# Gesso: Audio Tours — For Urban Explorers > Location-based audio tours for urban exploration and cultural discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Gesso, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesso-audio-tours/id1458855777 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Gesso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458855776) - Category: Travel, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.89/5 from 211 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 68 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesso-audio-tours/id1458855777/reviews.md ## What is Gesso? Gesso is a new way to explore cities with audio that plays based on your location. Here, you'll find audio experiences anywhere from an immersive moving play to countercultural audio tours that invite you to feel the pulse of the city. As a creator and publisher of site-specific audio content, we celebrate 'place' and the people who shaped it in New York, San Francisco, Florence, Venice, Rome and London. Named after the primer layer artists apply to a canvas before they tell their stories, Gesso (sounds like: JEH-so) makes next-gen audio guides that go under the surface of a city and through the halls of the most forward-thinking museums. … Ready to see the world in a whole new light? You’re in good company, here’s what our users have to say about Gesso: "Their walking tours are so impeccably executed it’s hard to imagine how this didn’t exist sooner. Become an early adopter, you won’t regret it!" -soapboxdarby “If you don't want to join a traditional walking tour but still learn more about the place you're visiting, this app is perfect for you. The walks are easy to follow and very detailed..super interesting and informative. Fantastic! -DaniHeinrich "The app succeeds doing the 2 things it needs to do, First, it easily and correctly guides you, while providing clear walking instructions and seamless auto play. The app "gets out of the way" and allows you to simply follow the route and listen to the tour. Second, the tours themselves are great. I've done a couple around the New York area and they have a great balance of theme, random tidbits, landmarks, etc and are super fun. Can't wait for more of these high quality tours to drop!" - adamoch "Just spent a few days in New York and unfortunately discovered this app on the last day. I wish I had known about it earlier. The Rock Center tour was incredible." -Christine222 ## Key features - Location-aware audio playback - Immersive audio experiences - Countercultural city tours - Site-specific audio content - Museum audio guides - Easy-to-follow walking routes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Walk $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time | | Walk $17.99 | $17.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gesso-audio-tours/id1458855777/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Both audio and support stopped working *2026-04-01, version 3.0.63* Have used Gesso for a couple of years for guided walks created for charity. All the sudden the audio stopped working. Not just mine but on all tours. Contacted Gesso multiple times by email, chat and even their Instagram account where I can see it was read, but nobody responds. Until this is solved I can not recommend Gesso and urge you to find an alternative. ### 5/5 — Great audio tour! *2025-05-18, version 3.0.63* I was looking for a last-minute guided walking tour in New York City today but couldn’t find one. I decided to search for an audio tour instead. I came across Gesso and did the Greenwich Village tour. It was fantastic! I will definitely use Gesso again. ### 5/5 — Love it *2024-07-18, version 3.0.63* Did exactly what it promised and the tour content could not have higher quality ### 5/5 — I feel like I understand the places I visit now *2024-07-15, version 3.0.63* My only issue with this app is that there aren’t MORE audio tours. There’s something special about walking somewhere, be it strolling over the Brooklyn bridge, or roaming around Florence and learning about the history of where you are. It takes you back in time, you feel like you can understand the culture and community around you on a deeper level. I referenced Brooklyn and Florence because they’re the only two I’ve been able to try! Hopefully there are more to come soon 😁 Great app! ### 5/5 — Game changer! *2024-07-15, version 3.0.63* Life without Gesso isn’t the same anymore. I want it on everywhere all the time! ### 5/5 — Great experience *2023-12-30, version 3.0.63* Simple but well made app. I appreciated how it synchronizes the content to your location. The NYC SoHo tour was excellent, easy to follow, interesting, and informative. ### 5/5 — lizhanksland *2023-04-16, version 3.0.61* Loved it. Very powerful ### 5/5 — Great *2022-12-18, version 3.0.61* Helps know about the environment around ### 5/5 — Williamsburg Walk *2022-09-30* Excellent walking tour enjoyed thoroughly! ### 5/5 — Fantastic walking tours *2022-08-05, version 3.0.60* If you don’t want to join a traditional walking tour but still learn more about the place you’re visiting, this app is perfect for you. The walks are easy to follow and very detailed.. super interesting and informative. Fantastic! ## Frequently asked questions about Gesso ### What does Gesso do? Gesso provides location-aware audio tours that play as you explore cities and museums. It offers immersive experiences, from moving plays to countercultural tours, designed to reveal the unique character and history of a place. ### What are the key features of Gesso? Key features include seamless auto-play audio that triggers based on your location, clear walking instructions, and a curated selection of high-quality, in-depth tours. The app aims to 'get out of the way' so you can focus on the experience. ### How much does Gesso cost? The app itself is free to download and use. However, individual audio tours or experiences may be available for purchase within the app, indicating a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model. ### What cities and locations are covered by Gesso? Gesso currently offers audio experiences in New York, San Francisco, Florence, Venice, Rome, and London. It also provides audio guides for museums, going 'under the surface' of these locations. ### Who is Gesso for? This app is ideal for travelers, urban explorers, and museum visitors who prefer a more immersive and independent way to learn about a place. It's for those who want to discover the pulse of a city beyond traditional guided tours. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.63 — 2023-08-31 Improvements and bug fixes ### 3.0.61 — 2022-08-31 Improvements and bug fixes ### 3.0.60 — 2022-07-20 Improvements and bug fixes ### 3.0.59 — 2022-05-27 Improvements and bug fixes ### 3.0.58 — 2022-04-30 Improvements and bug fixes ## Apps similar to Gesso | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [VoiceMap: Audio Tours & Guides](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicemap-audio-tours-and-guides/id852027939) | 4.8 (3,331) | Free | Travel | | [New York City GPS Audio Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-city-gps-audio-tour/id1483906420) | 4.7 (20) | Free | Travel | | [Central Park Walking Guide NYC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-park-walking-guide-nyc/id1480507910) | 4.7 (37) | Free | Travel | | [New York City Travel Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-city-travel-guide/id335000287) | 4.8 (515) | Free | Travel | | [300+ GPS Self Guided Tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/300-plus-gps-self-guided-tours/id1457662600) | 4.8 (1,699) | Free | Travel | | [Circle Line Sightseeing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-line-sightseeing/id6448961941) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Travel | ## Related topics [gesso](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gesso) · [pop guide audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pop-guide-audio) · [krakow guide and audio tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/krakow-guide-and-audio-tours) · [exploration urban](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/exploration-urban) · [stonehenge audio guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stonehenge-audio-guide) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*