Hype
TravelJUL 9, 2023

30 "Tourist Traps" That People Say Actually Live Up To The Hype

Rasa Žilinskaitė
Justin Sandberg
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Through the internet, popular culture, and just basic osmosis, we are often a bit overexposed to the “have-to-see” sights around the world. As travel becomes more common, people have gotten better at recognizing the tell-tale signs of a “tourist trap.”
But one netizen wanted to know if some of these locations were actually worth the hype, so they asked the internet and got a whole lot of advice. We also reached out to veteran traveler and blogger Will Hatton, from the Broke Backpacker to get his insight on approaching travel. So get comfy as you scroll through and be sure to upvote your favorites and comment your thoughts below. 
More info: The Broke Backpacker | Instagram

# lynxpoint reply

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Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. I remember loudly gasping once I walked inside. It’s a special place.
lynxpoint, Phil Evenden
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# mhcott reply

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Maybe a bit specific to a certain type of person, but Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand. If you even remotely like the movies or Tolkien's work, getting to actually stand in Hobbiton makes you very happy
mhcott, Joshua Harris
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# lunch22 reply

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Hop-on and hop-off buses in big cities.
Super touristy, but it’s a great way to get a good overview of a new city. I usually do this on my first day in a new city, without getting off at all. I then decide which places I want to go back to for the rest of my stay.
Be sure to sit outside in the top, preferably next to the window/rail for the best view.
lunch22, Thank You
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# Muppet_Fitzgerald reply

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Niagara Falls is one giant tourist trap, but it’s still awesome. I love Maid of the Mist.
Muppet_Fitzgerald, Sergey Pesterev
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# pradbitt87 reply

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The Roman Colosseum but it was an absolute blast. Was able to see the lower levels as well too.
pradbitt87, David Köhler
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# lalalibraaa reply

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Kyoto was fullllll of tourists but easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
lalalibraaa, Sorasak
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# leahey69 reply

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Venice. Soo amazing.
leahey69, Henrique Ferreira
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# ubdumass reply

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Jordan’s Petra and Wadi Rum - So much is already documented in film, press, and internet. You will be joined by bus load of tourists, but they don’t take away from the breathtaking scenery.
ubdumass, Spencer Davis
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# vg31irl reply

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.
It's very touristy but there's no doubt it's impressive and iconic. If you skip the tour of the interior (which isn't particularly remarkable), you can see the outside entirely for free.
vg31irl, Rob Faulkner
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# SasquatchIsMyHomie reply

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The Grand Canyon. The crowds are insane, especially on weekends and holidays, but you’d be surprised how quickly they drop off once you get a little ways down the trail. I’ve also heard the north rim is beautiful and much less crowded, but it’s very far to get to.
SasquatchIsMyHomie, Omer Nezih Gerek
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# gulielmusdeinsula reply

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Machu Picchu was this for me. If you don’t do the full blown hike, the buses to get up to the entrance feel like Disneyland. Its one of the types of places that pictures don’t do it justice.
gulielmusdeinsula, Adrian Dascal
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# percy_faucet reply

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Alcatraz in San Francisco
percy_faucet, Rodrigo Soares
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# No-Produce2097 reply

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The Pyramids. Touristy af, no question. Some of the most awe inspiring things I've ever seen, also no question
No-Produce2097, Osama Elsayed
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# any_name_left reply

Louvre and Versailles in Paris. Full of people but still amazing.
Pike Place Market in Seattle. Ton of tourists but there is really good food and lots of local artists.
Kyoto, all of it. Deal with the people, be amazed at the beauty and history.
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# djweakbeats reply

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Oktoberfest. Thought it was going to be overpriced and tacky, complete opposite. Felt very authentic.
djweakbeats, Brett Sayles
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# macaroniwalk reply

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Cinque Terre
macaroniwalk, Mike L
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# incorrect_wolverine reply

Pantheon. Pompei. Colosseum/forum/palatine. I mean they're tourist traps, but they're also world famous, unesco heritage sites or both so it's not surprising. But they're 100% worth it.
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# Slevgrared reply

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Golden Gate Bridge…bonus if you can walk a bit of it!
Slevgrared, Joonyeop Baek
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# The_Spaceman reply

According to my brother, Athens Greece. He said he was blown away by how old and visually impressing the ruins were and that Athens was a fun city in itself
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# wolfwalke reply

Banff in Alberta Canada
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