Nationwide UK 360° Virtual Tour Specialists
360° Virtual Tour Photography for UK Businesses — Publishing to Google Maps Since 2012
We help businesses across the UK showcase their spaces online with immersive 360° virtual tours and engaging business videography. Whether you're a pub, property agent, retailer or university, our tours bring visitors closer—no VR headset required.
Why choose Trusted Photography for your 360° virtual tour?
- 21+ years’ experience publishing 360° virtual tours to Google Maps & Street View
- UK-based, providing bespoke service from Derby and across England
- Tailored solutions—property, hospitality, retail, education, and more
- One-off activation fee plus transparent monthly support plans
- High-quality tours that convert—boost visitor engagement and leads
How does our 360° virtual tour process work?
- Step 1: Book your session – Schedule a shoot and we’ll capture your space in detailed 360° imagery.
- Step 2: Receive your tour – We craft a virtual tour that integrates seamlessly with Google Maps or your own site.
- Step 3: Promote effortlessly – Embed your tour or share the link—viewers can explore your space online any time.
Perfect for websites, social media, virtual showrooms or guided tours—accessible on any device.
What is a 360° Google Maps virtual tour?
360° Virtual Tours: Enhancing Business Visibility on Google Maps
A 360° Google Maps virtual tour is an immersive, interactive walkthrough of your business — captured as a series of high-resolution 360° photographs and published directly to your Google Business Profile, Google Maps and Street View. Visitors can navigate from room to room in their browser, exactly as they would in person.
A professionally produced tour delivers:
- High-quality 360° imagery: captured on professional-grade panoramic camera systems with consistent exposure, white balance and stitching across every viewpoint.
- Clean, distraction-free visuals: well-lit interiors free of distortion, with people and clutter removed where requested.
- Google-ready processing: images aligned to true north, accurately stitched into seamless panoramas, geotagged with the correct metadata, and published using Google’s official Street View Studio.
Trusted Photography has been creating and publishing 360° tours to Google Maps since 2012 — one of the longest track records of any UK virtual tour agency.
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Google Business Profiles: Boost Your Online Presence With Our Virtual Tour Services
Your Google Business Profile is often the very first impression a customer gets of your business — without one, you’re invisible across millions of local searches. We are specialists in creating, optimising and promoting Google Business Profiles, with a 360° virtual tour at the centre to dramatically increase engagement. See the data here from Google.
What can a 360° virtual tour do for your business?
Partner With One of the UK's Most Experienced 360° Virtual Tour Agencies
We are one of the UK’s longest-serving 360° virtual tour providers — publishing to Google Maps and Street View since 2012. Over that time we have delivered tours for thousands of businesses across every sector, from independent cafés to national retail chains.
Award Winning
Recognised across the industry for our 360° virtual tour work, with two decades of delivery for brands including LEGO, BMW, Currys and Hamleys.
Affordable
Our ethos has always been to provide an offering for businesses of every size and every type. We offer affordable packages that take into account the size of your premises and your needs.
Professional
All of our 360° photographers are trained to a high standard and have years of experience operating our specialist panoramic camera systems — delivering a premium service at an affordable cost.
Support
Our team is dedicated to providing the level of service and aftercare clients deserve. Every project includes ongoing support, available by phone or online.
Testimonials
Join A Long Line Of Happy Virtual Tour Customers
With a team like ours you are in safe hands — but don’t just take our word for it. See what our Google reviewers have to say:
How a 360° virtual tour helps your business stand out on Google
Step your digital presence up a notch and ensure you stand out above competitors with a striking visual impression.
Which UK brands have we created 360° tours for?
The Latest from our Blog
Does a Virtual Tour Boost Google Business Profile Ranking?
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Google Business Profile vs Google My Business: What Changed?
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Google Business Profile Photo Requirements 2026 (UK Guide)
Google Business Profile photo requirements for 2026 — file sizes, dimensions, quality standards, photo categories and how 360° tours fit in.
How to Claim a Google Business Profile UK (Step-by-Step)
How to claim a Google Business Profile UK — step-by-step guide covering verification methods and what to do once you’ve claimed your profile.
What Happened to the Google Trusted Photographer Programme? (And What Replaced It)
Google retired its Trusted Photographer programme — what it was, why it closed, and how 360° tours still get published to Google Maps today.
How does Trusted Photography compare to other UK 360° virtual tour providers?
| What to look for | Trusted Photography | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Years publishing 360° tours to Google Maps | Since 2012 (12+ years) | Long track record means reliable delivery and a real business behind the brand |
| UK coverage | All 51 English counties, plus Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland | National service — no extra surcharges for outlying regions |
| Named brand clients | LEGO, BMW, Currys, Hamleys, Halfords, Wren Kitchens, Marco Pierre White, Universities of Nottingham & Salford | Proven on multi-site rollouts and quality-conscious brands |
| UK company registration | Yes — Trusted Photography Ltd, Companies House No. 11622668 | Real, accountable UK limited company — not a freelancer |
| 360° photography heritage | 21+ years (since 2003) | Specialist experience with tricky lighting, large venues and complex multi-room shoots |
| Service breadth | Google Street View tours, custom-hosted virtual tours, Matterport, business video, Google Business Profile management | One provider for the whole online-visibility stack |
| Free quotation | Yes | No upfront commitment to assess fit and price |
Frequently asked questions about our 360° virtual tour services
Quick answers to the questions UK businesses ask us most often. Don’t see your question below? Get in touch and we’ll happily talk you through it.
What is a 360° Google Maps virtual tour?
A 360° Google Maps virtual tour is an immersive walkthrough of your business — captured as a series of 360° photos and published directly to your Google Business Profile, Google Maps and Street View. Visitors navigate from room to room in their browser, exactly as if they were there.
How long does a 360° virtual tour shoot take?
A typical small business shoot (café, retail unit, gym studio) takes 2–4 hours on site. Larger venues such as hotels, car showrooms or universities take a half or full day. We deliver the live, hosted tour within 5–10 working days of capture.
How much does a 360° virtual tour cost in the UK?
Pricing depends on the number of 360° points captured, travel to your UK location, and whether you need Google Street View publishing, custom-hosted tour, or both. Small single-room businesses start at the lower end; hotels and multi-site brands scale up. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Do virtual tours improve Google Business Profile rankings?
Google Business Profiles with a published 360° virtual tour typically receive significantly more customer interest than profiles without one — per Google’s own internal data. Tours increase dwell time on your listing, signal to Google that the business is verified and active, and appear directly on Google Maps and Search.
Where in the UK does Trusted Photography work?
We cover the whole of the United Kingdom — all 51 English counties, plus Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our HQ is in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, and our team travels UK-wide for shoots.
What types of business is a virtual tour good for?
360° virtual tours work especially well for hotels and resorts, car dealerships, restaurants and cafés, retail stores and showrooms, gyms and fitness centres, pubs and bars, property and estate agents, and universities and schools. Any business where customers benefit from seeing the space before they visit.
What's the difference between Google Street View and Matterport?
Google Street View tours are published directly to your Google Business Profile and Google Maps and are free to host. Matterport tours are hosted on Matterport’s platform with a small ongoing subscription, but offer 3D walkthrough and floor-plan features. We offer both and can advise which suits your business.
Do you still publish to Google Maps now the Trusted Photographer programme has ended?
Yes. Google retired its formal Trusted Photographer programme, but the underlying ability to publish 360° tours to Google Maps and Street View remains fully available via Google’s Street View Studio. Trusted Photography has been publishing tours to Google Maps since 2012 and continues to do so today.
Ready to Showcase Your Space?
Contact Local Exposure today for a free discussion—I’ll guide you through options and show how a virtual tour could benefit your business.