Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
Tour guides plan and oversee travel arrangements and accommodations for groups of tourists. They assist travelers with questions or problems, and they may provide travelers with itineraries of their proposed travel route and plans. Tour guides research their destinations thoroughly so that they can handle any unforeseen situation that may occur. There are approximately 57,300 tour and travel guides employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Tour Agency Owner or Travel Writer
Experienced Tour Guide
Entry-Level Tour Guide
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