Heading on holiday to Europe this summer?
Well, once you’ve worked out how to stay cool in the stifling heat, the next order of business is avoiding the crowds.
Of course, it’s great that some of the world’s most impressive sites have bounced back post-pandemic in terms of visitor numbers, but too many tourists often equals steep prices and accidental damage or pollution.
And let’s face it, no one wants to spend their precious annual leave in a queue, or shuffling amongst other tourists.
Thankfully, new research, conducted by luxury travel company, The Thinking Traveller, has ranked the most overcrowded tourist attractions in Europe that you might want to avoid.
Analysing TripAdvisor reviews, the list was compiled by finding locations with the most mentions of ‘crowded’ and ‘busy’.
And, it’s bad news for those heading to Scotland. Edinburgh Castle was named the most overcrowded destination on the continent.
Next up was Buckingham Palace, followed by Siam Park, the waterpark in Tenerife.
Other iconic sites such as the Grand Canal in Venice, and the Louvre in Paris also made the list.
So, if you’re planning on ticking these big sights off your list this summer get their early, or accept you’ll be joining the crowds.
Top 10 overcrowded tourist attractions in Europe
- Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
- Buckingham Palace, London
- Siam Park, Tenerife
- Canal Grande, Venice
- Roman Baths, Bath
- Tower of London, London
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Acropolis, Athens
- The British Museum, London
- Musée d’Orsay, Paris
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