INTRO TO TOUR GUIDING

1. History of Tour
Guide
1.1 intro on tour guiding industry
1758
1st tour operator went
into business in England
1850
Railroad tours in
operation.
Tourism contribute to
all economics.
Many places of interest
around the world, make
people engage in
tourism .
Development in
employment
opportunities
Guiding industry
begun during ancient
empire
1840
Europe – pleasure tour
started.
Thomas Cook conduct
tour to Paris & around
Europe

2. History of Tour
Guide
1.1.1 definitions of terms
Educational
establishment,
museum, religious
sites
Provide information
on cultural, historical
& contemporary
heritage to people
He/she is a
person
Who is tour
guide?
People : organized
tours & individual
clients
Historical sites,
venue of significant
interest
Provide assistance
Where?
Where?

3. History of Tour
Guide
1.1.1 definitions of terms
Tour manager
Tourist guide
Tourist guide
CEN
(European
Committee for
Standardization)
Tourist guide
Tour manager
Tour manager
Ensuring program is
carried out as described
in the tour operators
literature
A person possess
specific qualification
recognized by an
appropriate authority
A person who guides
visitors in the language
of visitors choice
Interprets the cultural &
natural heritage of an
area.
A person who
manages/supervises the
itinerary behalf of tour
operators.
Sold the packages to
traveler/consumer &
gives local practical
information

4. History of Tour
Guide
Greek Empire
1.2 Ancient Empire
Tour guide role :
Guide speaks :
Periegetai
3000 b.c – 5000 a.d
Guiding is oldest
professional of
the world
Organized tours :
Land & Sea tour
1ST Great traveler
was Greeks
Reason of people
travelling:
Share finding s of guides
discoveries &
observations around the
world.
It’s a language
• Festival
• Shows
• Olympic games

5. History of Tour
Guiding
Ancient Rome
1.2 Ancient Empire Traveller interested
in beach shore &
Greek ship
Traveller
increased
Tourists go for
relaxation & pleasure
tour, away from their
town & cities.

6. History of Tour
Guiding
1.3 Middle Ages
Began with Western
Roman Empire &
merged with
Renaissance & Age
of Discovery
Decrease in desire to
travel
500a.d – 1508a.d
Period of Rome
fall
Decline of trade &
economic
Known as Medieval
Period
Classical antiquity,
medieval period,
modern period
Western History :
5th to 15th century

7. History of Tour
Guiding
1.3 The Middle Ages
Wealthy family travel
for pleasure
Subdivided : Early,
High & Late Middle
Ages
Medieval Period
Travel for religious
purpose
The nature of travel
& tourism between
Roman, Greek &
Middle Ages not
change

8. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4 The Renaissance & Grand Tour Advent of large –
scale rail transport
with a standard
itinerary
Upper class
European young
men taking a
traditional trip
What is
Renaissance era?
1660
1840

9. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4.1 What is Grand Tour?
The days of Grand
Tour were over
Travel revival after
peace was restored in
Europe
Untaken by
gentleman to finish
their education.
What is Grand
Tour?
Napoleonic Wars
stopped the travel.
Cheap travel &
easier with advent
of the railways
Visiting Europe ceased
to be the province of
the elite.
19th century
17th century – 18th century
End of 18th century

10. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4.2. Who went on the Grand Tour?
Experienced
greater freedom
Carried little
money for fear of
robbery
Exclusive travel
Rich & sons of
aristocracy
Travel is difficult
& expensive
Took letters of
credit from
London banks
Involving in
drinking, gaming
& romantic
liaisons.

11. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4.3 Tourist Guide as ‘Bear Leader”
How long did
they travel?
Bear leader
Gentlemen
travelled abroad
under the care of
a tutor/bear
leader
How long did
they travel?
How long did
they travel?
6 months travelling, 3
years living abroad
Who has good fortune to
be in charge the Grand
tour
3 ½
The period gradually
shortened to not more
than 2 years

12. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4.5 Where did they go?
Tour to Spain,
Portugal, Germany.
Eastern Europe,
Balkans & the Baltic
By boat on
Mediterranean to
Italy
Easiest place to go
France
From Paris – Alp
Visit Rome &
Venice
Crossing from Dover to
Calais
To learn culture &
language
Road : Paris

13. History of Tour
Guiding
1.4.6 The legacy of the Grand Tour
18th century
Interest in French
& Italian Arts
Aim : an aesthetic
education
Traveler bring
back souvenirs :
painting,
sculptures & fine
clothes.
Painters: Canaletto,
Vernet & Panini

14. History of Tour
Guiding
1.5 The Modern Ages
Brutal wars &
other problems
effects of rapid
change.
European power
& colonies
Development in
science, politics,
warfare &
technology
16th century
Age of discovery
& globalization
19th & 20th
centuries
Loss of
traditional
religious & ethical
norms led to
against modern
development
Modernist art, politics &
culture dominate almost
every area on globe

15. History of Tour
Guiding
1.5 The Modern Ages
The golden age
of piracy
Age of Discovery
The Renaissance
Modern era : early
period from
c.1500 – c.1800
Reformation &
Counter
Reformation
The rise of
capitalism

16. History of Tour
Guiding
1.6 Factors encourage rapid growth
of tour guiding industry
Tour operators
The media
Low cost
airlines
Internet
Bulk purchases that
reduce costs &
knowledge of vendors
& destination
Made touring appear
accessible to the public
Cheap travel, increase
of airport
Traveler create own
itinerary