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June 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Author: Perplexity

How to Create a Walking Tour Route of Your Hometown That Will Surprise You Using AI

Tip: Get the AI to "think" like a local guide who knows not only the sights but also hidden corners, buffer zones, and "hooks" to interesting places.

Instead of a general query like "what to see in the city," use a prompt structure with a role, goal, and constraints. Start with the phrase: "Act as an experienced local guide for [your city] who knows not only popular places but also hidden corners, quiet embankments, and local cafes." Then clearly state the goal: "Create a detailed step-by-step walking tour route for 2-3 hours that will surprise even those who have lived here for years." Add specific constraints: "Total budget for food is 1500 rubles, maximum 8000 steps, avoid crowded areas after 11:00 AM, provide two options for each stage – a basic one and an 'if you're tired' option." For each location, specify: address, estimated arrival time, brief description (why this place is worth visiting), nearest metro station or bus stop. At the end of the route, provide the total distance in km and the estimated travel time from point to point [5][6].

An AI working with such a structure doesn't just provide a list of places but builds a route considering "buffer zones" – areas around the main path where it searches for new, not yet included attractions with a high "score" (interest rating). For example, if you're walking from a park to a museum, the AI might suggest a "hook" through a quiet street with old houses or a hidden viewpoint overlooking the city that locals rarely visit. This is achieved through algorithms that reduce the "edge weight" (path cost) within buffer zones, drawing the route towards interesting objects [3]. After receiving the initial plan, use clarifying queries: "Great plan, but let's replace the museum visit with a walk along the embankment," "Recalculate the route considering that we'll spend two hours at point 3 instead of one," "Suggest three options for inexpensive cafes near the park" [5].

For visualizing and checking the route, use 2GIS or Russpass: in 2GIS, click "Search for directions," enter the starting and ending points, select the pedestrian icon, and choose one of the suggested routes; in Russpass, fill out a form with the city, dates, and preferences – the system will generate up to six ready-made options considering the distance between points [1][2]. If you want to share the route with friends, in 2GIS click "Share" and select "To mobile device" or send a link via messenger [2]. For more complex routes (e.g., cycling trips or multi-day walks), use MapMagic – a service where you can build and edit routes with friends in real-time, like in Google Docs [8].

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