Planning A Trip? These Are The Best Places To Visit In 2025, According To Tripadvisor

What makes a holiday unforgettable? Sometimes it is the jaw-dropping landmark that you finally see in person. Sometimes it is the walking tour where a local spins stories you will carry forever. Tripadvisor has just dropped its Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do, revealing the top-rated experiences and attractions across the globe for 2025. These are based on real reviews from real travellers. Whether you are planning a big international trip or building a dream bucket list, this list might help you decide what should come next. From iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower to a surprisingly emotional boat tour in Croatia, here is what made the cut.

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions In The World (As Per Travellers)

1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

This surreal cathedral in Barcelona is Tripadvisor's top-rated global attraction. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, the church blends art, geometry, and nature like nothing else.

Step inside, and the stained-glass windows turn daylight into a slow-moving kaleidoscope. The interiors are carved with themes from Christ's life across three iconic facades:

• Nativity side: Celebrates Jesus's birth, filled with floral and animal carvings
• Passion side: Captures the drama of crucifixion in stark, angular shapes
• Glory side: Imagines Jesus's ascent into heaven

There is also an elevator ride up to the towers for panoramic views of Barcelona.

When To Visit:

• April to September: Open till 8:00 PM on weekdays
• March to October: Slightly shorter hours
• November to February: Closes by 6:00 PM
• (Sundays usually open at 10:30 AM)

Other Top-Rated Global Attractions Include:

2. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
3. NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, United States
4. Louvre Museum, Paris, France
5. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
6. Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China
7. Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, Netherlands
8. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
9. Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy
10. Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain

Top 10 Travel Experiences In The World (As Per Travellers)

1. Renaissance And Medici Tales Walking Tour, Florence, Italy

Tripadvisor's best-rated experience of the year is a 2-hour walking tour through Florence, where a local guide shares tales of power, politics and Renaissance art. It usually begins at Piazza di San Lorenzo, then winds through historical landmarks like:

• Basilica of San Lorenzo
• Palazzo Medici Riccardi
• Duomo Complex, with Brunelleschi's famous dome
• House of Dante
• Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria
• Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio

The storytelling is what makes this tour stand out. Travellers describe it as rich in detail, light on fluff, and far more engaging than your average history walk.

Best Time To Visit:

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) are ideal for walking tours in Florence. You get better weather, fewer crowds, and more breathing room at the top sites.

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Other Unmissable Experiences Voted By Travellers:

2. Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour, Vietnam
3. Blue Cave Boat Tour, Dubrovnik, Croatia
4. London Historical Pubs Tour, United Kingdom
5. Canal Cruise with Captain Jack, Amsterdam
6. Chichen Itza Morning Tour with Cenote and Tequila, Mexico
7. Three Cities in One Day Tour (Segovia, Avila, Toledo), Spain
8. Grand Tour Around Honolulu With Snorkelling, United States
9. Private Guided Tour of Istanbul (1-3 Days), Turkiye
10. Ubud Jungle Swing and Full-Day Tour, Indonesia

From Gaudi's glowing basilica to a history walk in Florence that hits all the right notes, these travel experiences have resonated with travellers from around the world.

So, if you are hunting for your next trip idea - well, this might just be your sign.