Freelance Tour Guide

Crafted Routes creates memorable experiences across London and beyond through engaging walking tours and curated day trips. The company showcases both London’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems, as well as some of the UK’s most scenic destinations. Tours are designed to make it easy for guests to explore, discover, and connect with local culture. Crafted Routes blends local insight, storytelling, and immersive experiences to offer fresh perspectives for first time visitors and returning explorers alike.

Rate of pay: £22

Role Description

This is a casual, on-site Freelance Tour Guide role based in London. The Tour Guide will lead walking tours and day trips, providing engaging commentary, local insights, and historical and cultural context to diverse groups of guests. Daily tasks include navigating tour routes and materials, greeting and managing groups, ensuring guest safety and comfort, and adapting tours to different interests and abilities. The role also involves answering questions, handling basic logistical coordination during tours, and representing Crafted Routes with a professional and welcoming demeanor. The role requires regular weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, public speaking, and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including patience, empathy, and a friendly, professional manner.
• Solid knowledge of London’s history, culture, landmarks, and neighborhoods, or a strong willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Organisational and time management abilities to plan routes, keep tours on schedule, and manage group logistics.
• Comfort with working on foot for extended periods and in varying weather conditions.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Previous experience as a guide, educator, or in hospitality or tourism is preferred but not required.
• Right to work in the UK and reliability in attending scheduled tours on time.

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