- How does the tour work?
- As you walk or drive, the app on your phone tracks your location. All you have to do is follow along the tour route and enjoy the beauty and the tour stories through your mobile device.
- How long are the tours?
- It will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes depending on your pace and stops. Remember this is Tour Freely – so feel free to skip ahead or pause as often as you like. The location tracker will pick back up along the route. We want you to enjoy the tour – your style!.
- How do I download the app to start the tour?
- Step #1 Download the VoiceMap app from the AppStore (iPhones and suitable iPads,) or Google Play (Android) stores. Please have your account username and You can listen to the audio commentary points before you go, or after you come back if you are trying to remember something from the tour. ready.
- Step #2 Search for one of our tours. Click to download the tour app. To buy an app, tap the price on the right side of the screen, then tap Buy. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the transaction and get started.
- Do I need to bring anything with me?
- Yes – A FULLY charged phone. Location services use your battery up faster. Your phone needs to stay charged throughout the tour.
- Bring headphones. If you don’t have headphones, you can listen through the phone’s speaker or your car’s speaker for our driving tours.
- Lastly, bring your adventurous spirit and a smile to pass along to fellow explorers!
- How do I preview the tour before I go?
- You can listen to the audio commentary points before you go, or after you come back if you are trying to remember something from the tour.
- We don’t recommend manually tapping your way all through the tour before you go as the audio is designed to be experienced while you are visiting the destination and seeing the sights!
- What if the tour app won’t fully download?
- Downloading on a reliable Wi-fi network is required. You may have limitations in downloading using a hot spot or a tether to create a Wi-fi signal. We recommend downloading before you leave your home or hotel.
- You can find free Wi-fi service Starbucks, McDonalds or at some a local coffee shops.
- Is there a time limit to use the tour?
- You do not need to use the tour within a time limit. There is no limit on how many times you use the tour and you have it for life.
- Do I have to do the tour in order?
- No – We have carefully designed the tour for the best experience. However, it’s not a problem to go out of order. The GPS trigger will kick in when you approach one of the stops.
- Are the tours suitable for children?
- Yes – they are suitable for children who enjoy local history. You’ll need to determine if the FULL tour is appropriate for your children.
- Are the tours suitable for wheelchair users?
- The tours are mostly wheelchair accessible. There may be some special instructions for a couple sections of the tours. Additionally, there may be steep hills. We are aware that there may be special requirements. We want our tours to be accessible as possible, so if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 858-634-9100 or at mindy@TourFreely.com.
- What if I have problems with the app?
- If you follow the set up instructions with app – you should not have any problems.
- Each tour app contains a Help section in the menu. This covers all the most important things to pay attention to and simple fixes for the most common things that cause issues with set up.
About the Founders
After re-careering out of the training/career development field, Mindy, a San Diego native, was ready to make her avocation her vocation and she, together with her husband, Jerry, launched Tour Freely – a GPS audio tour company. Jerry’s passion for research and storytelling was aligned, given his background in medical research, which syncs up with his love of historical research, local culture and technology in creating the tours. Jerry was also raised in San Diego and then in Los Angeles areas and he has always appreciated the beauty and rich history of Southern California.
Mindy and Jerry Flanagan