The roles, functions and responsibilities of a tour guide. by Anyelit Surasaday Rivero Palencia https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na Practicum II en-us 2021-07-08 14:53:29 UTC 2025-08-11 20:47:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5fa.png Types of tour guides. keilyvaldes2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642606924 2021-07-09 01:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642606924 What about their clothes? keilyvaldes2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642657737  A neat and clean appearance produces a positive predisposition. The tour guide must demonstrate an optimal personal presentation, adequate and impeccable clothing, a badge and identification, and the necessary personal work equipment according to the site.
We recommend using this type of clothing to do a trip:
- Denim pants and waterproof fabric
- Collar shirt, Blouse or T-shirt
- Closed shoe, Rubber boot
- Cape or Poncho, Cap or Hat
- Cockade]]> 2021-07-09 01:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642657737 Most common clothing of a tour guide. keilyvaldes2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642759690 2021-07-09 02:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1642759690 Challenges faced by a tour guide while handling tourists. anyelitrivero8 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643574305  Tour guides face many challenges and difficulties due to their professional conditions that can be detailed as follows: 
1- Seasonality, part-time work, and casual employment conditions that greatly and negatively affect the amount of work and available income
2- Freelance nature and self-employed 
3- Unsocial working hours
4- Low and minimal wages as well as inadequate and difficult working conditions. 

]]> 2021-07-09 18:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643574305 Responsabilities of the tour guide . yarquethpinzon4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643619328 2021-07-09 19:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643619328 yarquethpinzon4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643624899 2021-07-09 19:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643624899 Duties and responsabilities of a tour guide. yarquethpinzon4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643633455 2021-07-09 19:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643633455 Everything a tour guide should take with them. alexandraplicet8 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643635400 2021-07-09 19:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643635400 FIRST AID KIT alexandraplicet8 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643643983 2021-07-09 20:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643643983 MOBILE DEVICE alexandraplicet8 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643655795 The tour guide must have a mobile team suitable for applications used to better perform their work.]]> 2021-07-09 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643655795 yarquethpinzon4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643659744 February 21 ]]> 2021-07-09 20:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643659744 IMPORTANCE OF THE TOURIST GUIDE marlenmurillo2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643780849 It is important a guide in the field of tourism because it has a mission to inform, direct and guide the tourist on the point of view, the guides help tourists to solve their problems that may arise during the trip, they point us each point of the country as: monuments, castles, mountains, beaches, lakes, historical sites, etc.]]> 2021-07-10 00:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643780849 THE PROFFESION OF TOURIST GUIDE marlenmurillo2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643803100 In countries with a tourist tradition, it is possible to train academically as a guide. The professional of this activity has the appropriate knowledge to transmit to the travelers the same information as a tourist guide but also incorporates the human factor. Thus, the guide comments on the history of a place, solve doubts and unforeseen and, ultimately, contributes his knowledge so that the traveler has a more complete experience about his trip.

]]> 2021-07-10 01:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1643803100 Being a tour guide has been an inspiration for children to want this profession when they grow up. marlenmurillo2 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644241986 2021-07-10 21:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644241986 WHAT DOES A TOUR GUIDE HAVE TO DO? sarayperez6 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644627155 Tourist Guides accompany and inform tourists, in this sense, these professionals are recognized for having extensive knowledge about places of tourist interest. During tours of historic buildings and places, Tour Guides must be able to relate everything they know about the site. Typically, these individuals work on prearranged routes and visit a list of pre-selected locations. Its services are commonly required by hotels, recreation centers, travel agencies, museums, historical sites, among others.]]> 2021-07-11 16:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644627155 ROLES OF THE TOUR GUIDE. sarayperez6 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644631461 - Undertaking research and planning tours.
-Preparing and giving presentations.
-Offering advice sightseeing.
-Organizing and leading excursions.
-Problem solving.
-Translating and interpreting.
-Transporting and accompanying tourists.]]> 2021-07-11 17:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644631461 Tour Guide Functions NayelisPerez29 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644659928 Here are the most common functions of a Tour Guide: 
 • Attend meetings with the Tour Manager or leader to obtain important information about the tour group, ie age, interests and special requirements. 
 • Receive and welcome tourists before starting the tour: 
 • Learn their names. 
 • Memorize their faces. 
 • Check the number of people in the group. 
 • Explain emergency procedures and make sure the group understands the directions. 
 • Deliver promotional material about the trip to tourists. 
 • Guide the group on the tours: 
 • Provide information about the history and culture of the places visited. 
 • Describe the points of interest. 
 • Respond to the concerns of tourists. • Manage groups of up to 30 people:
  • Be able to capture the attention of the group. 
 • Make sure no one gets lost. 
 • Ensure the safety of the group.]]> 2021-07-11 18:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644659928 What Should a Tour Guide Do Before the Tour? NayelisPerez29 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644665795   1. Know your stuff

Some tour operators have a clear outline for tour guides to follow. They will provide scripts and a binder full of key information as tour guide training material. Other tour operators are more flexible and trust their tour guides to run with it. 

2. Craft personal stories

It’s not all about the destination; it’s also about you. If a traveler just wants to see the top-rated attractions, they could easily explore on their own. But truthfully, it’s the tour guide who makes the tour worth booking. 

4. Keep a list of conversation starters 

You might be a natural talker, which is why you got into guiding in the first place. But even the most extroverted people struggle to engage in back-and-forth dialogue. And you can easily make a tour go from good to great by getting to know your guests as they get to know your destination. 

So, here are some handy conversation starters to have ready: 
• How long are you going to be here?
• Is it your first time visiting?
• What’s your favourite thing you’ve done so far? 
• What’s been the coolest thing you’ve seen?
• What’s the strangest thing you’ve eaten here?
• What else do you have planned during your stay?
• Where would you most like to live in the world?
• How was the trip out here?
• How did you hear about this tour?]]> 2021-07-11 18:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644665795 NayelisPerez29 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644669524 2021-07-11 19:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1644669524 What is a tourist guide? edimestra4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1647055064 A Tour Guide is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical, and contemporary heritage to people on organized sightseeing and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites such as; museums, and at various venues of tourist attraction resorts.]]> 2021-07-13 04:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1647055064 What are the characteristics of a tour guide? edimestra4 https://padlet.com/anyelitrivero8/70k52fzzwjwe40na/wish/1647091188 A quality tour guide should show accurate and significant knowledge, all while providing a simple and engaging experience for guests. Guides help to add a personal touch and influence to your experience. 
Here are qualities a great tour guide should possess:

  • Knowledge of the Tour Area.
  • Ability to Communicate Effectively.
  • Strong Empathy and Understanding.
  • Charismatic Personality.
  • Keen Ability to Improvise and Adapt.
  • Focuses on Building Rapport.
  • Engaging Storyteller and Actor.
  • Flexibility.
  • Timeliness and Punctuality.
  • Eagerness to Learn and Willingness to Teach Others.
  • Professionalism.



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