Tour Guiding

Learn the skills to successfully start or grow a tour guiding business. Understand how to manage risks and safety and build your reputation with sound knowledge and skills necessary  to gain customers’ trust as a Licensed Tour Guide.

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Tour Guiding
Next Session: September 8, 2025
Schedule: 08th April,2025- 13th October,2025 Mondays and Thursdays| 5pm – 8pm| Class Structure- face-to-Face|
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Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 50% penalty fee will be charged.

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Tour Guiding
Next Session: September 8, 2025
Schedule: 08th April,2025- 13th October,2025 Mondays and Thursdays| 5pm – 8pm| Class Structure- face-to-Face|

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn the skills to successfully start or grow a tour business
  • Qualify to apply for a Tour Guide’s Licence
  • Build your reputation and gain the trust of customers
  • Discover how to deliver an unparalleled tourist experience
  • Gain the sound knowledge to manage risks and safety

Course Description:

A practical course tailored to impart knowledge necessary for providing an unparalleled tourist experience through developing map reading skills and conducting tours. Upon completion you  will receive a Certificate of Achievement and then individual can apply for a Tour Guide License through the Magistrate Court.

  • Role of a Tour Guide
  • How to Conduct a Tour
  • Presentation and Speaking Skills
  • Map Reading Skills
  • Ethics, Conduct and Safety in Tourism Management

Questions? Please contact us at hazel.taylor@thti.edu.tt or 868-477-8910

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