Tour Guide App with GPS
Objective
To develop a mobile application that acts as a virtual tour guide by using GPS to identify a user’s location and provide real-time information about nearby tourist attractions, including navigation, historical descriptions, multimedia content, and personalized itinerary planning.
Why This Project?
This project combines real-world applications of GPS, mobile development, and tourism, providing practical experience with geolocation APIs, multimedia integration, and cloud backend services. It’s an excellent showcase for cross-functional development, UI/UX design, and travel-tech innovation.
Key Features
| Module | Description |
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| GPS-Based Location | Real-time location tracking using mobile GPS |
| Nearby Attraction Finder | Displays tourist spots, monuments, parks, museums within a selected radius |
| Place Details | Each attraction includes text, images, audio, and historical information |
| Audio/Video Guide | Integrated audio/video playback for hands-free exploration |
| Offline Mode | Download maps and attraction data for use without internet |
| Itinerary Planner | Bookmark favorite places and create personalized routes |
| User Ratings/Reviews | Allow users to share experiences and feedback |
| Admin Panel | Manage attractions, content, categories, and user submissions |
| Multilingual Support | Display content in multiple languages (optional) |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend (Mobile) | Flutter or React Native (Cross-platform mobile UI) |
| Backend API | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Firebase Functions |
| Database | Firebase Realtime DB, MongoDB, or MySQL |
| Maps & GPS | Google Maps SDK, Geolocation API, Leaflet.js |
| Authentication | Firebase Auth, JWT, or OAuth2.0 |
| Hosting/Cloud | Firebase Hosting, Vercel, Heroku, AWS S3 |
Workflow
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User installs and opens the app
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App asks for location permission and determines the current GPS location
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Nearby tourist spots are displayed on an interactive map
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User taps on a pin → Detailed info, history, images, and audio guide plays
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Option to get directions via Google Maps or bookmark the place
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Users can review the place or add to itinerary
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Admin can add/edit attractions, descriptions, and media from a dashboard
User Roles
User Panel
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View map and current location
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Explore nearby attractions
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Access media guides (audio/video)
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Plan and save routes
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Submit ratings or reviews
Admin Panel
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Secure login
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Add/Edit/Delete tourist spots
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Upload images/audio/video
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Categorize attractions (e.g. Historical, Nature, Cultural)
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View and moderate user reviews
Advanced Features (Optional)
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Push Notifications when a user enters a tourist zone
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Augmented Reality (AR) for 3D previews of landmarks
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Social Sharing of visited places and itineraries
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Emergency Assistance Button for travelers
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Currency Converter & Weather Forecast integration
Security Measures
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All API calls over HTTPS
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Location privacy: GPS permission prompts with rationale
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Admin panel protected by authentication & role-based access
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Proper error handling for GPS or network unavailability
Visualization Options
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Interactive Map with zoom and filter options
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List view and card view for attractions
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Charts for admin: Most visited spots, review analytics
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Itinerary timeline for users
Deliverables
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Full source code (mobile + backend + admin panel)
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Database schema
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API documentation
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Demo video and user manual (optional)
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Deployment guide for hosting and publishing
₹ 1699 /-
Project includes:
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Customization
Fully
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Security
High
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Performance
Fast
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Future Updates
Free
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Total Buyers
500+
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Support
Lifetime
Secure Payment:
