Should I be a tour guide? 🗺️ 👋

Do you like learning about places and history? Do you like speaking to crowds?

Tour guides show visitors around places of interest by sharing knowledge and creating educational experiences.

• Constantly learn about the subject of their tour to improve it by adding new relevant facts and making it more entertaining.

• Greet and make sure all the guests are having a good experience by being responsible for their safety and making accommodations.

• Lead groups and educate guests about the surrounding points of interest by preparing tours ahead of time. Tours are usually mapped out over a determined time period.

• Museums: Give information about exhibits and pieces of art, and make their time in the museum more entertaining.

• Cities: On foot, by bike, or on a bus, focus on historical or cultural locations, pointing out restaurants, or religious and architectural sites.

• Adventures and nature: Lead guests on excursions on a river, in a national park, or at a zoo. Guide them hiking a mountain or horseback riding, etc.

In the U.S., the average pay for tour guides is $21.90 USD per hour.

In Canada, the average salary for tour guides is $19.50 CAD per hour.

• Enjoy being on your feet and exploring different places.

• Are curious and enjoy sharing knowledge.

• Like engaging in conversation with diverse groups of people.

• Want to make a lot of money. Tour guides average only $21.45 per hour and rely on tips to make ends meet.

• Don’t like doing repetitive tasks. You'll be sharing the same facts and stories every day, sometimes several times a day.

• Don’t have a lot of patience. Some guests are rude or provocative.

Dan

• Constantly learns about European history

• Tends to make small talk with the cashier at the grocery store even when there’s a line

Debra

• Very outdoorsy

• Asked her boss for new responsibilities 2 months into her new position

Venkatesh

• Likes expensive shoes

• Good at researching accurate information and writing detailed reports

Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash

Do you like what you see? Do you fit the job description?