To work as a tour guide, you must:

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Complete on-the-job training; and

Have excellent interpersonal skills.

Generally have a set schedule each week.

May work part time or full time, but most work less than 40 hours a week.

May work more during the summer when more people take vacations.

TOUR GUIDES will:

Regularly interact with people.

Work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the tour.

May work more during the summer.

Sometimes wear a special uniform.

Many speak a second language.

Train on the job.

TOUR GUIDES frequently:

Stand for long periods of time.

It is important that TOUR GUIDES be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.