Talking cities

Uncover the hidden stories of our cities, through the voices of those who built them

The city is speaking
You just have to listen

At Talking Cities, we capture the oral histories of our elders before they are lost. We don’t give you textbook dates; we give you human experiences. We transform personal memories into immersive audio guides, turning a simple walk into a living documentary.

How it works:

  • From Home: Browse our open archive of oral histories for free on this site. Preserving memory, accessible to all.
  • On the Streets: To experience history where it actually happened, take our self-guided tours. Powered by VoiceMap’s GPS technology, stories play automatically as you move, letting you walk alongside the city’s invisible protagonists.

From resistance movements in forgotten buildings to the everyday life left off the maps. Immerse yourself in the authentic culture.