Emerald Futures guided sound-walk on Gesso
I downloaded the app to go on the “Emerald Futures” guided walk, and was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. The app was intuitive and easy to use and once I put my headphones in and started the walk, the guided instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the accompanying music was thoughtfully selected to enhance the experience of walking through the different parts of Central Park and the city. The gps enabled map was also available as a backup to finding the route, although I ended up not having to use it. Overall would highly recommend both!
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Highly recommend
I hardly ever write app reviews but I had to for this! I just completed the Prospect Park guided tour and I learned so much while also enjoying a calm walk in the park. It was wonderful. Thank you for this! I hope you expand the Prospect Park walking tour into even more areas of the park!
Migration walk
This was a great history of the different cultures that migrated to Oakland and their struggles to integrate into the mainstream.
It would be helpful to get a better description and perhaps driving directions to the start point as there are many Blue Bottle locations around downtown.
Also being more specific as to which direction to walk such as Southwest would be helpful.
It would be helpful to get a better description and perhaps driving directions to the start point as there are many Blue Bottle locations around downtown.
Also being more specific as to which direction to walk such as Southwest would be helpful.
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I didn’t even know I how much I needed this
Gesso makes it easier to connect to the city, and I am so glad it exists. Especially after a year of being inside, it’s so wonderful to be able to walk around and see New York through fresh eyes— and having Gesso has made it even easier to get excited about the histories and communities that make this place special. The location-based audio clip activations make it a much needed, blissfully screen-free experience, and I think it strikes a really special balance of being both personalized AND shareable. Gesso’s themed walks have quickly become a go-to weekend activity for my friends and I, and I’m so stoked to see what tours and tidbits are coming next. Well done, Gesso team!
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Excellent way to see our city through new eyes
Incredible afternoon stroll around Prospect Park listening to the guided walk- perfect directions, informative, meditative and well-paced.
Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike!
Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike!
Brilliant (and fun)!
I heartily recommend Gesso! The Punks + Poets tour in NY was a really interesting, engaging, and fun experience. I've told at least 5 friends about it in the 24 hours since I took the tour and already have tentative plans to do another tour. I think this app is not only a perfect idea for the strange environment of 2020 but executed elegantly and impressively enough to be interesting well after "normal life" returns. Count me as a dedicated user going forward!
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Response from developer
Hi mohitogoesforawalk, Thanks so much for the feedback, and really glad you enjoyed. More content coming soon! Best Michael
Rediscovering my city
I’ve done three of the immersive audio tours and enjoyed rediscovering areas of my city, especially during covid. I’m learning a lot of cool history facts as well, and I like that I can go back and read the transcripts from my favorite spots!
Amazing walking tours!
The guided walking tours in NYC are wonderful. They guide you where to turn next. There is an ability to pause and explore on your own and then as you move forward the tour picks up where you left off. Highly recommend.
Fantastic!
I’ve experienced two of these walks now and really enjoyed them. As a New Yorker of many years I was happy to learn new things about my city. The tech of the tours works great too. I highly recommend for an informative and fun outing!
Touring New York with emotion and knowledge
Great app that lets one explore the city at one’s own pace. Full of historical knowledge and info it brings emotional content to tie the story. Anecdotes and social situations are added to historical data. Fun, informative and beautiful narrated.
