“We got there right before the sun came up, and almost no one was around.

No noise except the sounds of the birds chirping in the trees.

There’s a reason why tourist attractions are calledtourist attractions.They draw in the crowds!

A small, solitary white house is situated on a grassy hill on a rocky island surrounded by the ocean

Redditoru/alextoriaasked, “I’m a huge fan of getting up at sunrise to avoid crowds when traveling.

Which ‘crazy busy’tourist locationshave you gotten all to yourself?”

In the middle of the summer, the sun basically doesn’t set.

View of Charles Bridge in Prague at sunrise, with silhouettes of statues lining the bridge and historical buildings in the background

We were often at some of the top tourist sites around midnight, with no one else around.”

“Charles Bridge in Prague is a great place to watch a sunrise.

you could watch the sun come up over Prague.”

Ancient stone ruins with a central archway, surrounded by a grassy area and wooden fences. Bright sky in the background

Could take photos (in areas where photography was permitted) completely uninterrupted.

I worked my way back towards the entrance and there were still minimal crowds.

An early morning ticket is the way to go ."

Pathway through a serene forest with red torii gates leading to a shrine in Japan. Dense trees surround, creating a tranquil atmosphere. No people present

I had the whole place to myself except for a couple of other early risers.

Coming back down around 8 a.m., the lower levels were alreadypackedwith people.

It was crazy how different the experience would have been if we waited just a few hours."

People wade through a narrow river between towering canyon walls, possibly in Zion National Park's Narrows. Rocky banks border the river

We were the first-day hikers in the Narrows who made it to Big Springs.

Not one person in sight."

“The British Museum, London.

The image shows the Taj Mahal with its reflection in a serene body of water under a sky with scattered clouds

I had all the mummies to myself for a good 30 minutes before school groups started arriving.”

“The Colosseum in Rome.

Then another couple came in.

A scenic view of a historic fortified city overlooking a marina with yachts, surrounded by large stone walls and lush greenery

It was phenomenal.”

“I was staying in Oia, Santorini, which is well-known for its sunsets.

The area becomes so busy when the sun goes down that the view is almost unenjoyable.

A large statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's head and upper torso is displayed in a grand hall with a high ceiling and numerous columns

“The Lincoln Memorial and National Mall.

I didn’t realize that since it’s a national monument, it’s open 24/7.

We got there right before sunrise and explored the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, and the Mall.

The image shows the Roman Colosseum at sunset, with the ancient amphitheater partially visible. A crowd can be seen gathering near the base. Trees are in the foreground

One of those travel experiences I’ll never forget.”

“The Great Wall of China.

There are ways to escape the crowds.

The image shows the Lincoln Memorial at night, with the illuminated statue of Abraham Lincoln visible inside the monument's columns

Most people visiting the Great Wall travel an hour from Beijing to see the most overcrowded and renovated section.

I did this, and it made the experience more relaxed and personal.”

“I was in Venice standing on Accademia Bridge and watching the sunrise.

Great Wall of China under a dramatic sky with lightning in the background. Lush greenery surrounds the ancient structure creating a striking contrast

It was just me and maybe 12 other early birds in St. Marks Square.

I didn’t have to throw elbows to see the bridge of sighs.

There was hardly a soul at Rialto Bridge.

Street view of Vatican City, showing St. Peter's Basilica in the background, with people walking on the sidewalk and cars driving on the road

Most of the big overcrowding is triggered by day cruise visitors.

“I went to Versailles Palace on a windy, rainy day and had the gardens all to myself.

I’ll never forget it.”

A picturesque canal in Venice, Italy with boats moored along the sides, viewed from a decorative bridge

I recommend going around sunset to get some daylight and then checking out the forest at night.

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A scenic view of a coastal hillside village with many colorful, closely-packed buildings against a backdrop of the sea and a clear sky.

Aerial view of the Palace of Versailles and its formal gardens, with the sprawling landscape of the city visible in the background

A historic palace with a serene reflecting pool in the foreground, surrounded by archways and a tower. The scene exudes a sense of timeless architecture

A serene night view of a narrow path surrounded by tall, dense bamboo trees, illuminated by small ground lights along the edges