Google Maps Expands Gemini: Your AI Tour Guide and Cycling Copilot

Google Maps is rolling out Gemini’s conversational AI to walking and cycling directions worldwide. Walkers can use Gemini as a local tour guide, while cyclists benefit from hands-free safety features like dynamic rerouting and voice-based incident reporting. By embedding Gemini directly into Maps, Google transforms navigation into a more natural, AI-powered experience across iOS and Android.

Feb 5, 2026 0 29

Google Maps Expands Gemini: Your AI Tour Guide and Cycling Copilot

Google is enhancing its Gemini assistant inside Maps, extending conversational AI features to walking and cycling navigation worldwide. Initially designed for drivers, Gemini now makes everyday directions more engaging, natural, and hands-free for pedestrians and bikers.

Smarter Navigation for Walkers

For those exploring on foot, Gemini acts like a personal tour guide layered over Maps. Users can ask about nearby restaurants, cafes, or landmarks along their route. With contextual awareness of location and timing, Gemini provides tailored suggestions in real time — helping travelers stay present without constantly checking their screens.

Hands-Free Safety for Cyclists

Cyclists gain a major safety upgrade. Gemini allows riders to request ETAs, check schedules, or send quick texts like “Running 10 minutes late” without touching their phones. Features like dynamic rerouting and voice-based incident reporting let bikers flag accidents, construction, or traffic slowdowns while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the handlebars.

AI Embedded in Everyday Maps

This rollout reflects Google’s broader strategy: embedding Gemini into daily tools rather than keeping it as a standalone app. By integrating AI directly into Maps, Google positions it as more than navigation — it becomes a constant companion for exploration and commuting.

The walking and cycling experience is now being deployed globally across iOS and Android, ensuring Gemini is accessible wherever compatible. With this move, Maps evolves into an AI-powered partner for getting around town or discovering new neighborhoods.