Tourist guides are an essential part of the tourism industry in the UK. They conduct organized tours for groups of tourists in a wide range of locations throughout the UK. Tourist guides inform visitors about heritage sites and attractions such as stately homes, museums and archaeological sites.
Conducting organized tours (by coach, car or on foot) in a region or large city and introducing visitors to places of interest. Communicating engagingly with large groups of people offering specialist knowledge of subjects, such as natural history, art or architecture.
Many tourist guides work on a freelance basis as registered guides with a regional tourist board, tour operator or other organization. Alternatively, they can be employed by a guide company.
Occasional opportunities may arise within local authorities.
Training and entry requirements vary, with tourist guides coming from a range of backgrounds. The Institute of Tourist Guiding sets the professional standards for the industry, with focus on the prestigious Blue Badge qualification.
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