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Self Guided Walking Tour: How to Design a Route People Actually Finish
Stop losing visitors at stop three. This guide breaks down how to design a self guided walking tour that people actually finish. From the "Breadcrumb" storytelling method to the gamification secrets used by the Downtown Carleton Place BIA, learn how to turn a simple walk into an immersive travel experience that drives foot traffic and supports local businesses.

Andrew Applebaum
3 days ago3 min read


What Is a Self Guided Tour? Formats, Costs, and What Visitors Expect
Think you need a huge budget and a fleet of guides to offer a world-class tour? Think again. We’re breaking down exactly what is a self guided tour and how BIAs and DMOs are using digital tools like Driftscape to save thousands on print costs while driving massive visitor engagement. From scavenger hunts by the Downtown Carleton Place BIA to audio tours at the Michigan Heroes Museum, learn how to turn your town's stories into a 24/7 visitor experience.

Andrew Applebaum
5 days ago3 min read


Self-Guided Tours: Pros/Cons + Launch Checklist for Destinations and Museums
Tired of seeing your tourism budget end up in the recycling bin? Digital expert Andrew shares the essential pros and cons of shifting to a self-guided tour model. Learn how BIAs and museums are using cultural tourism and heritage tours to engage visitors 24/7 while collecting the data needed to prove ROI. Includes a 5-step launch checklist and real-world success stories to help you transition from static paper maps to an immersive travel experience.

Andrew Applebaum
Feb 53 min read
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