Touring Vocabulary
Places & Destinations
Travel Experiences
Cultural Elements
Gurpreet's WORD BANK
100

This is a special gift that you buy while traveling, often to remember your trip

Souvenir

100

A city known for its mix of cultures and being a global center of business, fashion, and tourism

Cosmopolitan

100

This activity involves exploring a city or area with a guide who provides information about the location

Guided tour

100

These are the habits, traditions, and customs of a particular group of people

Culture

100

This word describes a place which is not attractive because a lot of tourists visit it and it is full of things for them to buy and do.

Touristy

200

The food style or typical dishes of a particular country or region

Cuisine

200

A type of boat trip, often taken for leisure, that travels on water

Cruise


200

This is when you visit different famous places or landmarks in a city

Sightseeing

200

A type of performance or display of artistic work often seen in certain regions, such as dance or theater

Cultural performance

200

A tour where a professional guides you through important sites and provides information

Guided tour

300

This describes a place that is beautiful and often worthy of being photographed

Picturesque

300

A famous tower in Paris that is often a destination for tourists

Eiffel Tower


300

This refers to trying out the local dishes and foods during your travels

Food tasting
300

This refers to the historical landmarks or places that have cultural or historical significance

Heritage site

300

A tour that takes you to multiple locations, often in a single day or trip, like a hop-on hop-off

City tour

400

The planned route or schedule of activities for a trip

Itinerart

400

A well-known ancient city in Italy, famous for the Colosseum and Roman history

Rome

400

This is when you travel to multiple destinations in one trip, often involving long-distance travel

Road trip

400

A celebration or event that occurs regularly and involves traditions or rituals, such as a festival

Cultural festival

400

A tour focused on observing and studying wildlife in their natural habitats

Wildlife safari

500

This term refers to the design and style of buildings in a particular area

Architecture

500

A large, famous palace in London where the British royal family resides

Buckingham Palace

500

This experience involves exploring nature, often in remote or wilderness areas

Adventure tourism
500

A famous style of clothing or attire worn in a particular country or region, often seen during special events

Traditional dress

500

This refers to calculating how much money you need for the trip, including food, activities, and shopping.

Budgeting

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