Question 1

What is a self guided walking tour?

Accepted Answer

A self guided walking tour allows you to explore a city at your own pace using your smartphone instead of following a live tour guide. With WalknTours, the app guides you along a planned route and automatically plays audio stories about landmarks and historic sites as you walk. A self guided walking tour gives you the freedom to start anytime, pause whenever you want, and explore cities without being part of a group.

Question 2

How does a WalknTours self guided walking tour work?

Accepted Answer

A WalknTours self guided walking tour uses GPS and audio to guide you through a city. After downloading the tour to your phone, simply follow the map in the app. As you approach each stop, the audio automatically plays stories, history, and directions, making it easy to follow the route while exploring at your own pace.

Question 3

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple:
Download the WalknTours app on your iOS or Android device.  The link is here. 
Open the tour, go to the starting location, and press play — the app guides you with GPS-triggered audio.

Question 4

Can I start the self guided walking tour anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One of the biggest benefits of a self guided walking tour is flexibility. You can start the tour whenever you want — early in the morning, later in the evening, or anytime that fits your travel schedule.

Question 5

What do I need to take a self guided walking tour?

Accepted Answer

To take a self guided walking tour, you only need a smartphone with the WalknTours app installed. Many travelers also bring headphones for better audio and comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city.

Question 6

Can I pause the self guided walking tour and continue later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With a self guided walking tour, you are in complete control. You can pause the tour anytime to explore a museum, take photos, or enjoy a café, and then continue the tour whenever you are ready.

Question 7

Does the tour expire?

Accepted Answer

No, your self guided walking tour does not expire. Once you purchase and download a WalknTours self guided walking tour, you can use it anytime you like. Many travelers download their self guided walking tour before a trip and use it months later when they arrive at their destination. Because a self guided walking tour is flexible, you can start it whenever it fits your schedule and even take the tour more than once if you revisit the city.

Question 8

What is WalknTours?

Accepted Answer

WalknTours is an app and platform that offers self guided walking tour experiences in cities around the world. Instead of joining a group tour, travelers can use their smartphone to follow a GPS-guided route while listening to audio stories about historic landmarks, local culture, and hidden gems. Each self guided walking tour is designed to let you explore at your own pace, start anytime, and pause whenever you want. With WalknTours, your phone becomes a personal guide, making it easy to discover a destination through an immersive self guided walking tour experience.
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Question 9

Do I need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need an internet connection during your self guided walking tour. WalknTours allows you to download the entire self guided walking tour to your phone before you start. Once the tour is downloaded, the GPS-enabled map and audio will work offline while guiding you from stop to stop. This makes it easy to enjoy a self guided walking tour without worrying about mobile data, roaming charges, or losing signal while exploring a city.

Question 10

Do I need internet or data during the tour?

Accepted Answer

WalknTours self guided walking tour experiences can be downloaded before you begin, so you do not need internet or mobile data while walking the route. Once downloaded, the tour works offline and your phone’s GPS helps guide you from stop to stop.

Question 11

How long does a self guided walking tour take?

Accepted Answer

Most self guided walking tour routes take between 60 and 120 minutes depending on the city and number of stops. Because it is a self guided walking tour, you can pause anytime to visit attractions, take photos, or grab something to eat before continuing.

Question 12

Do I have to follow a schedule during the tour?

Accepted Answer

No. A self guided walking tour does not require a fixed schedule like a traditional group tour. You can start, stop, and continue the tour whenever you like, making it perfect for independent travelers.

Question 13

Is a self guided walking tour good for families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A self guided walking tour works well for families because you can move at your own pace. You can stop whenever needed, take breaks, and enjoy the experience without trying to keep up with a large group.

Question 14

Where are WalknTours self guided walking tours available?

Accepted Answer

WalknTours offers self guided walking tour experiences in cities across the United States and around the world. Each tour is designed to help travelers discover historic landmarks, local stories, and hidden gems while exploring independently.

Question 15

What's the deal with the Guarantee?

Accepted Answer

We love our tours.  And we love happy travel rebels.  If you are not happy with the tour we will refund the purchase.

Question 16

I purchased a tour, where is my experience code?

Accepted Answer

if you purchased a tour online you will be sent an experience code to your email or text.

If you have any questions write us at info@walkntours.com, please include your tour. your taking, your name and put in the subject EXPERIENCE CODE PLEASE.

Question 17

I need help with the app. Who do I contact?

Accepted Answer

We’re here to help!
 Reach us anytime at info@walkntours.com or visit our Contact Us page.
 You can also call us at +1-617-991-3269 or toll-free at +1-888-959-7789.

Question 18

Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Our tours are designed for curious minds of all ages and fitness levels.

Question 19

What if I get lost during the tour?

Accepted Answer

If you get off track during your self guided walking tour, the WalknTours app will help you easily find your way back.

The WalknTours app provides an arrow on the tour screen that points to the next tour stop. Simply follow that arrow and it will walk you to the next story location.

Each self guided walking tour includes a GPS-enabled map that shows your location and the route of the tour. Simply follow the map to return to the correct stop, and the audio will automatically resume when you arrive.

Because a self guided walking tour is flexible, you can explore freely and rejoin the route whenever you’re ready.

If you have any questions email us at info@walkntours.com

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