tourist
Visitor from afar
A tourist is someone who travels to a place for pleasure rather than work or residence.
Tourism implies sightseeing, vacationing, and temporary stays: The city is overrun with tourists in summer.
Tourist carries a faint whiff of superficiality—tourists see the famous sites but miss the authentic experience locals know.
Tourist trap describes a place that exploits visitors with overpriced goods or manufactured charm.
Planned sequence of destinations
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- vacationerOne on holiday
- holidaymakerTraveler seeking leisure
visitor · guest · nomad · voyager · sojourner · traveler · passport · visa
Notable point of reference
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- attractionPull toward something
- museumPublic exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
scenic · viewpoint · guidebook · brochure · itinerary · binoculars · camera · photograph
Leisure time away
- relaxationState of being unwound
- beachSandy waterside margin
- resortPlace for getaways
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
cruise · getaway · retreat · sunbathing · poolside · lounging · shopping · dining
Powered flying machine
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- trainRail vehicle or instruct
- busLarge passenger vehicle
- ferryVessel for scheduled crossings
taxi · rental car · shuttle · charter · airfare · passenger · ticket · boarding pass
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- divingEntering water deliberately
snorkeling · surfing · climbing · rafting · kayaking · ziplining · paragliding · bungee
Commercial lodging establishment
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- resortPlace for getaways
- guesthouseLodging for visitors
- innLodging for wayfarers
villa · Airbnb · pension · lodge · motel · booking · reservation · check-in
Inherited cultural legacy
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
folklore · local · authentic · cultural · diversity · etiquette · souvenirs · handicrafts
Generous treatment of guests
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- overcrowdingCapacity exceeded dangerously
- overtourismExcessive visitor volume
- gentrificationWealthy influx displacing locals
souvenir shop · vendor · haggling · exchange rate · tip · gratuity · package deal · off-season
itinerary
Planned sequence of destinations
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- globetrotterFrequent international voyager
- vacationerOne on holiday
holidaymaker · visitor · guest · nomad · voyager · sojourner · traveler · passport · visa · customs
landmark
Notable point of reference
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- attractionPull toward something
- museumPublic exhibit space
gallery · scenic · viewpoint · guidebook · brochure · itinerary · binoculars · camera · photograph · souvenir
vacation
Leisure time away
- relaxationState of being unwound
- beachSandy waterside margin
- resortPlace for getaways
spa · cruise · getaway · retreat · sunbathing · poolside · lounging · shopping · dining · sightseeing
airplane
Powered flying machine
ferry · taxi · rental car · shuttle · charter · airfare · passenger · ticket · boarding pass · transit
safari
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
diving · snorkeling · surfing · climbing · rafting · kayaking · ziplining · paragliding · bungee · canyoning
hotel
Commercial lodging establishment
- hostelShared traveler lodging
- resortPlace for getaways
- guesthouseLodging for visitors
inn · villa · Airbnb · pension · lodge · motel · booking · reservation · check-in · checkout
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
festivals · folklore · local · authentic · cultural · diversity · etiquette · souvenirs · handicrafts · temple
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- overcrowdingCapacity exceeded dangerously
- overtourismExcessive visitor volume
gentrification · souvenir shop · vendor · haggling · exchange rate · tip · gratuity · package deal · off-season · peak season
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- background extraspedestrian, bystander, sports fan, party guest, wedding guest
- bar patronsregular, local, barfly, drunk, bartender
- travelerspassenger, travelers, traveler, vacationers, commuter
- Visitorsvisitor, guest, houseguest, house guest, invitee
- abroadoverseas, foreign, abroad, international, expat
touristlocal
Of this area
native · resident · inhabitant · citizen · local resident
touristbusiness traveler
Person who journeys for work
migrant worker · commuter · laborer · refugee · immigrant
touristexplorer
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
expert · anthropologist · connoisseur · veteran · traveler
- tourist trapOverpriced attraction for visitors
- tourism boardAgency promoting regional travel
- touring bikeBicycle designed for travel
- mass tourismLarge-scale commercial travel
- tourist trailsPaths designed for visitors
- tourist attractionSite visitors seek out
touring, anti-tourism, tourism, tourists, touristy, eco-tourism, touristic, tourist attraction, tourist destination