What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have Claude set up as a persistent research assistant that knows your tour city, your specific routes, your storytelling style, and your typical guest types. Instead of starting from scratch every time you want to research a new stop or refresh old content, you'll have a knowledgeable colleague who already understands your context — and you can ask it questions the way you'd ask a well-read friend.
What you'll need
- A Claude account — Claude Pro subscription ({{tool:Claude.price}}) for the Projects feature
- Your existing tour script or notes (any format — Word doc, Google Doc, notes)
- 30-45 minutes for the initial setup
- Time needed: 45-60 minutes total, then 5-10 minutes per future research session
- Cost: {{tool:Claude.price}}
How-To Guide: Set Up Claude as Your Personal Tour Research Assistant
Step 1: Sign up for Claude Pro and navigate to Projects
- Go to {{tool:Claude.url}} and create an account or log in
- Subscribe to Claude Pro — required for the Projects feature
- In the left sidebar, click Projects (or look for a folder icon near the top of the chat list)
- Click Create Project
- Name it something clear: "Tour Guide — [Your City] Research Assistant"
What you should see: A new project space with a panel on the right labeled "Project Instructions" and a section to upload files.
Troubleshooting: If you don't see Projects in the sidebar, make sure you're on Claude Pro. The Projects feature is not available on the free tier.