Professional Tour Guiding
with One App, No Megaphone Needed
Real-time voice broadcasting, instant QR access, AI travel answers, and location tracking. Replace shared receivers with tourists' smartphones for a more hygienic and smarter tour.
Only guides subscribe. Tourists always free, instant join via QR scan.
Why Guided Tours Are Losing to Independent Travel
Can't Use Megaphones, Can't Be Heard Without Them
Groups of 10+ need megaphones for explanations, but noise regulations (Quiet Zones) are getting stricter.
Shared Receivers Make Tourists Uncomfortable
Earphones someone else wore, straps around someone else's neck. No matter how much you sanitize, hygiene-conscious tourists say 'I'd rather go alone.'
Repetitive Questions Exhaust Guides, Frustrate Tourists
Where's the restroom? What time do we meet? What's that building? When 10 people ask at different times, you can't focus on your commentary.
Guidecast App Solves Everything
Real-time Voice Broadcasting
WebRTC-based ultra-low-latency audio. Crystal clear delivery to 30 people without a megaphone. Background playback even with screen off.
Instant Join via QR Scan
Guide shows QR, tourists scan and connect instantly. No complex sign-up, done in 3 seconds.
AI Answers Repetitive Questions
"Where's the restroom?" "What time do we meet?" — AI answers instantly in-app based on info the guide pre-registers. Guide focuses only on commentary.
Real-time Location Tracking
See guide and your location on the in-app map in real-time. No worry if you fall behind taking photos. Auto-deactivates when tour ends for privacy.
What's Possible Because It's an App
| Feature | Web-based Solution | Guidecast (App) ✓ App |
|---|---|---|
| Listen with Screen Off | ❌ Cuts off when screen turns off | ✅ Background playback supported |
| Battery Efficiency | ⚠️ Browser always running | ✅ Battery saver mode |
| Location Tracking | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Real-time GPS map |
| AI Answers | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ In-app AI FAQ instant response |
| Connection Stability | ⚠️ Drops when switching tabs | ✅ Auto-reconnect + local buffering |
App installation isn't a barrier — it's a requirement for reliable tour quality. Installed naturally with guide's instructions, and it's lightweight at under 50MB.
Stories from Guides Who Already Switched
"I ran a 30-person group tour without a megaphone and everyone said they heard perfectly. Noise complaints disappeared too."
"I used to spend 30 minutes daily on receiver sanitization, charging, and loss management. Now that time is entirely mine."
"AI answers the 'where's the restroom' questions so I can focus on commentary. Tour quality has gone way up."
Plans for Your Tour Size
✅ Try 5 free sessions on real tours. No auto-billing.
Billing unit: Session — 1 session = up to 8 hours. Session ends immediately when broadcast stops.
Starter
- 10 sessions/month
- Up to 5 listeners
- Perfect for solo guides
- Live audio + QR access + AI FAQ + Location tracking
Pro
- 25 sessions/month
- Up to 30 listeners
- Mid-sized guides / agencies
- All Starter features + stable large group operation
Enterprise
- Unlimited sessions
- Unlimited listeners
- Museums / public institutions / enterprises
- All Pro features + guide management dashboard + dedicated support
Single Session Purchase (No Subscription Required)
Buy sessions one at a time when needed (up to 5 people, in-app purchase)
Hardware Receivers vs Recorded Audio Apps vs Guidecast
| Feature | Hardware Receivers | Recorded Audio Guide Apps | Guidecast ✓ Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time Communication | ✅ Possible (one-way) | ❌ Impossible (pre-recorded) | ✅ AI chat |
| Operating Cost | ❌ Expensive ($1,000~1,500) | ✅ Low cost | ✅ From $22/mo, savings from month 2 |
| Hygiene | ❌ Shared equipment (sanitizing required) | ✅ Personal phone | ✅ Personal phone + earphones |
| Live Experience | ✅ High | ❌ Low (listening alone) | ✅ Live with guide in real-time |
| AI Information | ❌ None | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ AI FAQ instant answers |
| Location Tracking | ❌ Not available | ❌ Not available | ✅ Real-time map |
| Equipment Management | ❌ Charging/sanitizing/loss management | ✅ None | ✅ None |
What Changes with Guidecast
Zero Initial Investment
Start immediately with a free trial instead of purchasing $1,500+ worth of equipment
Reduced Operation Time
Save 30 minutes per tour on equipment distribution, collection, and sanitization — about 150 hours per year
Higher Customer Satisfaction
Hygienic, clear audio environment + AI answer convenience — improved reviews and repeat rates
Easy Regulatory Compliance
Meet Quiet Zone noise regulations with just an app — no separate equipment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Tourists always participate for free. They simply install the app following the guide's instructions and scan the QR code to join. Only guides handle payments and subscriptions.
Yes, Guidecast is an app-based service. Because it's an app, it supports background playback even with the screen off, battery saving, and real-time location tracking. The app is lightweight at under 50MB and can be installed naturally before the tour starts with the guide's instructions.
Yes. Using WebRTC-based ultra-low-latency technology, it delivers crystal clear audio with P95 latency under 0.5 seconds. Tourists listen through their own earphones, so they hear clearly regardless of surrounding noise.
It answers based on information the guide pre-registers (tour locations, times, facility locations, precautions, etc.). For unregistered questions, it says 'Please ask your guide directly' to avoid providing incorrect information.
It works sufficiently with 4G/5G mobile data alone. When the network is unstable, local buffering and auto-reconnection minimize interruptions. Data usage is approximately 50-100MB per hour.
No, there is no auto-charging. After 5 free sessions, you choose to subscribe to a paid plan whenever you're ready.
Location sharing is only active during the tour session and automatically deactivates immediately when it ends. Tourists have an opt-out option to turn off location sharing anytime.
Start Using It on Your Next Tour
Try 5 free sessions with zero risk. Verify it yourself on a real tour.