Sightseeing bus tours, boat tours and bike tours are all fantastic ways to get to know new places. With informed, digestible local knowledge about the area, they offer a sort of “whistle-stop tour” of a destination, showcasing its highlights. Whichever the mode of transport, we think a day tour is a great thing to do early in your trip, as they’re a good way of finding out about places you’d like to go back and spend more time at later in the holiday.
On a bus tour, you obviously cover the most ground and see the most sights – but you may just get a quick view of each one, rather than really experiencing them. There is something really special and experiential about a boat tour, where they are available, whether it is the relaxing colours and movements of being on the water or the possibility of a swim off the boat! But generally they are focused on visiting one limited area. If you’re into cycling, eco-friendly transport or simply like to combine open-air exercise with culture, a bike or e-bike tour will be a fun day out.