Tripadvisor Announces 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Recognizing the World's Most Loved Travel Experiences and Attractions

From iconic NYC landmarks to hidden gem national parks, Tripadvisor's annual awards highlight top-rated experiences and attractions globally, featuring standout winners like Central Park Pedicab Tour and The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

Global Highlights
- Top Experience Worldwide: The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center, Portugal — reclaiming the No. 1 spot after also winning in 2024.
- Other global winners include:
- Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour (Japan)
- Barcelona in 1 Day Tour (Spain)
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Captain Jack (Netherlands)
- Classic 4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu (Peru)

U.S. Highlights
- Top Experience in the U.S.: Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Day Tour with Lunch (Nevada/Arizona), led by Navajo guides.
- Other notable winners:
- Chicago Architecture River Cruise (Illinois)
- History and Hauntings of Salem Walking Tour (Massachusetts)
- Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours (New York City)
- Niagara Falls in 1 Day Tour (New York)

New York City Category (newly introduced)
- Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours took the top spot.
- Other winners include tours of the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, Chinatown & Little Italy food tours, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art guided tour.

Special Categories
Once in a Lifetime Experiences:
- No. 1: Snorkeling Between Tectonic Plates in Reykjavik, Iceland.
- No. 2: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Wales, UK.

Cultural & Historic Tours:
- Global No. 1: The Unvanquished Tour (Porto).
- U.S. No. 1: History and Hauntings of Salem (Massachusetts).

Amusement & Water Parks:
- Global No. 1: Futuroscope (France).
- U.S. No. 1: Knoebels Amusement Resort (Pennsylvania).

Tripadvisor’s Perspective
Laurel Greatrix, Chief Communications Officer, emphasized that these awards reflect millions of traveler reviews and highlight experiences that truly capture the essence of a destination, not just fill an itinerary.

This year’s awards show a strong theme: immersive cultural tours, outdoor adventures, and unique local experiences dominate traveler preferences.