10 Innovative Travel Apps To Explore Cities Without a Tour Guide

Did you know that there are several travel apps to explore cities and you can also get directions regarding your destinations through this app? Well, yes, you read it right. 

So if you are on a trip and have no idea where to go or where not to, then you can use these walking apps to explore cities and see the best part of the it. These apps not only let you know where exactly you can go for a specific food or an activity you want to indulge in but also gives you directions, making it easier for you to reach your destination. 

Here is a list of some of the best travel apps:

1. City Mapper

Besides, it also sets up alerts for routes you frequently take to inform you in case the route is busy at that moment. How cool is that?

2. Nearify

This is one of those travel apps that searches approx 20 million events that are taking place worldwide just to find out the most interesting ones happening near you. 

You can browse various events and even look for venues or search by the name of artists. You can also set up alerts so you do not miss out on any events around you.

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3. Bike Citizens

This app is available in most big cities and also gives you a heads-up if there are any dangerous roads. It also helps in identifying traffic bottlenecks and suggests you the best possible routes. 

4. Moovit

The app allows you to choose the most convenient route depending on the arrival time and then guides you with live directions so you don’t get lost on the way. 

The best part about this app is at some point you get tired of walking you can also check the nearby bike stations and see the number of bikes left to rent in a specific bike station. 

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5. Run Go

The Run Go app tracks your running status and also your stats, but it also shows you routes in other cities, which is why you would download it in the first place. It helps in finding a running route and can be accessed through voice navigation. 

6. Sidekix

It helps you in exploring new places which are off the main tourist hotspots.

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7. Spotted By Locals

The best part about such travel apps is that the insights that you receive on the app are taken from the locals who live in these cities, and they tell you what places you can explore. You get to explore plenty of hidden gems with the help of this app. 

8. Streetography

The app overlaps maps with curated high-quality pictures, which can draw you towards a neighbourhood where you can take such pictures. 

Here you get to quench your thirst for both photography and exploring places. 

Streetography is one of the best travel apps for photographers.

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9. Walc

You can choose a category like coffee, shops, or tea, and look for yourself what is walkable around you. 

10. Tripadvisor