not a lot of appreciation especially when there's something else to see

Yes, that's the point. Most tourists generally go to tourist spots and that's why sightseeing buses are available always. Our group members also saw more locations than me but the main fact was, they saw a glimpse of each and every location, but they didn't explore it. 1 hour or 45-minute tour actually doesn't give time to explore. Next time, if you have time, try this process; you definitely won't regret your decision...

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for reading my post...