What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

When you're travelling overseas for the first time it can become overwhelming with the plethora of choices. Whether it's countries to visit, restaurants to try or activities to do, there really is an endless list of experiences out there. The best concierges in the world have recommended the below cities and attractions to visit, and have included the nitty gritty recommendations ensuring your safe travels.

What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

London

London is calling your name, can you hear it? Our concierges have recommended visiting the top attractions located around the city, which are listed below:

  1. Visit Big Ben
  2. Walk around Buckingham Palace
  3. Watch the changing of guards at Buckingham Palace (10:45 am onwards)
  4. Walk past the Tower of London
  5. Walk over the Tower Bridge
  6. Stroll through Hyde Park
  7. Visit Westminster Abbey
  8. Walk around Trafalgar Square
  9. Watch the squirrels play at St James's Park
  10. Visit Piccadilly Circus

Most hotels and hostels will have free maps available at their reception, be sure to pick one up before you go sightseeing to make your experience that little bit easier. London also offers an epidemic nightlife filled with fun restaurants and clubs, so ask your hotel concierge or Airbnb host for some tips on the best ones for you to visit.

Paris

What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

Ah, Paris. Streets lined with golden statues, dedicated shopping strips and historically inspiring monuments, Paris is your go-to spot for all things regal. Rich in history, agriculture, and architecture, Paris holds the key to almost any traveller's heart. Also known as The City of Light (La Ville Lumière), Paris has many must-see destinations to visit while travelling the city, and are listed below:

  1. Go up the Eiffel Tower
  2. Walk around the Louvre Museum
  3. Take some photos at the Arc de Triomphe
  4. Visit Champs-Elysees
  5. Take a day tour to Sacré-Coeur
  6. Visit the monumental Palace of Versaille
  7. Stroll through Musee d'Orsay
  8. Experience breathtaking views at Montmartre
  9. Stoll by Place de la Concorde
  10. View the famous Water Lily paintings at Musée de l'Orangerie

While you are there, be sure to try out their top cultural delicacies and famous restaurants to truly experience French cuisine!

New York

What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

New York, New York! Filled with iconic skyscrapers and scenery, this bustling location is one of the hot destinations we recommend visiting on your next holiday. Our concierges have listed the must-see and do activities throughout New York.

  1. Tour the Statue of Liberty
  2. Take a stroll in Central Park
  3. Visit the Empire State Building
  4. Watch a show in the Theatre District
  5. Walk in Times Square
  6. Attend a sporting event
  7. Visit the 9/11 Memorial
  8. Experience the splendor of Grand Central Station
  9. Read a book in the New York City Public Library
  10. Visit Wall Street

Tokyo

What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

Japan's busy capital, Tokyo, boasts holiday potential to travellers touring this area. With a mixture of new-age modern buildings and traditional, Tokyo is known for its funky neon buildings and historic temples. Our concierges have listed the top attractions to experience when visiting this popular city.

  1. Go up the Tokyo Skytree
  2. Visit Tokyo Tower
  3. Pay your respects at Meiji Jingu, Shinto shrine
  4. Take a walk in Ueno Park
  5. Watch Sumo wrestling
  6. Visit Disneyland
  7. Stroll through Yoyogi Park
  8. Take a local Samurai experience
  9. Visit the Yanaka Cemetery
  10. Bask in the site of a million pink blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen (early to mid April)

Hong Kong

What Do the Best Concierges in the World Recommend?

A former British colony located in south-east China, Hong Kong is known for its vibrant and densely populated urban area. Hong Kong is known as the major financial hub (the business district) and offers tall skyscrapers as major landmarks to visit when travelling to the city. Pop the below destinations on your to-do list for the next time you visit Hong Kong:

  1. Visit Victoria Peak
  2. Have a day out at Disneyland
  3. View the waterfront scenery at Victoria Harbour
  4. Learn some history by visiting the Tian Tan Buddha
  5. Ride a funicular railway up to Victoria Peak via The Peak Tram
  6. Visit Cheung Chau Island to experience beaches and historical temples
  7. Eat local foods at the Temple Street Night Market
  8. Visit Hong Kong Wetland Park
  9. Experience Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
  10. Stroll through the Chinese garden, Nan Lian