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Working As A Tour Guide

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

$28,842
Average Salary

What Does A Tour Guide Do At Seaworld Parks & Entertainment

* Tour Guides will be required to learn facts about the park, rides, shows, and restaurants in order to lead Behind-the
* Scenes tours.
* Lead VIP and Behind-the
* Scenes Tours at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.
* Staff the Guest Service Center at Busch Gardens to up-sell guests on unique experiences offered at the park and to sell tours, dines and quick queue products.
* Provide exceptional service and go above-and-beyond to ensure guests are fully satisfied with their tour and overall Busch Gardens experience.
* Follow up with tour guests, complete surveys, and make Photo CDs for guests

What Does A Tour Guide Do At Entertainment Cruises

* Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time, dressing and stowing personal items prior to clocking in
* Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards found within employee handbook
* Other duties as assigned by the supervisors on duty
* Accountabilities:
* The successful shipmate will personally contribute to the unforgettable guest experience, be favorably viewed by supervisors and peers, and be swift and efficient in the execution of their assigned duties.
* Performance will be measured by guest and mystery shopper satisfaction surveys, departmental tests, management evaluation, and feedback from peers on the marine operations team

What Does A Tour Guide Do At Volt Information Sciences

* Ensures that all Deere stakeholders and guests to the John Deere Attractions (Pavilion, Tractor & Engine Museum, Historic Site, World Headquarters display floor) receive an exceptional John Deere experience.
* Trained to provide guided tour, or information to those interested in learning more about the company’s history, global operations and its equipment and services.
* Public speaking and customer service training for all levels of tours (including VIP and Dignitary).
* Prepare exhibits and facility for opening/closing.
* Assist in all general daily activities as needed.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Be an ambassador for all community attractions and businesses.
* Present educational programming for students’ pre
* K through high school to meet state core curriculum standards.
* Work special events, including coordination support, set-up, tear-down.
* Availability to work during a 7 day a week operation, including holidays
* Volt has been a staffing industry leader for over 60 years.
* Volt works with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions.
* Volt offers many direct hire and contingent/temporary employment opportunities.
* Volt offers competitive pay, a great commission plan and a plethora of benefits.
* In order to promote this harmony in the workplace and to obey the laws related to employment, Volt maintains a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or parental status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other category protected by applicable

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Tour Guide Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Tour Coordinator 2.3 years
Tour Guide 2.0 years
Admissions Ambassador 1.8 years
Guide 1.7 years
Museum Guide 1.7 years
Campus Tour Guide 1.6 years
Student Ambassador 1.4 years

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Tour Guide Demographics

Gender

Female
53.5%
Male
43.7%
Unknown
2.8%

Ethnicity

White
78.3%
Hispanic or Latino
10.7%
Asian
8.6%
Unknown
1.7%
Black or African American
0.7%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
40.7%
French
14.4%
Chinese
6.5%
Italian
6.5%
German
5.9%
Japanese
5.6%
Mandarin
5.1%
Russian
3.0%
Arabic
2.2%
Portuguese
2.0%
Korean
1.5%
Cantonese
1.2%
Hindi
0.9%
Hebrew
0.8%
Turkish
0.8%
Greek
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Swahili
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.4%

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Tour Guide Education

Schools

Michigan State University
7.1%
Texas State University
6.2%
Pennsylvania State University
6.1%
Brigham Young University
5.9%
University of Rhode Island
5.8%
University of Vermont
5.6%
University of Minnesota - Duluth
5.5%
Temple University
5.3%
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
5.0%
Southern New Hampshire University
4.8%
Ball State University
4.7%
University of Iowa
4.5%
University of Phoenix
4.4%
University of Central Florida
4.2%
University of Colorado at Boulder
4.2%
Savannah College of Art and Design
4.2%
Elon University
4.1%
Ohio University -
4.1%
American University
4.1%
Texas A&M University
4.1%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
56.0%
Other
21.8%
Masters
11.6%
Associate
5.8%
Certificate
2.7%
Doctorate
1.1%
Diploma
0.7%
License
0.2%

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Real Tour Guide Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Tour Guides	AIE, Inc.	AK	Jan 09, 2015	$51,883
Tour Guide	AIE, Inc.	AK	Dec 01, 2014	$51,883
Tour Guides and Escorts	I Tour Service of America	Torrance, CA	Mar 17, 2014	$48,422
Tour Guides and Escorts	Act America, Inc.	Orlando, FL	Jan 30, 2012	$39,707
European Tour Guide and Coordinator	Rustic Pathways Australia (USA)	Willoughby, OH	Mar 01, 2011	$38,000
European Tour Guide and Coordinator	Rustic Pathways Australia (USA)	Willoughby, OH	Jul 01, 2011	$38,000
Tour Guide	AIE, Inc.	AK	Jun 15, 2013	$37,003
Tour Guides and Escorts	Colorado Outfitters LLC	CO	Sep 26, 2016	$36,272
Tour Guides	Action Whitewater Adventures	CA	May 04, 2015	$34,957
Tour Guide	AIE, Inc.	AK	Jun 01, 2014	$32,787
Tour Guides	AIE, Inc.	AK	Jan 03, 2014	$32,787
Tour Guide Coordinator	Alltour of America, Inc.	Orlando, FL	Jan 04, 2010	$31,200
Historic Tour Guide	Van 4Fun Shuttle Corp	Davenport, FL	Aug 21, 2016	$29,182
Historic Tour Guide	Van 4 Fun Shuttle Corp	Davenport, FL	Jan 09, 2016	$29,182
Tour Guide	Black Diamond Resort Co.	Healy, AK	May 01, 2015	$28,842
Tour Guides and Escorts	Travel for Teens, LLC	Wayne, PA	Apr 09, 2010	$28,500
Tour Guides and Escorts	Courtesy Travel, Inc. T/A Hana Tour	Parkesburg, PA	Jun 18, 2014	$27,298
Tour Guide	Wild Horse Adventure Tours LLC	NC	Jan 05, 2016	$27,131 - $31,305
Tour Guide	Czech America Tours, Inc.	Clermont, FL	Apr 19, 2016	$25,524

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Top Skills for A Tour Guide

Top Tour Guide Skills

Local History
Safety Practices
Customer Service Skills

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Interacted with visitors and answered questions about the museum, local history, etc.
Monitored visitors' activities in order to ensure compliance with establishment and tour regulations and safety practices.
Utilized strong communication and customer service skills gained in continuous training workshops and conferences.
Cashier Keeping gift shop & house clean Performed guided tours for guest Provide travel and any other information needed by guest.
Facilitated multiple person tours through the zip line course at Bretton Woods on a seasonal basis.