Tour Guiding Online

Hospo, Food & Tourism

A self-paced online course equipping students with essential skills and knowledge required to become a tour guide, including industry insights, customer handling, health and safety, and job application preparation for the tourism sector.

NZ$79

inc GST

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The International Travel College of NZ (ITC)

This course starts anytime


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

It will take a total of 3 months

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Understand the tour guiding industry

Gain an in-depth understanding of how the tour guiding industry operates, including the various roles and requirements.

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Develop practical tour guiding skills

Acquire skills in customer handling, presentation, and maintaining industry-standard health and safety.

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Prepare for employment as a tour guide

Learn tips for recruitment success and understand NZ tour guide requirements, providing an edge when applying for jobs.

What You're Signing Up For

Tour Guiding Online is designed for those wishing to enter or progress within the tour guiding sector. Delivered via ITC Online, it provides flexible, comprehensive training in the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed for the New Zealand and global tourism industries. Students gain practical expertise in customer service, presentation skills, industry safety, and recruitment preparation, with interactive and multimedia content. Successful completion earns an ITC Certificate of Completion.

Course Content

  • Introduction to the tour guiding industry and its workings
  • Role and responsibilities of tour guides
  • Industry requirements and global tour guide recruitment
  • Customer handling and communication skills
  • Health & safety in tour guiding
  • Presentation skills for tour guides
  • Preparation for real-world scenarios
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Final assessment
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Tourism

  • Travel

  • Hospitality

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Tour Guide

  • Cruise Ship Guide

  • Attraction Guide

  • Sightseeing Operator

The International Travel College of NZ (ITC)

ITC trains you for careers in travel, tourism, and aviation with hands-on learning that mirrors the industry. From simulated airline environments to employer connections, study feels like the real thing. Its strength is direct pathways into airlines, airports, and global tourism.