Tour Guide

Study of materials. Collection and analysis of historical documents, archival data, statistics, and other sources related to the sites being shown. Route and text composition. Defining the goal and theme of the excursion, selecting sites for display, developing the program, preparing an individual text and methodological development. Determination of methodological techniques. Selection of material presentation methods that will be most effective for a specific group. Compiling the tour guide's portfolio. Collection of visual materials (photographs, reproductions, artifacts) that complement the narrative. Documentation processing. Filling out excursion vouchers and other working documents. Informing the group. Narrating about the sites, history, culture, traditions, and landmarks of the region. Safety briefing. Explaining rules of conduct on the route, in transport, when viewing expositions, and other objects. Monitoring group movement. Adherence to the schedule, positioning participants at the display sites. Communication with the group. Establishing contact, maintaining attention, answering excursionists' questions. Program adjustment. Making changes to the route or content taking into account unforeseen circumstances or the individual needs of participants.

Requirements

A tour guide must know the laws and regulations in the field of art and culture, rules for providing first aid and ensuring safety, as well as be able to practically apply excursion storytelling and display techniques. For work in a foreign language, proficiency in that language is required to the extent necessary to accompany a group.

Higher education — Bachelor's degree; Experience: 1 year