This document discusses the role of urban public spaces, or the "urban realm", in enhancing the tourist experience. It notes that urban realms can serve as backdrops for monuments and buildings, locations for events, attractions in their own right, or accidental elements that add to the overall experience. It also addresses conflicts that can arise between tourists and locals over access to certain public spaces, especially residential areas, and questions how to define appropriate limits and behavior for tourists in different types of spaces.