CityGuyd utilizes Augmented Reality technology to deliver location-based guided tours directly through a mobile app, allowing travelers to access engaging content without the need for expensive personal guides. This app addresses the challenges of rigid schedules and limited access to information by providing an interactive, on-demand tour experience that can be used offline.
Funding
$150K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional guided tours often come with rigid schedules, high costs, and limited opportunities for personalized exploration. Travelers may find it challenging to access engaging and informative content that fits their individual interests and pace, especially when offline or in areas with limited connectivity.
Solution
CityGuyd offers an augmented reality (AR) mobile application that provides location-based guided tours, delivering an interactive and on-demand travel experience. By leveraging AR technology, the app overlays digital content onto the real world, offering users a more immersive and engaging way to explore destinations. The application tracks GPS signals to provide users with local content relevant to the sites they choose to visit. Users can pre-download tour guide videos when connected to Wifi, ensuring access to guided tour experiences even when offline.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes independent travelers and tourists seeking flexible, affordable, and interactive guided tour experiences.
Features
- Location-based content delivery via GPS signal tracking
- Augmented reality overlays that display digital content onto the real world
- Offline accessibility through pre-downloaded tour guide videos
- Social media engagement features, including virtual tour guides for selfies
- Multi-language support (coming soon)