# TouringBee: Travel Audio Guide

> Travel at your own pace with inspiring stories from TouringBee’s audio guides.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ae.touringbee](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ae.touringbee)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ae.touringbee`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TOURINGBEE LIMITED
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 48,509
- **Rating:** 4.88 / 5 (416 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2018-11-09
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ae.touringbee)
- **Website:** [http://touringbee.com](http://touringbee.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://touringbee.com/privacy-policy/](https://touringbee.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Meet TouringBee, your personal audio travel guide that brings cities to life through stories told by locals. Whether you’re on a quick city break or a slow wander, discover famous landmarks, hidden gems, and fascinating local narratives—at your own pace.

TouringBee works offline, so you can enjoy tours without Wi‑Fi or roaming charges. Key features include high-quality audio guides narrated by locals, GPS-triggered routes, location-based storytelling, and a simple interface that lets you start, pause, or replay anytime. Cities worldwide are covered, with new destinations added regularly.

## Rankings

- #304,055 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ae.touringbee.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

TouringBee is praised for its informative, accurate, and engaging audio guides that cover many cities and tours. Users appreciate the app's user-friendly interface, offline usage, and the flexibility it offers compared to traditional group tours. However, common complaints include a limited selection of tours and languages, issues with pronunciation, confusing voucher connection processes, and occasional lack of clear directions or mismatched photos in some tours. Overall, users find it a valuable travel companion that enriches their experiences.

### Pros

- Informative and accurate audio guides with engaging content.
- User-friendly, easy to navigate app interface.
- Coverage of a wide variety of cities and tours including smaller towns.
- Ability to use the app offline by pre-downloading content.
- Provides flexibility to explore at one's own pace, better than group tours.

### Cons

- Limited quantity of tours and limited language options.
- Occasional issues with audio pronunciation affecting user experience.
- Confusing process to connect purchased vouchers via GetYourGuide for some users.
- In some tours, lack of clear directions or mismatched photos making navigation difficult.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ae.touringbee)