Washington DC History Tour Guide – Day Tours, $30/hr

US-Ghost-Adventure; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted tours for you and a

Flexible scheduling

Bonuses based on performance

Tips for tours

Job summary

Tourismo in Washington, DC is seeking an enthusiastic History Tour Guide to lead engaging walking tours, sharing the stories, people, places, and events that shaped the city’s past.

You’ll deliver compelling historical narratives with strong public speaking and storytelling, ensuring a memorable experience for guests. The role is part-time, with competitive compensation and perks including free or discounted tours for you and close family nationwide, plus flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Deep passion for history, storytelling, and historic research.
• Strong public speaking skills to engage tour groups.
• Bartender, acting, or theatre experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging walking and history tours of Washington.
• Deliver fun, compelling historical narratives with enthusiasm and professional public speaking skills.
• Bring historical events and personalities to life through compelling storytelling.
• Provide exceptional customer service, answer guest questions, and facilitate a memorable, entertainment-driven tour experience.

Skills

Public speaking

Storytelling

History research

Job description

Tourismo in Washington, DC is seeking an enthusiastic History Tour Guide to lead engaging walking tours, sharing the stories, people, places, and events that shaped the city’s past.

You’ll deliver compelling historical narratives with strong public speaking and storytelling, ensuring a memorable experience for guests. The role is part-time, with competitive compensation and perks including free or discounted tours for you and close family nationwide, plus flexible scheduling.