Depending on the employer, you likely won’t need post-secondary education to become a tour guide. Of course, having post-secondary education can be of substantial value, both in setting your resume ahead of the pack, and in providing you with skills, knowledge and competencies that can be applied to a career as a tour guide. Classes in linguistics, leadership, team building, public speaking, hospitality and the tourism industry will help you quite a bit in this career.
The job of a tour guide also requires knowledge that isn’t necessarily taught in colleges or universities. This knowledge typically includes first aid and CPR training, specific knowledge of the area or establishment being toured, or subjects related to the tour such as local cultural information. Much of this knowledge is typically either acquired through a brief training course prior to commencing the employment term, or it is acquired on the job.