Farol
Out now on iPhone

Your city, narrated.

Farol is an audio guide that tells you the story of what’s around you — as you walk, cycle or drive. No planning, no reading, no screen. Just start moving, and listen.

Download on the App Store Free to try — no sign-up needed.
Farol open at the Tower of London, offering a sample story.

What it does

● Speaks as you go

Farol notices the notable places ahead of and around you and tells you about them at the right moment — a running commentary, not a checklist.

● Grounded in real facts

Every line is built from real sources about that specific place, so it’s history and context — not filler.

● Walk, cycle or drive

It reads the pace you’re travelling and picks what’s worth mentioning and how far ahead to look — a quarter on foot, a landmark from the road.

● Tap anything you pass

Every place on the map is a story waiting. Tap a pin and hear it now, or ask for more while Farol is talking.

● Local voices

Narration in a voice that suits where you are, with place names pronounced the local way.

● Hands-free in the car

Works with CarPlay, so the guide keeps going with the screen off and your hands on the wheel.

What it costs

Start listening before you give us anything at all. An email gets you a guide most days; Premium is for people who travel often.

Try it

FreeNo sign-up

  • A full sample story, the Tower of London
  • Ten minutes of live guiding, wherever you are
  • No account, no email, no card

With your email

FreeJust an email address

  • Fifteen minutes of guiding every day
  • Your first story each day in the premium voice
  • Your stories remembered across devices
  • Farol never repeats itself at a place you know

The name

Farol means lighthouse — a steady voice that helps you find your way and points out what’s worth noticing. That’s the idea: a companion for the journey, not a map to stare at.

Download on the App Store