What do you call a person who gives tours?

Tour guides , or tourist guides, are members of the hospitality and travel industry who show visitors around places of interest. Tour guides may lead groups or individuals through historical sites, museums, geographic destinations and on outdoor excursions.



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At the Beginning of the Tour
  • Be warm and friendly to the visitors, chat with folks as they gather for the tour.
  • Introduce yourself and fellow guides, if any.
  • Briefly state the tour theme and the areas to be visited.
  • Tell the visitors that questions are always welcome and to indicate if they cannot hear you.


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What Is a Professional Tour Guide? Professional tour guides lead interpretive tours within cities across the United States and abroad. They provide tourists with information, as well as some entertainment. They may give tours of historic areas, museums, landmarks and more.

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The average tour guide salary ranges between $18,000 and $55,000 in the US. Tour guides' hourly rates in the US typically range between $8 and $26 an hour. Tour guides earn the highest salaries in Alaska (40,533), California (39,666), and Connecticut (37,782).

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Generally speaking, tour guides can earn between $50 and $150 per day taking a lot of factors into consideration such as experience, locations, training, type of tour, and others. Aside from this, many tour companies encourage their passengers to tip the tour guides, so this can bump up your salary dramatically.

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: a person who shows and explains points of interest (as on a tour) c. : something that provides guiding information. a street guide.

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Diverse career opportunities The experience that comes from working as a tour guide can lead to a wide range of career opportunities. Skills in leadership and organization can prepare tour guides to work in museums, art galleries or on college campuses.

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Most etiquette experts suggest a tip of 10-20% of the cost of a tour for outdoor guides like ours. A typical gratuity on a full-day tour is $20-$40 per person, and on a half-day trip, $15-$20 per guest.

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Ability to travel While many tour guides specialize in working in one destination or location, it may be possible to travel to other places in this career. It's essential to research local and national requirements before working as a tour guide in a new place, particularly any visa or license requirements.

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Types of Tours
  • Sightseeing Tours. ...
  • Shore Excursion Tours. ...
  • Adventure or Sporting Tours. ...
  • Other Types of Tours. ...
  • Combining Tours.


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What does a private tour mean? A private tour means that the tour's itinerary is completely tailored around you and that the resources included are for your use only. A private tour usually consists of a personal tour guide, choice of private vehicle and chauffeur driver.

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