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At the Tourist Office
Use these phrases when you visit a tourist office to get maps, find top sights, and plan your trip.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for a map · 2 ways to say it
Do you have a map of the city?
neutralCan I get a map?
casualShort and friendly — fine with helpful staff.
Asking for sight recommendations · 2 ways to say it
What are the top things to see here?
neutralWhat do you recommend?
casualVery direct — staff understand this means 'what should I visit?'
Asking about opening hours
What time does it open and close?
neutralAsking about ticket price · 2 ways to say it
How much is the ticket?
neutralCould you tell me the price, please?
politeUse this when you want to sound more formal with staff.
Asking for directions or transport
How do I get there?
neutralAsking about distance
Is it far from here?
neutralAsking about guided tours
Do you have tours in English?
neutralAsking where to buy tickets
Can I buy tickets here?
casualAsking for a free map
Is there a free map I can take?
casualTourist offices often give free printed maps — just ask.
Practice Dialogue
Traveler
Hi! Do you have a map of the city?
Tourist Office Staff
Sure, here you go. It's free.
Traveler
Thanks. What are the top things to see here?
Tourist Office Staff
The old market and the river park are really popular.
Traveler
Oh nice. How do I get to the old market?
Tourist Office Staff
Take bus number 4. It stops right there.
Traveler
Is it far?
Tourist Office Staff
About ten minutes by bus.
Traveler
And what time does it open?
Tourist Office Staff
Every day at nine. It closes at six.
Traveler
Do you have tours in English?
Tourist Office Staff
Yes — tours start at ten and two. You can buy tickets here.