Tour Guide / Executive Assistant

The Hiring Company; Gujarat; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tourism company in Gujarat seeks a passionate Tourist Guide / Executive Assistant to craft memorable tours showcasing the state's cultural richness. This role includes conducting structured tours, delivering engaging narratives, and ensuring visitor comfort and safety. Ideal candidates should have a background in History or Tourism, excellent communication skills in multiple languages, and a strong commitment to cultural sensitivity and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Graduate in History, Tourism, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Certification in Tourist Guiding preferred.
• Excellent spoken communication in Gujarati, Hindi, and proficiency in English.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• Sound understanding of Gujarat’s geography, history, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured tours of key tourist sites.
• Deliver engaging narratives about Gujarat’s culture and history.
• Facilitate visitor interactions with local communities.
• Ensure safety and comfort throughout tour duration.
• Ensure respectful interpretation of religious and cultural norms; adhere to local customs and sensitivities.
• Use audio-visual tools, digital platforms, and multilingual aids to enhance visitor understanding and accessibility.
• Collect visitor feedback and contribute suggestions for enhancing guided experiences.
• Collaborate with local tourism departments, site management, and stakeholders to ensure tour quality and tourist satisfaction.
• Ensure safety, accessibility, crowd control, and comfort throughout the tour duration.

Skills

Spoken communication in Gujarati

Public speaking skills

Knowledge of Gujarat's geography

Communication in Hindi

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of Hindu traditions

Understanding of cultural diversity

Familiarity with tourism technologies

Passion for Indian heritage

Education

Graduate in History, Tourism, Archaeology or related field

Certification in Tourist Guiding (preferred)

Tools

Guide apps

Translation tools

Wireless tour systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tourist Guide / Executive Assistant

Posting Location: Anywhere in Gujarat

Employment Type: Contractual/Full-Time

Job Purpose

To craft memorable and insightful tours that bring Gujarat’s cultural richness to life—showcasing its architecture, heritage sites, folklore, cuisine, and festivals. The guide will ensure that every visitor leaves with a deeper appreciation and understanding of Gujarat’s legacy and living traditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and thematic tours of key tourist sites: heritage monuments, archaeological sites, temples, stepwells, forts, museums, tribal villages, textile hubs, nature parks, and urban heritage zones.
• Offer experiential opportunities, such as traditional crafts demonstrations, culinary walks, folk performances, temple rituals, and community-based tourism.
• Deliver compelling narratives incorporating history, architecture, legends, art, religion, and local folklore in a visitor-friendly and engaging manner.
• Facilitate visitor interaction with local communities, artisans, and cultural performers.
• Ensure respectful interpretation of religious and cultural norms; adhere to local customs and sensitivities.
• Use audio-visual tools, digital platforms, and multilingual aids to enhance visitor understanding and accessibility.
• Collect visitor feedback and contribute suggestions for enhancing guided experiences.
• Collaborate with local tourism departments, site management, and stakeholders to ensure tour quality and tourist satisfaction.
• Ensure safety, accessibility, crowd control, and comfort throughout the tour duration.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Graduate in History, Tourism, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Certification in Tourist Guiding (preferred if recognized by Ministry of Tourism/TCGL).
• Excellent spoken communication in Gujarati, Hindi, and proficiency in English is desirable.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• Respectful knowledge of Hindu traditions, religious protocols, and spiritual sensitivity.
• Sound understanding of Gujarat’s geography, history, religion, cultural diversity, and intangible heritage.
• Familiarity with tourism technologies and assistive devices (e.g., guide apps, translation tools, wireless tour systems).
• Passion for Indian heritage, history, spirituality and mythology.
• Ability to connect with people of different cultures and age groups.
• Punctual, disciplined, and professional in conduct.
• Physically fit to lead multiple walking tours in varied weather.

Senior/Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services