How AI Is Revolutionising Walking Tours in 2025

The walking tour industry is getting a long-overdue upgrade—and artificial intelligence is leading the charge.

For decades, guided walking tours have operated the same way: a fixed schedule, a group of strangers, and a human guide walking backward through crowded streets.But in 2025, travellers are demanding more. More flexibility. More personalisation. More control. And that’s exactly what AI is delivering.

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The Problem with Traditional Tours

Let’s face it—traditional tours haven’t aged well. They’re often:

• Overbooked in peak season
• Non-existent in small towns or offbeat locations
• Rigid in their timing and routes
• Priced inconsistently
• Focused on one-size-fits-all content

They also struggle to accommodate families, spontaneous travellers, and those with accessibility needs. For many, joining a group of 30 people at 10 a.m. simply isn’t the vibe.

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Enter AI: A New Era of Exploration

ArtificialIntelligence has already transformed industries like healthcare, education, and finance. Now, it’s reshaping how we travel—starting with walking tours.

AI-powered apps like MyGuideGuru are rewriting the rules by offering:

• Personalised, on-demand tours tailored to your interests(history, culture, scandal, food)
• ‍Global coverage, including small towns that tour companies skip
• ‍Offline access, making it perfect for roaming-free travel
• ‍Accessibility options (text-to-speech narration)
• ‍Real-time recommendations for food, drink, and local customs

Whether you’re in Florence or a tiny village in Portugal, AI allows you to tap into local stories and points of interest—anytime you want, in a format that fits your pace.

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Why Now?

The rise ofAI tools like ChatGPT and widespread smartphone adoption have created the perfect conditions for this shift. For Example:

• Over1.3 billion tourists travelled in 2023
• 70% of U.S. travellers say they plan to take guided tours while abroad
• AI in travel is expected to grow by 40% annually through 2030

Travellers are ready for smarter, more responsive experiences—and the technology has finally caught up.

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A Tour GuideThat Fits in Your Pocket

MyGuideGuru combines AI-generated narratives with real-time GPS navigation, allowing you to walk a curated route, hear or read stories at each stop, and even ask follow-up questions via our built-in “Guru” chatbot. It’s like having a historian, comedian, and local food critic in your pocket.

Want to explore Berlin’s wild side? Or dive into Parisian cuisine with your kids in tow? You can build that tour in minutes—without booking, waiting, or paying a premium.

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The BottomLine

AI isn’t replacing travel—it’s enhancing it. And when it comes to walking tours, it’s finally putting control back in the hands of the traveller. With MyGuideGuru, you don’t have to follow the crowd.

Rediscover travel—on your terms. Download the app today.