LESSON 1  Preparing and submitting post-tour

written reports.
TOUR – from LATIN word “tournare” and
GREEK word “tornos” meaning to circle around.
TOUR – means to come back to the point of
origin after going to a destination elsewhere. ELEMENTS OF TOUR GUIDING
TOUR (in tourism) – refers to the activities of 1. PROFESSIONALISM
people when they go to a place to see and learn 2. SERVICE
about it in person. 3. INTERPRETATION
TOURISM – Torah (Searching, Studying and 4. PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
Learning) 5. CHARACTERISTIC OF A TOUR GUIDE:
TOUR GUIDE – is a person who guides tourists
 Mature
as they go about a foreign place.
 Responsible
TOUR GUIDE (DOT) – an individual who guides
 Patient
tourists, both foreign and domestic, for a fee,
 Tactful
commission, or any other form of lawful
 Sensitive to diff. cultures
remuneration.
 Articulate
TOUR GUIDING – refers to the provision of
 Quick-witted
professional service to interpret the cultural and
 Organized
natural heritage of an area.
 Healthy to cope with the physical
demands of the job
ROLES OF A TOUR GUIDE:  Sincere

 Meeting and greeting the tour

participants upon arrival;
 Facilitating introductions
 Coordinating pre-arranged
accommodation and transport
 Making sure that tour participants are
comfortable
 Coordinating pre-arranged tours to local
attractions, shops, restaurants, etc.
 Pointing out places of interest
 Preparing and presenting tour guide
spiels called tour commentaries
 Researching and sharing general
information about a place
 Attending to operational problems,
such as booking changes, lost bags, or
sickness, and providing first aid if
needed and;
LESSON 2
HISTORY OF TOUR GUIDING
ANCIENT TIMES – tour guides have been
around since the ancient times when travelers
found the need for guides who could help them
in their journey.
HERODOTUS – Father of History
DARK-MIDDLE AGES – the period between the
ancient times and Renaissance.
RENAISSANCE – the golden age of
enlightenment in Europe, where major changes
inspired art, education, and industrial
development.
MODERN AGE
HOW CAN ONE BECOME A TOUR GUIDE
NOWADAYS?
 Proof that the applicant has passed a
seminar for tour guides duly conducted
by the Department, or other agencies
duly authorized by DOT.
 Certificate of good health issued by any
duly accredited government physicians.
 Clearance from NBI
 In the case of alien applicants, valid visa
from the Bureau of Immigration and
proper permit from DOLE
 Mayor’s permit/Municipal license
 Latest Income Tax Return
 Such other documents that the DOT
may require from time to time.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOUR GUIDES
EMPLOYMENT GUIDES – are employed by a
company.
 Php512/day as of June 2018
FREELANCE GUIDES – are like other
businessmen who depend on the influx of
clients to earn.
- Payment will depend on the number of
tours booked.
 Php 16,000-Php40,000/mon.
DOCILE OR VOLUNTEER GUIDES – unemployed
guides who are mostly hobbyists such as
retirees and environmental advocates. They
earn non-monetary rewards such as FRIENSHIP,
EXPERIENCE, and CULTURAL EXCHANGE.
TOUR MANAGER – is the representative of the
tour operator who makes sure that the tour
schedule is followed and tourists get what thet
paid for.
TYPES OF GUIDES BASED ON THEIR
SPECIALIZATION:
PLANT GUIDES – are employed by corporations,
usually as part of the public relations
department.
ADVENTURE GUIDES – are, first and foremost,
hobbyists who love a particular sporting activity
and introduce this activity to the tourists.
CITY GUIDES – specialized in a particular city or
province. They are able to provide information
on a city’s history and heritage.
OTHER TYPES OF GUIDES:
 Golf guide
 Shopping guide
 Special interest guide
 Cultural and heritage guide
 All of whom specialized in a particular
activity, collection and location.
TOUR GUIDE’S INCOME
 Regular wage provided by their
employers, such as travel agencies
 Tips or monetary gifts from tourist as a
sign of appreciation from the guide’s
services.