# UCPlaces

> UCPlaces provides self-guided GPS audio tours for walking, driving, biking and indoor experiences: city tours, city drives, road trips, national park drives, biking tours and more, narrated in multiple languages through the UCPlaces mobile app (iOS and Android), with live real time navigation and rerouting, we lead the way, you enjoy your surroundings. Download a tour, plug in your earbuds or connect to your car audio, and the app navigates you from stop to stop and plays the stories automatically. Full flexibility: Start / Pause / Stop / Continue whenever you want, skip points of interest or go back to points you've already passed, feel free to explore on your terms.

UCPlaces has been operating since 2020. Last updated: 2026-10-19.

## About UCPlaces
- Self-guided GPS audio tour: the app plays a narrated story automatically when you reach each point of interest (POI), so you explore on your own, with no guide and no schedule.
- Tour types: walking, driving and biking. The app works offline.
- Pricing: each tour is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. A few tours are free. Explorer Passes are bundles of tour credits at a lower price per tour (1 credit = 1 tour).
- Languages: tours are available in English, and many are also offered in additional languages depending on the tour (not every tour offers every language). Languages covered across tours: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Spanish, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Arabic.
- The catalog has more than 550 published tours. Anyone can create and publish a tour (creators are called storytellers). The UCPlaces app has millions of downloads worldwide.

## Page types on ucplaces.com
- Tour page, `https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/{tour-id}-{title}`: one tour with its description, route preview, points of interest, type (walking, driving or biking), language, price, creator and FAQ. Best for: details about a specific tour.
- Tours in a place, `https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/{city}`, `/tours-by-country/{country}`, `/tours-by-region/{region}`: every tour in that place. Best for: self-guided tours in a given city, country or region.
- Tours by language, `https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-language/{language}`. Best for: finding tours offered in a given language.
- Creator profile, `https://ucplaces.com/profile/{name}`. Best for: tours by a specific creator.
- Articles and news, `https://ucplaces.com/article/{slug}` and `/news/{slug}`. Best for: travel-technology background and company announcements.

## Which page answers what
- How does it work, what do I need? See [FAQ](https://ucplaces.com/faq) and [What is UCPlaces](https://ucplaces.com/what-ucplaces).
- Which tours exist in a place or language? Use the tours-by-city, tours-by-country, tours-by-region and tours-by-language pages above.
- What does a tour cost, can I save on several? The price is on each tour page; see [Explorer Passes](https://ucplaces.com/explorerpass).
- How do I create or sell my own tour? See [Make a tour](https://ucplaces.com/make-tour).
- Solutions for airlines, hotels, automotive brands and realtors: see the For businesses section below.
- Support and contact: [Contact](https://ucplaces.com/contactus).

## Get the app
- [UCPlaces on the App Store (iOS)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ucplaces/id1424277513)
- [UCPlaces on Google Play (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ucplaces.app)

## Using this content
Summaries, answers and links that cite UCPlaces (ucplaces.com) are welcome. Please link to the source page, and please do not reproduce full tour descriptions or narration scripts in bulk, as they are the work of the tour creators.

## Key pages
- [What is UCPlaces](https://ucplaces.com/what-ucplaces): how self-guided GPS audio tours work
- [Take a tour](https://ucplaces.com/take-tour): how to take a self-guided tour and browse tours
- [Make a tour](https://ucplaces.com/make-tour): create and sell your own self-guided audio tour
- [Explorer Passes](https://ucplaces.com/explorerpass): bundle tour credits and save
- [Travel Hub](https://ucplaces.com/travel-hub): articles and stories on travel technology and self-guided tours
- [FAQ](https://ucplaces.com/faq): common questions about the app and tours

## For businesses
- [Airlines](https://ucplaces.com/airlines): destination service and ancillary revenue for airlines
- [Hotels](https://ucplaces.com/hotel): destination service and ancillary revenue for hotels
- [Automotive](https://ucplaces.com/automotive): self-guided driving experiences for automotive brands
- [Realtors](https://ucplaces.com/realtor): where-to-live audio tours for clients

## Latest tours
- [Rome: Power, Sin & Secrets — Self-Guided Walking Tour from Campo de’ Fiori to the Pantheon](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2937-rome-power-sin-secrets-—-self-guided-walking-tour-from-campo-de’-fiori-to-the-pantheon): Walking tour in Rome, Italy
- [Route 66 Day 5 (West to East): Amarillo, Texas to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Epic Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2933-route-66-day-5-west-to-east-amarillo-texas-to-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-—-epic-self-guided-driving-tour): Driving tour in Springfield, Missouri, United States
- [Route 66 Day 4 (West to East): Albuquerque, NM to Amarillo, TX Epic Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2932-route-66-day-4-west-to-east-albuquerque-nm-to-amarillo-tx-epic-self-guided-driving-tour): Driving tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- [Route 66 Day 3 (West to East): Flagstaff, AZ to Albuquerque, NM Epic Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2931-route-66-day-3-west-to-east-flagstaff-az-to-albuquerque-nm-epic-self-guided-driving-tour): Driving tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- [Route 66 Day 2 (West to East): San Bernardino to Flagstaff — Epic Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2930-route-66-day-2-west-to-east-san-bernardino-to-flagstaff-—-epic-self-guided-driving-tour): Driving tour in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
- [Route 66 Day 1 (West to East): Santa Monica to San Bernardino — Epic Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2929-route-66-day-1-west-to-east-santa-monica-to-san-bernardino-—-epic-self-guided-driving-tour): Driving tour in Santa Monica, California, United States
- [Best of Canberra Self-Guided Driving Tour: Capital Highlights & Scenic Lookouts](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2924-best-of-canberra-self-guided-driving-tour-capital-highlights-scenic-lookouts): Driving tour in Ainslie, Australia
- [Best of Hobart, Tasmania Self-Guided Driving Tour: Mount Wellington, Salamanca & Battery Point](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2917-best-of-hobart-tasmania-self-guided-driving-tour-mount-wellington-salamanca-battery-point): Driving tour in Hobart, Australia
- [Best of Adelaide, Australia Self-Guided Driving Tour: Hahndorf, Mount Lofty & Glenelg Beach](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2916-best-of-adelaide-australia-self-guided-driving-tour-hahndorf-mount-lofty-glenelg-beach): Driving tour in Adelaide, Australia
- [Best of Perth & Fremantle, Australia Self-Guided Driving Tour: Kings Park, Cottesloe Beach & Swan River](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2913-best-of-perth-fremantle-australia-self-guided-driving-tour-kings-park-cottesloe-beach-swan-river): Driving tour in Perth, Australia
- [Best of Brisbane, Australia Self-Guided Driving Tour: City Highlights, South Bank & Mount Coot-tha](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2911-best-of-brisbane-australia-self-guided-driving-tour-city-highlights-south-bank-mount-coot-tha): Driving tour in Hawthorne, Australia
- [Melbourne's Best: Self-Guided Driving Tour of Iconic Landmarks](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2909-melbournes-best-self-guided-driving-tour-of-iconic-landmarks): Driving tour in Melbourne, Australia
- [Best of Granbury, Texas Self-Guided Driving Tour: History, Legends & Scenic Views](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2908-best-of-granbury-texas-self-guided-driving-tour-history-legends-scenic-views): Driving tour in Granbury, Texas, United States
- [Road from Hana – Maui Reverse Driving Tour (Hana to Kahului Self-guided GPS Audio Driving Tour), Maui Hawaii - History, waterfalls & beautiful sights](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2907-road-from-hana-–-maui-reverse-driving-tour-hana-to-kahului-self-guided-gps-audio-driving-tour-maui-hawaii-history-waterfalls-beautiful-sights): Driving tour in Kahului, Hawaii, United States
- [Sydney's Best Self-Guided Driving Tour: Harbour, Beaches & Coastal Views](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2901-sydneys-best-self-guided-driving-tour-harbour-beaches-coastal-views): Driving tour in Sydney, Australia
- [Ultimate Seattle to Wenatchee Self-Guided Driving Tour: Leavenworth, Stevens Pass & Cascade Mountains](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2900-ultimate-seattle-to-wenatchee-self-guided-driving-tour-leavenworth-stevens-pass-cascade-mountains): Driving tour in Wenatchee, Washington, United States
- [Tennessee's Best Roadtrip: Self-Guided Driving Tour from Memphis to Nashville](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2897-tennessees-best-roadtrip-self-guided-driving-tour-from-memphis-to-nashville): Driving tour in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- [Old Mission Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Tour from Traverse City: Wineries, Bays & Lighthouse](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2890-old-mission-peninsula-self-guided-driving-tour-from-traverse-city-wineries-bays-lighthouse): Driving tour in Traverse City, Michigan, United States
- [The Best of Galena, Illinois Self-Guided Walking Tour: Historic Downtown & Grant Home](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2888-the-best-of-galena-illinois-self-guided-walking-tour-historic-downtown-grant-home): Walking tour in Galena, Illinois, United States
- [Osaka Castle Park Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Walking Tour, Japan - Japanese History, Shrines](https://ucplaces.com/usertourinfo/2882-osaka-castle-park-self-guided-gps-audio-walking-tour-japan-japanese-history-shrines): Walking tour in Osaka, Japan

## Browse tours
- [North America / USA](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/north-america-/-usa): tours in North America / USA
- [Europe](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/europe): tours in Europe
- [Middle East](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/middle-east): tours in Middle East
- [Asia](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/asia): tours in Asia
- [Australia / Oceania](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/australia-/-oceania): tours in Australia / Oceania
- [North America / Canada](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/north-america-/-canada): tours in North America / Canada
- [Central America](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/central-america): tours in Central America
- [South America](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-region/south-america): tours in South America
- [California, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/california,-united-states): tours in California, United States
- [Virginia, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/virginia,-united-states): tours in Virginia, United States
- [Washington DC, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/washington-dc,-united-states): tours in Washington DC, United States
- [Texas, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/texas,-united-states): tours in Texas, United States
- [New York, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/new-york,-united-states): tours in New York, United States
- [Canada](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/canada): tours in Canada
- [Israel](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/israel): tours in Israel
- [Pennsylvania, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/pennsylvania,-united-states): tours in Pennsylvania, United States
- [Turkey](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/turkey): tours in Turkey
- [Australia](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/australia): tours in Australia
- [Italy](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/italy): tours in Italy
- [Florida, United States](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-country/florida,-united-states): tours in Florida, United States
- [Washington, DC](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/washington,-dc): tours in Washington, DC
- [New York](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/new-york): tours in New York
- [Istanbul](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/istanbul): tours in Istanbul
- [Yosemite](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/yosemite): tours in Yosemite
- [Albuquerque](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/albuquerque): tours in Albuquerque
- [Philadelphia](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/philadelphia): tours in Philadelphia
- [Rome](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/rome): tours in Rome
- [Alexandria](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/alexandria): tours in Alexandria
- [Boulder](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/boulder): tours in Boulder
- [Los Angeles](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/los-angeles): tours in Los Angeles
- [Sofia](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/sofia): tours in Sofia
- [Gettysburg](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/gettysburg): tours in Gettysburg
- [Montreal](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/montreal): tours in Montreal
- [Boston, MA](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/boston,-ma): tours in Boston, MA
- [Berlin](https://ucplaces.com/tours-by-city/berlin): tours in Berlin

## Articles
- [Americas National Parks Offer More Than Scenery, And Many Visitors Miss the Story](https://ucplaces.com/article/americas-national-parks-offer-more-than-scenery-many-visitors-miss-the-story)
- [Autonomous driving's next challenge - passenger experience](https://ucplaces.com/article/autonomous-driving-cars-taxis-offer-guided-tours-experiences)
- [How Technology Is Transforming the Hotel Concierge Experience](https://ucplaces.com/article/how-technology-is-transforming-the-hotel-concierge-experience)
- [The Overlooked Travel Problem: What Happens Before Your Hotel Room Is Ready](https://ucplaces.com/article/overlooked-travel-problem-hotel-room-not-ready)
- [Robotaxis - The next self-guided sightseeing experience?](https://ucplaces.com/article/robotaxis-the-next-self-guided-sightseeing-experience)

## News
- [Travelers Are Increasingly Embracing GPS-Guided Tours, Fueling Rapid Growth at UCPlaces](https://ucplaces.com/news/travelers-embracing-gps-guided-tours-fueling-rapid-growth-at-ucplaces)
- [UCPlaces Brings GPS-Guided City Tours and National Park Experiences to Android Auto](https://ucplaces.com/news/ucplaces-launches-android-auto-support-for-national-parks-and-driving-tours)

## Company
- [About UCPlaces](https://ucplaces.com/about-ucplaces)
- [Contact](https://ucplaces.com/contactus): info@ucplaces.com for general questions, support@ucplaces.com for technical support
- [Privacy policy](https://ucplaces.com/privacypolicy)
- [Terms of service](https://ucplaces.com/termsofservice)
- [Podcast](https://ucplaces.com/podcast): travel stories and conversations about self-guided tours
- [News hub](https://ucplaces.com/news-hub): company news and press releases

## Optional
- [Sitemap](https://ucplaces.com/sitemap.xml): full list of tour and page URLs