The Most Overrated Travel Attractions in Europe
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What's your most overrated travel attraction?
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Mojo Travels is my most overrated travel attraction.
Red Square
@@forrestdunton2451 Lol
I disagree about Venice. It's usually very crowded, yes, but it's still an amazing place. Sure, if you're too lazy to walk, then it probably isn't the right place for you, but that's what I loved about Venice when I was there, just walking around the city enjoying the atmosphere and the scenery.
It's quite a small city, so you're not going to be walking far.
@@davidz2808 Exactly.
I think the trick is to always go on the off-season (January, February, March). The crowds are a LOT smaller.
@@jonmday87 Does the river freeze in winter?
Its still to crowded and there other italian cities
I definitely disagree with Venice.
Yup. Although I understand it must be annoying in the high season. I went there on winter and, while there was a buzz, it was far from unmanagable. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, definitely
Me too. I haven’t been yet but I want to go so
Bad and I’ll pay 80 euros for a gondola ride.
@@AnnaLauraBrownHealthCoach I have been to Venice many times. Do go when you have a chance. Also, I recommend staying overnight if you can. The day trippers leave and the city is so less crowded at night and magical lit up after sunset. Also, the gondola cost is 80 euro for the whole gondola. It can fit up to 6 people. So it’s definitely cheaper (per person) if not going alone.
"After an hour or two your feet will beg for a break" and that would be an inconvenience? Also, i've never been on a gondola, but staying in the back of the vaporetto in the main canal has been one of the most impressive experiences i've ever experienced!
I think the critics about Pisa are more fair: do you a favor and prefer Florence for a longer visit.
I agree with you, it is well worth visiting.
Why do Americans always have to complain about walking? In Europe we walk most of the time instead of taking the car, it’s healthier and helps ecology.
Second that. I loved walking around Barcelona, Madrid, Florence, Rome and Athens. Of course it does pay to be careful . One guy tapped my backpack at the train station in Barcelona deliberately as a distraction but I kept walking.
Not all. People in NYC love to walk.
This is a Canadian channel.
Walking does have health benefits and it's a light exercise .
@@curious1053 it is?
'Oh nooo!!! you have to walk!'
- This is the most lazy American-tourist remark ever...
@Sage more freedom in Europe than us.
This is a Canadian channel.
@@curious1053 exactly these people are so ignorant.
As a European I am agree with you. Do not see any problems with walking
@@glebbelyaev877 you are saying this cause you are an european and this yt channel is canadian, if this channel was european and said the same thing you would have agreed with them.
MojoTravels I hope there's a Top 10 Overrated Travel Attractions in North America list coming.
As I'm sure North America isn't immune from having some obviously overrated attractions!
The Empire State Building is neat but in the end it is just a building. mega overrated.
The Statue of Liberty is pretty small and underwhelming
the Hollywood sign, it's cool to stop real quick and check it out but if you go to Los Angeles just for that you are dunce.
Walking one or two hours makes your feet hurt? Well, better up your game then... maybe take the 30 min-walk instead of the 5 min-car drive... just a suggestion...😉 maybe you can at some point walk 10, 15 miles through a city (with a little break now and then to eat or have a coffee)
This might sound crazy but I can walk for hours yet my feet sometimes kill me sometimes :( although if you can't walk for 1 hour (Unless you have a disability of some sort) you really need to get in shape
On our way home from Neuschwanstein, friends and I on a packed train back to the Munich Hauptbahnhof were sat next to a group of americans who were loudly complaining, that since they paid for their ticket, they shouldn‘t have been subjected to a packed train... During high tourist season. They complained the whole way for everyone to hear. I don‘t know what they seriously expected 🤷🏻♂️
As an American I want to apologize for those Ugly Americans. I assure you that we are not all obnoxious and entitled cretins
For Neuschwanstein (and Hohenschwangau), take a day trip from Munich. By the way, I think Linderhof is even more impressive than Neuschwanstein.
Overtourism is a huge problem in some cities such as Venice, Florence, Amsterdam, Barcelona, but you cannot say that Venice canals are overrated. Anyway overtourism is over right now with the pandemic.
Mermaid is lovely when you don't have a large number of tourists.
I think this video confuses overrated and over tourism. Oia and Venice are top places in the world and every traveler should visit at least once in their life. It is in no way overrated, just too popular. And I disagree about Pisa, it’s a very enjoyable day trip, walking around the small town with fortified walls, and eating a traditional Italian sandwich.
If you are expecting to see Nicole Kidman descending from the ceiling, you are a fool...
The London eye isn’t supposed to be a great rollercoaster lol it’s supposed to be used as a great way to see the city
I absolutely adored Schloss Neuschwanstein! It’s so beautiful to look at. I didn’t went inside though but seeing the outside at sunrise was awesome!!!!
I remember going there. I loved it.
As a greek, don't rent a boat to watch the sunset. It's kitchy, overpriced and ridiculous and us Greeks mock those who do it to death. Go to one of the plethora of graphic villages in Santorini.
The one castle I'd like to visit in Germany is Wolfenstein...
Id like to return there one day
Venice is one of my favorite places I’ve visited. I loved the London eye, and buckingham palace as well.
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@@mccod035 lol
Moulin rouge? It's not crowded and the show is pretty good. I guess you have never been there
Most of these videos, they just do an internet search and use stock footage.
The tower of Pisa itself is beautiful regardless of being slanted - rich in details despite dating back to the 12th century! It's situated in a historical site with baptistry and cathedral - all featuring that unique architecture (both more stunning than the tower, I'd say). The town itself is pleasant to stroll around - historical and vibrant, being a university city and all.
Considering Pisa is a stone throw's away from magnificent Florence, it's definitely worth a visit.
exactly! i guess only a minority of people who visit pisa is actually interested in history, architecure, and culture.
Very true. What’s wrong with taking a walk after the seeing the tower and just feeling the vibe of the place and the general atmosphere of Italian life ? It’s definitely not a place to plan an entire trip around but a good day out if your passing through Tuscany.
I agree with many of the items on this list... but seriously, Venice overrated? Venice is an incredible city, its streets are made of water, with buildings facing direcly the canals. It has plenty to offer, museums, parks, churches and sinagoges, many small islands and even beaches, how can you tell it's overrated only because you have to walk? And only touristic gondolas cost 80 euros, for a small price you can take one that make you cross one of the main canals (Canal Grande or Giudecca). It's true, it's ovecrowded with tourists, but it's worth a trip once in the lifetime!
Seeing her trying to pronounce german city names is great
come on, Venice! I go there like 3-4 times a year and it's always fantastic. And by the way by avoiding Piazza San Marco, Ponte di Rialto and other overcrowded places you can find many nice spots almost free of tourists
I hate hearing how people think that Pisa is overrated. Climbing the tower, twice, has been one of the highlights of my life. The indenting of the stone steps changing position as you climb, the lesson in physics the strange sensation teaches you as you climb.... the history, the view. It is what you make it.
You don’t just simply snap a picture of Pisa. You must CLIMB it!
True. One of the weirdest sensations I have ever experienced. Also try standing underneath it and looking up at it for a few seconds. You start leaning either forwards or back unconsciously. (depending on which side you stand)
In regard to Venice, the solution is to go there in winter & not use gondolas.
Don’t forget about the Blarney Stone!
Blarney castle grounds were one of my favorite things on my 10 day Ireland trip! I only put the castle on the itinerary because the person I traveled with wanted to do the blarney stone thing. But the poison garden and the old trees and the walking trails 🤩 just stunning.
Venice overrated? Come on...
I agreed most of it but not Venice pls. It is definitely a breathtaking must visit place.
I disagree with the Neuschwanstein castle. Yeap, it is in a bit of a remote area and normally crowded. But the castle it's a masterpiece of architecture and the views from there are hard to beat.
Remote area, also known as beautiful landscape.
@@theprofessionalfence-sitter what on earth is an authentic castle? neuschwanstein was built by a king. how much more authentic can it get? or do you think they stopped building castles in the 1500s? ever heard of romanticism or historicism?
Venice is most definitely overrated. I’d recommend going in May or September - less tourism and not as hot.
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I still want to visit Venice some day. I got to visit the town of Port Grimaud in France, which is also canal-based, and I really liked it. I would definitely recommend seeing it if you are ever in southern France. It's beautiful!
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The Mona Lisa is beautiful!!! She deserves the hype!!
I'm sat in Schloss Neuschwanstein as I write this message. It was very easy to get to, bought tickets at 8am, had a relaxed breakfast at a hotel 5 min walk from the bus station.
Bus take 10 min from town to castle.
A lot easier than the video is claiming.
Tour was very interesting, and the views of the mountains and lowlands surrounding are well worth viewing.
The ones I've actually seen:
Mona Lisa: agree. Got a very strong "what, this is it?" reaction.
Pisa: went during the winter. Almost no tourists. Managed to walk around, see the square, other architecture there. Much less disappointed than with the Mona Lisa.
London Eye: maybe not for everyone, but I enjoyed it. A contemplative experience. However, went during the last days of the fall, with very nippy winds tearing down the Thames, and therefore almost no tourists, so your mileage may vary.
One thing I don't get is why the emphasis on "not having to walk" in the video. Is this directed at (very) senior citizens, grossly overweight, or handicapped people? Everyone else might actually enjoy walking, just saying...
Clearly aimed at a special kind of US American tourists (and other ignorant people from around the world).
Walking 30-40 minutes to a castle through beautiful, car-free landscape??! Unimaginable!
A car-free city??! More walking??! No way!
A small statue??! A not so tall tower??! A small painting??! Bigger is always better!
Nothing to see in Pisa, it's just a tower!! (Well, except for the magnificent Duomo and the Baptistery right next to it!)
Having been to Copenhagen recently, the Little Mermaid statue is the definition of overrated. It's just a small vandalized statue with a poor view behind.
Gondolas in Venice. Most overpriced and overrated experience
You forgot Venice smells like a bad men's room ,
Most toilets in the city just flush straight out into the canals... yeah. 🤢
@@joermnyc What? It's like in many developing countries
@@ardi08 yeah, lack of proper plumbing is a good way to catch weird diseases, at least in Venice there's no risk of the raw sewage getting into the drinking water.
I strongly disagree with her list. The community standards took off my first post. I started going to Europe in 1957. Now 82 years young. Been to most of these 10 and 100 more. Don't believe this list. So much more to do in all these places. I din't understand the purpose of this youtube. If I were in charge I would delete her opinion. Took my family to most of these too. Great memories.
I disagree with most of these because you have to realize the history or architecture otherwise nearly every tourist spot is boring
I agree about Pisa. There's not much apart from the Leaning Tower. There's the Doumo which has a singular red column. According to my tour guide legend has it if a woman stares at that red column for a minute her spouse will be faithful...for the next 24 hours. Afterwards just walk around, eat a meal and head straight to the bus. Yes I was one of those tourists with the eyerolling photo op. 😅
Is not only the tower, the duomo is not even red, idk what you visited. The duomo has the same color as the tower. The battistero + duomo + tower is an unique thing. You have even to look the history and architecture.
I agree with Stonehenge. Best view is up on the hill overlooking it. Once you get there, they don't let you within 50 yards of the stones and you just walk around in a large circle.
is it guarded 24/7? who enforces the rules?
How can a unique prehistoric monument be overrated? That's a bit like saying Pompeji is overrated because all the buildings are destroyed.
I think the only thing that's overrated is applying some kind of arbitrary, superficial "rating" to cultural and natural sites that mean a lot to many different people for various reasons. Have you even been to some of the many churches and museums in Venice, or did you just buy an overpriced espresso in Piazza San Marco?
Also, don't confuse the ignorant behaviour of some tourists (i. e. in the Louvre) with the meaning and significance of art, architecture, and nature.
If i ever go to europe, is definitely going to be in the eastern part, where no tourist go.
what countries do you have in mind?
"What about Serbia just an opinion .?!"
There is tourists in these places, but lots are from nearby
Not sure about the gripe with Venice?
Incredible food, people, sights, and attractions.
My wife and I had no problems with the crowds when we went in September ‘19 and it was a highlight of our entire European trip.
The boat situation is a little rough at first and we only did one Gondola ride as it was expensive. Alternatively You can take a larger gondola and split the fare with other tourists and they will sometimes have professional musician’s or singers on the boats which we could hear from our hotel at night and it was beautiful.
Side note tho...we did not expect mosquitos! Nobody told us about them and they absolutely ravaged us.
Have fun!
The Russian Cold War gulags are really overrated as a tourist destination
Louvre is already worth to visit w/o Mona Lisa, so about the painting, why not just take a look while being there?
They said Europe was Boring, meanwhile there are people like me who have never even left the country since they were born
I love all the “enlightened Europeans” insulting the US and Americans, when this YT channel is based in Montreal, Canada. For a group of people who advertise themselves as so “worldly and cultured” you seem to forget that Canadians exist too.
Im not european or american but i think asia tour is better than europe tour. Cuz asia is cheap eu is expensive.
In eu, you will see churches. In asia, you will see hundreds of different thing.
London, Paris, New York , Rome, Madrid (overrated)
Lisbon, Düsseldorf, Croatia, Montenegro, Tenerife (underrated)
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I took an hour train ride to Pisa and it was pretty cool being at the top of the Tower of Pisa and seeing the old architecture
I got ripped off by a lady working in the gift shop at the Leaning Tower, didn’t realise until afterwards! Venice is amazing and I was fortunate enough to visit on a day when there were no cruise ship arrivals. It’s so easy to get lost and disoriented there though and google maps wasn’t much help!
Totally get why you put Venice, but respectfully disagree.
Venecia. realy you can't walk for 1 day... 🤨
I walked through flooded Venice for 3 days and it was a surreal experience like no other! I'd do it again in a heartbeat 😍🥺
1:25 Idk about you but the Stonehedge is in my bucketlist. I agree tho that the traffic noise would be an annoyance. Why destroy that beautiful field with death machines?
I love this video concept! I do disagree about Neuschwanstein, specifically because the region is exceptionally beautiful. Rather than your the castle we walked the grounds. I would've loved to swim or kayak in the lake, which is stunning. And we were able to drive right up to Schwangau to park (Parkplatz P2 Königsschlösser). It is less than a mile walk from there up to the castle! I also disagree about Venice because I love the idea of walking all those little bridges :). Basically people who enjoy walking can overlook those two anti-recommendations!!
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1. This may be because I am European (English), but why do you always complain about walking? The only time I have heard someone moan about walking is my mother who has 2 slipped discs, arthritis in near-every joint in her body, and a torn muscle in her ankle. And that is after an hour or two. 30 mins of walking won't make you collapse, it is healthy and good for the environment.
2. Venice? Really? I have seen stretches in travel, but *Venice?* Also, you can bypass most of the tourism by going in April-May and September-October.
Your arguments against these landmarks could be said about anything, you should make a top overrated American visits!!! I could name 100 right now!
Both in London at the changing of the guards on a trip with friends and in the Louvre at the Mona Lisa on a school trip I was lucky to be able to stand before the crowd and on a special spot to watch both things, because of my disability. In London, I first didn't want to see the changing of the guards tho bcuz too early ;p But some of my group I went to London with wanted to see and so me and the ones who didn't feel the necessity to see it decided to meet them afterwards at the park nearby the palace, but just that day was a rly long and special changing of the guards, and I aswell as my friend in wheelchair were escorted by police on horse to our special spot during a moment of silence, haha. It was nice. Traveling with wheelchairs is something special, and can let you experience things normal people can't. :D
Venice probably doesn't have the best accessibility options (at least, it didn't when I went but that was a while ago) but for me three lack of cars is a massive plus. It feels amazing to walk down streets that are designed for walking down not driving down. Plus if you go to virtually any small town in Europe you can expect a lot of walking, and that's good.
Still better than than all the American attractions combined
If we are excluding national parks then yes.
So much ignorance and hate.
@@jeandane.6156 kinda lol
@@giuliocataldo474 I am actually talking about U.
@@jeandane.6156 i know It, It just pisses me off how they talk a lot about Europe and not about the Americas, which have in my opinion a lot of overrated attractions or at least they seem to be so here in Italy. I don't know how to explain this, it's kinda like a Chinese that talks about the most polluted places in Scandinavia
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Do one about North America cuz its more overated than Europe.
I really disagree with the Louvre, it was one of the things i loved the most when i visited Paris, on the other side the eiffel tower is nothing special, at least for me obviously.
I think she was focusing on the Mona Lisa specifically not the Louvre as a whole
Okay...Thanks Majo Travel 😅 Maybe it's just culture differences
I adored Venice. It was crazy to go to a place where you couldn’t go hear cars for miles. Also I went during the Carnival season and honestly, it really wasn’t too bad crowd wise.
Thanks for this list, means less tourists and more space for those who appreciate these sights.
Ann Frank huis. You're conveyer-belted thru an empty building with hundreds of others. No time to pause and take it in. Its hard to do a
on site gift shop that isn't in bad taste but they do so anyway.
I so disagree with Venice, it has a vibe like no other, you can easily get out of the crowds by venturing into the charming streets and going to the places where locals hang out, not to mention off season, it's cheaper too! For anyone that hasn't visited Venice I highly recommend you do so it's a one of a kind experience and by far the best trip I've ever been on
I agree with most of them, but like others have mentioned, Venice isn't overrated, overcrowded yes but it has such a unique charm. There's ways to beat the crowds, always stay in Venice, and reverse commute, during the day go to other lagoon islands or other places on the mainland, returning in the late afternoon/evening when all the daytrippers have left. You can also just go when its flooded lol
Stonehenge is not worth paying to go in and see it, so yes its overrated. You used to be able to just see it from the road but I think they've changed things since I last did a drive by. But Little Mermaid or just stopping in front of Buckingham Palace for a few pics, then carry on, is totally free.....I wouldn't alter my itinerary for them though, but if you're already in the area, its not going to hurt you.
Nice content and awesome descrption........well done guys!!!!!!
I gotta say, I completely disagree about the Moulin Rouge! I had a blast personally, and it was relatively affordable for a show (we did get good seats).
Trust me, I’ll go somewhere else next time, but it was worth it for the couple of days I had in Paris.
If you want something big than historical, go to Vegas or Dubai.
Neuschwanstein, Venice and Pisa at least are definitely not overrated
Venice is crowded, but worth it
Haha an hour of walking?? Agree about Venice but that is weak.
I agree as unstable and trampy America is its a lot more of a fun place than Europe the only good thing worth coming to Europe for is to drive on Germanys autobahns
I actually just feel bad for Mojo Travels and anyone who is so jaded they can’t enjoy the wonders listed here. I’ve been to all but two of them and they’re all more than worth seeing and some are absolutely stunning. And Venice, it’s probably the most wondrous and magical place I’ve visited in travels to more than forty countries. If Venice doesn’t charm you and fill you with wonder, even with the hordes, there’s something wrong with you. Not Venice.
I can agree the Mona Lisa is NOT worth a visit. It was one of the biggest disappointments I've ever had while traveling
I want to disagree with one attraction mentioned.
The London Eye was one of the best attractions in London. Everyone was friendly. We all took each other’s picture. There are maps the point to other sites to see. The view of Parliament is fabulous.
I’ve been to Neuschwanstein castle. There wasn’t a long transit. To get there.
Pisa is only for one pic and goodbye 🤣
When you're an ignorant tourist, then yes.
@@GustafGouda What else is there to do in Pisa?
@@davidz2808 well, if you measure your travel experience in the number of pictures you take, there are plenty of rewarding motives around the piazza del duomo - not just the tower (which is certainly one of the most beautiful campaniles in italy). there's the magnificent cathedral, the baptistery, the campo santo. the botanical garden is also very beautiful. you can spend a very fulfilling day in pisa - provided you are a bit interested in architecture and history. for everyone else one pic may be enough.
I don't agree with Venice but overall you guys are right!
I agree mona lisa is vvvv overrated....nothing special at all..
The London eye isn't great but it's a lot better then being in the shard for fuck sake I've you not seen that building
Make a video of my home town Los Angeles!
No, mojo. Bad! Bad mojo!!
Where to begin? Here goes.
Venice is expensive. Yes. And? There are people there. No s sherlock. I wonder why? This isn't Vegas. This is real, authentic, culture and history. Not plastic. Not air conditioned, pampered, abandoned, free and you are not carried around on a sedan chair.
The "Moanahleeza" is a painting. It is not building size wall art. That is the point. Someone bothered to pour themselves into it's creation hundreds of years ago. With passion, love and flair. Oh, and there are other people there. Who aren't you.
Stonehenge. Thousands of years old. A major indicator of early civilisation and culture. If you think this is just a bunch of stones then stay (at) home. You're not needed or wanted here.
This isn't Vegas... This wasn't build this century. This is humanity, art, passion, creativity, struggle. History. Look it up. It's between heretic and neanderthal.
I don't get how Maneken Piss in Brussel isn't on this list
It seems to me that the matter all of these is that they look better in pictures than in reality... Except for the Newschwanstein Castle, with which the matter is the “journey” getting there. I’ve heard that the Taj Mahal, in India, has the same problem...
When we look at these pictures of Stonehenge that Mojo just showed us, we can already see that the real thing is not like in the postcards...
Ayo then stop visiting Europe so we won't have overcrowding issues ;)
Oh God there are tourists... Visiting landmarks... How spooky
Emily, A Goofy Movie is amazing.
I disagree with almost all.
Been to Stonehenge once. Honestly, the view is better from the road. And it is free from there too.
American channel just being jealous at Europe hahaha
Agree with the entire list (and I've been to most of them) except Venice, which I feel is beautiful and worth it in spite of the crowds.
I strongly agree with this list