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The 10 best travel experiences around the world, ranked by TripAdvisor

Adrienne Jordan
USA TODAY
TripAdvisor revealed its top 10 experiences around the globe with its second-annual Travelers ’ Choice Awards for Experiences. The list spotlights the top tours for travelers around the world, from various tour operators. The ranking ws determined using an algorithm that took into account traveler reviews, opinions and popularity over the last year, starting with No. 1: Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter ' s Basilica Tour in Vatican City: The Vatican Museum is home to some of the world ' s most iconic art, including the Cistine Chapel. The tour of the Sistine Chapel, Raphael ’ s Rooms and St. Peter ’ s Basilica leaves at the time of day (morning and evenings are busiest) when you can explore with fewer crowds.
TripAdvisor revealed its top 10 experiences around the globe with its second-annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for Experiences. The list spotlights the top tours for travelers around the world, from various tour operators. The ranking ws determined using an algorithm that took into account traveler reviews, opinions and popularity over the last year, starting with No. 1: Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour in Vatican City: The Vatican Museum is home to some of the world's most iconic art, including the Cistine Chapel. The tour of the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s Rooms and St. Peter’s Basilica leaves at the time of day (morning and evenings are busiest) when you can explore with fewer crowds.
Silvia Longhi
No. 2: Chicago Architecture River Cruise , Chicago: Architecture- lovers get views of Chicago ’ s architecture on an architecture-focused cruise. You can view the skyline from the Chicago River while listening to live commentary. Snap photos of the Willis (Sears) Tower, Old Post Office, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, Wrigley Building and Aon Center.
No. 2: Chicago Architecture River Cruise, Chicago: Architecture- lovers get views of Chicago’s architecture on an architecture-focused cruise. You can view the skyline from the Chicago River while listening to live commentary. Snap photos of the Willis (Sears) Tower, Old Post Office, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, Wrigley Building and Aon Center.
Brittany Hosea
No. 3: Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour , Tuscany, Italy: If you have limited time in Italy, you can take a day trip to see Tuscany ' s must-see sights. Travelers can taste wine in the Chianti region, explore medieval San Gimignano and pre-pay entry into the Siena Cathedral.
No. 3: Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour, Tuscany, Italy:If you have limited time in Italy, you can take a day trip to see Tuscany's must-see sights. Travelers can taste wine in the Chianti region, explore medieval San Gimignano and pre-pay entry into the Siena Cathedral.
Zoe Vincenti
No. 4: Snorkeling Silfra Tour with pick up , Reykjavik, Iceland: The five-hour dry suit snorkeling tour at Silfra from Reykjavik includes round-trip transport. Thingvellir National Park is the only place on earth where you can snorkel between continental plates. All equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
No. 4: Snorkeling Silfra Tour with pick up, Reykjavik, Iceland: The five-hour dry suit snorkeling tour at Silfra from Reykjavik includes round-trip transport. Thingvellir National Park is the only place on earth where you can snorkel between continental plates. All equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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No. 5: Red Rock Canyon Electric Bike Tour , Las Vegas: A guided electric bike tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area includes a 13-mile loop in the desert landscape. The tour allows you to cruise to scenic vista points and past red-rock scenery.
No. 5: Red Rock Canyon Electric Bike Tour, Las Vegas: A guided electric bike tour of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area includes a 13-mile loop in the desert landscape. The tour allows you to cruise to scenic vista points and past red-rock scenery.
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No 6: Private Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar from 1 to 7 hours , Paris, France: You can explore Paris by vintage open-air sidecar. There are daytime or nighttime adventure options to cruise through the city and see sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter or Ile de la Cite.
No 6: Private Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar from 1 to 7 hours, Paris, France:You can explore Paris by vintage open-air sidecar. There are daytime or nighttime adventure options to cruise through the city and see sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Latin Quarter or Ile de la Cite.
Cyril Marcilhacy
No. 7: 1-Hour Canal Tour starting at Anne Frank House , Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Tour Amsterdam ' s canals in style and comfort aboard a luxury open-air boat, which departs multiple times daily from the Anne Frank House, so it ' s easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries. People will view ' drunk ' buildings on the River Amstel that are slanted from slowly sinking into the mud.
No. 7: 1-Hour Canal Tour starting at Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Tour Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a luxury open-air boat, which departs multiple times daily from the Anne Frank House, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries. People will view 'drunk' buildings on the River Amstel that are slanted from slowly sinking into the mud.
Frits Meyst / MeystPhoto.com, Frits Meyst
No. 8: Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing , Bali, Indonesia: Tourists can discover Ubud ’ s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces and sacred temples on a private, full-day tour. The tour also visits the Ubud Monkey Forest, the Tegalalang rice terraces, a coffee plantation, a jungle swing and a swim at Tegenungan waterfall.
No. 8: Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing, Bali, Indonesia: Tourists can discover Ubud’s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces and sacred temples on a private, full-day tour. The tour also visits the Ubud Monkey Forest, the Tegalalang rice terraces, a coffee plantation, a jungle swing and a swim at Tegenungan waterfall.
Andri Tambunan, Andri Tambunan
No. 9: Xi ' an Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk , Xi ' an, China: Tourists can set out in the evening with an expert guide and their own tuk-tuk driver to find the best dinner dishes in Xi ' an.
No. 9: Xi'an Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk, Xi'an, China:Tourists can set out in the evening with an expert guide and their own tuk-tuk driver to find the best dinner dishes in Xi'an.
Zhou Na
No. 10: Kaituna River White Water Rafting , Rotorua, New Zealand: On an adrenaline-filled rafting excursion down the Kaituna River, the three-hour adventure tour from Rotorua allows you to see stunning waterfalls, rafting over Tutea Falls and go cliff diving, with no experience necessary. The tour operates winter and summer, and wetsuit, booties and helmet are provided.
No. 10: Kaituna River White Water Rafting, Rotorua, New Zealand:On an adrenaline-filled rafting excursion down the Kaituna River, the three-hour adventure tour from Rotorua allows you to see stunning waterfalls, rafting over Tutea Falls and go cliff diving, with no experience necessary. The tour operates winter and summer, and wetsuit, booties and helmet are provided.
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