Top 10 Most Visited Cities in the World

The City of Light attracts 28 million visitors per year, with the post-Olympics glow and a renovated Notre-Dame driving record tourism numbers heading into 2026.

Over 27 million international arrivals make London one of the world's most visited cities, drawn by world-class museums, West End theatre, and the enduring allure of the British monarchy.

The desert metropolis pulls in 25 million visitors annually with its audacious skyline, tax-free shopping, and year-round sunshine that makes it a winter escape capital.

The garden city-state welcomes 23 million visitors with its futuristic architecture, hawker center cuisine, and position as a gateway hub connecting Asia, Australia, and beyond.

Straddling two continents, Istanbul draws 20 million visitors to its Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Bosphorus sunsets, offering five-star experiences at a fraction of Western European prices.

Japan's capital has seen tourism explode to 19 million visitors, fueled by the weak yen, anime pilgrimage tourism, and a food scene that boasts more Michelin stars than any city on Earth.

Malaysia's capital attracts 18 million visitors with its iconic Petronas Towers, diverse street food scene, and position as one of the most affordable major cities in Southeast Asia.

The Big Apple draws 17 million international visitors annually to Broadway, Central Park, and some of the world's greatest museums, restaurants, and people-watching opportunities.

Turkey's Mediterranean resort city surprises many by ranking in the global top 10 with 16 million visitors, drawn by all-inclusive beach resorts and ancient Roman ruins.

The City of Light attracts 28 million visitors per year, with the post-Olympics glow and a renovated Notre-Dame driving record tourism numbers heading into 2026.

Over 27 million international arrivals make London one of the world's most visited cities, drawn by world-class museums, West End theatre, and the enduring allure of the British monarchy.

The desert metropolis pulls in 25 million visitors annually with its audacious skyline, tax-free shopping, and year-round sunshine that makes it a winter escape capital.

The garden city-state welcomes 23 million visitors with its futuristic architecture, hawker center cuisine, and position as a gateway hub connecting Asia, Australia, and beyond.

Straddling two continents, Istanbul draws 20 million visitors to its Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Bosphorus sunsets, offering five-star experiences at a fraction of Western European prices.

Japan's capital has seen tourism explode to 19 million visitors, fueled by the weak yen, anime pilgrimage tourism, and a food scene that boasts more Michelin stars than any city on Earth.

Malaysia's capital attracts 18 million visitors with its iconic Petronas Towers, diverse street food scene, and position as one of the most affordable major cities in Southeast Asia.

The Big Apple draws 17 million international visitors annually to Broadway, Central Park, and some of the world's greatest museums, restaurants, and people-watching opportunities.

Turkey's Mediterranean resort city surprises many by ranking in the global top 10 with 16 million visitors, drawn by all-inclusive beach resorts and ancient Roman ruins.