Using “Sightseeing” as a Verb: Example Sentence

Sightseeing functions as a verb (present participle) meaning “to visit places of interest as a tourist.”

Example

“We spent the afternoon sightseeing in Kyoto, hopping between Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, and the Gion district.”

More Examples

• “They sightseeed (or went sightseeing) all morning before the conference.”
• “My favorite way to explore a new city is sightseeing on foot.”
• “The tour includes a full day of sightseeing in the valley.” (gerund/noun use)

Grammar Note

“Sightseeing” is a compound verb (sight + see). The past tense is often periphrastic: “went sightseeing” or “did some sightseeing” rather than “sightseeed,” which sounds awkward. As a gerund, it’s very common: “Sightseeing is exhausting in the heat.”