Why Your Business Needs a Virtual Tour

In a digital-first market, many customers prefer to explore a space virtually before committing to a visit. Businesses without a virtual tour may miss out on engagement opportunities and potential bookings, particularly as more competitors adopt immersive technology to showcase their locations online.

Research suggests that businesses featuring virtual tours can experience up to 40% more engagement and notably higher conversion rates. High-quality visual content makes potential customers significantly more likely to book or visit, as it allows them to explore your space beforehand. With more competitors adopting this technology, a virtual tour ensures you remain prominent and competitive to the vast majority of customers who research online before making a decision.

  • 24/7 accessibility - Customers can explore your space anytime, day or night, without scheduling visits or waiting for business hours
  • 360° immersive views - See every angle, corner, and detail in ways that standard photos simply cannot capture
  • Explore at their own pace - Visitors take their time examining details, reading information, and feeling comfortable before committing
  • Rich information through hotspots - Interactive elements provide additional context, pricing, features, and details right where they're needed
  • Inclusivity for less mobile visitors - People with mobility challenges can fully explore your space from the comfort of their home
  • Reduces social anxiety - Visitors can familiarise themselves with the layout, atmosphere, and flow before arriving, reducing stress and uncertainty
  • Share with family and friends - Easy to send links so decision-makers can all view and discuss the space together
  • Works on any device - Seamless experience on phones, tablets, and computers, reaching customers wherever they are

A virtual tour isn't a luxury - it's essential for modern businesses. It builds trust, reduces uncertainty, and gives customers the confidence they need to choose you over competitors. Without one, you're asking customers to take a leap of faith, while your competitors are showing them exactly what to expect. Don't let another potential customer choose someone else because they couldn't see your space.

What we do

We help customers explore your space through immersive, interactive experiences.

Capture

We photograph your location using specialist panoramic equipment to produce seamless views.

Build

We stitch the images into an interactive tour with hotspots, branding, and guided highlights.

Share

We deliver a link you can embed on your website and share across marketing channels.

Sample equirectangular image

Try dragging the image above to explore the 360-degree view. Click and drag with your mouse, or use touch gestures on mobile devices, to look around in all directions. You can zoom in and out using your mouse wheel or pinch gestures. This interactive experience lets you see every angle of the space as if you were standing right there.

Please note: this is a low resulution example optimised for fast loading. Images used in the virtual tours will be 11,904 x 5,952 (72MP)

An equirectangular image is a special type of panoramic photograph that captures a complete 360-degree view of a space in all directions. When displayed in a virtual tour viewer, it creates an immersive experience where visitors can look up, down, and all around as if they were standing right there. You can drag the image around with your mouse or finger to explore every angle, and the view will automatically rotate to show the full space.

In a complete virtual tour, multiple equirectangular images are connected through interactive hotspots. These hotspots let visitors move seamlessly between different rooms or areas, creating a guided walkthrough experience. Virtual tours can also include:

  • Information callouts - Click on points of interest to learn more about specific features or details.
  • Picture galleries - View additional photos of products, amenities, or special features.
  • Links to other pages - Connect visitors directly to booking pages, menus, online stores or related resources.
  • Interactive Floorplans - Floorplans with hotspots for one-click teleportation to different rooms.
  • Background Audio - Background music as the viewer "walks" through the space. One seamless track throughout or varying per scene.

About the visit

Here is what happens when we arrive on location to capture your tour.

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Walkthrough planning

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Before we arrive, we'll discuss your goals and the spaces you want to showcase. On the day, we start with a comprehensive walkthrough of your location, mapping the best route that tells your story effectively. We identify key highlights, natural flow patterns, and any special features that deserve attention. We'll align on your preferred storytelling approach and discuss any specific areas or angles that are most important to your business. This planning ensures we capture every detail that matters to your potential customers.

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On-site capture

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We arrive with professional panoramic camera equipment and set up our rig in each space you want featured. To achieve the cleanest and most engaging panoramas, we recommend shooting when the building is empty. Goose Virtual Tours is happy to work outside of your normal business hours to capture your venue in its absolute best light, free from distractions. We take multiple 360-degree images from strategic positions to ensure complete coverage. The process typically takes 30-60 minutes per location depending on size and complexity.

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Post-production

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Away from your venue we'll create your virtual tour. Each image undergoes color correction, enhancement and artifact removal to ensure it looks its absolute best. We add interactive hotspots that connect different spaces, creating smooth navigation between rooms. Optional information callouts, custom branding elements, and guided highlights are integrated throughout the tour.

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Delivery

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Within 48 hours, you will receive your initial draft as a password-protected preview for your review and feedback. Once you have approved the final version, we will remove the password protection and deliver your complete virtual tour package, including your shareable tour link and website embed code. Any additional services you have requested will be delivered at the same time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our virtual tour services.

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How long does a photo shoot take?

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A typical shoot takes between 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of your venue and the number of panoramas required. We work quickly and efficiently to minimize disruption.

Do I need to clean up beforehand?

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Yes, we capture your space exactly as it is. We highly recommend tidying up, hiding loose cables, and arranging the space exactly how you want your customers to see it.

How do I embed the tour on my website?

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We provide you with a simple iframe embed code (just like embedding a YouTube video) that you or your web developer can easily copy and paste into your website.

How much does a virtual tour cost?

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Our packages start from £99 for compact spaces. We also offer custom pricing for larger or multi-site venues to suit your specific needs.

Will the virtual tour work on mobile devices?

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Absolutely! Our virtual tours are fully responsive and work seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.

Can you add interactive elements to the tour?

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Yes, we can add clickable hotspots that reveal text, images, videos, or links to external websites, providing an immersive interactive experience for your users.

Packages

Every package includes:

  • Stunning high-resolution HDR photography that captures every detail
  • Up to 10 interactive hotspots per image to guide visitors
  • Lightning-fast 48-hour turnaround for your initial draft
  • First-year hosting so your tour goes live immediately

Explore

Perfect for compact spaces that need a clean, professional walkthrough. Transform intimate venues, cozy spaces, and smaller locations into immersive experiences that make a powerful first impression.

  • Up to 7 equirectangular panoramas

From £99

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Discover

Ideal for multi-room venues that want a fully guided virtual experience. Perfect for restaurants, hotels, offices, and retail spaces where visitors need seamless navigation through multiple areas.

  • 8 to 15 equirectangular panoramas

From £199

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Immerse

Best for expansive locations, multi-sites, or bespoke tour storytelling. Designed for large venues, multiple properties, or businesses that want a completely customised virtual experience that tells their unique story.

  • 15+ equirectangular panoramas

From £299

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Optional Enhancements

Virtual Tour Enhancements

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Virtual Tour hosting

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Keep your virtual tour running smoothly year after year with our reliable hosting service. We handle all technical maintenance, updates, and ensure fast loading times so your tour is always accessible to potential customers. Includes regular backups, security updates, and performance monitoring.

£20 per additional year

Floorplan with hotspots

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Help visitors understand your space layout at a glance with an interactive floorplan. This bird's-eye view makes it easy for guests to orient themselves and navigate between rooms. Clickable hotspots allow instant jumping to any area, making exploration effortless and helping visitors feel more confident about your space before they arrive.

From £20

Google Street View

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Boost your local visibility and attract more customers by featuring your space on Google Street View. When people search for your business or location, they'll see your professional 360° images right in Google Maps and search results. This powerful feature increases trust, helps customers find you more easily, and can significantly improve your local search rankings and foot traffic.

From £20

Google Analytics Integration

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Track your virtual tour's performance with your Google Analytics integration. Understand how visitors explore your space, which rooms get the most attention, how long people spend in each area, and where they click. This valuable data helps you optimise your tour, improve user experience, and measure the return on investment of your virtual tour. Perfect for businesses that want to make data-driven decisions about their marketing and understand their audience better.

From £20

Photography Enhancements

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Ultra-wide 2.35:1 still images

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Add cinematic impact with ultra-wide 2.35:1 still images, perfect for banners, hero sections, and dramatic website headers.

From £20

Videography Enhancements

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Rectilinear video walkthrough

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A single-shot rectilinear video walkthrough perfect for social media. Share your space in a compelling format that works brilliantly on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other platforms. Ideal for grabbing attention, driving engagement, and showcasing your venue in seconds.

From £30

Video edited to include captions

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Make your virtual tour walkthrough more engaging and accessible with captions. Perfect for social media sharing, silent viewing environments, and ensuring your message reaches all audiences. Our custom captions are carefully timed and styled to match your brand.

From £20

Video exported for social media formats

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Maximise your social media presence with perfectly formatted video exports for every platform. Get Instagram square posts (1:1), TikTok and Reels vertical videos (9:16), and widescreen formats (16:9) for presentations and displays. Each export is optimised for the platform's best practices to ensure maximum engagement and professional quality.

From £10

Content Ownership & Licensing

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Copyright transferred to client

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By adding this enhancement, your images and videos no longer require crediting back to Goose Virtual Tours. Own your content completely with full copyright transfer. Use your images and videos anywhere you need - marketing materials, print advertising, website galleries, or future projects. You'll have complete freedom to use, modify, and distribute your visual assets without restrictions.

From £50

Testimonials

Clients love the clarity and confidence our tours create.

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