Tour Guides offer company and information to individuals or groups of travelers. On tours that include sightseeing historic buildings, sites, and locations, Tour Guides must be able to provide travelers with all the information they should know about the place they’re visiting. 

Most Tour Guides work on a pre-established route and visit a selected list of locations. They are usually employed by tour operators, hotels, resorts, and other establishments such as museums or historical landmarks. However, some Tour Guides work independently or are self-employed. Tour Guides are expected to provide tourists with information regarding the place they’re visiting, answer questions they may have, and adhere to a pre-designed route to avoid getting lost.

Some Tour Guides work with city sightseeing companies that take tourists around a city and show them the prominent landmarks. Some of these tours are performed from a bus, while others are on foot. Tour groups may vary in age and country of origin. Tour Guides can be limited to specific establishments such as museums, parks, or historical places, while others take people on adventure trips in the wilderness, like in a safari; these are known as Adventure Tour Guides, and they must have some extra qualifications due to the nature of their field.

Personality of an Insurance Underwriter

• Bubbly and outgoing

Tour Guides are often required to be very outgoing to engage with their groups and ensure that everyone has a good time. They need to keep up a high energy level throughout the tour, even if it means talking non-stop for several hours.

• Knowledgeable

A good Tour Guide will have a wealth of knowledge about the area they are touring and be able to share interesting facts and stories with their group. They should be able to answer any questions that people might have about the history or culture of the area.

• Organized

A successful tour requires careful planning and organization. Tour Guides need to be able to create an itinerary that flows smoothly and keeps everyone on track. They also need to be able to think on their feet and solve any problems that might arise during the tour.