Tour Guiding and Types of Tour

Guides

Presented By
A. Raghu, Faculty (Tourism)
National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Who is a Guide ?
A tour guide or tourist guide is a person who leads
groups of tourists or individuals around a town,
museum, or other attractions. The guide provides
commentary on the features and history of the
location. The tours can be from as little as 10 – 15
minutes to extended periods over many days. Such a
person normally posses a qualification usually issued
by recognized by the appropriate authority
 Types of Tourist Guides
Tour Guides.
Government Guides.
Personal or Private Guides.
On-Site Guide
Urban Guides
Driver Guides
Business and Industry Guides
Adventure Guides
Interpreters
Docents
Specialized Tour Guides
Tour Guide
Government Guide
Personal or Private Guide
On-Site Guide
Urban Guides
Driver-Guides
Business and Industry Guides
Adventure Guides
Heritage Interpreter
Natural Interpreter
Docents
Specialized Tour Guides
 Tour Manager

Accompanying groups or individuals clients

traveling on a holiday or on a business trip etc.,
involving overnight stays, tour managers are
responsible for the administration and smooth
running of the tour fot its duration, and generally
stay with the group
 Tour Director
The tour director is hired to travel with the group
on local, domestic and international programs,
tours and cruises. They take care of details that
include dealing with the airlines, hotels,
attractions, transportation companies and tour
members. As defined by the employer, the tour
director is to make sure the tour members get the
tour they paid for and more. The tour director
receives the group in the gateway city and ends
when you say good-bye to the tour.
Good Luck
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