To all the adventurous souls out there, these times can particularly be quite restless. The urge to put on your sneakers and hop out for a tour is unbearably strong. Luckily for you, Google Maps comes with a fancy street view feature that can allow you to take a stroll on the streets and look around any part of the world, as though you’re actually there, from the comfort of wherever you can take your technology. Simply open Google Maps, pick a location that you want to look around, hit the street view button, and start your amazing virtual tour!
While you’re at it, there are some locations that you cannot miss on Google Maps. With beautiful views and immersive structures, these special locations will give you a whole new virtual touring experience. Check here for some of the best city walking tours on Google Maps.
Champ De Mars, Paris, France
(A Romantic Tour Of The Iconic Eiffel Tower and More, Right At The Heart Of The City Of Love)
A tour around Champ De Mars will allow you to feast your eyes on not only the lovely Eiffel Tower, but the green belt surrounding it. Additionally, you can also take a look around the luxurious stores and eateries that are near the landmark. You can practically feel the sheer calm and refreshing air right through your phone screen.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(A Tour That Spells Nothing But Pure Luxury)
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd is the location of the magnificent Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. It is also the hub of Dubai’s luxury and extravagance. Take a tour around this unique and lavishly decorated place, then hop into the famous building that it houses.
Ystad, Sweden
(A Lovely Little Town To Give You The Essence Of Being Back Home Where You Belong)
Ystad is one of those rare tourist spots which are hardly talked about. This season, don’t miss out on this lovely little European town by the seaside that looks like it just popped out of a history textbook or a children’s picture book. Complete with beautiful cobblestone pathways, there are churches and small shops that resemble accompanying dollhouses. Often selling a range of items ranging from clothes to antiquities with a friendly and cheery atmosphere, all you need is one virtual look around the place to fall in love with it.
Park Street, Kolkata, India
(A tour around the lush green streets dotted with trees, luxury stores, food courts and the beautiful Victoria Memorial)
This elegant location will take you back to the Victorian Era without ever having to visit England. Park Street offers gorgeous views of lush green pines and deodars, horses and carriages, and intricate architectural pieces. As well as the gorgeous Victoria Memorial, a marble building turned museum as an aid to the memory regarding the Empress Victoria, you can also learn about the Colonial period in India. Hop into this marvelous place for a visual treat, as well a nice history lesson.
Jiufen, Taiwan
(For all the Spirited Away fans out there)
One of the most iconic locations in the movie ‘Spirited Away’ was the fictional Spirit Realm. If you’ve been wondering how you can feel that same eerie, yet comforting feeling in reality, Jiufen is the closest you could get to reliving those glorious moments from the movie. With red lanterns, pleasing architecture, pretty staircases and bustling street views and marketplaces to feast your eyes upon, you don’t even need to be a fan of the anime to appreciate the aesthetics of this glorious place.
