A Walking Tour At An Attraction

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If you’re visiting an attraction, like a museum, check to see if they offer a guided walking tour. If a guided walking tour isn’t available at an attraction then check if they have a device to rent for a self-guided walking tour. I prefer taking a guided tour at an attraction because you the guides are usually great at explaining what you’re seeing. I’m not knowledgeable about art for example, but the Context Tour Of The Prado Museum in Madrid that I took was fantastic. Instead of me just looking at a painting not know what it was about, I got a bit of context thanks to the Art Historian who was my tour guide.

These tour might be included in the admission price, but there may be an extra charge. If it’s a self-guided tour that uses a device like an audio player you may need to pay a deposit. However; many attractions may just have an app you can download and use for a self-guided tour. Bring your phone, make sure it’s charged, and has data that you can use. Check in advance to find out what tours are available, the cost, and when they take place.

I won’t list every place where I’ve done a walking tour at an attraction, but here are some standouts (with post links where available).

• A tour of The Tower of London led by a Yeomen Warder. I did this tour on my first visit to London back in 2008.
• The Degas House Museum in New Orleans. I did a tour that included breakfast. This guided walking tour takes you to the only home outside of France that artist Edgar Degas lived in and was led by Edgar Degas great-grand niece.
• The Roman Baths in Bath, UK. A historic site and popular tourist attraction in Bath. I highly recommend the tours that are offered with the admission.
• The Coffin Works Museum in Birmingham, UK. This volunteer run museum shows you the history of coffin making in Birmingham. A unique tour that I highly enjoyed.
• A tour of the Winspear in Edmonton, Alberta. This tour included lunch and I got to learn about the giant organ at this concert hall.

Generally, I enjoy taking a walking tour at an attraction, especially if they’re guided. I find it’s easier for me to listen to a someone telling me about what I’m seeing, rather than a prerecorded tape. If a self-guided walking tour is the only available option at an attraction I find it’s usually still worth taking. Trying to read all the information on every placard at every display gets tiring (at least for me). Taking a walking tour at an attraction will show you some of the highlights of the place you’re visiting. It’s a good balance.

Those are the types of walking tours of done, and some reasons why I like taking a walking tour when I travel. I will always opt to do a walking tour of some kind if I can on a trip.

Have You Done A Walking Tour Before?