Here are several hints that can make sightseeing less stressful, so that you can get the most from it and not get worn out on the first day!
- Start your visit with a city bus tour. It’s a great way to see the city in a relaxed environment.
- You’ll find fewer crowds and cooler summer temperatures when you visit tourist sites later in the day.
- If you can’t find an elevator in the museum, ask the staff if they’ll let you sneak into the freight elevator.
- The museum may also offer wheelchairs you can use.
- If the city is on the water, like Amsterdam or Paris, take a boat tour.
- You can often find an English-speaking cab driver to give you a guided tour of the city. If he/she is exceptional, consider hiring him/her for another day or more to take you to other sites in the surrounding areas.
- Get to know the locals by joining in local events, especially if they’re in English. How about a dance or a Bingo game?
- You don’t need to spend every minute with your group. Stop for a coffee break and people watch at a local cafe and meet up with the group later in the day.
Take care of yourself and move at your own pace.