What is Walking the World?
"Forget expensive tours and rigid schedules." With Walking the World, download offline-ready audio tours and interactive maps. Explore authentically, affordably, and independently—at your own pace. Now available on for Android on Google Play (iOS coming soon)
Problem
Travelers often rely on traditional guided tours that are expensive and lack flexibility in scheduling, leading to constrained exploration experiences.
Solution
A mobile app providing offline-ready audio tours and interactive maps, enabling users to explore destinations autonomously at their own pace, e.g., accessing curated routes for historic sites in Japan.
Customers
Independent travelers and tourists aged 18–45, tech-savvy, budget-conscious, prioritizing authentic, self-guided experiences.
Unique Features
Affordable, offline-first access to tours; interactive maps with real-time location tracking; no rigid schedules; Android-first launch (iOS pending).
User Comments
Saves money compared to guided tours
Easy offline navigation
Flexible exploration
Engaging audio content
Authentic local insights
Traction
Launched on Google Play (Android) in 2024; iOS version pending; featured on ProductHunt with 280+ upvotes; founder active on social media (details unspecified).
Market Size
The global audio guide market was valued at $3.2 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 12.5% through 2030 (Grand View Research).
