Who says you can't experience the world from in your home? Virtual virtual reality (VR) tours let you see places around the world without leaving your couch. They're not games, they're experience, so the pace might be slower than you'd like but they're definitely worth the effort. Here are a few of the top VR tourist spots for you to consider your next trip in VR.

The Grand Canyon Virtual Reality Experience

In The Grand Canyon VR Experience, you're seated in a motorized kayak trip throughout The Grand Canyon. Customize the tour to suit your preference by choosing the moonlit or sunlit option and adjusting the speed of the ride.

As you cruise by, you'll enjoy your surroundings and the sound of procedurally generated, artificially intelligent wildlife. Catch and feed the virtual fish while you cruise the waterways.

The ride is done on rails, which means you are unable to control the kayak. However, you can stop at various places to take in the views controlling the throttle speed for your motorized kayak or by exiting at scenic rest stops.

The trip is short and there's not much historical background information for history enthusiasts. Still, it is an enjoyable ride that is ideal for those who are new to VR.

Realities

Realities is a VR virtual travel application that lets users to explore scanned and modelled real-world settings. These aren't simply 360-degree photographs; these places were captured with specialized scanning equipmentthat allows for immersive rendering of virtual reality in Indonesia.

It's a huge globe that you rotate using the VR controllers. When you have decided on the location you'd like to visit, tap the location on the virtual globe, and you'll be whisked away to the exotic place.

One interesting destination is a prison cell located in the infamous Alcatraz prison. On arrival, you're greeted by an unidentified narrator probably a former prisoner who was in the cell that is next to you, who recounts their experiences. It's museum-like and an educational experience worth experiencing.

There are other destinations of different size and complexity which is regularly updated by introducing new experiences regularly.

Titans of Space PLUS

The original Titans of Space was one of the first finished 360 virtual tour experiences that were available, and it created a lot of excitement about the potential VR could offer.

The app offers a theme park-like ride across all the stars and planets, giving you the ability to regulate the pace. Factoids about the planets and moons are available throughout the journey along with distances, and other measurements of curiosity.

The sense of scale of the moons and planets are breathtaking and offers an unique perspective that only astronauts typically have.

EVEREST Virtual Reality

Experience Mount Everest in five iconic scenes. Begin your journey at Basecamp and then traverse the frightful Khumbu Icefalls then spend the night in Camp 4, ascend the perilous Hillary Step, and finally take on the summit of Everest.

After you've completed your first mountain attempt, open God Mode to reach a unique viewpoint of the Himalayas which is only accessible in VR. Towering over the mountain range It's an incredible VR diorama.

The Virtual Reality Museum of Fine Art

If you have ever wanted to peruse a museum at your own pace with no restrictions on how close you can reach the artwork and the art, then the VR Museum of Fine Art is the place for you.

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Sit on an elevated deck on a sunken vessel while a massive whale glides by and looks you straight in the eye . Or, swim in a sea of bioluminescent jellyfish. There's no need to invest in expensive equipment for diving or scuba classes, or even leaving your living room, for that matter.

The detail level in this app is astonishing, and the sense of scale (especially during the whale encounter in the initial episode) is jaw-dropping.

Google Earth VR

As Google Earth was launched many years ago and everyone was amazed at the fun of finding and viewing their home from satellite images. Now, Google Earth VR (free from Google) lets you see your house from space as well as practically fly over it to sit in your front yard or on your rooftop.

Modify the sun's position, scale objects to whatever size you want, and fly around the world. The detail levels depend on the object you're trying to see. For instance, tourist areas will likely have more detailed geospatial imagery than rural regions. There's a lot to explore, and Google offers virtual shop to help you get started.

Google has also added numerous features for comfort to help prevent sickness caused by travel in this must-see virtual reality app.