About StoryTourist
StoryTourist offers a tourism experience where books, films and other stories come to life, turning the world around us into a playground for the imagination. Imagine solving crimes with Sherlock Holmes in London, exploring the deep sea with The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, or stepping into Hjalmar Söderberg’s Stockholm.
Our app makes all this possible by offering self-guided walking tours based on famous stories. When you take a StoryTour, you will experience the narrative in the very spot where it takes place. The app uses GPS to guide you from one place to another, and once you get there an interaction will be triggered to pop up on your mobile phone screen. Depending on the story, it can be anything from old images of what this spot used to look like, to sounds, puzzles or animations that will tie reality and story together.
Through the StoryTourist app you will be able to find out what your favourite fictional place looks, tastes, smells and sounds like.
Join us, and step into the story with StoryTourist!
Why StoryTourist?
Our walking tours are perfect for:
- Travellers who’d like to go sightseeing in an immersive and flexible manner.
- Anyone who enjoys audio books and sometimes wish they could step inside the story they are listening to.
- Puzzle game lovers and fans of escape rooms.
- Residents who wish to discover a story hidden in their own city.
- Families or friends looking for a fun activity to do together.
There are many reasons to take a StoryTour:
It is an affordable option to other guided tours. No tipping or additional costs!
It is 100% flexible; you can start, pause and end the tour whenever it suits you.
There is no need to keep up with a tour guide, our GPS-based map function and the narrator of the tour will be your personal guide and you can walk in your own pace.
You don’t have to walk around in a group if you don’t want to, this tour is perfect to take alone, with a friend or with your whole family.
We offer immersive interactions that traditional tours don’t have; you can solve intricate puzzles, trigger sounds and animations and search for clues in your immediate surroundings!
Finalist 2019
winner 2018/2019
winner 2019
Finalist 2017
Highly commended 2016
Winner 2016
we work here
Johanna Forsman
Co-founder/CEO
Johanna is a great person but very busy so writing blurbs are a bit low on the list, just take my word. shes lovely.
Johanna.forsman@storytourist.com
Andreas Jansson
Co-founder/COO
All-rounder during office hours, getting beaten up in different online games at night. Fun fact about me: I am skilled at imitating “an incoming call on a mobile phone that has been set to ‘vibration’ mode”.
andreas.jansson@storytourist.com
Maria Lundin
Marketing & Community Manager
Makes sure that StoryTourist’s social media, website, PR and advertising is on track. Spends an unproportionate amount of time on Instagram, Netflix and true crime podcasts.
maria.lundin@storytourist.com
Julian Ketter
Software Developer
Enjoys gaming, jogging and loves diving deep into technical systems.
julian.ketter@storytourist.com
Elin Lindehoff
Graphical Designer
Lover of the horror genre and romance novels. I make art for the apps and design everything from websites to sherlocks nose.
elin.lindehoff@storytourist.com
Samuel Johansson
Game Developer
Developer and all-around tech ninja.
samuel.johansson@storytourist.com
Get in contact with us
Our all purpose email is: info@storytourist.com email us at this email adress for general questions or concerns. we look forward to hearing from you!
For PR kits, interview requests or additional information about StoryTourist, please contact Marketing and Community Manager Maria Lundin at: maria.lundin@storytourist.com
