You can now visit the 7 wonders of the world from your sofa - here's how

From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal, the wonders of the world have been must-visit sites for many travellers. But what if you could visit them all in an afternoon?

Here we (and the virtual school trips team at Uswitch) take a look at seven free virtual tours, allowing you to experience the allure of these wonders of the world right from your armchair. 

Great Wall of China, near Beijing, China

Every year, over 10 million people visit the Great Wall - China’s longest wall and biggest piece of ancient architecture. Its winding path covers over 21,000 km and it is thought to be 2,300 years old. 

This Virtual Tour provided by The China Guide allows you to ‘walk’ along the wall with just a click of your mouse.

Petra, Jordan

With Google’s Street View Treks, you can get up close and personal with Jordan’s Rose City, Petra. 

Leave your passport at home and grab your headphones to be immersed into this ancient city, steeped in history and impressive architecture. 

Petra is over four times the size of Manhattan, but with Google Street View Treks, you can explore caves, temples and tombs spread out for over a hundred square miles from your sofa.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Roughly 6.4 million people took in Rome’s Colosseum last year, making it one of the most-visited tourist attractions in the world - and it is easy to see why. 

This majestic amphitheatre measures over 189 metres long and 50 metres high, and could seat over 50,000 to watch sporting events and games. 

Take a virtual tour on YouTube - this