German Speaking Tour Guide – Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

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Ventura TRAVEL

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51 - 200 employees

Travel

Ventura TRAVEL is a company specializing in crafting authentic and sustainable small-group travel experiences to unique destinations worldwide. For over 20 years, it has been known for its hand-picked, small-ship expedition cruises that offer travelers unforgettable adventures in places like the Galapagos Islands, polar regions, and Indonesia. Ventura TRAVEL prides itself on its commitment to responsible travel, providing unbiased recommendations, and maintaining a strong team of destination specialists. The company supports conservation projects through its efforts and ensures flexibility and best-price guarantees for its customers.

📋 Description

• Lead & Inspire: Be the leader of your group, providing clear and engaging information about each destination, sharing your passion for Mediterranean cultures, and creating joyful, memorable experiences for travelers. • Plan & Prepare: Be well organized, know your daily itinerary in detail, and ensure smooth tour operations. Always be ready with a Plan B to adapt to unexpected situations. • Training & Briefings: Participate in training sessions and pre-tour briefings to be fully prepared for each tour. • Support & Communication: Assist travelers with their questions and needs, delivering excellent customer service—even in challenging situations. • Safety & Quality: Prioritize traveler safety and ensure that our local partners meet our quality, safety, and sustainability standards. • Handle Emergencies: Respond calmly and effectively to unforeseen challenges, following established procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Passion & Cultural Knowledge: A strong interest in Mediterranean cultures, people, history, and daily life, with a solid understanding of local traditions and contemporary realities. • Language Skills: • German: Advanced level (C1 or higher) – mandatory, as all tours are conducted in German • English: good working knowledge • Additional local languages (Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese) are a plus • Experience & Location: not only you are passionate about the country where you need to guide, but you also are knowledgable about its culture, history and traditions. • Certifications: You have the necessary permissions and qualifications to work as a Tour Conductor and/or guide, including First Aid certification, CPR, and Heimlich maneuver. (You can still apply if you don't have them yet and we show you how to get those certifications). • Personal Qualities: Organized, reliable, motivated, and solution-oriented, with the ability to stay calm under pressure. • Team Spirit: Cooperative, communicative, and professional, with a positive attitude.

🏖️ Benefits

• Training & Development: A comprehensive onboarding program, including a one-week shadowing period with an experienced guide • Competitive Compensation: Salary based on the rates of the countires we work with and on your experience level as a guide (the salary includes a performance-based bonus system) • Extra Earnings: Opportunities for additional tasks (and therefore additional remuneration), such as handling unforeseen situations • Career Growth: Possibilities to grow into other roles within the company • International Environment: A friendly, global team with colleagues around the world (180 people work as employees at Ventura TRAVEL and many guides are all over the world, from Japan to Peru to Sri Lanka to Namibia)