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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a TourGuide do?
As a tour guide you accompany people during trips, guided tours and leisure activities. In this role you also work as a travel escort, group leader and city guide, gathering information beforehand and designing visits that bring geographical, historical and cultural highlights to life. You welcome guests, hand them clear information, book services or tickets and lead groups on outings across Belgium and beyond. The work sits in the hospitality, tourism and leisure sector, so you spend time outdoors, close to culture and art, and you keep calm when you need to help travellers in an emergency.
Typical tasks
- Gather background information before each tour
- Design and prepare guided visits
- Book services and reserve tickets for the group
- Welcome guests and give clear information
- Explain geographical, historical and cultural features
- Accompany groups during outings and excursions
- Assist travellers and offer help in emergencies
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
- Download the appInstall the free Werkvolk app for iOS or Android.
- See TourGuide matchesSwipe through vacancies that fit your profile and preferences.
- Chat with employersOn a match you talk directly to the employer, no middleman.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Tour guide do?
A tour guide accompanies people during trips, guided tours and leisure activities. You gather information, design visits, welcome guests and explain geographical, historical and cultural features. You lead groups on outings and step in to help travellers when an emergency arises.
How much does a Tour guide earn in Belgium?
A tour guide in Belgium usually earns on average between 13 and 17 euro per hour gross. The exact amount depends on your experience, the season and whether you work freelance or for a tour operator. Multi-day trips and specialised tours can pay more.
Is a Tour guide job in demand across Flanders?
Guiding work follows the tourist seasons, so demand is highest in spring and summer around cities, museums and nature areas across Flanders. Guides who speak several languages and know their region well find work more easily throughout the year.
What qualifications do you need to become a Tour guide?
There is no single required diploma, but a recognised guide certificate or a tourism course is a clear advantage. Solid language skills and detailed knowledge of the region you cover matter most. Some cities and sites ask for an accredited guide licence before you can lead official tours.
Can you become a Tour guide without experience?
Yes, you can start without experience if you have strong communication skills and good knowledge of your region. Many guides begin with shorter city or museum tours and build up to longer trips. On the job training and a guide course help you gain confidence quickly.