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Explore cities through stories, challenges and hidden places.

Discover interactive self-guided tours that turn the city into an adventure. Start whenever you want, explore at your own pace, and experience more than a traditional walking tour.

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Leplace app showing an interactive city route
How it works

A city adventure on your phone

Everything happens on your phone, so you stay free to wander, pause and explore however you want.

  1. Choose an experience

    Browse tours by city, theme and length, then pick the adventure that fits your mood.

  2. Start from your phone

    Open the Leplace app and begin whenever you are ready — no fixed time, no meeting point.

  3. Follow the route

    Walk between checkpoints while researched stories, audio and challenges unlock along the way — real history, told like a game.

  4. Explore at your own pace

    Pause for a coffee, take a detour, and pick the route back up whenever you like.

Featured tours

Adventures waiting in these cities

A handful of favorites to get you started — each one self-guided, interactive and ready whenever you are.

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Why travelers choose Leplace

A better way to experience a city

All the freedom of independent travel, with the stories and directions of a local guided tour and the playfulness of treasure hunting games on your mobile phone.

Start whenever you want

No fixed departure times. Begin your tour whenever you want to explore the city.

Explore without a guide

Travel independently — just you, your companions and the stories.

Interactive challenges

Maps, photo challenges and treasure hunts — explore beyond sightseeing.

Local stories & hidden places

Real, researched local history and the corners guidebooks tend to skip.

Flexible pace

Speed up, slow down or pause for a coffee — the route waits for you.

Right on your phone

Everything you need lives in the Leplace app, ready to guide your experience.

An immersive experience

More than a map — a layered city adventure

Leplace blends technology and storytelling so every tour feels alive. Each layer works together to keep you going from the first checkpoint to the last.

Maps

Live GPS routes and checkpoints.

Photo challenges

Capture the moment at every stop.

Treasure hunts

Collect virtual items placed on the map.

Audio

Listen to narrated stories on the go.

Augmented reality

See places come alive on the map and camera view.

Multiplayer teams

Explore together, share the leaderboard.

Screenshots of the Leplace app

Discover your next city adventure.

Skip the guidebook. Follow real stories through real streets, on your own schedule, and uncover what most travelers walk right past.

Turn local knowledge into an interactive experience.

Guides, tourism businesses and storytellers can build and distribute tours travelers explore on their own.

Loved by travelers & creators

Real adventures, shared by real people

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5from 14+ reviews
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Traveler
Guide is an awesome storyteller and has a lot of background knowledge on Japan and its history. Felt well informed and was also really fun. Big plus is the experience in the app, kinda the feeling of being on a treasure hunt.

Hugos via Tripadvisor

Solo traveler · What to do in Nagoya (with local Guide) · Apr 2026

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5
Traveler
Really fun experience to explore Nagoya! Found things that are nowhere to be found on the internet, this makes it a unique thing to do here. The layout is really nice to walk, and its a fun and unique concept.

Joep via Tripadvisor

Solo traveler · What to do in Nagoya · Mar 2026

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5
Traveler
An engaging way to explore Jewish Bucharest. The self-guided tour feels like a treasure hunt with a compelling story, making history interactive and enjoyable. Easy to follow, well paced, and perfect for discovering meaningful places at your own rhythm.

Visitor via Tripadvisor

Solo traveler · Jewish Bucharest Tour · Feb 2026

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5
Traveler
A well-organized walk in the fashion capital. Clear instructions and playful elements make the walk entertaining. (translated from German)

Barbara via Tripadvisor

Solo traveler · Paris Fashion History Tour · Aug 2025

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5
Creator
Grateful to announce that I have become a content creator for LEPLACE GLOBAL, a company that specializes in the gamification and digitalization of tours. Are you excited to see what the next generation of tour guiding looks like?

Diederik Potharst

Tour guide · Nagoya, Japan · Jul 2025

5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

Your next city adventure starts here.

Pick a city, open your phone and start exploring — or build an experience of your own.