Walking tour software that puts every guest on the same page
Most walking tours still rely on printouts, a single tablet passed around, or asking guests to squint at a phone held up by the guide. Immersia replaces all of that with live, real-time slide sync — every guest sees exactly what you show, on their own phone, at the exact moment you choose.
How it works for walking tours
- You control the slides from your iPad or phone. Swipe through images, pause on a detail, jump back to a reference photo — every guest screen follows instantly.
- Guests join instantly with a QR code. They point their camera at the code, tap the link, and they're watching. No app store, no download, no login, no account.
- Works on any device. iPhones, Android phones, and tablets — all see the same content at the same time.
- Timing is everything. Queue up a historical photo while you introduce the story. Reveal a before-and-after comparison at the perfect moment. Play a short video clip when guests reach the right spot.
Why walking tour guides switch to Immersia
- No app download for guests. The #1 reason tourists drop off is "please download our app." With Immersia, there's nothing to install. A QR code and a tap.
- Every guest sees the same detail. No more "I can't see what you're pointing at" from the back of the group. Every phone shows the same image at the same second.
- Your story stays in your hands. You control the pace. Reveal slides when the narrative calls for it — not when guests randomly scroll ahead.
- Works outdoors. Designed for variable connectivity. The Progressive Web App (PWA) caches content so tours keep running even through dead zones.
Tour types that love Immersia
- Historical walking tours — show archival photos layered over the present-day view
- Food and market tours — display ingredient close-ups, vendor profiles, dish origins
- Ghost and storytelling tours — cue atmospheric images and video at just the right moment
- Architecture tours — zoom into ornate details guests would never spot on their own
- Street art tours — show the artist's other work, process shots, and context
- Nature and garden walks — identify plants, share wildlife photos, compare seasons
Getting started
Create a free account, upload your first tour's images, and you're ready to go. The free plan includes 1 tour, 50 photos, and 1 GB of media — enough to run a full walking tour and see if it works for your guests.
Start your free walking tour