174 Tour Guides jobs in the United States

Do you have a passion for telling stories?

Do you have any ghostly stories to share?

Has anyone ever told you that you are a natural entertainer?

If yes, then keep reading!

Being a Ghost City Tour Guide may be the perfect position for you!

What is in it for you?
Aside from having a really fun way to make extra income, Ghost City offers the best pay rates, flexible schedules, training incentives, employee recognition, and TIPS are yours! The more tours you commit to, the more opportunity there is to advance with more money in your pocket!
Oh, and international fame and never-ending applause ; )

Compensation is $50 to $75 per tour plus TIPS . Direct deposit weekly on Fridays!

Our walking tours are approximately 90 minutes, routes are about a mile with stops along the way. Tours are given at a leisurely pace so Guides must have the ability to walk/stand for the tour duration.

Tours operate year-round, 7 nights a week 363 days a year, with at least 2 tours per night, and with that you can work as much or as little as your schedule allows.
Ideal candidates reside within 20 miles of the tours starting location, have reliable transportation, and are able to commute. Experience in Customer Service and Public Speaking is strongly preferred.

Never Been a Guide?
No worries! If you are driven to perform but need some coaching, then you'll fit right into our training program! Our Training Program will help you become an amazing Tour Guide with a knack for story-telling in no time.

Are you an Experienced Tour Guide?
Well, then you probably already know who we are. If you're looking for a new direction for your talents, we'd love for you to come to work with us.

What's Next?
Simply apply. Be prepared to show off your storytelling skills for your interview, a short 30 to 45-second story. Bonus points if it's a spooky story!

If you meet the qualification, we will text you from a 985 area code, with an interview invite to a calendly link where you can select a date and time to speak with a recruiter.

Are you the one? Apply Now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have a passion for telling stories?

Do you have any ghostly stories to share?

Has anyone ever told you that you are a natural entertainer?

If yes, then keep reading!

Being a Ghost City Tour Guide may be the perfect position for you!

What is in it for you?
Aside from having a really fun way to make extra income, Ghost City offers the best pay rates, flexible schedules, training incentives, employee recognition, and TIPS are yours! The more tours you commit to, the more opportunity there is to advance with more money in your pocket!
Oh, and international fame and never-ending applause ; )

Compensation is $50 to $75 per tour plus TIPS . Direct deposit weekly on Fridays!

Our walking tours are approximately 90 minutes, routes are about a mile with stops along the way. Tours are given at a leisurely pace so Guides must have the ability to walk/stand for the tour duration.

Tours operate year-round, 7 nights a week 363 days a year, with at least 2 tours per night, and with that you can work as much or as little as your schedule allows.
Ideal candidates reside within 20 miles of the tours starting location, have reliable transportation, and are able to commute. Experience in Customer Service and Public Speaking is strongly preferred.

Never Been a Guide?
No worries! If you are driven to perform but need some coaching, then you'll fit right into our training program! Our Training Program will help you become an amazing Tour Guide with a knack for story-telling in no time.

Are you an Experienced Tour Guide?
Well, then you probably already know who we are. If you're looking for a new direction for your talents, we'd love for you to come to work with us.

What's Next?
Simply apply. Be prepared to show off your storytelling skills for your interview, a short 30 to 45-second story. Bonus points if it's a spooky story!

If you meet the qualification, we will text you from a 985 area code, with an interview invite to a calendly link where you can select a date and time to speak with a recruiter.

Are you the one? Apply Now! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Do you have a passion for telling stories?

Do you have any ghostly stories to share?

Has anyone ever told you that you are a natural entertainer?

If yes, then keep reading!

Being a Ghost City Tour Guide may be the perfect position for you!

What is in it for you?

Aside from having a really fun way to make extra income, Ghost City offers the best pay rates, flexible schedules, training incentives, employee recognition, and TIPS are yours! The more tours you commit to, the more opportunity there is to advance with more money in your pocket!

Oh, and international fame and never-ending applause ; )

Compensation is $50 to $75 per tour plus TIPS. Direct deposit weekly on Fridays!

Our walking tours are approximately 90 minutes, routes are about a mile with stops along the way. Tours are given at a leisurely pace so Guides must have the ability to walk/stand for the tour duration.

Tours operate year-round, 7 nights a week 363 days a year, with at least 2 tours per night, and with that you can work as much or as little as your schedule allows.

Ideal candidates reside within 20 miles of the tours starting location, have reliable transportation, and are able to commute. Experience in Customer Service and Public Speaking is strongly preferred.

Never Been a Guide?

No worries! If you are driven to perform but need some coaching, then you'll fit right into our training program! Our Training Program will help you become an amazing Tour Guide with a knack for story-telling in no time.

Are you an Experienced Tour Guide?

Well, then you probably already know who we are. If you're looking for a new direction for your talents, we'd love for you to come to work with us.

What's Next?

Simply apply. Be prepared to show off your storytelling skills for your interview, a short 30 to 45-second story. Bonus points if it's a spooky story!

If you meet the qualification, we will text you from a 985 area code, with an interview invite to a calendly link where you can select a date and time to speak with a recruiter.

Are you the one? Apply Now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Description

Produce a one-of-a-kind guest experience by providing guided tours inside the Polynesian Cultural Center. Teach guests about the unique aspects of each Polynesian culture represented at the center in a way that reflects the PCC's standards of excellence. Answer questions from the public about various displays at the PCC and resolve guest concerns.

Essential Functions:

• Assists guests throughout the tour, answering questions whenever possible.
• Attends daily coordination/information meeting and all scheduled department, division and company-wide meetings and training sessions.
• Provides information to guests concerning activities, the location of various buildings or activity areas and various historical aspects of the Polynesian Cultural Center.
• As a Guide, gives a day-long personalized walking tour through the Polynesian Cultural Center, explaining all lectures and demonstrations for assigned guests, and insuring the overall safety of assigned guests during the tour.
• Resolving guests' concerns in the most courteous and expedient manner possible while staying in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

• Have a basic knowledge about the various cultural areas encountered during the tour.
• Good health and a voice that can endure up to four hours of speaking in any given time frame.
• Capable of a full range of body movement and be capable of moving freely among the guests.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in a designated foreign language.
• A high school graduate or the equivalent.

Work Schedule:

To Be Determined (19 Hours per week)

All applicants must be available for an on-site interview at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, HI. Please note that the Polynesian Cultural Center will not provide relocation or travel expense reimbursements related to this application or hiring process.

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Travel Guide, Trilingual (MEX)

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

 Travel Guide, Bilingual (MEX)

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.

How You'll Contribute

Who We Are
The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026. Components of the new guest experience will include a state-of-the-art pavilion entrance, auditorium, iconic photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk-through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, and exciting new event space. A fully sustainable, on-brand hotel may also be built and operated by a third party on the campus. The capstone of the renovation is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.

How You'll Contribute
Job Description Summary
The Museum of Exploration (MOE) Tour Guide is a dynamic individual that presents engaging guided tours to VIP's, donors, and the public. The Tour Guide is the face of the National Geographic Society and must embody the brand. Applicants must be extremely comfortable speaking in front of large groups of people and present accurate information about National Geographic and its history. This is a full time position; hours or shifts will vary. Availability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.

Your Impact

Responsibilities include :

• Serve as an interpretive guide for VIP's, donors, and the public as well as other groups ranging from 2- 40 people.
• Relates all current guided tour programs in engaging and informative ways, anticipating visitors' needs creating a comfortable and inclusive experience for all visitors.
• Answers questions about National Geographic, its work, mission, and history with enthusiasm and accuracy.
• Works as a member of the Visitor Experience Tours team, reporting to the Guided Tour Manager.
• Research and develop additional tour content to enrich the visitor experience.
• Assists in ensuring all tour content stays relevant and up to date.
• Welcomes continual learning and development, following current best practices in Museum interpretation.
• Performs other visitor experience related duties as needed to ensure all guests feel welcome.

What You'll Bring

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

2 years of experience working with visitors and/or customers and at least 6 months of experience as a tour guide, museum educator, teacher, actor, or similar position. Experience as a tour guide for a museum or cultural institution strongly preferred. Spanish or ASL fluency is a plus.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Excellent public presentation skills and ability to engage groups and facilitate tours
• Ability to learn and retain extensive amounts of information quickly
• Team-oriented with a strong customer service mindset
• Flexibility and positivity in dealing with new experiences and people
• Enjoyment working with the public
• Ability to react to change quickly and positively
• This is a full time position; hours or shifts will vary. Availability to work evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.

Supervision

No Direct Reports

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The rate for this position is $23.50 per hour.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what's required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.