Context Travel and Voicemap Launch New Vatican Audio Experience

Context Travel and Voicemap, leaders in immersive travel experiences, have partnered to revolutionize travel with a flexible Vatican Audio Guide collection that helps visitors navigate the crowds with a personal, self-guided experience.

Today, popular attractions are limiting tickets for guided tours. Many travelers must visit without a guide, missing out on incredible insight into thousands of artworks.

Together, Voicemap and Context Travel created an alternative.  

Context Travel’s leading art historians lent their knowledge and voices to an impressive eight hours of audio, and Voicemap developed brand-new mobile app feautres specifically designed for exploring the interiors of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and Castel Sant'Angelo.

The audio guides include historical perspective on popular spaces like the Sistine Chapel but also explore less crowded areas like the painting gallery, the Etruscan Museum, the Egyptian Museum, and the nearby Castel Sant’Angelo. 

Grouping the experience into essential and optional sections empowers visitors to tailor the experience to their timeframe. A "Dig Deeper" button unlocks fascinating details beyond the core narrative, catering to diverse interests.

"We understand that not everyone has the same interests or stamina," says Zack, Chief Product Officer at Context Travel. "Our audio guides allow you to tailor the experience to your pace and preferences, and to discover the stories many visitors miss."

Context Travel and Voicemap’s collaboration marks several milestones in the tourism industry. 

• One of the most comprehensive audio guides ever produced with an unprecedented choose-your-own-adventure format offers a personalized experience.
• Narrated by seven art historians, the depth of knowledge is unparalleled. 
• A progress bar, upcoming stop previews, and intuitive section menu allows visitors to prioritize exploration. Pinch-to-zoom photos and audio prompts keep users oriented in large venues.
  

Download the audio guides in advance and enjoy offline in the venue. Travelers use their own headphones and move through the venues at their own pace. 

Watch a short demo of the Vatican Audio Guide.

Created with an eye toward sustainability, the Vatican Audio Guides help ease the issue of overcrowding by providing the opportunity for tourists to go on their own schedule and guiding people to less crowded but equally valuable exhibits. This new offering provides a highly curated experience while allowing travelers to visit in smaller groups throughout the year, including in off-peak seasons. 

Learn more about Context Travel’s Vatican Audio Guides online. 

About Context Travel

Context Travel offers cultural and historical experiences led by experts in over 60 cities around the world. As an independently certified B-Corp, Context Travel is committed to creating sustainable ways for travelers to visit both iconic destinations and lesser known locales around the world.  

About Voicemap

Voicemap offers immersive GPS self-guided audio tours created by destination experts and storytellers in more than 62 countries around the world. The app uses your location to play audio automatically, at exactly the right time and place, making it much easier to put your phone away and immerse yourself in your surroundings.