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like you know it.

Navigate from the airport to your hotel. Find the right train, exit and attraction. Get local advice — even offline.

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From the airport to your hotel — sorted

CityNav walks you through every step, so you never stand on a platform wondering which way to go.

✈️AirportLand at Heathrow
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🚆TrainElizabeth line, platform 3
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🚇MetroChange at Paddington
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📍Correct exitExit 4 — not the wrong one
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🏨HotelWalk 2 min to your hotel

The stuff that actually goes wrong abroad

🛬
Get there
"You've just landed and have no idea which train to take."
CityNav compares every airport option — train, metro, bus and taxi — with times and prices, so you pick the right one before you leave arrivals.
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Know the city
"Right station, wrong exit — now you're lost in the rain."
Right line, right platform, right exit, plus live departures and AR walking arrows for the final few streets.
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No data? No problem
"No roaming, no Wi-Fi, no clue where you are."
All 28 cities work fully offline — maps, transit and guidance keep going with zero signal underground or abroad.
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Stay safe
"Something's gone wrong and you don't know the local emergency number."
The Safety Centre stores local emergency numbers offline and a one-tap SOS sends your live location to a trusted contact.
📲 Download before you fly
Set up CityNav on Wi-Fi at home so it's ready to go the moment you land — no roaming needed.
Download on the App Store Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Why CityNav?

Google Maps is brilliant for locals who already know their city. Here's where CityNav is built differently for tourists.

For touristsCityNavGoogle Maps
Tourist-focused routing✅⚠️
Offline tourist info✅⚠️
Station-exit guidance✅❌
Travel safety centre + SOS✅❌
Local etiquette & scam alerts✅❌

Google Maps does offer offline map downloads, but live transit and departures usually need a connection (⚠️ limited offline). Comparison reflects typical tourist use.

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Travel any city like you know it — CityNav

CityNav is a tourist-first navigation app that gets you from the airport to your hotel — and around 28 major cities — without the usual confusion. Find the right train, the right platform and the right station exit, get live departures, follow AR walking arrows for the last few streets, and read local advice on scams and etiquette. Everything works offline, so it keeps going with no roaming, no Wi-Fi and no signal underground. Walking and driving navigation are permanently free; offline transit, AR walking, the Safety Centre with SOS and the AI guide are available with a Trip Pass from £1.99.

The problems CityNav solves for travellers

  • Get there — You've just landed and have no idea which train to take. CityNav compares every airport option (train, metro, bus, taxi) with times and prices so you choose before leaving arrivals.
  • Know the city — Right line, right platform, right exit, plus live departure times and AR walking arrows for the confusing final streets.
  • No data? No problem — All 28 cities work fully offline: maps, transit and guidance keep working with zero signal or roaming data.
  • Stay safe — A Safety Centre stores local emergency numbers offline, and a one-tap SOS button sends your live GPS location to a trusted contact.
  • Plan walking, driving and transit routes in 28 major cities worldwide. Enter your destination and choose your preferred travel mode.
  • Offline transit maps for the London Underground, Paris Métro, Tokyo Metro, New York Subway, Dubai Metro, Singapore MRT and 22 more systems — pre-loaded so they work without a local SIM or roaming data plan.
  • AR walking navigation — your phone's rear camera becomes a live viewfinder with a direction arrow overlaid in real time, pointing exactly toward your next turn. Especially useful at complex junctions and in cities with non-Latin signage. Premium feature.
  • Live driving navigation with turn-by-turn instructions, maneuver icons, current speed, ETA, and a "Then…" preview of your next maneuver — optimised for tourists driving a hire car in an unfamiliar city.
  • SOS emergency alerts via SMS to a pre-saved contact with your live GPS coordinates and a real-time tracking link. Premium feature.
  • AI tourist guide — ask for hidden gems, local etiquette norms, tipping customs by city, common tourist scams to avoid, and useful phrases. Premium feature.
  • Live location sharing — generate a link so family or friends can follow your real-time GPS position on a map. No app install required on their end. Free for all users.
  • Virtual passport and trip journal — auto-stamp every city you navigate. Save favourite routes and places as you go.

Cities covered

CityNav has hand-curated transit data, points of interest, and local intelligence for 28 cities: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Vienna, Stockholm, Prague, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Lisbon, Dublin, Copenhagen, Munich and Istanbul.

Why CityNav? How it compares to Google Maps

Google Maps is brilliant for locals who already know their city, and it does let you download offline maps — but live transit and departures usually still need a connection. CityNav is built for tourists navigating somewhere new: tourist-focused routing, offline tourist info in all 28 cities, station-exit guidance so you leave by the right exit, a travel Safety Centre with offline emergency numbers and one-tap SOS, and local etiquette and scam alerts. It's an honest comparison — Google Maps wins on breadth and everyday commuting, CityNav wins on the specific problems tourists hit abroad.

Pricing

Walking and driving navigation are free, with no account required. Premium features (AR walking, real-time transit, SOS, AI guide) are unlocked with a pass: £1.99 for 1 day, £2.99 for 3 days, £3.99 for a week (the most popular choice for a typical holiday), or £4.99 per month for frequent travellers. Cancel the monthly plan at any time from your account settings.

Transit guides for tourists

CityNav publishes practical city transit guides: London Underground, Paris Métro, Tokyo trains, New York subway, Dubai Metro, Barcelona Metro, and Singapore MRT. Each guide covers ticketing, the best lines for tourists, airport transfers, and practical tips. Browse all travel guides →