Things To Do On Europe Tours, For Free!

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Isn’t it often held that the best things in life are free? Well, that’s not true. Holidaying is expensive. Holidaying in Europe is more expensive than most other kinds of holidaying. But then, the best travellers are the ones who manage to pull off those Europe tours despite all the financial inconveniences that crop up along the way. All it takes is the desire to discover something new. Here’s some fun free stuff to do in Europe to make those holiday packages worth your time.

1) Visit the Louvre.
Yes, the Louvre. It looks plush and expensive, and it is. But if you’re under the age of 26, then you can save yourself the whole admission cost of fifteen Euros and tour the world’s most revered museum for free. Don’t forget to carry valid age proof!

2) Free speech in Hyde Park.
Free speech is considered the fundamental right of every human being and everyone deserves to say what’s on their mind without any negative consequences, yes? The Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, London is an embodiment of this very sentiment. At any point, anyone with anything to say can say it by stepping onto the ...
... humble speaker’s pedestal, which is actually just an old plastic crate. All in all, it makes to hear some interesting opinions from a wide variety of people. Sundays are the best time to visit.

3) View Berlin from the Reichstag.
Since 1999, this impressive icon of German architecture has housed the German Parliament. You can walk right in at no cost whatsoever, and when you do, head up to the roof, which features an impressive glass dome that serves not just as a booth for looking out on to the city, but also as a miniature museum which documents the history of the German Parliament.

4) Jazz music in Poland.
If you thought that the best jazz music in the world only comes from New Orleans and Harlem, you ought to explore the music in Krakow, Poland, which boasts of a highly vibrant jazz culture. One of the reasons why jazz in Poland thrives is the free shows that local musicians often perform at the innumerable pubs and clubs in the city. The best ones are all in the Rynek Glown locality.

5) Chess in Austria.
Every day in the Austrian city of Salzburg, crowds of people gather in Kapitelplatz to participate in a game of street chess. A gigantic chessboard sits in the middle of the square, which sits in the middle of the city, and every evening both regulars and amateurs come to try their hand at being human chess pieces. No cost for participation!

With holiday packages to Europe getting heavier on everyone’s wallets, it will definitely serve you well to know what fun stuff you can do on Europe tours for free. Also be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your ears open for more options than this list provides, because there are plenty!

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Ninad Chaudhari works as a Web UI Designer / Developer with Cox & Kings. In his spare time, Ninad is an ardent photographer and loves the opportunities that holiday packages give him to pursue his passion. His albums are replete with pictures of Europe tours.