City Explorer Program

Welcome to the City Explorer program – our yearly flagship program at Gully Tours for people interested in designing and leading experiences in the city. Learn the art of designing and leading themed experiences in your city for fun, passion, and also a great way to make some extra income on the side.

What is the City Explorer Program?

There are several ways to tell someone about a city but one of the best ones is to take them on a tour with you to explore, experience, and enrich its cultural fabric. In the City Explorer program, you will learn how to create an immersive tour experience that will help you become a tour companion for your city, host tours, and showcase its culture and heritage.

Learn what goes into research for content of the tours, explore the nuances of storytelling, and everything in between. After this program, you will be able to curate tours, play host, and help guests experience the city in a fun and engaging way on your own or by joining the Gully Tribe!

Sounds cool! How can I join this program?

  1. Take the first step towards City Explorer with this application
  2. By joining the program you become a part of the City Explorer Community.

Application
18th May — 10th June
Program
19th June — 26th July
(5 half-day sessions and 1 full-day session)

Benefits of City Explorer Community

Special Events
Invite to special events curated for the city explorer community.
First Access
First access to new walks that we launch at Gully.
Community
Join our WhatsApp Community and Connect with the network of city explorers
Program Format
  • Location: Banglore
  • Duration: 6 weekends (5 half-day sessions and 1 full-day session)
  • Date: 19th June to 26th July 2025
  • Format: Hybrid (mix of online sessions and in-person experiences)
  • Who Can Join: Open to all backgrounds — no prior experience needed
Workshops
  • Storytelling
  • Presentation
  • Walking Tours
Detailed Schedule
Detailed Schedule (Bangalore)

How does it work?

Application
Submit the form with your details
Enrollment
You'll receive confirmation details and material
Certification
Finish your program and earn your certificate as city explorer.

Attend our free webinar on 26th May 2024 from 5 PM to 6 PM to learn more about this program.

Register now

What you'll gain

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

Design and lead unique, research-based city experiences.
Read and interpret the city through historical, economic, and social perspectives
Communicate stories of place with clarity and nuance
Connect with a growing network of urban explorers, researchers, and practitioners

Whether you're an educator, student, cultural enthusiast, or just deeply curious about your city, City Explorer – Bangalore Edition equips you to engage with Bangalore in meaningful and memorable ways.

Interested?

Tell us why you’d be an awesome city ambassador in the form below.

Apply now

FAQs

No, but an interest in it will certainly help

Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds.

Some sessions are more immersive when in person, so you will miss out on learning this virtually

Sorry, we can't do that

You're always welcome to in the future

Yes