Skills and Traits Needed to Become a Tour Guide
It is important to have many of the following attributes if you are going to be successful as a tour guide.
• The ability to create a fun, friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere
• The ability to speak loudly and clearly
• A lot of patience for people who are in unfamiliar surroundings
• Being able to speak and/or understand multiple languages is considered an asset
• Must be comfortable with people from all different walks of life
• Extensive knowledge of areas of tours being guided
• The ability to respond to unexpected situations quickly and effectively
• Must be extroverted