AI Audio City Guide

Every Place
Has a Story.

CityYoYo gives you two ways to explore a city on foot — tap any place on the map for its story, or put on your headphones and just walk while Tour Mode narrates hands-free.

Free  ·  iOS & Android  ·  English, 中文, 한국어, Español, Português, Français

CityYoYo home screen — choose Explore on Map or Tour with Earphones

Tap a place, or just walk

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Explore Mode

Tap any spot on the map — a landmark, a café, a hidden alley — and instantly hear AI-generated narration crafted just for that place.

  • 1  Open the map and browse nearby places or search any city
  • 2  Tap any landmark, neighborhood, café, or point of interest
  • 3  Hear an accurate, engaging narration instantly
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Tour Mode

Put your headphones on, pocket your phone, and walk. Tour Mode automatically finds and narrates interesting places as you pass them — no tapping, no screen time.

  • AirPods & headphone gestures — tap once for the next place, twice to pause, three times to skip
  • Personalized by your interests — cafés, history, art, architecture, and more
  • Background playback with lock-screen controls
  • Live captions follow along with every narration

Everything you need to explore

AI Narrations for Every Place

Every description is AI-generated on the spot — accurate, engaging, and unique to where you are. Nothing pre-recorded, nothing canned. Tokyo backstreets sound nothing like Kyoto temples.

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Offline City Packs

Download cities before you travel. Explore without internet — perfect for travel abroad or areas with spotty connections.

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Multiple Voice Options

Choose from lightweight system voices or high-quality on-device AI voices. Your ears, your choice.

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6 Languages

Narrations and interface available in English, 中文, 한국어, Español, Português, and Français. Switch anytime in settings.

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Reading & Quiet Mode

Prefer text? Flip to Reading Mode and browse narrations without audio. Enable Quiet Mode to pause auto-play while still exploring the map.

Simple by Design

No cluttered menus. No forced sign-ups. Open, tap, explore. CityYoYo stays out of your way so you can stay in the moment.

Explore anywhere. Hear every story.

CityYoYo's AI audio guide works anywhere in the world — tap any place on the map, or put on your headphones and let Tour Mode narrate as you walk. Perfect for independent travelers exploring Asia and beyond.

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Japan

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara — hear the AI-narrated stories behind every alley, shrine, and neighborhood.

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Korea

Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju — ancient palaces, modern districts, all with rich narration in your language.

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Vietnam

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hội An — discover the layered history of every street and landmark.

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China

Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an — the stories behind temples, hutongs, and city blocks that shaped history.

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Worldwide

Paris, Rome, New York, Bangkok, Singapore — CityYoYo's AI works for any place on earth, in 6 languages.

See it in action

Hear the story of any place

CityYoYo home screen — choose Explore on Map or Tour with Earphones Explore Mode — tap any place on the map to hear its story Tour Mode — hands-free walking tour with live captions Explore cities across Asia and worldwide Offline city packs — explore without internet Voice and language options — 6 languages supported

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Stories and guides

April 5, 2026

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April 4, 2026

I Was Waiting for Ramen in a Tokyo Alley. That's How This App Was Born.

The origin story of CityYoYo.

Common questions

How does CityYoYo generate its narrations?

CityYoYo uses AI to generate narration on the spot for whichever place you tap or walk past — nothing is pre-recorded or scripted in advance. Explore Mode narrates any point you tap on the map; Tour Mode automatically narrates nearby places hands-free as you walk.

Does CityYoYo work offline?

Yes. You can download city packs before you travel and use CityYoYo without an internet connection — useful for international travel or areas with spotty connectivity.

What is Tour Mode?

Tour Mode is a hands-free walking mode: put on your headphones, start walking, and CityYoYo automatically finds and narrates nearby places without you tapping the screen. It supports AirPods and headphone gestures (tap once for the next place, twice to pause, three times to skip), personalized interests, live captions, and background playback with lock-screen controls.

What languages does CityYoYo support?

CityYoYo's interface and narrations are available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Is CityYoYo free?

Yes, CityYoYo is free to download and use on iOS and Android, with optional higher-quality on-device AI voices.

Which cities does CityYoYo cover?

CityYoYo works in any city worldwide, not just major landmarks — including popular destinations across Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China, and beyond, plus cities in Europe and the Americas.