Tourist traps are numerous across the globe. They are places many people think they must visit to have the best experience on their trips. Unfortunately, for many travelers, these attractions do not live up their expectations.

Sydney boat trips are one of the most common tourist traps. Sadly, this lady had a waterlogged and unenjoyable experience. Certainly not the best way to create a lasting memory of her much-anticipated trip to Australia. 

Times Square is a premiere tourist trap, which is why New Yorkers avoid the area. However, many tourists seem intrigued by this place, which is why it’s always abuzz, noisy, and hectic. After all, can you really say you’ve experienced New York City if you haven’t been to Times Square? 

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is undoubtedly one of the most famous tourist traps that exists. So, it’s normal for everyone to want a picture of themself touching it to post on their Instagram feed.

Ipanema Beach is definitely overcrowded, and a pool often appears to be a more wise choice (we think it’s because the sand is unbearable). However, this may be the best destination if you are a fan of umbrella spotting, though!

You definitely need to hurry when you have over fifty people lined up to take pictures of the same tourist attraction. In which case, it feels like you have no time to pose for a picture-perfect photo. 

This tourist trap looks fascinating, but the idea of “shady peeps” sounds concerning. Although the place looks good, being on high-alert most of the time won’t let you relish your experience. So, what’s the point? 

The best places can be ruined by bad weather. Now, include a procession in the mix, and it’s a total nightmare. But we know this spot will look much better on a sunny day, so just go when there’s good weather!

We have a Santorini problem here! Why pay such huge fees to access this astounding island for the best shots if you can’t because it’s overpacked and you can barely squeeze yourself in? 

What makes this attraction a tourist trap is that everyone wants the exact photo of the same thing. There are many poses to strike at this tourist attraction, so we wonder why everyone wants to take the same picture. 

Waiting to capture the perfect shot in a crowded tourist trap is normal. However, the tourists that snapped this photo complained about waiting for someone to complete a phone conversation in front of the attraction, which is absurd. 

This traveler took a leap of faith to take this shot. Although we are unsure if a photo in front of the Arc de Triomphe is worth dying for, we won’t judge.

One doesn’t always plan to encounter a mischievous monkey when visiting famous tourist centers. But this tourist encountered some form of primate hostility when trying to admire the astounding statue in front of them. 

Machu Picchu is a breathtaking wonder. But is it worth getting on the world’s most costly train? We guess not, which is why penny-wise tourists prefer to walk on the train tracks. 

Capturing picture-perfect moments on solo trips is hard work. But it’s easier when you can trust a stranger with a photo. After all, it’s not every day that a stranger absconds with a camera. In fact, we think this sweet old lady was simply lending a hand! 

One of the most disheartening things about travel is planning your schedule around a certain attraction, only to get there and discover it was closed!