Ticketing

Sell smarter with flexible tickets

Set up the exact ticket types you need, add revenue-boosting extras at checkout, and check guests in with a quick scan. Simple ticketing built for smoothly running experiences.

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Flexible Ticket Types

Offer the right ticket for every guest

Kids, adults, seniors – different guests, different prices. Set up whatever ticket types match your experience and let guests select the right option when they book.

Ticket booking screen showing 2 adult tickets at €15 each and 0 children tickets, total €30, with a Continue button and waitlist option.

Add-Ons That Boost Revenue

Small upgrades, bigger earnings

Let guests add drinks, food, or special upgrades right at checkout. They get a better experience, you earn more per booking – without any extra admin work. One click for them, more revenue for you.

Mobile screen showing ticket purchase interface with options for 2 adult tickets at €15 each, 0 children tickets at €10, 2 drink add-ons at €10, and a total of €30.

Group Tickets

Sell experiences to groups

Some experiences work best with fixed group sizes – like 4 guests per escape room or 6 per private tour. Group tickets make this automatic. Guests book the whole group at once, you get larger bookings, and you're not piecing together individual signups.

Interface showing ticket purchase options with choices for buying individually, in pairs, or in groups, and fields to set minimum and maximum ticket limits per booking.

Waitlist

Turn sold-out into opportunity

Event full? Let guests join a waitlist and get notified when new dates are added for that experience. Keep interest captured and fill new slots quickly without manually tracking who wanted in.

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QR Code Check-In

Scan, check in, done

Guests get a confirmation email with their PDF ticket, QR code, and a calendar invitation so the event goes straight into their schedule. They show the QR code, you scan it with your phone. Takes seconds. Just open Understory and scan.

Check-in confirmation for Fresh Pasta & Sauce Workshop on Friday, 23 January, 3:00pm-4:00pm for Benny Bushman with 2 adults and 2 children, marked as paid.

How Understory works

Up and running in one day

1

Set up your experiences

Add your experiences, set your prices, customise your booking page. Make it yours – colours, fonts, images that match your brand.

2

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Open for bookings

Share your experience on your website, social channels, or anywhere your guests are. Guests can book instantly while you stay in control of your schedule.

3

Turn on marketing

Run automated ads, create discount codes, connect to marketplaces. Built-in tools that bring guests in without the manual work.

4

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Get paid and grow

Process payments, track revenue, see what's working. Everything you need to run and grow your business in one place.

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Related Features

Everything you need to manage & grow your business

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Event scheduling

Set capacity limits per ticket type and track what's selling.

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Guest communication

Send tickets automatically and remind guests before the event.

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Booking management

Adjust ticket quantities, move bookings, issue refunds in one click.

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FAQs

Here to help

What exactly does Understory do?

Over 900 experience businesses – from tour guides to tasting classes – use Understory to boost bookings and revenue, save hours on admin, and deliver seamless guest experiences.

Our all-in-one system handles bookings, payments, and marketing, so you can spend less time behind a screen and more time doing what you love – while growing your business.

How much does it cost?

You can get started for free. Our pricing’s built to fit experience businesses of all sizes, with flexible plans that grow with you. No hidden fees, no long-term commitments – just the tools you need to run your business.

Explore our pricing plans.

Which website systems does Understory work with?

​​Understory works with any website. You can add a booking link or a simple booking calendar to your site — no coding needed.

If you use WordPress, there’s an easy built-in way to connect Understory.

Will this help me get more bookings?

Definitely.

Businesses that use Understory get 20% more bookings on average within the first year thanks to the built-in marketing tools, a smooth booking flow, and automated guest communication – without extra work on your end.

How is Understory different from other booking systems?

Understory is more than just a booking tool – it’s your all-in-one solution to create, manage, and sell experiences.

Unlike other systems, it handles everything from bookings and secure payments to automated guest emails and built-in marketing tools – all in one easy-to-use system designed specifically for experience businesses.

No more switching between tools or manually following up with guests.

Plus, it’s simple for your guests to book and pay in just a few clicks, making their experience seamless from start to finish.

What payment solutions can I offer my guests?

Your guests can pay with standard payment cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, MobilePay, PayPal and iDeal.

How quickly can I get started with Understory?

Getting started with Understory is easy.

First, you have to create an experience. Second, pick the dates your experience is available. Third, you have to connect to Stripe to accept payments. Finally, share your booking link on your website, social media, or directly with customers.

All of this can be done in less than 1 day, and then you can start taking bookings right away.

Can I use Understory on my phone?

Yes!

Understory works smoothly on your phone, so you can manage bookings, update your calendar, and message guests from anywhere – whether you’re on the go, or right in the middle of an experience.

What if I find out that Understory is not the right fit?

No problem!

You can get started for free, and if Understory isn’t the right fit, you can cancel anytime – no long-term commitments, no cancellation fees.

We’re here to help you find what works best for your business.