Things to Do From Home: Virtual Tours & Activities

Discover things to do from home to explore the world—virtually. Connect with locals via video chat for a personalized museum tour, chef-led online cooking class, or unique cultural experience. Your virtual vacation awaits!

 

Live Online Cooking Classes

Learn new skills and recipes from international chefs with live online cooking classes.

Virtual City Tours

Video chat with a local guide to see historic sites, explore iconic landmarks, and discover a city’s secrets.

History & Cultural Exploration

Find new ways to travel the world from home through history, art, and culture experiences online.

Museums

Peruse the world’s best collections of art, science, history, and more with virtual museum tours

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The Louvre

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Mona Lisa, Venus De Milo, Michelangelo—need we say more?

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Frida Kahlo Museum

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AKA the Blue House, where Frida grew up, painted, and passed

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American Museum of Natural History

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Take a virtual tour through the museum and the earth’s past

Credit: American Museum of Natural History

Nature & Outdoors

From cascading waterfalls to vast deserts, explore the beauty of nature around the world

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Death Valley National Park (Video)

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Take in vast desert expanses and endless blue skies

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Patagonia (Video)

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Massive mountains, gorgeous glaciers, and placid lakes

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Yosemite National Park (Video)

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Climb Half Dome or El Capitan and experience Yosemite Falls

Credit: Expedia Travel Guide

Music

Experience the vibrancy of live music while streaming concerts and performances

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London Symphony Orchestra

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Relax to classical music or unlock your inner maestro

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The Metropolitan Opera

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Watch world-class opera from the comfort of your home

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Broadway HD

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Stream musicals, Shakespeare, and Broadway classics

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Air & Space

Escape with virtual tours to explore the marvels of aviation and space travel

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International Space Station

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Virtually delve into this space environment research laboratory
 
Credit: International Space Station, Google Arts & Culture

CERN

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Particles flying at light speed in temperatures colder than space

Credit: CERN, Google Arts & Culture

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

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Explore an aircraft carrier and space shuttle in 1 museum

Credit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Google Arts & Culture

Archaeological Sites

Dig into the mysteries of ancient civilizations on virtual tours to iconic archeological sites

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Stonehenge

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Get up-close 360° views of the iconic rock monument
 
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Petra

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Uncover the history of the mysterious Nabataean kingdom

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The Moai

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Discover the mystical monoliths of Easter Island

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Architectural Wonders

Take 360-degree virtual tours of famous cathedrals and architectural marvels

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The Vatican Museums

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Take a close-up tour of the fascinating Sistine Chapel

Credit: Governorate of Vatican City State – Directorate of the Museums and Cultural Heritage

Royal Palace Amsterdam

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Behold the intricate façade before entering grand halls

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Palace of Versailles (Interior)

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Wander through lavish royal rooms 

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