Personalized audioguides; made in real-time for every unique visitor.
It’s time to stop reciting dates and start telling stories. We partner with you to transform your institution’s brilliant content into a dynamic, intelligent audio experience that your visitors will actually want to listen to
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Stories built to Spark Curiosity
We are the storytelling partner for institutions that respect their visitors’ intelligence.
Our powerful AI engine is the core of our platform.
It ingests your deep knowledge and transforms it into a personal, narrative-driven journey for every single visitor. We don’t just broadcast facts into the void; we create a conversation.
A different Story for Every Visitor
We taillor the story to what interests you:
Imagine that you arrive at the museum and see David. Maybe you are interested about how it was sculpted, or maybe you want to know about the political intrigues in Florence surrounding Michelangelo.
We turn boring lists of facts into interesting stories that keep your visitors hooked. Imagine an audio guide your guests actually want to listen to.
Listen to the examples below. We've already created thousands of unique stories just like these for places all over the world.
Michelangelo's David
So here’s the thing about Michelangelo’s David: everyone calls it the world’s most famous sculpture, but honestly, it started as the world’s most expensive mistake.
Picture this: Florence in 1501 had a massive chunk of marble sitting around for 40 years because two previous sculptors took one look at it and basically said “nope, this rock is cursed.”…
David's Story for Kids
Hi Peter! Want to hear about the coolest statue ever made?
This is David, and he’s as tall as a giraffe and weighs as much as an elephant, but he was carved from just one giant rock! A really talented artist named Michelangelo made him over 500 years ago when he was only 26 years old – not much older than your big brother or sister…
Here’s the amazing part: two other artists tried to make something from this same rock and…
Sculptural Mastery
Hi Peter! So you are interested in sculpting like Michelangelo?
The technical wizardry behind David would make modern engineers nervous. Michelangelo used what’s called “pure subtractive sculpture” – he believed the figure already existed inside the marble and his job was just to chip away everything that wasn’t David. Sounds poetic, right? Except he was working with a 17-foot block of structurally compromised stone using only hammers and chisels…
Historical & Political
The political backstory is pure Renaissance Game of Thrones, Peter. Florence in 1501 had just kicked out the powerful Medici family and was desperately trying to stay independent while surrounded by much larger, hungrier powers. Sound familiar? Small republic versus giant threats: suddenly the David and Goliath metaphor becomes crystal clear.
The city commissioned this statue as the ultimate propaganda piece, and they knew exactly what they were doing when they placed it outside
Conservation
The conservation nightmare never ends with this masterpiece, Peter. Remember that flawed marble I mentioned? Those defects are still trying to destroy David 500 years later.
The statue has horizontal cracks in both ankles that make conservators lose sleep, and there’s literally no way to add internal supports without destroying the artwork. In 1843, some genius decided to “clean” David with hydrochloric acid, which caused…
Biblical Reinterpretation
You know Peter… Here’s where things get deliciously heretical.
The biblical David was a scrawny shepherd boy whose faith in God helped him defeat Goliath – emphasis on small, humble, and divinely assisted. In the original story, David literally says “You come against me with sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the Lord” before taking down the giant with a single stone. Classic divine intervention narrative…
Intro - Jerónimos Monastery: Where god meets maritime glory
Cura Julia: Where Backstabbing Was More Than Metaphorical
Queluz Palace - The great fire of 1934: a trial by fire
The Classic Audio Guide, Perfected
This is What Engagement Sounds Like
If you want to tell a single, definitive story, we offer our classic audio guide service. You provide the final script, and we bring it to life.
Our team manages the voice-overs and high-quality translations in multiple languages, ensuring every visitor hears your story exactly as you intend. This is the perfect solution for a polished, straightforward, and consistent tour experience for your guests
Inside Guidesofia
What Makes GuideSofia Different
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A Unique Story for Every Visitor, Generated in Real-Time
We go beyond the single, generic script. Our guide understands each visitor's interests and adapts the story in real-time.
An art lover can learn about brushstrokes while a history buff, standing in the same spot, hears about the political context behind the piece. This makes every visit personal and deeply engaging, making your collection's stories truly connect with each guest.
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From Your Documents to a Live Guide in Hours
Forget waiting months. We turn the materials you already have—like exhibition catalogs or research notes—into a complete, multi-language audio guide in just hours.
This speed is perfect for temporary exhibits, ensuring you always have a professional guide ready for opening day. Now you can easily share more of your collection's stories, whenever you want.
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A to Z - One stop-shop service
We handle the entire process of creating your audio guide so your team can focus on what's important.
From crafting the stories and translating the text to recording professional voice-overs and making sure the audio plays in the right place, we manage all the details.
We deliver a polished, professional audio experience for your visitors, without the extra work for your staff.
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Analytics to know How Visitors Experience Your Space
See your space through your visitors' eyes. Our reports help you answer key questions with real information: Which objects are the most popular? Where do people spend the most time, and where do they lose interest?
This knowledge helps you find your hidden gems and make informed choices about exhibit layout and how to improve the overall visitor journey
The Data You Need to Make Smarter Decisions
Exhibit & POI Engagement
Discover your hidden gems and most popular exhibits with hard data. See which points of interest are most visited, which stories get the highest engagement, and how long visitors spend at each stop.
Use it to: Optimize exhibit placement, inform future acquisitions, and tailor marketing around what truly captivates your audience.
Visitor Flow & Heatmaps
Visualize the complete visitor journey through your institution. Our heatmaps show you which areas are most trafficked and which paths are most common, helping you identify popular routes and potential bottlenecks.
Use it to: Improve wayfinding, manage crowd flow during peak hours, and enhance the overall layout of your space.
Audience Interest Profiles
Go beyond basic demographics. Our platform builds a profile based on the interests each visitor selects (e.g., “Artistic Techniques,” “Political Scandals,” “Daily Life”). See which themes resonate most strongly with your audience as a whole.
Use it to: Develop more relevant programming, create targeted marketing campaigns, and understand the “why” behind your visitors’ choices.
Real-Time Curiosity Insights (from AI Chat)
Our AI Chat is a direct line into your visitors’ minds. The dashboard aggregates the most common questions asked about any object, artist, or period, giving you an unfiltered look at what your audience is curious about.
Use it to: Enrich your wall labels, train docents and staff, and create future content that directly answers your visitors’ biggest questions.
Ready to Transform Your Visitor Experience?
Let us show you the magic. Schedule a free, personalized 15-minute demo. We’ll use content from your own museum’s website to build a sample audio guide for you, live on the call.
