How to Create an Immersive Virtual Tour Using GoThru's Tour Editor

Syafriko Yuliusman -

A Step-by-Step Guide for Stunning Virtual Experiences

1️⃣ Getting Started

Before You Begin

✅ Prepare Your 360° Images

  • Minimum resolution: 5300x2650px
  • Supported format: .jpg

2️⃣ Create a New Tour

  • Go to GoThru Dashboard → Click "Create New Tour"
  • Select: "Create Virtual Tour Using Virtual Tour Editor"
  • Choose a name (e.g., "Beer Store 2022 Tour")

3️⃣ Upload & Connect Images

Option A: Direct Upload

  • Click "Browse Files" or drag/drop images into the upload zone
  • Wait for confirmation (e.g., "3 images uploaded successfully")

Option B: Import from Cloud

  • Use Google Drive or Dropbox for bulk uploads

Open the Panorama Connector:

  • Double-click your first image (e.g., "Entrance Plaza")

Add Subsequent Images:

  • Drag/drop or double-click adjacent panoramas

Use Auto Link:

  • Click "Auto Link" to let AI connect images
  • Manually adjust paths if needed

5️⃣ Customize Your Tour

Open the Virtual Tour Editor To start customizing your tour, open the Virtual Tour Editor. This opens in a separate screen and includes tools for adding interactive elements and branded plugins.

Key Features

  • Menu: Enable side menus/control bars for user-friendly browsing
  • Hotspots: Add clickable info points (e.g., "Tap to explore the bar area")
  • Map or Floor Map: Add an interactive mini map or floor plan for better orientation
  • Control Bar: Add navigation tools for easier movement inside the tour
  • Carousel Slider: Add an image carousel slider for quick scene selection and immersive flow

6️⃣ Activate Your Hosted Tour

This is a hosted tour — no need to publish to Google. Simply activate the shareable link, which costs $35 per year per tour.

✅ If you're on the PRO plan, hosted tour activation is unlimited and included within your subscription.

You can also generate an embed code to integrate the tour into your website.