Freelance Tour Guide - Venice

City Wonders Ltd; Venezia; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses & incentives

Training & workshops

Flexible scheduling

Global opportunities

Job summary

City Wonders Ltd. is seeking freelance tour guides for Venice to lead international travelers through must-see sites such as the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.

You will conduct engaging small-group tours, share Venice's rich history, art, and culture, and create a welcoming experience with local tips. Weekend and peak-season availability is requested, with training offered and potential bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Valid Italian tour guide qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Venice'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 Venice's history, art, and culture.
• Create a welcoming, personalized experience with storytelling and local tips.
• Keep tours running smoothly and handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally.

Skills

English proficiency

Venice knowledge

Storytelling

People skills

Education

Italian tour guide qualification

Job description

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

Freelance Tour Guide - Venice

Bring Venice'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 Venice's must-see sites – such as the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.

What you'll do

• Lead engaging small-group tours, sharing your knowledge of Venice'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 Venice'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.