Being good at languages is another great skill that tour guides should have.as international tours are increasing in the United States and around the world. If you can speak a second language you will stand a better chance of being hired, With a foreign language you will not only be qualified to lead international tour groups around America, but you can also travel with an American group to that particular country as you can communicate with the locals and make the travel experience that much easier and more enjoyable for the group.