Smart Cities has emerged as a result of rapid advancement in recent times. It aims to enhance urban life of its occupants by integrating IoT devices and cloud computing in urban infrastructure. As smart cities relies in interconnected IoT devices and cloud based platforms, the collection of data and management of data becomes a fundamental aspect to impact the efficiency of urban operations and services. This research proposal delves into the integration of IoT and Cloud computing technologies in smart cities, with a specifically focusing on education, tourism, transportation and waste management within the smart cities. This study also aims to assess the potential of IoT and cloud computing, providing an insight into the challenges and opportunities in smart education and smart tourism with the urban setting.