San Francisco Wine Tour Guide

usghostadventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip potential

Bonuses based on performance

Free or discounted tours for you and a

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures seeks personable Wine Tour Guides in downtown San Francisco. Lead engaging 90-minute tours, sharing local history, wine notes, and culture while visiting tasting rooms and historic venues.

You will coordinate with venues, manage pacing, ensure safety, and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests from across the country. Ideal candidates are wine enthusiasts with strong storytelling and hospitality skills, able to deliver memorable experiences in a fast-paced urban setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent public speaking and storytelling abilities.
• Knowledge of wine regions and tasting notes preferred.
• Experience in hospitality or tour guiding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 90-minute wine tours through downtown San Francisco tasting rooms and venues.
• Deliver engaging historical and cultural narratives about wine and local areas.
• Coordinate with partner venues and staff for smooth transitions.
• Maintain pacing, safety, and an entertaining, inclusive guest experience.
• Provide high-quality customer service and local recommendations.

Skills

Public speaking

Wine knowledge

Storytelling

Hospitality

Job description

Tour Guide - San Francisco Wine Tour

Location:San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $30 per hour

Position Overview

Urban Wine Walks, a Tourismo brand, is seeking personable storytellers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality professionals to join our team as Wine Tour Guides in downtown San Francisco.

This role combines sharing local culture, regional history, and wine facts as you lead an early evening walking tour through downtown tasting rooms, historic venues, and local spots. Guides share captivating local stories, introduce tasting selections, and create a fun, welcoming, and relaxed atmosphere for adult guests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead groups of guests on 90-minute wine tours through downtown tasting rooms, historic venues, and local drinking establishments.
• Deliver engaging historical and cultural narratives while sharing local wine history, tasting notes, and regional flavors.
• Coordinate with partner venues, wineries, and tasting room staff to ensure smooth group transitions and exceptional hospitality.
• Manage tour pacing, route safety, and group engagement to maintain an entertaining, inclusive experience.
• Provide high-quality customer service, answer guest questions, and offer local recommendations to guests from all over the country.

Pay

• Pay: $60 base pay per 90-minute tour, equivalent to $27 per hour
• Fantastic Tip Potential: $20 to over $100 per tour
• Bonuses based on performance
• Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

About Tourismo & US Ghost Adventures

Tourismo and Urban Wine Walks specialize in entertaining, authentic, and story-driven walking experiences across more than 300 cities nationwide across our brands. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality local storytelling, immersive tastings, and memorable experiences filled with great flavors, culture, and fun.