Tour Guide

Tony Kuepfer at a cash register in the museum

Tony Kuepfer issuing tickets to a museum exhibition

Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours and describe points of interest.

He whakamārama

He kaiarahi i nga manuhiri e haere ana ki te kite whenua, ki te kimi matauranga, me etahi atu haerenga, a, ka whakamarama atu i nga wahi e paingia ana.

Entry Requirements

In most cases, there are no specific requirements to become a tour guide, as skills are gained on the job.

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Karen Thompson.

"I love showing off our country to our international tourists."

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Pay

Most tour guides are self-employed and work on contract, either by half day, day, week or month.
 

 

Job Outlook

Demand for tour guides is low.
 
 

 


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