What does a tour guide do?

Designs or runs the tour, interprets the place and protects group experience and safety.

Is registration required?

Many destinations require it; check Sernatur/local rules and the ad.

What to measure when hiring?

Storytelling test, basic first aid and passenger feedback.

tourist guide

Code 5113.1

The tour guide (guía de turismo) accompanies and explains experiences to visitors: safety, storytelling and place interpretation. Use this Job Dictionary profile to Chile tourism profile (nature, city, heritage).

Essential skills

Knowledge

local geography
sightseeing information

Skills and competences

speak different languages
support local tourism
assist clients with special needs
collect visitor fees
engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
create solutions to problems
build a network of suppliers in tourism
educate on sustainable tourism
monitor visitor tours
manage tourist groups
register visitors
maintain customer service
perform clerical duties
assemble visitor supplies
select visitor routes
use different communication channels

Transversal competences

escort visitors to places of interest
provide visitor information
train guides
inform visitors at tour sites
conduct educational activities
ensure health and safety of visitors

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What to assess for this role

Assess destination knowledge, languages and group handling.

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What does a tour guide do?: Designs or runs the tour, interprets the place and protects group experience and safety.
Is registration required?: Many destinations require it; check Sernatur/local rules and the ad.
What to measure when hiring?: Storytelling test, basic first aid and passenger feedback.

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences