You'll learn exactly

the method and modules we use to train our own tour leaders, including:

  • Daily do's and definite don'ts

  • How to craft memorable guest experiences

  • What to do in an emergency situation while on tour

Course curriculum

    1. Intro

    2. Help and Support

    1. Common Terminology to Know

    2. Is This Job Right For You?

    3. Travel Perks + How You Get Paid

    4. Personality Traits that Tour Companies Look For

    5. What's Your Personality Type?

    6. Module Quiz: The Travel Industry

    1. Intro

    2. What the Job Entails

    3. Daily Do's: Your Daily Tasklist

    4. Definite Don'ts: Tour Guide Etiquette

    5. Tips for Being a Successful Tour Leader

    6. Downloadable Slides

    7. Module Quiz: Your Role as a Tour Leader

    1. Getting Ready for Your Tour

    2. Packing for Your Tour

    3. Apps & Tech: What We Use on Tour

    4. Making a Research Folder

    5. Tour Leader Packing List

    6. If You're Feeling Nervous

    7. Module Quiz: Before the Tour

    1. Intro

    2. Day 1: Your Trapeze Moment

    3. Day 1: Your Opening Spiel

    4. On Tour: Icebreakers!

    5. On Tour: Tips for Effective Communication

    6. On Tour: Creating Healthy Group Dynamics

    7. On Tour: Creating Unforgettable Guest Experiences

    8. Final Night: Your Closing Spiel

    9. On Tour: Public Speaking Tips

    10. Module Quiz: On Tour

    1. Intro: The What-Ifs

    2. Dealing with Difficult Guests

    3. Dealing With Pushy Salesmen

    4. Medical Emergencies

    5. Sickness and Covid-19

    6. CPR and First Aid

    7. Personal Emergencies

    8. Tour Emergencies

    9. Module Quiz: What to do in an Emergency

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 46 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

FAQ

  • Do I need a certification to be a tour leader?

    Not officially, but this certification from Damesly will provide you with the training you’ll absolutely need to be an amazing leader on tour.

  • Can this help me get a job with Damesly?

    Yes, we give preference to candidates who have completed our training. Our own guides must pass this training before working for us.

  • What happens after the course?

    You'll be given a Damesly certification upon completion of Certified Tour Leader. What you do from here is totally up to you! You’ll have all the necessary resources to go out and land your next job as a tour leader, but if you feel like you need an extra boost, Kelly offers 1:1 coaching packages for wherever your dreams may take you next.

  • What affiliations do you have?

    We’re members of the National Tour Association, Tourpreneur, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. We are the original creators of the Women’s Travel Fest, and we run the Women’s Tour Collective, a members-only community that includes the owners of some of the biggest tour companies in the world. Our network rolls deep!

  • Is this refundable?

    Due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to offer refunds. All sales are final and non-refundable.

This course was created for:

  • Aspiring Tour Leaders

    People who love travel, love people, are responsible and kind and want to get paid to see the world.

  • Tour Owners

    Want to see how we run our back-of-house and train our amazing tour leaders? Get in here!

  • The Travel Curious

    Thinking about a career change? Take this course and keep a certification in your back pocket.