What is the difference between a tour guide and a tourist guide?

Although the names are practically interchangeable, a tourist guide suggests that the tour in question will include foreign visitors, whereas a tour guide just takes anyone on a tour, regardless of whether they are tourists or not.



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Types of tour guides
  • Historical guide. A historical guide leads tourists around historical landmarks and points of interest like ruins, temples, battlefields and other sites of historical importance. ...
  • Adventure guide.
  • Museum guide. ...
  • Nature guide. ...
  • City guide. ...
  • Park guide. ...
  • Freelance guide.


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A tour guide is someone who shows tourists around places such as museums or cities.

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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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Day-to-day tasks
  • guide people around a castle, gallery, historic house or garden.
  • escort groups of tourists around a site.
  • give information about the history, purpose and architecture of a site.
  • accompany groups on day tours to a number of places of interest.
  • answer questions and suggest other places to visit.


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According to the UN World Trade Organization, there are three kinds of tours - domestic, inbound, and outbound - and thus three kinds of tour operators who hire tour directors. Many companies offer both domestic and outbound tours.

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In order to apply for the exam you essentially need to be of age, to hold a secondary school degree (scuola media superiore) (this is compulsory in Italy, so everyone is likely to have this degree), to have a doctor's certificate of good health (certificate di sana e robusta costituzione), and to certify that you ...

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The career of a professional tour guide is a prestigious and essential profession in all countries. It is worth noting that this profession requires you, along with your academic studies, to be a fan of this job and a lover of landmarks and history, passionate about learning more about cultures and tourist attractions.

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Communication is one of the most important skills of a tour guide. Guests rely on tour guides to provide direction, share facts and information, and keep them entertained throughout the tour. As such, a tour guide must speak fluently and coherently.

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Typical responsibilities include:
  • undertaking research and planning tours.
  • preparing and giving presentations.
  • offering sightseeing advice.
  • organising and leading excursions.
  • problem solving.
  • translating and interpreting.
  • transporting and accompanying tourists.


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Adept at performing research in an effort to make optimal travel plans. Experienced in organizing itineraries according to time frames, weather, and events. Dedicated to providing clients with the best customer service and travel experience possible.

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The five vital components of tourism system are Attraction, Accessibility, Accommodation, Amenities and Activities. a) Attraction: Tourism activity starts with the attractions. At a place or destination there has to be some attraction only then people or tourists will visit that area.

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The trusted book defines a tourist as “one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture” and a traveler as “one that goes on a trip or journey.” There really isn't much of a distinction between the two. However, in the pompous travel community, a big, intimidating line has been drawn between these two similar terms.

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Tour guides should never touch a guest — unless it's offering a hand for an awkward step or helping with gear related to the tour. Show interest in where they're from: The number one way to engage with guests is to ask them questions.

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