Tour Guiding in UK<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Requirements for tour guides in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General information<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Age:<\/strong> The age is usually between 20 and 70 years, but can vary depending on the tour operator’s target group.
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\nQualifications:<\/strong> As there is no regulated professional training, tour guides are usually career changers. For study tours, a university degree in a relevant subject is often required.
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\nTour guide training:<\/strong> Formal training is not mandatory, but can be very helpful when starting out. Good training provides important knowledge, e.g. in travel law, rhetoric and conflict management. It can also help you to get to know your own strengths and weaknesses better and prepare you for difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Personal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Appreciative and empathetic interaction with tour guests: Tour guides should be able to respond to the needs and concerns of guests and provide them with a positive travel experience.<\/li>\n
- Enjoy leading people: Tour guides should enjoy leading people and showing them new things.<\/li>\n
- Expressive and communication skills: To inform and entertain guests, tour guides should have good expressive and communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conflict resolution skills:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to resolve conflicts between guests or with other people in a professional manner.
Organisational skills and enthusiasm:<\/strong> Tour guides should have organisational skills and be able to motivate and inspire the group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Adequate specialised knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\nSpecialist knowledge of the travel area (e.g. history, culture, nature):<\/strong> In order to provide guests with interesting and informative insights, tour guides should have in-depth knowledge of the travel area.<\/p>\n\n- Language skills (at least English): Fluency in English is generally essential. Additional language skills are required in some destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional knowledge for special trips (e.g. technical competence for cycling trips):<\/strong>
Additional knowledge and skills are required for special trips.
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\nPersonal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\nGood voice:<\/strong> Tour guides should have a good voice in order to be able to reach guests well, even in larger groups.<\/p>\n\n- Clear expression:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to express themselves clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good manners:<\/strong> Tour guides should be well-dressed, polite and respectful towards guests and other people.<\/p>\n\n- Tour guides should not be afraid to speak in front of groups.<\/li>\n
- Decision-making ability: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Initiative and willingness to act:<\/strong> Tour guides should show initiative and be willing to get stuck in.<\/p>\nOrganisational skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Punctuality: Tour guides should be punctual and keep to the agreed times.<\/li>\n
- Plan for buffers: To allow for unforeseen events, tour guides should plan for buffer times.<\/li>\n
- Educate the group to be punctual: The tour leader should educate the group to be punctual.<\/li>\n
- Avoid stress: Tour leaders should avoid stress and remain calm and composed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good time management<\/strong><\/p>\nPlan realistically:<\/strong> Tour leaders should plan realistically and take into account the duration of the activities and the needs of the guests.<\/p>\n\n- Consider influencing factors:** Tour guides should consider influencing factors such as traffic and weather.<\/li>\n
- Eliminate disruptive factors: Tour guides should eliminate disruptive factors such as noise and long waiting times as far as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Make the timetable realistic:<\/strong>
\nTour guides should make the timetable for activities realistic.<\/p>\nEmpathy for the guests:<\/strong><\/p>\nInterest in people:<\/strong> Tour guides should have an interest in people and be attentive to them.<\/p>\n\n- Showing guests the positive: Tour guides should show guests the positive aspects of the destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Empathy:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to put themselves in the guests’ shoes and understand their needs and concerns.<\/p>\nLeadership talent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Take initiative: Tour guides should take the initiative and lead the group.<\/li>\n
- Action: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n
- Formulating answers: Tour guides should be able to answer guests’ questions in a competent and friendly manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Lerne Unsere Guides Kennen<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Shamal](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27302%27%20height%3D%27302%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20302%20302%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27302%27%20height%3D%27302%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/div>F\u00fcr mich ist jeder Tag als Reiseleiter eine wunderbare Herausforderung. Es macht mir gro\u00dfe Freude, mit Menschen zu arbeiten und ihnen neue Erfahrungen zu erm\u00f6glichen. Gleichzeitig macht es mir Spa\u00df, mit Geschichten Geschichte f\u00fcr meine G\u00e4ste erlebbar zu machen. Jede Reise ist immer ein wunderbares Erlebnis, nach dem wir alle mit neuen Eindr\u00fccken und mehr Wissen nach Hause zur\u00fcckkehren.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Shamal G.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1995<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Die Entscheidung, als Reiseleiter beim IKTS zu arbeiten, war die beste Idee meines Lebens! Man kommt an wunderbare Orte und lernt nette Leute kennen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Alexandra S.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2015<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"guide\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27453%27%20height%3D%27453%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20453%20453%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27453%27%20height%3D%27453%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/div>I have been touring for many years and have made a career out of it. Travelling and learning about the culture and history of different countries never gets boring. For me being able to share my knowledge and experiences and seeing my guests enjoy their holiday gives me great pleasure. We all love an adventure and travel is a big one!<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Jonny C.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1992<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Das Tolle am Job als Reiseleiter ist, dass er so abwechslungsreich ist. Du bist f\u00fcr die Organisation und Moderation der Touren zust\u00e4ndig und nat\u00fcrlich erster Ansprechpartner f\u00fcr die G\u00e4ste. Man reist zu wunderbaren Zielen und lernt immer wieder etwas Neues. Ich habe durch den Job in den letzten Jahren unglaublich viel gelernt, \u00fcber Orte, die ich vorher nicht kannte, \u00fcber Geschichte, Kultur, aber auch \u00fcber Herausforderungen und wie man selbstbewusster wird.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Christina I.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2017<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Jetzt Guide werden! <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWerden Sie Teil unseres IKTS-Teams als Reiseleiter<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Gerne beantworten wir alle Ihre Fragen in einem unverbindlichen pers\u00f6nlichen Beratungsgespr\u00e4ch. Kontaktieren Sie uns jetzt und starten Sie Ihre Karriere als Guide bei IKTS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Requirements for tour guides in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>General information<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Age:<\/strong> The age is usually between 20 and 70 years, but can vary depending on the tour operator’s target group.
\n
\nQualifications:<\/strong> As there is no regulated professional training, tour guides are usually career changers. For study tours, a university degree in a relevant subject is often required.
\n
\nTour guide training:<\/strong> Formal training is not mandatory, but can be very helpful when starting out. Good training provides important knowledge, e.g. in travel law, rhetoric and conflict management. It can also help you to get to know your own strengths and weaknesses better and prepare you for difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Personal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Appreciative and empathetic interaction with tour guests: Tour guides should be able to respond to the needs and concerns of guests and provide them with a positive travel experience.<\/li>\n
- Enjoy leading people: Tour guides should enjoy leading people and showing them new things.<\/li>\n
- Expressive and communication skills: To inform and entertain guests, tour guides should have good expressive and communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conflict resolution skills:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to resolve conflicts between guests or with other people in a professional manner.
Organisational skills and enthusiasm:<\/strong> Tour guides should have organisational skills and be able to motivate and inspire the group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Adequate specialised knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\nSpecialist knowledge of the travel area (e.g. history, culture, nature):<\/strong> In order to provide guests with interesting and informative insights, tour guides should have in-depth knowledge of the travel area.<\/p>\n\n- Language skills (at least English): Fluency in English is generally essential. Additional language skills are required in some destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional knowledge for special trips (e.g. technical competence for cycling trips):<\/strong>
Additional knowledge and skills are required for special trips.
\n
\nPersonal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\nGood voice:<\/strong> Tour guides should have a good voice in order to be able to reach guests well, even in larger groups.<\/p>\n\n- Clear expression:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to express themselves clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good manners:<\/strong> Tour guides should be well-dressed, polite and respectful towards guests and other people.<\/p>\n\n- Tour guides should not be afraid to speak in front of groups.<\/li>\n
- Decision-making ability: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Initiative and willingness to act:<\/strong> Tour guides should show initiative and be willing to get stuck in.<\/p>\nOrganisational skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Punctuality: Tour guides should be punctual and keep to the agreed times.<\/li>\n
- Plan for buffers: To allow for unforeseen events, tour guides should plan for buffer times.<\/li>\n
- Educate the group to be punctual: The tour leader should educate the group to be punctual.<\/li>\n
- Avoid stress: Tour leaders should avoid stress and remain calm and composed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good time management<\/strong><\/p>\nPlan realistically:<\/strong> Tour leaders should plan realistically and take into account the duration of the activities and the needs of the guests.<\/p>\n\n- Consider influencing factors:** Tour guides should consider influencing factors such as traffic and weather.<\/li>\n
- Eliminate disruptive factors: Tour guides should eliminate disruptive factors such as noise and long waiting times as far as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Make the timetable realistic:<\/strong>
\nTour guides should make the timetable for activities realistic.<\/p>\nEmpathy for the guests:<\/strong><\/p>\nInterest in people:<\/strong> Tour guides should have an interest in people and be attentive to them.<\/p>\n\n- Showing guests the positive: Tour guides should show guests the positive aspects of the destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Empathy:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to put themselves in the guests’ shoes and understand their needs and concerns.<\/p>\nLeadership talent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Take initiative: Tour guides should take the initiative and lead the group.<\/li>\n
- Action: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n
- Formulating answers: Tour guides should be able to answer guests’ questions in a competent and friendly manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Lerne Unsere Guides Kennen<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>F\u00fcr mich ist jeder Tag als Reiseleiter eine wunderbare Herausforderung. Es macht mir gro\u00dfe Freude, mit Menschen zu arbeiten und ihnen neue Erfahrungen zu erm\u00f6glichen. Gleichzeitig macht es mir Spa\u00df, mit Geschichten Geschichte f\u00fcr meine G\u00e4ste erlebbar zu machen. Jede Reise ist immer ein wunderbares Erlebnis, nach dem wir alle mit neuen Eindr\u00fccken und mehr Wissen nach Hause zur\u00fcckkehren.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Shamal G.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1995<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Die Entscheidung, als Reiseleiter beim IKTS zu arbeiten, war die beste Idee meines Lebens! Man kommt an wunderbare Orte und lernt nette Leute kennen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Alexandra S.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2015<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>I have been touring for many years and have made a career out of it. Travelling and learning about the culture and history of different countries never gets boring. For me being able to share my knowledge and experiences and seeing my guests enjoy their holiday gives me great pleasure. We all love an adventure and travel is a big one!<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Jonny C.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1992<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Das Tolle am Job als Reiseleiter ist, dass er so abwechslungsreich ist. Du bist f\u00fcr die Organisation und Moderation der Touren zust\u00e4ndig und nat\u00fcrlich erster Ansprechpartner f\u00fcr die G\u00e4ste. Man reist zu wunderbaren Zielen und lernt immer wieder etwas Neues. Ich habe durch den Job in den letzten Jahren unglaublich viel gelernt, \u00fcber Orte, die ich vorher nicht kannte, \u00fcber Geschichte, Kultur, aber auch \u00fcber Herausforderungen und wie man selbstbewusster wird.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Christina I.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2017<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Jetzt Guide werden! <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWerden Sie Teil unseres IKTS-Teams als Reiseleiter<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Gerne beantworten wir alle Ihre Fragen in einem unverbindlichen pers\u00f6nlichen Beratungsgespr\u00e4ch. Kontaktieren Sie uns jetzt und starten Sie Ihre Karriere als Guide bei IKTS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
General information<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Age:<\/strong> The age is usually between 20 and 70 years, but can vary depending on the tour operator’s target group.
\n
\nQualifications:<\/strong> As there is no regulated professional training, tour guides are usually career changers. For study tours, a university degree in a relevant subject is often required.
\n
\nTour guide training:<\/strong> Formal training is not mandatory, but can be very helpful when starting out. Good training provides important knowledge, e.g. in travel law, rhetoric and conflict management. It can also help you to get to know your own strengths and weaknesses better and prepare you for difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Personal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Appreciative and empathetic interaction with tour guests: Tour guides should be able to respond to the needs and concerns of guests and provide them with a positive travel experience.<\/li>\n
- Enjoy leading people: Tour guides should enjoy leading people and showing them new things.<\/li>\n
- Expressive and communication skills: To inform and entertain guests, tour guides should have good expressive and communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conflict resolution skills:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to resolve conflicts between guests or with other people in a professional manner.
Organisational skills and enthusiasm:<\/strong> Tour guides should have organisational skills and be able to motivate and inspire the group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Adequate specialised knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\nSpecialist knowledge of the travel area (e.g. history, culture, nature):<\/strong> In order to provide guests with interesting and informative insights, tour guides should have in-depth knowledge of the travel area.<\/p>\n\n- Language skills (at least English): Fluency in English is generally essential. Additional language skills are required in some destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional knowledge for special trips (e.g. technical competence for cycling trips):<\/strong>
Additional knowledge and skills are required for special trips.
\n
\nPersonal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\nGood voice:<\/strong> Tour guides should have a good voice in order to be able to reach guests well, even in larger groups.<\/p>\n\n- Clear expression:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to express themselves clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good manners:<\/strong> Tour guides should be well-dressed, polite and respectful towards guests and other people.<\/p>\n\n- Tour guides should not be afraid to speak in front of groups.<\/li>\n
- Decision-making ability: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Initiative and willingness to act:<\/strong> Tour guides should show initiative and be willing to get stuck in.<\/p>\nOrganisational skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Punctuality: Tour guides should be punctual and keep to the agreed times.<\/li>\n
- Plan for buffers: To allow for unforeseen events, tour guides should plan for buffer times.<\/li>\n
- Educate the group to be punctual: The tour leader should educate the group to be punctual.<\/li>\n
- Avoid stress: Tour leaders should avoid stress and remain calm and composed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Good time management<\/strong><\/p>\nPlan realistically:<\/strong> Tour leaders should plan realistically and take into account the duration of the activities and the needs of the guests.<\/p>\n\n- Consider influencing factors:** Tour guides should consider influencing factors such as traffic and weather.<\/li>\n
- Eliminate disruptive factors: Tour guides should eliminate disruptive factors such as noise and long waiting times as far as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Make the timetable realistic:<\/strong>
\nTour guides should make the timetable for activities realistic.<\/p>\nEmpathy for the guests:<\/strong><\/p>\nInterest in people:<\/strong> Tour guides should have an interest in people and be attentive to them.<\/p>\n\n- Showing guests the positive: Tour guides should show guests the positive aspects of the destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Empathy:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to put themselves in the guests’ shoes and understand their needs and concerns.<\/p>\nLeadership talent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Take initiative: Tour guides should take the initiative and lead the group.<\/li>\n
- Action: Tour guides should be able to make decisions and take responsibility.<\/li>\n
- Formulating answers: Tour guides should be able to answer guests’ questions in a competent and friendly manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Lerne Unsere Guides Kennen<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>F\u00fcr mich ist jeder Tag als Reiseleiter eine wunderbare Herausforderung. Es macht mir gro\u00dfe Freude, mit Menschen zu arbeiten und ihnen neue Erfahrungen zu erm\u00f6glichen. Gleichzeitig macht es mir Spa\u00df, mit Geschichten Geschichte f\u00fcr meine G\u00e4ste erlebbar zu machen. Jede Reise ist immer ein wunderbares Erlebnis, nach dem wir alle mit neuen Eindr\u00fccken und mehr Wissen nach Hause zur\u00fcckkehren.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Shamal G.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1995<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Die Entscheidung, als Reiseleiter beim IKTS zu arbeiten, war die beste Idee meines Lebens! Man kommt an wunderbare Orte und lernt nette Leute kennen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Alexandra S.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2015<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>I have been touring for many years and have made a career out of it. Travelling and learning about the culture and history of different countries never gets boring. For me being able to share my knowledge and experiences and seeing my guests enjoy their holiday gives me great pleasure. We all love an adventure and travel is a big one!<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Jonny C.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 1992<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Das Tolle am Job als Reiseleiter ist, dass er so abwechslungsreich ist. Du bist f\u00fcr die Organisation und Moderation der Touren zust\u00e4ndig und nat\u00fcrlich erster Ansprechpartner f\u00fcr die G\u00e4ste. Man reist zu wunderbaren Zielen und lernt immer wieder etwas Neues. Ich habe durch den Job in den letzten Jahren unglaublich viel gelernt, \u00fcber Orte, die ich vorher nicht kannte, \u00fcber Geschichte, Kultur, aber auch \u00fcber Herausforderungen und wie man selbstbewusster wird.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>Christina I.<\/strong>, Reiseleiter seit: 2017<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Jetzt Guide werden! <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWerden Sie Teil unseres IKTS-Teams als Reiseleiter<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Gerne beantworten wir alle Ihre Fragen in einem unverbindlichen pers\u00f6nlichen Beratungsgespr\u00e4ch. Kontaktieren Sie uns jetzt und starten Sie Ihre Karriere als Guide bei IKTS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Age:<\/strong> The age is usually between 20 and 70 years, but can vary depending on the tour operator’s target group. Personal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n Conflict resolution skills:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to resolve conflicts between guests or with other people in a professional manner. Adequate specialised knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n Specialist knowledge of the travel area (e.g. history, culture, nature):<\/strong> In order to provide guests with interesting and informative insights, tour guides should have in-depth knowledge of the travel area.<\/p>\n Additional knowledge for special trips (e.g. technical competence for cycling trips):<\/strong> Good voice:<\/strong> Tour guides should have a good voice in order to be able to reach guests well, even in larger groups.<\/p>\n Good manners:<\/strong> Tour guides should be well-dressed, polite and respectful towards guests and other people.<\/p>\n Initiative and willingness to act:<\/strong> Tour guides should show initiative and be willing to get stuck in.<\/p>\n Organisational skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n Good time management<\/strong><\/p>\n Plan realistically:<\/strong> Tour leaders should plan realistically and take into account the duration of the activities and the needs of the guests.<\/p>\n Make the timetable realistic:<\/strong> Empathy for the guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Interest in people:<\/strong> Tour guides should have an interest in people and be attentive to them.<\/p>\n Empathy:<\/strong> Tour guides should be able to put themselves in the guests’ shoes and understand their needs and concerns.<\/p>\n Leadership talent:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div> Hat das Ihr Interesse geweckt?<\/p>\n<\/div> Gerne beantworten wir alle Ihre Fragen in einem unverbindlichen pers\u00f6nlichen Beratungsgespr\u00e4ch. Kontaktieren Sie uns jetzt und starten Sie Ihre Karriere als Guide bei IKTS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\nQualifications:<\/strong> As there is no regulated professional training, tour guides are usually career changers. For study tours, a university degree in a relevant subject is often required.
\n
\nTour guide training:<\/strong> Formal training is not mandatory, but can be very helpful when starting out. Good training provides important knowledge, e.g. in travel law, rhetoric and conflict management. It can also help you to get to know your own strengths and weaknesses better and prepare you for difficult situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ikts.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MG_5451-min.jpeg\")
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Organisational skills and enthusiasm:<\/strong> Tour guides should have organisational skills and be able to motivate and inspire the group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Additional knowledge and skills are required for special trips.
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\nPersonal skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nTour guides should make the timetable for activities realistic.<\/p>\n\n
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Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Rufen Sie Uns An: +44-2071939147<\/a> oder Per Kontaktformular<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Lerne Unsere Guides Kennen<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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