Tour Guide
A Tour Guide is an individual in a frontline position who:
- leads participants (individuals or groups) on local and daily tours.
- ensures itineraries are met.
- provides commentary in an informative and entertaining manner about points of interest.
- creates a positive experience for tour participants.
Tour Guides may be employed as a step-on guide, meet-and-greet guide, on-site guide or driver guide. They may also be called a tourist guide, tour leader or docent (on-site volunteer). With emerit Tour Guide training, you'll learn about tour planning and cost, handling emergencies, and more!
To receive Professional Certification as a Tour Guide, you must successfully complete an occupational knowledge exam, performance evaluation, and work experience.
Occupational Knowledge Exam: This 100-question multiple choice exam is based on the National Occupational Standard for Tour Guides.
Performance Evaluation: The performance evaluation is conducted by a qualified evaluator who will observe you on-the-job.
Work Experience: You must complete 15 tours or 60 qualified hours.
Prerequisites: It is recommended that you are certified in CPR and First Aid.
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If you’re looking for interesting or unusual facts to discuss when giving a tour, try the Guinness Book of World Records. It may have some amusing and entertaining facts about your community that will ‘wow’ your guests.
