Tour Guides and Escorts
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Also called: Art Museum Docent · Discovery Guide · Docent · Guide · Historical Interpreter · Museum Docent
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
- Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
- Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
- Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
- Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
- Conduct educational activities for school children.
- Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
- Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
- Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
- Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
Tools & technology
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple Safari
- Zoom
- Centaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMS
- Global positioning system GPS software
- IBS Software Services Tour Partner
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Padlet
- Pear Deck
- RBS GoTour Online
- SmugMug Flickr
- Softrip Travel Software System
- TourTech Systems TourTools
- Email software
- Microsoft Access
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- History and Archeology
- Communications and Media
- Education and Training
- Geography
- Fine Arts
- Public Safety and Security