tour 131 cp 1

• Tour guiding


  The provision of professional service to interpret the cultural and natural heritage of an area
• Interpretation in tour guiding

  • Translating information from one language to another
  • Describing cultural and natural attractions to help people gain a better understanding and appreciation
• Elements of Tour Guiding

  • Professionalism
  • Service
  • Interpretation
  • Physical Elements
• Professionalism in tour guiding


  Tour guiding is a profession, which means that before becoming a tour guide, a person must first undergo a training program. In many countries, one must acquire a license to practice legally.
• Service in tour guiding

  Service is intangible, perishable, and unique.
• Interpretation in tour guiding


  Tour guiding is a form of interpretation. This means that one of the tour guide's roles is to educate the tourists about the meaning and significance of cultural and natural attractions.
• Physical Elements in tour guiding

  Tour guides combine service with the physical elements to create the total tourism experience for clients. The physical elements include the facilities of hotels, modes of transportation, and the things that tourists find in tourist attractions, such as parks and museums.
• Importance of Quality Tour Guiding Services

  • Enhancing the Tourist Experience
  • Providing Accurate and Reliable Information
  • Ensuring Safety and Security
  • Personalized and Customized Experiences
  • Promoting Cultural Understanding and Respect
  • Supporting Local Communities and Sustainable Tourism
• Importance of Professionalism in Tour Guiding

  • Enhancing Tourist Satisfaction
  • Positive Impact on Destination Image
  • Creating a positive experience
  • Ensuring safety and security
  • Building credibility and trust
  • Promoting destination and cultural understanding
  • Upholding ethical standards