Be sure to thoroughly read over your voucher and the description of your tour. Pay special attention to see if you need to reconfirm the tour the day before and to find your meeting point and time as well as if a pick up is available at your hotel.

Arrive early at your meeting point, in high season everywhere will be busy, with numerous tours meeting at the same location. Make sure you have enough time to find your tour group and are not in a rush.

Most tours will include a headset be sure you check yours right away to make sure it is working. If your headset is not working approach your tour guide to get it replaced. If you are on a hop-on, hop-off tour, approach the bus driver for a new headset before the tour starts.

Be sure to dress comfortably and accordingly based on the weather and the type of tour you are taking. If your tour is visiting religious sites, keep in mind women may need to cover up in order to enter.

Most sightseeing tours include a lot of walking and in some cases, climbing, make sure you are wearing appropriate, comfortable footwear.

Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you to stay hydrated, especially during the summer.

Pack lightly, bring only what is necessary for your day of sightseeing. There will be a lot of walking and you will be moving around a lot, so you don’t want to be carrying a heavy purse around. A light backpack or bag packed with water and your essentials is a good idea. Be sure to carry your bags in front of you, in case of pickpockets.

Pay attention to your tour guide, keep a close distance to him or her, this will make it easier to ask questions and see the most important landmarks.

Keep in mind you are in an area of the world that is totally different from what you are used to. Enjoy this unique experience and take in the incredible sights and surroundings of where you are.