Freelance Tour Guide - Florence

City Wonders Limited; Toscana; On-site; EUR 1,300 - 2,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per tour

Bonuses & incentives

Training & workshops

Flexible scheduling

Global tours across network

Job summary

City Wonders Limited is seeking freelance tour guides to lead Florence’s must-see sites for international travelers. You’ll deliver engaging storytelling at venues like the Uffizi and Accademia, focusing on Florence’s history, art, and culture.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Italian tour guide qualification, speak excellent English (additional languages a plus), and are available on weekends and during peak season. Training and performance bonuses are offered along with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• A valid Italian tour guide qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Florence’s history, art, and culture.
• Excellent English; additional languages are a plus.
• Availability on weekends, public holidays, and during peak season.
• Experience in tour leading, guided tours, or tourism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging small-group tours, sharing your knowledge of Florence’s history, art, and culture.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience with great storytelling and local tips.
• Keep tours running smoothly and handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally.

Skills

Tour guide qualification

English proficiency

Multilingual ability

Public speaking

Customer service

Weekend availability

Tour leading experience

Education

Italian tour guide qualification

Job description

Location: On site / Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
job type: Contract / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Travel & Tourism | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

Freelance Tour Guide - Florence

Bring Florence’s stories to life with City Wonders

City Wonders is an award-winning tour operator with over 20 years of experience pioneering new ways to explore iconic destinations. We’re looking for freelance guides to lead international travelers through Florence’s must-see sites – such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery.

What you’ll do

• Lead engaging small-group tours, sharing your knowledge of Florence’s history, art, and culture.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience with great storytelling and local tips.
• Keep tours running smoothly and handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally.

What you’ll bring

• A valid Italian tour guide qualification. Passed the qualifying exam but still waiting to be added to the National Tour Guides Register? You’re welcome to apply!
• Strong knowledge of Florence’s history, art, and culture.
• Excellent English; additional languages are a plus.
• A friendly, reliable approach and confidence engaging diverse groups.
• Availability on weekends, public holidays, and during peak season.
• Experience in tour leading, guided tours, or tourism is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive pay per tour, based on tour duration.
• Tour-volume incentives and performance bonuses.
• Dedicated training and workshops.
• Flexible scheduling, with more opportunities during peak season.
• Opportunities to attend guided tours in other World destinations across our network.

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