English or Dutch Speaking Tour Guide

Holland Bikes; Versailles; Sur place; Confidentiel; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Holland Bikes is seeking enthusiastic guides for bike tours in Versailles. This fun role requires no prior experience, just a passion for cycling and engaging with groups. Training is provided, and you'll enjoy the scenic routes and cultural insights of this beautiful region.

Qualifications

• Enjoys cycling.
• Good social skills and enjoys speaking in front of groups.
• Fluent in English and/or Dutch.
• Available regularly with at least 1 month's notice.

Responsabilités

• Introduce yourself and welcome the customers.
• Assign bicycles to clients.
• Explain the tour organization and safety instructions.
• Cycle through Versailles for 3 hours, sharing information about sights.

Connaissances

Social skills

Communication

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dutch

Description du poste

Holland Bikes is a Dutch and French company that rents and sells bicycles and accessories, and offers repair and maintenance services across France.

We also provide guided bike tours in Paris, Versailles, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon, and New York.
We are currently looking for guides for our New York tours!

You will lead guided bike tours lasting approximately 3 hours, including a half-hour break. Groups can range from 2 to 15 participants. Tours depart from the Versailles Château Rive Gauche train station. The route starts in the old village, with time for shopping at its charming farmers' market. You will then ride a luxurious Dutch city bike through the estate's magnificent avenues, enjoy breathtaking views of the castle, and explore the Trianon estate and Queen Marie-Antoinette's hamlet along the Grand Canal.

No prior experience is necessary; enthusiasm and energy are what matter. We will provide training to help you become the best tour guide in Versailles!
Our guides come from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from 18 to 70, and speak various languages. Everyone is welcome at Holland Bikes.

A few questions…

• Do you like to cycle?
• Do you love Versailles?
• Do you enjoy talking about the city?
• Do you like speaking in front of a group?

If you answered 'yes' to these questions, don’t hesitate to contact us and join our multicultural team of guides at Holland Bikes!

Responsibilities

• Introduce yourself and welcome the customers
• Assign bicycles to clients
• Explain the tour organization and safety instructions
• Cycle through Versailles for 3 hours, making stops to share information about monuments and sights

Requirements

The ideal guide...

• Enjoys cycling
• Has good social skills and enjoys speaking in front of groups
• Speaks fluent English and/or Dutch
• Is available regularly and can provide at least 1 month's notice of availability for tours (freelance position)