Tourist Guide

To adapt this Tourist Guide job description for Pune, the changes must focus on the different Tourist Attractions (shifting from temples/historical sites to forts, educational/cultural centers, and modern/historical architecture), adjusting the required Language Proficiency, and updating the Salary/Benefits to suit a major Maharashtra city.

Here is the revised job description tailored for Pune:

🏛️ Enthusiastic Tourist Guide / Cultural Interpreter (Pune)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Tourist Guide / Cultural Interpreter to join our team in Pune, Maharashtra. The ideal candidate will guide visitors through the city’s diverse attractions, from historic Maratha forts and colonial-era landmarks to modern cultural centers, providing engaging narratives, deep cultural insights, and accurate historical information.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and professionally accompany both local and international tourists on curated city tours and excursions.
• Share detailed, engaging information about Pune’s rich history, including the Maratha Empire era (e.g., Shaniwar Wada, Sinhagad Fort), key educational institutions, and modern cultural significance.
• Ensure all tourists have a safe, enjoyable, and highly informative experience, managing group logistics efficiently.
• Answer visitor questions accurately and assist with general travel, accommodation, and local transport information.
• Coordinate effectively with travel agencies, hotels, and local site authorities.
• Customize tours occasionally based on visitor interests (e.g., focusing on food, education, or architecture).

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi (additional languages like German or French are a significant plus, given Pune’s international student/IT demographic).
• Friendly, confident, articulate, and highly customer-focused personality.
• Deep, verifiable knowledge of Pune’s and surrounding region’s history, geography, and major tourist attractions, including places like Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, and nearby forts.
• Prior experience in tourism, guiding, or the hospitality sector is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle diverse groups and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Benefits & Compensation (Aligned with Pune’s Market)

Job Details

• Competitive Salary/Daily Rate structure with performance-based incentives and tips potential.
• Flexible Working Hours that often include weekends and holidays (peak tourist season).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic cultural sector, meeting people from around the world.