what requirements are needed to be a tour guide?
A tour guide needs: friendly and helpful nature. excellent general knowledge of WA. good physical fitness. excellent communication and people skills. to be able to organise themselves and others. to be responsible, honest and reliable.
A number of schools offer tour guide certificate programs. Course content related to business management includes procedures for marketing a tour, planning routes and making reservations. Skills related to leading an actual tour include local area research, writing a prepared script and public speaking.