We are living in pretty crazy times right now, with the majority of us cancelling our travel plans and staying home. Luckily, thanks to the internet, we can still enjoy the luxury of travel from the comfort of our couch. With the power of a Wi-Fi connection you can go on a virtual tour and visit incredible destinations all around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu. If you’re looking to enjoy a virtual vacation, here are 8 bucket list historical landmarks that you can visit online without leaving home.
The Eiffel tower is one of my favourite landmarks in the world. Despite having lived in Paris for 3 years I never tire of seeing this iconic monument! Going up the Eiffel Tower is definitely a major bucket list moment and now you can visit it virtually online any time you want! Enjoy a 360 degree view over Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
If you love Paris then make sure to also check out all the museums you can visit online for free too!
Travel to Peru and take a virtual tour around the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu easily the most iconic historical landmark in South America. You can be up on a 2,430-metre mountain ridge without worrying about altitude sickness!
Admire the Great Pyramid of Giza on a virtual vacation to Egypt. Thanks to Google you can get up close and personal to one of the seven world wonders from the comfort of your couch.
Did you know that you can explore China’s most famous attraction online? Enjoy a virtual walk along the Great Wall of China, one of the most iconic bucket list destinations in the world, without worrying about the crowds.
Visit another wonder of the world whilst staying safely at home. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra. Dating back to 1632 it is an magnificent piece of architecture and you can easily imagine that you are there thanks to Google!
Travel to Jordan and visit the ancient city of Petra whilst lying in your bed! Marvel at the iconic facade and discover one of the great wonders of the world. This virtual tour includes commentary so make sure to turn your speakers on!
Another bucket list landmark that you can visit virtually is the incredible Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and one of the most iconic attractions in South East Asia.
Related Blog Post: Can I Visit Angkor Wat in One Day?
Go on a virtual tour of Rome and admire the Colosseum, both from outside and inside thanks to 360 images. You can also check out other popular attractions such as the Vatican and the Trevi Fountain.
Photo by Henry Paul.
Ever since I watched Jonny Quest as a child and he visited this unusual place I have wanted to visit Easter Island. Thanks to the power of the internet you can enjoy a virtual tour of Easter Island. Unfortunately there isn’t a 360 image to explore but there are lots of pictures and facts.
I hope you enjoy your virtual vacation around the world, visiting some of the most iconic landmarks. Most of these virtual tours are thanks to Google’s new experience Heritage on the Edge that uses 3D maps to showcase a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, with the aim of digitally preserving the legacy of these landmarks. If you’re looking to enjoy more culture from home then you can also visit world famous museums online!
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That's so cool! Amazing idea for virtual travels. Thanks for sharing :)
I think that's a great way to see some of the landmarks from home - and once we can travel for real, we're able to compare :) I guess I'm gonna visit many places today! :D
What a great idea!
I love the idea of virtual tours from home. And never knew there were so many different options!
We have a Machu Picchu trip planned for June that's not looking like it's happening. Won't be the same, but a virtual tour will have to do for now!
This is such an amazing post Ellie! I didn't know you can explore so many destinations from you couch!