Heliopolis Walking Tour

Location Cairo, Egypt

Program Interactive Walking Tour Concept

Course Independent

After returning from a 4-month internship in Europe, I was inspired to create a narrated walking tour for my hometown, Heliopolis, a historic neighbourhood in Cairo, Egypt. I analyzed the area, chose my sites and crafted a narrative that was informative, intriguing, and fun! I proposed that my project be experienced through a travel app that takes both visitors and locals to under appreciated locations, revealing mysteries of architecture and history by a local. The goal is for the app to be interactive, with users sharing their own experiences with the mentioned buildings, speaking to one another, and also going to the past to see what some of their favourite destinations looked like centuries ago!