Why tourists need genuinely offline maps
Roaming data abroad is expensive, hotel Wi-Fi doesn't follow you onto the street, and the moment you descend into a metro station your signal disappears — usually exactly when you need to check which line to take.
Most "offline maps" only cache the map picture. CityNav is different: every major transit line and the key stations tourists actually use — across all 28 cities — ships inside the app. Route planning, station lookups and line maps all work with no connection at all.
What works offline in CityNav
- Transit route planning between covered stations in all 28 cities
- Line maps with official colours for 190+ metro, subway and tram lines
- Key station and interchange information
- Tourist safety pages — emergency numbers, hospitals and scam alerts for every city
- Transit pass and ticket recommendations for each city
Offline coverage in all 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 — browse every city guide.
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CityNav is free to start — offline transit for 28 cities, no account needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do offline maps really work with no internet at all?
Yes. CityNav pre-loads transit line and key-station data for all 28 supported cities. You can plan a metro route with airplane mode switched on. This is different from apps that only cache map images and still need a connection to plan routes.
Do I need to download maps for each city before travelling?
No. Unlike Google Maps offline areas, CityNav ships with all 28 city transit networks included. Open the app once on Wi-Fi and everything is ready — there are no per-city downloads to remember.
Which cities have offline transit maps in CityNav?
All 28 supported 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.
Can I use offline maps on the metro or underground?
Yes — this is exactly where offline maps matter most. Mobile signal usually disappears in metro tunnels, but CityNav route planning keeps working because all the data is already on your phone.
Are CityNav offline maps free?
Yes. Offline transit maps and route planning are part of CityNav's free core and require no account. Premium extras like AR walking navigation are optional, from £1.99.