Tour Guide - Day Tour

Location: New York, NYC
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $60.00 per tour

Are you passionate about your city or hometown and always telling everyone interesting things about it and fun, iconic places to go? Why not get paid to tell entertaining stories and show people the best flavors of your city with this Fun & Flexible, Part-Time Job!

Tourismo, a national tour experience company, is seeking energetic storytellers to lead walking tour groups downtown. This part-time position is ideal for self-motivated candidates looking for a fun way to make extra income! The tours cover many different themes, locations, and interesting stories that will bring your hometown to life for visitors and locals. We would be delighted to have you join our team!

Daytime Tour Guide Pay & Benefits:

$60 - $150 per tour (including tips)
TIPS!! These can range from $20 to over $100 for a 1-2 hour tour
Cash bonuses for good reviews
Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country
Flexible schedules, fun part-time work, ability to earn tips in addition to pay
The chance to get to know your city and meet a lot of fun people from all over the country!

Daytime Tour Guide Requirements

Qualified candidates should be skilled in public speaking.
Applicants should reside near downtown (within 25 miles) and have reliable transportation.
Applicants should be passionate about storytelling and history.

About the company

US Ghost Adventures runs guided storytelling experiences and historic overnight stays for travelers and local visitors across the United States. Its tours combine local history, folklore and accounts of alleged hauntings, with additional experiences covering food, culture and historic landmarks. Guests buy tickets for individual or group outings and book stays at properties marketed around their historical stories and reputations. The company also sells souvenirs, collectibles and themed equipment, extending its business beyond admission to tours and places to stay. Founded in 2019, US Ghost Adventures is headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fall River, MA

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Referrals receive a defined reward: the company pays $200 after a referred guide completes twenty tours.
Tours become a perk: the Galveston guide opening includes free or discounted outings for family and friends.
Guides choose available work: the Juneau opening lets guides pick tours that fit their schedules.

What critics are saying

Availability is a commitment: its careers page requires three nights weekly for one year.
The job stays outdoors: the Texas guide position requires engaging groups while walking for the tour's duration.
Pay details conflict: the Alaska posting quotes $20 hourly and $40 per 90-minute tour.

What makes US Ghost Adventures unique

It owns historic attractions: the company operates the Lizzie Borden House and the Welty House.
Stories follow location: its Tourismo app triggers audio, photos and video through GPS.
Visits earn progress: its passport program lets travelers collect stamps and rewards across experiences.

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