ChatGPT responded by offering to act as a tour guide along the route. Curious, the user decided to give it a try.
AI Takes on the Role of City Guide
Using voice mode and a standard pair of headphones, the user began their walk while ChatGPT provided real-time commentary. After being told the starting location, the AI offered informative insights about the city’s history and landmarks expected along the way. Despite the walk lasting over an hour and twenty minutes, the AI managed to retain full context throughout the journey.
According to the Reddit post, ChatGPT didn’t just maintain conversational consistency — it also impressed with accuracy. The user, who already had a strong understanding of their city’s background, admitted they learned a few new historical facts during the walk. Importantly, they noted that ChatGPT didn’t make any factual errors or “hallucinate” information, a concern often raised with AI language models.
An Accidental Feature That Just Works
The experience seems to have highlighted a new practical use of generative AI: serving as an on-demand tour guide for everyday users. While tools like ChatGPT are often promoted for productivity, creativity, or even emotional support, this case showed it could also offer engaging and reliable educational experiences in real-time and location-aware contexts.Though the AI didn’t access live location data, the user fed it enough cues to allow the model to anticipate upcoming landmarks. Its ability to retain memory during the session allowed it to keep track of the route seamlessly.The Reddit user ended their post with a suggestion: others should try ChatGPT in this way. What was meant to be a motivational nudge turned into an enriching hour of learning about one’s own surroundings — making the walk more than just exercise.
