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Take a Tour of the Olympic Village

By Karen Hanley and James Surdam July 30, 2021

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The women’s basketball team from Puerto Rico qualified for the Olympics for the first time this year.

India Pagán, who plays center, walked us through a day in the Olympic Village →

Each day starts the same way: with a Covid test. “You have to spit into this little tube,” Pagán said.

Hand sanitizer, masks and social distancing are also ubiquitous.

Practice takes place on a smaller court.

On Monday, Puerto Rico will play Australia at the Saitama Super Arena. “It is huge,” Pagán said. “My idols will be playing on this court.”

Whenever athletes enter or leave the Olympic Village, they have to show their (unmasked) faces and IDs.

Pagán said the security was like being at the airport.

Pagán usually eats in the dining hall with her teammates.

“They have everything you can imagine,” she said, including vegetarian options and halal dishes.

“The village is pretty big,” Pagán said, and there’s an autonomous bus that shuttles athletes around.

But Pagán and her peers tend to walk: “We got to get a little exercise in.”

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Paris 2024: free guided tours of the upcoming Athletes Village this summer 2021

It is one of the biggest works for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics . Starting from June 19 to September 18, 2021, the Solideo (the company entrusted with the Olympic works) and the Office de Tourisme de Plaine Commune Grand Paris team up to offer free guided tours of the future Athletes Village of Paris 2024 Olympics .

📅 Visites guidées (12 juin - 18 septembre) 👉 En partenariat avec @TourismPlaineCo , la SOLIDEO lance une série de 12 visites guidées gratuites du chantier du futur #Villagedesathlètes des #JOP2024 menées par les étudiants d' @univ_spn Inscrivez vous 👇 https://t.co/gwj1viVJxW — SOLIDEO (@SOLIDEO_JOP) June 10, 2021

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For summer 2021 , the neighborhood, still in construction and set between Saint-Denis ,  Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine  and Île-Saint-Denis , is opening to curious visitors. To make it a smooth operation, the Office du Tourisme Grand Paris entrusts students from the Paris 13-Villateneuse university – training to become professional guides and cultural mediators – with the tours.

By the way, the village said to be delivered for the upcoming Olympics hides many surprises. You will learn that this eco-neighborhood is sustainable, innovative and can house – from 2025 – at least 6,000 new residents and as many employees and storekeepers. Moreover, Paris 2024 ambitions are clearly set, which will enable you to understand the stakes hiding behind the Parisian Olympic project. During the Olympic Games, 12,000 athletes and staff will stay in the neighborhood.

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Of course, because of the health crisis, the organization of tours has to maintain the governmental guidelines. Therefore, each visit can welcome maximum 10 people. Between June 19 and September 19, tours are held on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Other tours are schedules on Wednesdays but precise dates have not been announced yet. To sign up, nothing simpler, you only have to do so on the Office de Tourisme de Plaine Commune website.

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A modern seaside sanctuary with Olympic roots.

Technically part of false creek, the former housing for the 2010 winter olympians has rapidly transformed into an enclave of luxury condos with pristine water & city views..

As The Birds keep watch over the community, you’ll feel how vibrant the neighbourhood is with people buzzing along the seawall, chattering on the patios and relaxing in the village square. The dynamic, yet calm energy of the community makes for a great place to live.

Olympic Village is located on the edge of False Creek and bordered by Mount Pleasant East and Mount Pleasant West .

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Instant access to the seawall is the big perk in the neighbourhod., at any given time you'll see people biking, running, rollerblading or walking their dog around the seawall..

Hinge Park is just to the west and has ample green space to loung in the summer.  There’s also a beautiful community garden and a fenced in off-leash dog park so that your furry friends can let loose and have some fun. Activities in Olympic Village are not limited to just land.  The Creekside Paddling Centre is right on the doorstep and is home to The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society . This floating facility serves the huge demand for public padding programs in False Creek by providing instruction, boats and equipment for public use, and hosting paddling competitions – including North America’s largest Dragon Boat Festival.

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Creekside community centre is a state-of-the-art centre on the edge of false creek., the full service centre includes several programs and child care, along with a full size gym, aerobics studio, dance and yoga studios, fitness centre & games room. .

The BMO Theatre Centre is the cultural hub in the community, with several plays and performances throughout the year. 

Transit is a breeze. With both the Skytrain station and Canada Line transit station within walking distance, getting around the city is a breeze.  Locals can access downtown, the waterfront, Metrotown or Vancouver International Airport with ease.. Looking to jump across the pond? The Aquabus ferry (a super cute and colourful mini tugboats) jumps between 8 locations in False Creek and can land you in awesome locations like Granville Island Market and Marinaside in Yaletown .

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From pubs to patios, you've got it all right here., you'll find everything from super cool pubs, trendy eateries and staples like groceries and a big box pharmacy right at your doorstep..

That’s probably one of the greatest perks of living in Olympic Village.  Everything is litterally at your doorstep. You want big box brand names for some heavy duty shopping?  Sure – London Drugs & MEC. Craving a pint on the patio?  Ok – Craft, Tap & Barrel and Brewhall. Grabbing a bite? The Flying Pig, Nook and Tractor. It’s just a small sample size of what’s on tap in the village.  Simply awesome for a micro community.

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One month to go! A look at the Olympic Village; Tokyo prepares for the Opening Ceremony

The Olympic Village is getting ready to house more than 11,000 athletes for Tokyo 2020 with state of the art facilities, 24/7 dining halls and more; 143 buses and over 700 people take part in mass operational test ahead of the Opening Ceremony on 23 July 2021.

Only 30 days remain until the start of the Olympic Games.

With just one month to go until the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo 2020, plans are gathering pace to host the show-stopping event at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium on 23 July 2021.

Elsewhere, final preparations are underway at the Olympic Village as they prepare to host thousands of athletes during the Games, with the first match - Japan vs Australia in softball, taking place two days before the ceremony in Fukushima on 21 July.

As the clock ticks down to Tokyo 2020, it's time to take a sneak peak behind the scenes at the Olympic Village and see how the wheels are very much in motion ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

Everything you need to know about the Olympic Village

There is no place at the Olympic Games quite like the Olympic Village.

It's a place for athletes to prepare for their events but also to unwind in the midst of a hectic competition schedule. At Tokyo 2020, competitors couldn't be any better prepared and hosted than inside the Village.

Located on the picturesque Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo and surrounded by the sea on three sides - which allow for stunning views of Tokyo Bay, including the famed Rainbow Bridge - the Village has lots on offer.

Firstly, you won't go hungry.

One of the busiest places within the Village at every Olympic Games is the Dining Hall. Opened 24/7, there will be roughly 700 food options on offer at Tokyo 2020, catering for all preferences from Halal, vegetarian to gluten-free.

Away from the sizeable Dining Hall, one of the most Instagramable spots is the Village Plaza . As one of the sustainability initiatives of Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the plaza has been constructed from timber donated by 63 municipalities from across Japan and will be returned after the Games.

Behind the scenes at the Olympic Village

Athletes will be able to unwind throughout the Village as well as at Harumi Port Park, which features massage chairs at the Relaxation House and a playground, shaped like a pirate ship. There is also Harumi Greenway and the recreation centre in the Multi-function complex, where many fierce table tennis battles could take place.

In the residential facilities, bed frames have been made of cardboard and are 100 per cent recyclable while blackout curtains have been installed to allow sleep at any time during the day.

Keeping with the theme of being the most innovative Olympic Games, the internal shuttle buses are autonomous with nine bus stops around the main facilities. For the first time in the history of the Games, there will also be a dedicated treatment programme which will provide comprehensive medical care for female athletes at the Clinic Complex (Polyclinic).

COVID-19 protocols are also in place including a dedicated Fever Clinic for diagnosing and testing athletes showing symptoms as well as a dedicated area for close contacts.

With Olympic venues also set outside Tokyo Prefecture, there will be two Satellite Villages; in Enoshima (Olympic Sailing Village) and Izu City (Olympic Cycling Village).

Opening Ceremony preparations gathers pace

Whether it's a clear evening, cloudy or raining, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is set to take place from 20:00 JST on 23 July 2021.

And so, in the early hours of 20 June, 142 busses carrying 750 people, acting as athletes, left the Olympic Village for the Olympic Stadium for a transport simulation test in preparation for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Despite the rainy conditions, the test allowed Tokyo 2020 to finalise plans with just over a month out to the Games.

With spectators allowed into the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony , two flag bearers - one male and one female - from each of the 205 nations participating at the Olympic Games, will be greeted by a round of applause from thousands of fans during the Parade of Nations.

The Opening Ceremony is always shrouded in secrecy - it's one of the best kept secrets at every Olympic Games. But if the handover ceremony at Rio 2016 is anything to go by, those who are tuning in on 23 July are in for a spectacular show.

Billions of people are expected to tune in across the globe to watch the Opening Ceremony to celebrate the start of the Games.

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Utah Olympic Park isn't just for Olympic hopefuls. This open-to-the-public mountain allows adventurous guests to experience 5Gs of force hurtling down the Olympic bobsled track. Summertime action includes ziplines, a ropes course, an alpine slide, scenic chairlift rides and extreme tubing.

More into spectating? Admission is free to soak up some history at the Eccles 2002 Winter Olympics Museum and Alf Engen Ski Museum. You may even witness the next generation of Olympic skiers and snowboarders performing acrobatic jumps into the 1.25 million-gallon training pool. An aura of adventure, passion and good-natured competition lingers on these grounds. 

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Alf Engen Ski Museum

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The bobsled track is one of the Utah Olympic Park's most iconic attractions. Visitors can experience the same thrill in winter or summer and take a trip down the bobsledding track with a professional rider. The Comet Bobsled reaches over 60 mph and riders experience 4-5 times the force of gravity. Riders must meet age, weight and health requirements to participate. Tickets must be booked beforehand, so make sure to reserve your spot in advance.

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A trip through the Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum feels like reliving the games in person. The museum is a captivating tribute to the dedicated athletes and their sports, with collections of memorabilia from alpine skiing, snowboarding, track sports, curling, the Paralympics, speed skating and much more. See what a real Olympic gold medal looks like up close, and hold the famous Olympic Torch in your own hand. Admission is free.

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The Utah Olympic Park has no shortage of activities to get your adrenaline pumping. Navigate through an elaborate ropes course suspended dozens of feet in the air, cruise down a zipline with the alpine breeze on your face, or speed down the mountainside on an alpine slide. Activities are weather-dependent and may close early during inclement weather.

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While COVID-19 meant travel came to a standstill, it also ushered in the golden age of virtual travel! Searches for virtual tours became increasingly popular, which lead to a rise in the quality and availability of some pretty incredible videos. Many of these virtual walking tours are even offered in 4K! Even now that travel is returning, we’re still able to count on technology to visit almost any place on the planet with the click of a button.

We’ve compiled a list of 50+ virtual walking tours that you can experience all around the globe. The great thing about these walking tours is that you can use them while you’re on your treadmill, to relax, as travel inspiration, or as simply an inexpensive way to experience another culture.

We’ve separated this list of virtual walking tours into nature and city sections, but we’ve also taken the time to put together a ton of other comprehensive lists. Whether you’re interested in national parks , museums , or  educational tours for the whole family , we’ve got you covered!

Nature and Hiking Walking Tours

Walking in nature is incredibly restorative. The good news is that you can get to experience this — even from the comfort of your own home! Check out these nature-centric virtual walking tours.

National parks certainly saw an increase in tourism due to COVID-19. But even if you don’t want to deal with the increased crowds at Bryce Canyon , you can still explore the unique red rocks. This virtual 1.5-hour hike takes you through narrow canyons and desert paths and the views only get more stunning.

As the video recommends, this would be the perfect walk to put in front of a treadmill or exercise bike as well!

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This short virtual tour of Giant’s Causeway allows a great way to take in the beautiful views of this unique landscape. Step around the basalt rock columns at sunset as you listen to the waves crashing below. This is a great way to experience a UNESCO World Heritage site!

Take in the beautiful countryside of Cornwall for a little over an hour as you walk to the Godrevy Lighthouse. Along the way, you’ll stop in at Mutton Cove to catch a glimpse of a seal colony. Bonus: You’re accompanied by an adorable cocker spaniel on your walk!

Walk along the Great Wall of China and learn insider facts about this amazing feat of architecture. While the whole wall stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, you can explore a few different sections with this 30-minute virtual walking tour.

Being able to hike on the Havasupai tribal lands requires scoring a reservation and sleeping under the stars for a few nights, but now you can experience it virtually instead.  Located in the Grand Canyon, this 40-minute virtual tour leads you between mesas and the red desert — all leading up to the stunning turquoise-green Havasu Falls.

This 40-minute video walks you along 2 short nature trails — the Hall of Mosses Trail (0.8 miles) and the Spruce Nature Trail (1.2 miles). The vibrant moss-covered trees really make you feel like you’re walking on another planet. The soothing nature sounds only add to the ambiance.

Escape to the Oregon Coast and hike the popular Indian Beach Trail in Ecola State Park. This 1-hour virtual hike lets you walk along the rugged Oregon Coast on a sunny day. You’ll be able to experience the rocky beaches, mossy forests, and some stunning ocean views.

It doesn’t get more other-worldly than walking amongst some towering redwood trees. This trail takes you from Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park to the beach at Fern Canyon. Take a nearly hourly-long hike paired with soothing music and explore these majestic trees.

This 40-minute virtual hike takes you along for the first part of the beautiful Coast Trail on Vancouver Island. You will witness endless water views, abundant wildlife, pounding waves, and the occasional views of the Olympic Mountains along this coastal path. The sounds of nature will accompany you and contribute to the sense of relaxation.

Take a nearly 2-hour stroll through the Kuliouou Ridge Trail on Oahu, Hawaii. This trail is perfect for people who love walking in a beautiful green rainforest. You’ll get to experience a unique Hawaiian landscape while walking past lush vegetation and rocks covered with moss — all while listening to the leaves rustling and birds chirping.

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Walk one of the world’s most famous hiking trails — the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! This 1.5-hour hike features the highlights of the shorter 2-day trek, including arrival by train, walking along the “Royal Road,” and ending at Machu Picchu via the Gate of the Sun.

Enjoy a short 25-minute virtual hike alongside beautiful Moraine Lake in Banff National Park . This glacially fed lake is world-famous for its bright blue waters. Whether you want to use your treadmill or simply watch this hike, it’s a great way to feel like you are outdoors experiencing some fresh air.

This tour of Mt Everest is pretty unreal, especially since most of us will never be able to experience this climb for ourselves. Over 4 “chapters” you’ll follow 3 climbers as they attempt to reach the peak of the tallest mountain in the world. You’ll have an interactive, 360-degree view of this adventure, making you feel like you’re right there in the thick of the trek.

Note: If you have a virtual reality headset, your experience will be even better!

You’ll think you’re on Mars as you walk through Nambung National Park near Perth, Australia. This unique locale, called the Pinnacles Desert, is full of red sand and otherworldly limestone formations everywhere you look. This short 20-minute virtual flyover at golden hour is a great way to experience this unique and remote place.

Experience the most popular hike at Zion National Park — no wetsuit required! This 35-minute virtual hike will take you through the Narrows at the river bed of the Virgin River. You’ll see the sandstone canyon walls tower thousands of feet above and enjoy the views of the canyons with the sounds of the river to accompany you on the way.

Walk around some of the most beautiful peaks of Switzerland, including Jungfrau. This virtual hike will travel along the popular mountain path above Grindelwald and down through the valley. You will pass Aplen cows, stunning vistas, and many charming restaurants along the way.

Grab a glass of limoncello and settle in for a virtual walk around Positano, a cliffside village along the Amalfi Coast. This walk begins high up on the hill and you’ll walk down through steep, narrow streets lined with shops and cafes. The walk finishes as you head down towards the beach at the base of the town.

Experience the last wonder of the ancient world thanks to ProWalk Tours. This 2-hour walking route starts at the Mortuary Temple of Khafre, passing by the pyramids of Khafre, Khufu, and Menkaure before ending at the iconic Sphinx. You’ll also be able to experience a virtual horse ride around the plateau.

Explore the world’s largest cave and learn interesting facts along the way, thanks to this incredible tour from National Geographic. You’ll start by navigating through the Vietnamese jungle before descending into this massive cave system. The tour shows you the 360-degree sights and sounds of this cave.

Walk up the beautiful sand dunes and deserts in Namibia, with bonus footage of Botswana. See the bird’s eye views atop the 650-foot-high “Big Mamma” Sand Dune at Sossusvlei, explore the salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, and see miles of canyons and coastline. View the starry night sky over the beautiful desert, see the famous trees at Deadvlei, and more.

The South Kaibab Trail is 1 of the signature hikes of the South portion of the Grand Canyon. Join along with the 1-hour hike and witness some truly awe-inspiring views. The virtual walk offers sweeping vistas of red rock and the canyon at every twist and turn.

A trip to see the neat rows of brightly colored tulips in Keukenhof might be a good addition to your next gloomy day at home. This virtual walking tour through the garden lets you see the flowers from every angle, so you can truly appreciate the size, beauty, and variation of color among the tulip fields. You’ll definitely understand why the tulip fields are a constant draw for travelers from all over the globe.

The Tunnel of Love looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. If you’re in need of a dose of relaxation, spend 3 hours virtually walking on this abandoned train track that’s surrounded on all sides by bright green foliage and chirping birds.

Tag along on a gorilla trek Uganda with East African Jungle Safaris and search for endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This 360-degree video gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself into the trek — and see gorillas of course!

Hawaii is a top destination for many Americans with its year-round tropical climate and seemingly endless stretches of beautiful beaches. But if you don’t want to wade through all of the quarantine and vaccination requirements, you can still experience the islands! The tour takes you from the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort to the Fairmont Kea Lani and along the Wailea Beach Path.

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If you’re wanting to experience city life instead, you’ll want to click on these next virtual walking tours!

The Acropolis is a must-see when you visit Athens. Start at the Entrance Gate and see other famous sites including the Athena Nike Temple, the Monument to Agrippa, and the famous Parthenon. These beautiful sites are made even better since they are set high above with a fabulous view of Athens.

If you’re dreaming of visiting Barcelona, this virtual walking tour will only make that desire stronger! Over 2+ hours, stroll over 9 miles while you walk through Barcelona’s gorgeous squares, the beach, and parks. This walking tour is super comprehensive, so you’ll see most of the main sites!

Settle in for this in-depth 3-hour virtual walking tour through Berlin, Germany. Walk the streets and see the Parliament Building, Brandenburg Gate Arch, and the famous Linden Alley. Listen to the city noise, enjoy the picturesque views, and soak up the outstanding architecture of Berlin.

In this 1-hour virtual walking video, you will enjoy exploring the streets of Bologna in Northern Italy. This foodie city has so many fascinating medieval historic buildings, narrow streets, lovely arches, majestic towers. Enjoy a leisurely virtual city walk through this charming city.

Google Art Project presents this Street Art walk through the La Boca and Barracas neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A foundation was created to promote urban artists, and there is even an audio guide that explains the context for all of the art you see and tell you how it was created. Take this virtual tour at your own pace!

Cappadocia, Turkey is a popular tourist destination known for unique volcanic landscapes with mountain ranges, cave dwellings, and balloon rides. This virtual tour walks you around various cities in the region, including Goreme and Uchisar, exploring cave dwellings and city streets along the way. At the end of the tour, you’re treated to an aerial view from a balloon.

If you’ve ever wanted to tour China’s Forbidden City, you’ll love this virtual tour. You’ll pass through all of the top attractions, like the Halls of Harmony, the stunning Gate of Supreme Harmony, and the Imperial Garden during this 1.5-hour virtual walking tour.

Spend a clear afternoon running across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, and back. When this famous bridge was built in 1937, it was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world! This is the perfect video to put in front of your treadmill to jazz up your at-home exercise routine.

Spend an hour taking a morning walk around Helsinki. This virtual walk begins at the train station, heads to the Helsinki Music Centre, and then back over towards the Hietalahti area towards downtown. Enjoy the city sounds, clean streets, and Scandinavian architecture on this peaceful walk.

Hong Kong is famous for its neon-lit skyline, silhouetted against towering mountain peaks. See unique parts of this beautiful and exciting city by exploring the walking and biking paths of Kowloon and Central Hong Kong. Bike through city parks, along the waterfront, and even experience a beautiful sunset.

Take a virtual walking tour around Ibiza, in the Balearic Islands. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, you’ll be treated to stunning panoramic views of the sea, picturesque marinas, walled fortress, and charming cobblestone narrow streets. After watching this 1.5-hour tour, you’ll feel like you just went on holiday!

To start, use the legend at the top to select from your desired language. Then, click through the countless options! There are incredible aerial views of the city and walking tours,  as well as views of iconic buildings and museums. Most options include video or audio commentary, but not all are in English. Still, a fantastic way to experience Krakow!

If you’ve never been to the Big Apple, this is a great introduction to the borough of Manhattan. It is the city’s historic birthplace, and the most densely populated of the 5 boroughs of New York City. During this 3.5-hour walking and bus tour, you’ll get to take in all the biggest sites at various points throughout the day, including Times Square, Central Park, and more.

Moscow is among the most enchanting cities in the world and you can really step inside this beautiful city on this virtual walking tour. Enjoy the famous sites of Red Square and the Kremlin at Christmastime over the course of an hour.

No, this tour doesn’t include Italian food. But if you’ve ever wanted to visit Naples, this interactive 360-degree video walking tour is still a treat! You start with a map and overview of your route and then walk through Naples’ historic center. Enjoy the street ambiance and wander in and out of famous buildings.

Take a wonderful virtual walking tour through Old Town Taormina in Messina, Sicily. One of Italy’s most picturesque destinations, Taormina is perched high above the Ionian Sea on Sicily’s eastern coast. This means that the views from every vantage point are outstanding, and this tour makes you feel like you’re almost smelling the sea breeze.

Walk around the City of Lights with this almost 6-hour (!) virtual walking tour. This walk includes insightful captions about all the sites you’ll see. You will see the most famous streets, monuments, and parks in Paris including the Pantheon, the Latin Quarter, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower.

Making the short journey from Naples to Pompeii, this virtual tour of the ancient city ruins of Pompeii is worth the trip. This 2-hour virtual walk through the city really makes you feel like you’re walking through one of the ancient cities of the world. Get lost strolling down the many narrow streets of Pompeii.

Hot Tip: We’ve only included a couple, but ProWalk Tours also has some other fabulous virtual walking tours of Italy you should check out!

This tour is a bit different from the others on this list. In this Airbnb virtual experience, you’ll book a time slot and let a local guide you through Ecuador’s capital via 360-degree photos, videos, and traditional music that will heighten the virtual experience. Your host will also teach you how to make an Ecuadorian drink or dessert to enhance the experience. The cost for this tour is $10 per person.

Hot Tip: If you’re interested in other tours led by locals, check out our article on the best Airbnb Online Experiences !

This hour-long virtual walk throughout Singapore lets you experience the hustle and bustle of this metropolitan city. The walk starts at Suntec City Mall, goes to Marina Bay Sands, and crosses the famous Helix Bridge. From this vantage point, you’ll be able to see a stunning view of the Singapore skyline at sunset.

Take a walk through 1 of the most famous parts of Tokyo under the night sky — Shibuya — known for its various street musicians, microbars, and bustling nightlife. During this 45-minute virtual walk, you’re sure to be mesmerized by the architecture and the vibrant metropolitan area.

This 45-minute tour is a super informative introduction to Tremé — the first African American neighborhood in the U.S. As the birthplace of jazz, there is much to learn and experience in New Orleans beyond the French Quarter and this is a great start!

From the opulent art galleries of Florence to the postcard-worthy cypress alleys, Tuscany is a traveler’s dream. During this 4-hour virtual walking tour, explore the rolling hills and ancient olive groves as well as the charming towns with narrow alleys and stunning architecture.

This 3-hour virtual walking tour will take you through the city of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. Ubud is where traditional Balinese culture is evident in every corner of the city. Enjoy the views at the Campuhan Ridge Walk, discover local markets with colorful handicrafts, local delicacies, street food, and see the famous Ubud Monkey Forest — all while motorcycles zip by you!

Vancouver is a beautiful city surrounded by nature.  Enjoy this hour-long virtual walking tour through Vancouver, Canada. You will see Vancouver Waterfront, walk along the Canadian Trail, and more. Be sure to stick around so you can enjoy the spectacular Vancouver skyline at night at the end of the tour!

If you have 1 hour, you can see experience the magic of Venice! From the canals sparkling at sunset to the famous plazas and bustling marketplaces, Venice is the city of romance! This walking tour is a relaxing way to immerse yourself in 1 of the most beautiful cities in the world.

As you can see, there are virtual walking tours of all shapes and sizes to fit your mood, activity, and interests. While we can start to travel again as restrictions lift, there are still many benefits to taking a virtual tour.

Just to name a few, you won’t have to leave the comfort of your bed to experience beautiful national parks or walk along the Oregon Coast, and you can enhance your workouts by walking along the Great Wall of China or to the top of Mt. Everest. We hope you enjoy your explorations!

Explore more of our virtual tour guides at the links below:

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How do you do a virtual walk.

It’s simple to do a virtual walk. Simply click on any of the links above and watch along! You can also choose to place the video in a place that will help enhance your workouts — like a treadmill, VR device, or exercise bike. Just make sure to watch your surroundings if you’re actually walking along in person!

How do you plan a virtual walk?

If you’d like to plan a virtual walk for a group, make sure to send them a link to the walk you’d like to complete together. This way, you can enjoy the same sites and sounds as your group!

Once everyone is ready to go, just set up your video on a treadmill, exercise equipment, VR device, or your smartphone and start walking!

Are virtual tours free?

There are literally hundreds of free virtual tours available for every possible interest — national parks, forest walks, desert walks, city walks — you name it! There are also paid options that might be more interactive, such as conversing with a local guide or paying a small donation as a tip.

Are online walking tours interactive?

There are many options for interactive virtual walking tours. Be sure to check out our list above for some of these options. Typically searching for words like “interactive” or “click” will help you narrow down your search for these interactive walking tours.

What’s the best walking tour?

The best walking tour is whatever matches your interests the best. For example, if you’re in the mood for a relaxing nature walk, a tour that will walk you along the Oregon Coast may be best. But if you’re missing the hustle and bustle of a city, a walking tour around Barcelona may be the best choice for you. The good news is that we have tons of great options for you to choose from in the article above.

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History of the Olympic Games Athlete Villages

Information about the athlete villages of the summer olympic games.

In the early days of the modern Olympics, athletes generally had to find and pay for their own hotel accommodation around the host city. This was not a problem as there were not a large number of athletes anyway - in 1896, only 241 athletes competed! As the number of athletes increased, the demand for housing increased. In the lead up to the 1924 Paris Olympics the IOC stipulated that the host city needed to provide accommodation and food, at a reasonable fixed price, for the visiting athletes. So at the 1924 Olympics in Paris the first Olympic Village for the athletes was created. As the size of the Games has grown, the size of the villages has also increased, with more and more facilities provided and now the village is essentially a small city.

Though it was not an official Olympic Games, at the Intercalated Games in 1906 the Zappeion Exhibition Hall was used as the athlete village. This building stands near the Panathenaic Stadium, and was very convenient to set up as athlete accommodation.

The first Olympic Games athlete village ( Le Village Olympique ), at the Paris Olympics in 1924, consisted of temporary wooden huts along the Boulevard de Valmy, situated in close proximity to the main stadium, Stade de Colombes . The daily charge for a bed was 30 francs per person, on top of this it was 25 francs for food, laundry, electricity and showers. Three meals a day were provided at a dining hall, with lunch and dinner also including alcohol.

1928 Amsterdam

Four years later in Amsterdam, despite the success of the first village in Paris, no Olympic Village was built as organizers were not able to create something similar at a reasonable price. Instead, competitors were housed in schools and hotels, while the Americans stayed on an ocean liner moored in Amsterdam harbor, the ship they had sailed on from home.

1932 Los Angeles

The athlete village in Los Angeles in 1932 was the first to be created following a similar model to the Olympic villages of today. The village was built in the cooler climes on 300 acres in Baldwin Hills, with a view across LA. The complex consisted of a large number of buildings, athlete lodging plus many other facilities. A rate of two dollars per day was fixed for each village occupant toward the cost of his housing, dining service, local transportation, entertainment and general care.

With four men to a cottage, there were five hundred cottages to accommodate the two thousand athletes and their trainers and attendants. The village had its own hospital, a 2000 seat open-air amphitheater, dining rooms, post office, a full fire station, and several bath houses. As with previous Games, the women were accommodated elsewhere far away from the men, in the Chapman Park Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard. After the Games, the village was dismantled and virtually no trace survives today.

1936 Berlin

An Olympic Village (Olympisches Dorf) for men was established in woodlands at Doberlitz, about 14 kilometers from Berlin. In addition to 140 houses, the village included administrative and technical buildings, and 40 different sized dining halls to suit the different teams. There were sports facilities, as well as hairdressers and masseuses, and cultural performances and firework displays. For training, there was a swimming pool, a sports hall and a 400m running track. The building remained after the Olympics and was used mostly by the military, but is now empty and is an open-air museum which can be visited. Again, the females were accommodated separately, in student dormitories at the Olympic Park.

1948 London

Post-war, the Olympics were conducted on a budget, and no specific athlete village was constructed. Athletes were housed in locations in and around London - at air-force camps in Uxbridge and West Drayton and ex-military barracks in Richmond Park. The women were billeted in a hostel in central London. Petrol rationing was in force then so it was more practical for the rowers and canoeists, who were competing at Henley, to be lodged in nearby High Wycombe at local schools.

1952 Helsinki

In Helsinki in 1952, the Soviet athletes rejoined the Olympic Games, though instead of international harmony, the Soviets set up a rival Olympic village for Eastern Bloc countries. At their alternative village, instead of the Olympic Rings, a huge banner with a portrait of Josef Stalin was on display. The main athlete's village, built in the Käpylä district, was located 2.5km from the Olympic Stadium. The main village consisted of thirteen multi-storied apartment houses, a movie house and thirteen saunas. Meals were served to the athletes in a tent restaurant which had a capacity for 1,600 people. After the Olympics, the buildings were converted into apartments and are still inhabited today. Most of the women's teams stayed in a nursing school near the Olympic Stadium.

1956 Melbourne

Melbourne's Olympic Village in 1956 was built in the suburb of Heidelberg, 8½ miles from the Main Stadium, set to accommodate 6,500 people. The facilities of the village included kitchens and dining rooms, recreation rooms, sauna baths, a public coffee bar, interpreters' center, tourist bureau, airlines booking center, post-office, bank, medical center and hospital, dentist, laundry, hairdressers, boot-maker and kiosks providing free drinks.

For the first time, women had their own part of the main Village, but still the male athletes were not admitted into that area. After the Olympics the houses were converted to public housing.

There was a secondary village, The Ballarat Olympic Village, an existing migrant center located near Lake Wendouree for the rowing and canoeing competitors.

The 1500-building Olympic Village in Rome was designed by Luigi Moretti, at the height of his influence on the city's urban plan. The village, built to accommodate 4000 people, was located in the area of the "Campo Parioli", about five kilometers from the Olympic Stadium. There were separate sections for men and women separated by a well-guarded fence. The facilities in the village included reception buildings, a movie house, lecture hall, bank and post office. There were ten restaurants for serving meals to the athletes.

The Tokyo Olympic Village was built at a former US military housing estate, Washington Heights. New buildings were constructed for the athletes near the National Gymnasium, designed by Kenzo Tange. The facilities of the village included three dining halls (one of these in the women's Olympic Village), bank, post office, shopping center, a 700 seat motion picture theater, four bathhouses, two steam baths, a medical care station and various training facilities.

After the Olympics, the houses were torn down and the area was converted to a public park, Yoyogi Forest Green Park, in 1967. All but one house was pulled down. The house used by the Dutch Olympic team remains standing today as a 1964 Olympic Games memorial. There were also four smaller villages in the vicinity of the competition sites for the Olympic events in cycling, yachting, riding and canoeing.

1968 Mexico City

The village comprised 904 apartments distributed in 29 multi-story buildings in the Miguel Hidalgo Olympic Village Complex. The village was located in the south of the city, close to transport services, and at the most 30 minutes for all competition venues. After the Olympics, the village apartments were sold to individual families, and they still stand, well used today.

1972 Munich

The athlete village in Munich was constructed near the Olympic Stadium, and a short distance to a number of training facilities and other competition venues. The relaxed atmosphere at the Olympic village for Munich 1972 was broken by the tragic terrorists attack on the Israeli team. Ever since, security at the Olympic Village has been ramped up. The village still stands today, used as student housing. There was an additional village in Kiel where the yachting events were held, which comprised two apartment houses, thirty-two bungalows and twenty-four apartments.

1976 Montreal

Montreal's four 23-story pyramidal tower blocks to accommodate the athletes were a change to the usual Olympic villages. The construction was delayed, costs ballooned out, and the final rooms were criticized for being small. In the wake of events at the previous Olympics, the athlete village was very secure, with restricted access, and an 800 meter tunnel with direct access to the Olympic stadium. Many of the rooms remained unoccupied because of boycotts so the overcrowding was not as severe as first feared.

1980 Moscow

The 1980 Olympic village comprised eighteen 16-story prefab-panel apartment buildings, and was built in an area southwest of Moscow. It is now a residential district for about 15,000 Muscovites. There was also an athlete village constructed in Tallinn (capital of Estonia), the location of the sailing competitions. 

1984 Los Angeles

Los Angeles hosted the Games for the second time in 1984. To minimize new building costs, the "village" was spread among various buildings on the USC, UCLA, and UCSB university campuses. There were discos, video games and coffee houses on offer, though no alcohol. At these Games, for the first time the athletes were accommodated by team, so the male and females athletes were not separated.

The athlete village accommodation complex, located southeast of Seoul, comprised twenty-one multiple-story buildings, home to nearly 15,000 athletes and officials from 161 countries. The facilities included a shopping center, religious center, medical center, barber shop, beauty salon, theater, pharmacy, sauna, disco, laundry room, tea room, billiard room, video-game room and a dining hall with a capacity to feed 4,200 at once. After the games, the buildings became a public housing development.

1992 Barcelona

For Barcelona in 1992, a whole new suburb was built (La Vila Olímpica). It was the first Olympic Village to have its own private beach. An entire neighborhood was built around the Olympic Village, part of the redevelopment of a two-mile stretch along the coast with beaches, parks, open space and art. The village became residential after the Games. Secondary villages were built in Banyoles and La Seu d'Urgell for rowing and white water canoeing athletes. To the delight of the team officials, it was the first to be offered free of charge to the athletes.

1996 Atlanta

As in the previous Olympic Games held in the USA in 1984, the Atlanta organizers used university accommodation for the athletes. The Olympic Village buildings are now dormitories at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In the International Zone, the ''Surfing Shack'' provided many athletes with their first experience with the Internet. Athletes could even have dental and hearing checkups and treatment.

2000 Sydney

The Sydney 2000 athlete village was built in Newington, two kilometers east of the Sydney Olympic Park. It provided housing for 15,300 competitors and team officials as well as accommodation for 7,500 competitors and officials for the Paralympic Games. It claimed to be the first village capable of accommodating every participant in the Games. With the large number of tenants, it became the fifth largest city in New South Wales by way of population. After the Games, the houses were sold to the public.

2004 Athens

Athens organizers created a new suburb composed of multi-story apartments in the Parnitha area, located in northeast Athens near the main Olympic complex. The Athens Olympic Village also became a residential area following the Games, and today is one of the largest social housing complexes in Greece.

2008 Beijing

The Beijing athlete village was a complex of high-rise apartments; twenty-two 6-story buildings and twenty 9-story buildings, to accommodate 16,000 athletes and officials during the Olympic Games and 7,000 athletes and officials during the Paralympic Games. The village covered a total area of 66 hectares, with the Olympic Forrest Park to its North and the major Olympic venues to its South. The village included a medical clinic, restaurants, a library, a recreation center, gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and jogging tracks. There was also athlete accommodation in Hong Kong, at the Royal Park Hotel.

2012 London

The village for London 2012 was a redevelopment of a predominantly industrial area, the Lower Lea Valley, in east London. The Village was within walking distance of the Olympic park and most of the sporting venues, and comprised of 11 apartment blocks with 2,818 apartments to accommodate the 16,000 athletes and officials. Facilities included a hair salon, a mini-recording studio, a games room, a cinema room, and a dining hall which could seat up to 5,000. After the Olympics, the apartments became affordable housing.

2016 Rio de Janeiro

The village in Rio was located in Barra da Tijuca, close to next to Barra Olympic Park Sports Complex. The athletes' village which comprised thirty-one 17-floor buildings for a total of 3,604 apartments, was said to be the largest in Olympic history, with a capacity for 17,950 people. The village complex contains a large recreation area with video games, musical instruments and tables for snooker and table tennis, a beauty salon and a state-of-the-art gym. There was also a multi-faith center to cater to those of the Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu faiths.

The main athlete village is located in Harumi, an island district of Chūō, central Tokyo. The Harumi Futo village will have 21 residential buildings with over 5000 units. There are also two satellite villages, for cycling and sailing. Due to coronavirus, visiting athletes will be expected to arrive in the Tokyo 2020 Athletes' Village five days prior to their competition and depart a maximum of two days afterwards. Athletes residing in satellite villages who have completed their competition are not recommended to return to reside in the Tokyo Olympic Village in order to minimize the risk of cross-contamination. Athletes are also likely to be told to remain in the Village and will be encouraged not to go out sightseeing.

2024 France

The athlete's village for the Paris 2024 will be located 7 km north of the Paris central business district in the communes of Saint-Denis, L'Île-Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, with many areas along the banks of the Seine river. The compact village will be conveniently located, with all athletes able to train at a venue less than 20 minutes away, and 85% of the athletes will be less than 30 minutes away from their competition venue. The main stadium is less than 5 minutes away.

2028 Los Angeles

As in the previous Olympic Games in Los Angeles, organizers do not plan to build an Olympic Village. The athletes will live in student housing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which was already planning to build more dorms. The school is expected to easily house 17,000 people by 2028.

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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Village
• Olympic Summer Games Villages from Paris 1924 to Rio 2016. OSC REFERENCE COLLECTION, The Olympic Studies Centre. Jan 2018.

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• (0.19 mi) Shopping Center Lyuks
• (0.19 mi) National Art Musical Theatre
• (0.19 mi) The Home Church of the Holy Olga
• (0.19 mi) Diving Center Crocodile
• (0.19 mi) Novaya Liga