PREMIUM CUSTOM 360° VIRTUAL TOURS
They did the tour while I was located far away. Communicated well, were flexible, and the finished product was fantastic. Our guest are really enjoying getting to tour the property before committing to the rental.
Chris is great to work with and leaves you with show stopping work to highlight your property. We would highly recommend his work. ★★★★★
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I just had my 3D cabin tours done by Chris Fraser and we are very pleased with his work. Very professional. Highly recommend.
When a Standard Virtual Tour Is Not Enough
Matterport digital twins are an excellent solution when a client needs efficient capture, natural movement through a space and a familiar three-dimensional viewing experience.
Custom 360° virtual tours serve a different purpose. They provide greater control over the interface, navigation, branding, content and way visitors experience the space.
Instead of placing every project inside the same standardized presentation, the tour can be designed around the property, organization and intended audience.
Custom Branding
Incorporate approved logos, colors, navigation, menus and interface elements into an experience designed to feel connected to your brand.
Flexible Navigation
Guide visitors using floor plans, maps, menus, scene lists, directional hotspots or a structure created specifically for the location.
Interactive Content
Add photographs, video, audio, text, documents, links, galleries and other approved media directly within the tour.
Hosting Flexibility
Custom tours may be configured for independent web hosting, private delivery or offline use without being permanently tied to one tour platform.
A Premium Interactive Experience
Custom 360° tours require considerably more preparation and post-production than a standardized virtual tour.
Each project may involve location planning, individual panorama capture, image processing, scene organization, navigation design, hotspot programming, branded interface development, multimedia integration, testing and final deployment.
That additional production creates the flexibility to build something that better serves a specific audience or communication goal.
These tours are best suited to projects where customization, longevity, branding or visitor engagement provides enough value to justify the additional production.
Custom Tour Possibilities
Depending on the project, a custom 360° experience may include:
- Custom colors, logos and interface styling
- Property or campus navigation menus
- Interactive floor plans and maps
- Informational hotspots
- Embedded photography and galleries
- Embedded video and audio
- Documents, menus, brochures or downloadable files
- Links to booking, ticketing or contact pages
- Guided storytelling and curated tour paths
- Multiple buildings or locations within one experience
- Password-protected or private access options
- Website embedding
- Independent hosting options
- Offline delivery for exhibits, kiosks or presentations
- Desktop, tablet and mobile viewing
Available features depend on the selected tour platform, hosting environment, source materials and project scope.
Luxury Properties
Build a branded experience around an exceptional vacation rental, estate, resort or destination property.
Wedding & Event Venues
Let prospective clients explore ceremony spaces, reception areas, grounds and amenities directly from the venue’s website.
Museums & Attractions
Create interactive exhibits, educational experiences and remote access enhanced with text, images, video and audio.
Businesses & Organizations
Develop branded tours for facilities, campuses, training, tourism, visitor orientation and other specialized uses.
Custom 360° Tour or Matterport Digital Twin?
| Project Need | Matterport | Custom 360° Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Production speed | Generally faster | Longer custom production |
| 3D dollhouse view | Included | Not normally included |
| Interface customization | Limited | Highly customizable |
| Custom navigation | Standardized | Project-specific |
| Multimedia storytelling | Basic interactive tags | Extensive options |
| Independent hosting | Matterport platform required | May be available |
| Best fit | Efficient spatial walkthroughs | Premium branded experiences |
Neither format is universally better. The right choice depends on the audience, required features, production budget, hosting needs and intended life of the project.
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How a Custom 360° Tour Is Created
1. Define the Experience
We identify the audience, purpose, locations, desired features, branding and way visitors should move through the tour.
2. Plan and Capture
Each required viewpoint is selected and photographed individually, along with any supporting media included in the project.
3. Build the Tour
Panoramas are processed, connected and enhanced with navigation, branding, hotspots and approved interactive content.
4. Test and Deploy
The experience is tested across appropriate devices and prepared for website embedding, hosting or another agreed delivery method.
Property and Content Preparation
Custom tour production begins before the camera arrives. The property should be completely cleaned, staged and ready because each panoramic scene captures the entire visible environment.
Logos, text, photographs, videos, floor plans, maps, documents and other content needed inside the tour should be supplied according to the production schedule.
Significant changes made after the tour has been assembled may require additional production. Establishing the structure and content early helps control cost and avoids unnecessary rebuilding.
Custom Tour Experience Since 2016
Tennessee Virtual Tours has produced virtual experiences and documented properties since 2016, supported by professional video-production experience dating back to 1992 and digital design experience since 2001.
That combination of photography, interactive media, video, design and technical problem-solving makes it possible to approach a custom tour as a complete visitor experience rather than a collection of connected panoramas.
Custom 360° Tours in East Tennessee and Beyond
Our primary capture area includes Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Knoxville, Morristown, Rogersville, Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol.
Custom tour development can support larger projects throughout Tennessee and surrounding markets. Some production, design and tour-development work can also be completed remotely when suitable panoramic photography and source materials are provided.
Visit our service-area page for additional coverage information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a custom 360° tour cost more than Matterport?
Matterport automates much of the tour processing and uses a standardized interface. A custom tour requires individual panorama processing, scene organization, navigation design, branding, interactive-content integration, testing and project-specific deployment.
How much can the tour be customized?
Customization may include branding, colors, navigation, floor plans, maps, menus, hotspots, photographs, video, audio, documents and links. Available options depend on the selected production approach and hosting environment.
Can the tour be hosted on my website?
In many cases, yes. Custom tours can often be configured for independent hosting or embedded within an existing website. Hosting requirements are determined during project planning.
Are there ongoing hosting fees?
Not necessarily. Unlike platform-dependent virtual tours, custom tours may be structured for independent hosting. Web hosting, storage and future maintenance may still involve costs depending on the selected arrangement.
Can a custom tour work offline?
Offline delivery may be possible for kiosks, exhibits, presentations or other specialized uses. This requirement should be identified before development begins.
Can the tour be updated later?
Often, yes. Text, links and certain media may be updated without rebuilding the entire tour. Changes to physical spaces or panorama viewpoints may require new photography and additional production.
How long does a custom tour take to produce?
Production time depends on the number of scenes, property size, interface complexity, interactive features, available content and revision requirements. Custom tours require more planning and post-production than standardized virtual tours.
Which type of virtual tour should I choose?
Matterport is often the best fit for efficient spatial walkthroughs and digital-twin documentation. A custom 360° tour is better when branding, storytelling, specialized navigation, multimedia or hosting flexibility is central to the project.
Ready to Build a Custom Virtual Experience?
Describe the property, audience, desired features and how you want the completed tour to be used. We’ll review the concept and recommend an appropriate production approach.