IATG invites you to our Workshop
Guiding with Confidence:
How to Prepare, Present & Engage
A practical, hands-on workshop for new and emerging tour guides.
Step into your guiding career with clarity and confidence This full-day, interactive workshop designed to equip new and aspiring tour guides with the essential skills to prepare engaging tours, deliver commentary with impact, and understand the people you’ll be guiding.
Across the day, you’ll learn through hands-on activities, short practice rounds, and real-world examples shared by experienced professional guides.
How to Prepare for a Tour: From the brief to the blueprint
Learn how to turn a tour brief into a clear, structured plan. Practical checklists for pre-tour planning. Preparing for the unexpected and troubleshooting on the go.
Finding Your Guiding Voice: Present with clarity, presence and personality
Explore your natural guiding style through voice, body, and mindset techniques. Managing nerves and building mental readiness. How to express personality without losing professionalism.
The Psychology of the Traveller: Understanding people to guide effectively
Discover what motivates guests, how they take in information, and how to keep a group engaged. Tips for handling difficult moments or guests politely and professionally. Creating memorable moments that feel personal and authentic.
Who This Workshop Is For
- New and aspiring tour guides
- Volunteers looking to build their confidence
- Guides who want to refresh their delivery and engagement skills
What to Expect on the Day
- Highly practical, hands-on activities
- Small group exercises
- A supportive environment with expert feedback
- Take-home templates for planning and preparation
By the end of the workshop, participants will walk away feeling prepared, polished, and ready to guide — with the confidence to create engaging commentary and manage any group with professionalism and ease.
Cost: The workshop fee includes morning tea and lunch. $80 for Members, $150 for non members [No refunds available].
Any non-member attending will receive a 25% discount on an Affiliate membership, offer valid until 26 January 26.
RSVP Monday 5 January 26