Being a great tour guide takes a lot of finesse. Not only do you need to know all the facts about the place you’re touring, you also have to be able to deliver them with style and ease. Being a people person and handling situations with a calm manner are just two of the requirements.

Once you’ve got your routine down, there are a variety of accessories that can help make the job easier. Let’s take a look at a few of them, below.

1. Power Bank Charger

Today’s world is run on batteries. Whether it’s your phone, your camera, or your microphone, it’s a good idea to have a back-up battery on hand.

2. Paper Maps

It’s great to have the entire internet in your pocket, but that can backfire if your phone dies (see above) or if you’re in an area without service.

3. Wireless Tour Guide System

Having a wireless tour guide system to transmit your audio to your guests is an easy way to make sure your voice is heard.

4. Translation App

When touring a place where the native language is different from your own, it’s nice to have an easy translator app for those less common words and phrases.

5. Smartwatch

Receive notifications, check the weather, count your steps, and more when you have a smartwatch or activity tracker on your wrist.

Be a Better Tour Guide

Having the right accessories can make the job of being a great tour guide much easier. You are able to provide a better experience to your guests and minimize your workload at the same time. Your guests will appreciate it and we’re sure they’ll tell all their friends about the wonderful time they had touring with your organization.

Paul Petersen