Tourists often pay much more than locals to visit major attractions.
Of Unesco World Heritage Sites to the US’s largest art gallery, MailOnline Travel rounded off some of the attractions where locals get a discount.
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Tower of LondonUK
A ticket to the Tower of London, the historic Sitadel where Anne Boleyn was held, costs £ 34.80/$ 42.82 for an adult.
However, residents of Tower Hamlets Borough, where the tower is located, can visit the attraction for £ 1/$ 1.23, as long as they have proof of their address. Visit www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit/tickets-and-prices.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) of New York, the largest art museum in the US, is asking for $ 30/£ 24.37 for a general ticket for adults, but residents of the state of New York can visit at a discount rate.
MailOnline rounded off some of the world’s attractions where locals gain cheaper access, including the Tower of London
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) in New York, the largest art museum in the US, asks $ 30/£ 24.37 for a general ticket for adults, but residents of New York residents can pay ‘what they want’
Although residents ‘have to pay something’, they can choose the amount as part of the MET’s ‘Pay-What-You-Wish’ scheme for residents. Visit Engage.metmuseum.org/admission.
Topkapi -Palace, Turkey
The Topkapi Palace of Istanbul is one of the most important attractions in the city and once served as the luxurious home of the sultans of Turkey.
Tourists will have to pay 1700 TL/£ 38.84/$ 47.81 to look at the splendor, but Turkish residents can access the attraction for the much lower fee of 270 TL/£ 6.17/$ 7, 59. Visit Topkapi-palace.com/tickets-and-audioguide-to-top-kapi-Palace.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt
Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum (AV), is home to thousands of ancient Egyptian artifacts and is the largest archaeological museum in the world, which covers 120 hectares or 80 soccer fields.
But although Egyptian residents can go to this vast treasure trove for 200 EGP/$ 3.98/£ 3.23, foreign tourists will have to pay 1,200 EGP/£ 19.38/$ 23.86 to visit.
Visit EGYMONUMENTS.COM/LOCATIONS/DETAILS/GEM.
Machu Picchu, Peru
International tourists will have to pay more than domestic visitors to explore Machu Picchu, with the price of a ticket costing $ 57/£ 46 for an international visitor and $ 24/£ 19.50 for a Peruvian resident
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca Citadel and one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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International tourists will have to pay more than household visitors to see the website, with the price of a ticket costing $ 57/£ 46 for an international visitor and $ 24/£ 19.50 for a Peruvian resident.
Petra, Jordaan
To gain the historic jewel Petra, international tourists will have to pay 50-90JD/£ 57- £ 103/$ 70- $ 126, while tickets for Jordanians cost just 1JD/£ 1.15/$ 1.41
One of the world’s most impressive archaeological sites, Petra is a Nabatean city dating from the 3rd century BC.
To get this historic jewel up, international tourists will have to pay 50-90JD/£ 57- £ 103/$ 70- $ 126, while tickets for Jordanians cost only 1JD/£ 1.15/$ 1.41.
Visit www.visitpetra.jo/en/petrafees.
Galapagos National Park, Ecuador
The Galapagos National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world-famous giant turtles, and is a dream destination.
To see this pristine ecosystem, international visitors stand a cost of $ 200/£ 162, while Ecuador residents only pay $ 30/£ 24 for access.
Visit www.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec/galapagos-fee.
Victim Rock, Sri Lanka
International tourists have to pay a $ 35/£ 28 fee to explore Sigiriya Rock, while local adults are charged LKR120/33p/40 ¢
Sigiriya Rock, an antique fortress that sits nearly 200 m/656FT above the ground on a granite column, is one of SRI’s leading SRI sights.
International tourists have to pay a $ 35/£ 28 fee to explore the remarkable website, while local adults are charged LKR120/33p/40 ¢.
Visit Sigiriyafortress.com/sigiriya Opening-Hours-Sigiriya-Ticket-Prices.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Known as one of Africa’s leading safari destinations, the Serengeti National Park Dress a large number of tourists, very eager to see the annual migration of Wildebeest.
Tanzanian residents are allowed for TSH 10,000/$ 4/30P, while international tourists have to pay $ 60-70/£ 48- £ 56.
Visit www.serengletinationalpark.travel/park-entry-festival.
Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
Khao Sok National Park in Thailand, above the photo, Thai residents ask residents 40 Baht/95p/$ 1.17 to enter and international visitors 200 Baht/$ 5.87/£ 4.76
Khao Sok National Park is home to one of the world’s oldest rainforests and jaw torn towers falling.
Thai residents pay 40 baht/95p/$ 1.17 to enter and international visitors 200 Baht/$ 5.87/£ 4.76.
Visit www.thinationalparks.com/khao-sok-national-park.
The Spinnaker Tower, UK
Portsmouth’s Spinner Tower is a tower of 170 m/557FT with incredible views of the city’s harbor.
During the low season, the attraction offers 30 percent of the general price of £ 18/$ 22 for residents with a PO post code, making the cost of a ticket only £ 12.60/$ 15.50 for the residents.
Visit Spinnakertower.co.uk/Tickets-Prices.
Angkor what, Cambodia
Angkor who is the largest religious terrain in the world with more than 1,000 temples dating back to 1150 AD, spread over 400 hectares – an area about the size of the Scottish island of Orkney.
It is one of the most important historical sites of Southeast Asia and Cambodian citizens can investigate it for free. International tourists will have to pay $ 37/£ 30 to explore the temple complex for a day.
Visit www.angkerenterprise.gov.kh/plan/38/entrance-tickets-regulations.
Taj Mahal, India
Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world, is probably the most famous attraction of India.
Domestic tourists pay 50 Rs/47p/58 ¢ to visit the TAJ, while international visitors are charged 1.100 Rs/£ 10.38/$ 12.77.
Visit www.tajmahal.gov.in/visiting-hour.
Domestic tourists pay 50 Rs/47p/58 ¢ to visit the Taj Mahal, while international visitors 1,100 Rs/£ 10.38/$ 12.77 are charged
