A tourist guide is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest, OR
A person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area which person normally possesses an area-specific qualification usually issued and/or recognised by the appropriate authority.
Below is the list of Tourist Guide Schools in South Africa
Tourist Guide Institute
Livingstone Tourism Academy
TDM Guiding Academy
Cape Academy of Guiding Services Tourist Guide Courses
Drum Beat Academy
What qualifications do you need to be a tourist guide?
Qualifications and training required
However, it could be an advantage to have national vocational qualifications or a degree in an appropriate subject such as leisure, travel, tourism, or languages. Work with the general public, or experience gained within the hotel, tourism or travel trades is usually beneficial
How much do tour guides earn in South Africa?
Pay by Experience Level for Tour Guide
An early career Tour Guide with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R92,488 based on 72 salaries. A mid-career Tour Guide with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R110,000 based on 28 salaries.
What does a tourist guide do?
A tour guide (U.S.) or a tourist guide (European) is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest
How many hours do tour guides work?
Long working hours – Many tour guides work from 8 to 12, sometimes even 15 hours a day, and this continues every day. Many guides do get 2 or 3 days off in between tours, but there are month long tours that will require you to work all the time and get very little sleep.