Tour Guide Requirements, Skills & Qualifications
The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Tour Guide:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience as a Tour Guide is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Friendly nature.
- Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Outstanding organizational, time management, and improvisational skills.
- Passionate about traveling.
- Ability to work during evenings and on weekends
- Adherence to prescribed safety codes.
- Excellent conversational skills with a knack for storytelling.
- Personable, humorous disposition.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Tour Guide skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Tour Guide roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.