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Pub crawl leader, working at city explorers in edinburgh.

In City Explorers we believe that everyone, no matter their budget, should be able to experience Edinburgh with the best Tour Guides.

Our FREE tours, the Edinburgh Castle Tour and the Pub Crawl will give you the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world every day, work and have fun.

Positions available

Working as a Tour Supervisor involves being outdoors, coordinating the start of our daily walking tours, interacting with customers and working closely with the guides to ensure the smooth organization of the daily tours we offer.

Previous customer service experience is a bonus but not essential, the main thing is that you are committed, flexible, punctual, professional, willing to learn and fluent in English and Spanish .

Responsibilities:

  • Promoting and marketing the business
  • Motivating the team to hit their targets
  • Overseeing a smooth, efficient running of our daily tours
  • Dealing with customer enquiries and aiming to meet their expectations
  • Reporting the management regarding daily operations and providing feedback
  • Completing daily administrative duties

Qualifications:

  • Speak both Spanish & English fluently
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Team management skills
  • Highly resourceful
  • Excellent can-do attitude

We offer flexible, part-time work, ideally 5 or 6 days a week.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to [email protected]

Freelance Tour Guide

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, committed, fun, friendly individuals who would like to work with City Explorers as Freelance Tour Guides in Edinburgh. Previous experience is a bonus but not necessary, the main thing is that you are  committed, flexible, professional, willing to learn and fluent in English at a native level .

We will help you establishing yourself as a guide in Edinburgh. Once established, we can provide you with an extensive customer base and the support needed to operate as an independent guide.

To work as a Pub Crawl guide you only need to be keen to show the best of Edinburgh nightlife to the travellers who visit us every night.

Previous experience is a bonus but not essential. What is most important is that you are a responsible, enthusiastic and outgoing person.

  • Fun and friendly personality
  • Able to lead large groups of people
  • Quick decision making skills
  • Punctuality

We offer flexible, part time work, ideally 2 or 3 days a week. You must have availability for either Friday and Saturday or ideally both.

A shift starts at 8 pm and finishes at 12.30 am.

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,. 48, Hours. 35 per weekQHS School Video. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Headteacher to arrange a tour of our amazing facilities.We are seeking a full time, permanent..

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Are you passionate about Scotland’s culture, history and stories? Do you want to connect visitors with the best wee country in the world? Can you bring Scotland’s story to life? If so then read on…

We’re looking for tour guides to join us to bring the unique Experienced Tours formula to more visitors to Scotland. We pride ourselves on an excellent level of service and a consistent product that customers have repeatedly rated 5 stars.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and feel you can contribute to our continued success and growth, get in touch with us below.

Private Tour Guide job (Edinburgh)

What’s the role?

We’re looking for outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate tour guides to join our small team in Edinburgh to provide day trips and occasional multi-day tours of Scotland. You will provide a connection to the best of Scotland, bringing our long history to life through storytelling, anecdotal information and by explaining quirks of personalities and events that have happened over the years.

Our clients are typically from North America. They’re well travelled and have a passion for knowledge that they gain from connecting with places and people. They expect a relaxed but high level of service and are typically friendly and down to earth.

No two days are ever the same and you are encouraged to tailor their tour to their interests.

What we do?

Experienced Tours offers a premium level of service with passionate tour guides. Our consistent and different approach to the experience has won us a constant 5-star award on Tripadvisor and we are very proud of that!

A typical day will include a visit to one or more castles (like Stirling), stops at viewpoints or points of interest, will typically include a lunch stop and include various Instagram-worthy photo opportunities along the way. You will be with the client for most of the day and it’s a great environment to really make a connection and get to know your guests.

What you should bring

  • You’ll be outgoing, friendly and able to connect with guests
  • You’ll have a great knowledge of Scotland’s past, present and future
  • You’ll need to be an excellent driver, showing professionalism and patience behind the wheel
  • You’ll be able to tell Scotland’s story without showing bias, especially relating to religion and politics
  • You’ll be flexible in your approach, no two tours are ever the same!
  • You’ll have excellent timekeeping and have a neat, professional appearance

What we’ll provide

  • You’ll get full training which includes familiarisation trips on our most popular tours, relative to your experience
  • We’ll provide a shared tour van (and all the associated kit & overheads like fuel)
  • We’ll provide a relaxed uniform that includes a kilt
  • You’ll get ongoing support and be part of a small team

Good to know

  • You will be expected to provide an end-to-end service which includes guiding your clients through historic sites
  • There will be a requirement for some weekend work and occasional overnights away
  • Typically 8 hours on tour, 4 days a week
  • Minimum age 25 (for insurance reasons)
  • Non-smokers only please
  • 2 years previous guiding experience required
  • Successful candidates will be disclosure checked and DVLA checked

What are the benefits

  • £ strong / day freelance rate
  • Annualised performance bonus
  • Client tips that are yours to keep

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tour guide jobs in Edinburgh

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Are you looking for a tour guide job in the Edinburgh? Whether you’re an experienced job-seeker or have never looked before, you may be asking yourself where to start.

This area has been home to many long-standing businesses as well as several modern companies such as digital media, engineering and industrial services.

If living and working in Edinburgh is something that excites you, then the following article will provide some tips on how to locate available job opportunities in this vibrant metropolitan conurbation. We'll discuss the various sectors that exist, local employers who are recruiting now and different means of searching for roles online.

What do tour guide do?

tour guide is responsible for providing a range of services to the people of Edinburgh, including education, social care, housing, planning and economic development. It works closely with local businesses and other organisations to ensure that the area remains prosperous and attractive to visitors.

tour guide provides a wide range of services to its residents, including job search advice, training and development opportunities, and help with finding suitable accommodation.

Where can I find tour guide jobs in Edinburgh?

There are a variety of ways to search for jobs in Edinburgh. The most popular method is to use online job boards such as Jobsora. We allow you to filter your searches by location and sector so that you can easily find roles that match your skills and experience.

You can also search for jobs on the Edinburgh local job websites, which lists all current vacancies in the area. Additionally, you can contact local employers directly to enquire about any available positions.

Finally, there are a number of recruitment agencies based in Edinburgh that specialise in finding people to work in the area. These companies often have access to exclusive job opportunities that are not advertised elsewhere.

In conclusion, there are a variety of ways to find tour guide jobs in Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking for a permanent role or something more flexible, the borough has plenty of opportunities available. With the proper research and preparation, you can easily locate the perfect job for you.

How much do tour guide in Edinburgh get paid?

tour guide in Edinburgh are elected representatives of the local community, and they are paid an annual allowance for their work. The amount of this allowance is determined by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Edinburgh, which reviews the allowances every four years.

How many tour guide jobs in Edinburgh are there on Jobsora?

There are currently 9 tour guide jobs in Edinburgh in our Jobsora database

How can I be the first to find out when there are new tour guide jobs in Edinburgh?

Creating job alerts will help you keep up-to-date with the latest tour guide jobs in Edinburgh.

How can I get tour guide jobs in Edinburgh?

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Join our team, and your job is more than a salary.

You satisfy your love of travel, create lifelong memories for customers, and learn about the history and heritage of the UK & Europe.

And because we believe in inspiring passionate employees, we share up to 20% of the company’s profit and offer plenty of opportunities for adventures, fun, and career development.

Our current vacancies will be advertised on this page, so please check it out regularly. Every application you make is treated equally and respected for individuality and diversity.

Rabbie's operate one of the largest selection of scheduled tours in the UK and Ireland with a vision to make the world a better place through travel. 

We’re an open, friendly, positive and welcoming group of people. We like to ‘live life’ and explore places that have stories to tell. We’re renowned for delivering exceptional customer experiences because of how we look after our guests, each other, and the communities and the environments we travel through.

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  • Discounted or free staff tours (dependent on availability) 
  • Family and friends discounted travel  
  • Family friendly policies  
  • Flexible/Hybrid working options where appropriate  
  • Bonus scheme
  • Training budget
  • Cross Company Working Opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Paid volunteer days 
  • Rabbie's sick pay
  • Accident Insurance / Death in Service cover
  • Paid compassionate/bereavement leave
  • Staff conference/Social & parties
  • Discounted garage MOT/repairs
  • Long service reward

Our opportunities

Driver guides.

Our main office is in Edinburgh but we are recruiting for Driver Guides to conduct tours at the following locations:  Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Manchester, London, and Bristol.

Who are Rabbie's? 

Founded in 1993, we are an award-winning travel company offering tours a wide variety of tours around the UK, Ireland and Europe.  

We deliver small group tours of 16 passengers or less in our fleet of luxury Mercedes mini coaches.  

We are recruiting now! 

What do we look for in our Driver Guides? 

  • Are you outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about meeting people and showing them the best that the UK has to offer?  
  • If you have a good knowledge of Scotland, its history and are passionate about sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with people from all over the world, then this could be the role for you 
  • You will drive, lead and guide small group mini-coach tours throughout Scotland and Northern England and consistently deliver a memorable and enriching experience that will last our customers a lifetime 
  • You will be talking about the history, geography, culture and traditions of the places you take your passengers - every day brings something different 
  • Skilled and experienced drivers who love being on the road. Mini-Bus licence is not essential on application - all training provided for successful applicants 

Essential skills

  • Driving experience – mini-coach driver training provided  
  • High standards of customer service 
  • Use your own initiative and problem-solving skills to provide a seamless service to passengers 
  • An ability to communicate your knowledge and entertain people from all over the world 

What you will be doing  

  • Drive top of the range mini-coaches with due care and attention at all times for the comfort and safety of passengers (training provided) 
  • Demonstrate an appetite and enthusiasm for learning 
  • Complete daily vehicle safety checks and legal documentation (training provided) 
  • Embrace our environmental and sustainable tourism practices 
  • Provide constructive feedback to continuously improve the quality of the tours 
  • Display a pride and passion for the country and what it has to offer 
  • Continually develop a wide-ranging cultural, historical and social knowledge 

  

Requirements

  • In order to work as a Driver-Guide you must have a current UK car driving license  
  • A category D or D1 class driving license would be great, but not essential as all training will be provided 

Job Type  

  • Full-time and part time positions available – from one day per week to full time 
  • Permanent contracts 
  • Salary: £26-32K + plus a range of benefits 
  • Single day tours and overnight tours available to suit - or a mixture of both! 

Current Benefits 

  • Discounted or free staff tours (dependent on availability)  
  • Family and friends discounted travel 
  • Family friendly policies 
  • Flexible/Hybrid working options where appropriate 
  • Bonus scheme 
  • Training Budget  
  • Cross company working opportunities 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Paid volunteer days  
  • Rabbie's paid sick pay  
  • Paid compassionate leave 
  • Staff Social & events 
  • Discounted garage MOT/repairs (Edinburgh garage) 
  • Long service reward 

Driver Guide specific Benefits  

  • On-site parking at depot 
  • Driver CPC paid training 
  • Driver medical renewal costs covered  
  • Commissions  

If you're interested, please fill out the application form and email to  [email protected]

Please use the subject line ‘Driver Guide application’.

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Careers at Discover Scotland Tours

Posted 7th May  2024

Driver Guides

We require 1 x driver-guide at both our Glasgow and Edinburgh bases

To be able to drive our mini coaches you must hold a Category D1 or D licence.

Whilst this is an essential requirement, training to gain your category D1 licence may be offered to the right candidate/applicant. Please note our sponsored driver training programme for season 2024 is now closed.

Driver Guides

Qualified PCV Driver Salary & Benefits

  • £13.00 per hour-works out annually between £29,000-£33,000
  • Opportunities to earn additional renumeration
  • Company Profit Sharing Scheme
  • 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement
  • Flexible working pattern with a variety of tours
  • Pre-planned working pattern and advanced rota notice.
  • Company Pension
  • Private Health Care is offered to employees on completion of 24 months service
  • Employee Benefit Scheme with discounts from restaurants, cinema tickets, travel, and family days out.
  • On Site Parking at both Glasgow and Edinburgh bases
  • Driver-Guide Uniform

Essential Requirements

  • A Category D1 or D licence
  • You need to be outgoing, confident and have a passion for Scotland with a welcoming personality.
  • Have some knowledge of Scotland’s traditions, history and culture, and be able to communicate this to people from all over the world in an entertaining manner.
  • Be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service.
  • To work well individually and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability.

Who are Discover Scotland Tours?

Discover Scotland Tours are a family-owned business and have been operating a variety of tours throughout Scotland since 2006.

Our tours take in the very best of what Scotland has to offer, but it’s our driver-guides who enhance our visitors experience by providing a fun and informative insight into Scotland’s rich history, ancient culture, and breath-taking natural landscapes.

Becoming a Driver-Guide

Being a driver-guide with Discover Scotland Tours is about much more than being able to drive our modern fleet of Mercedes 16 seat mini coaches.

  • Complete daily vehicle walk round safety checks on company app
  • Drive with due care and attention ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers.
  • Lead, guide, and drive small groups around Scotland, helping to create lifelong memories to visitors from all over the world.
  • Continually look to improve your historical and cultural knowledge.

Sponsored PCV Driver Training

Our sponsored trainee programme for season 2024 is now closed. For season 2025 applications for trainees will be accepted from December 1st 2024.

To become a trainee driver with Discover Scotland Tours you must be aged at least 21. Have held a full UK driving licence for more than 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.

You will receive all the necessary training, from obtaining your provisional licence to becoming fully qualified to drive our 16 seat mini coaches.

What can I expect to earn whilst training to gain my PCV licence

You will be paid a training rate of £10.65 per hour whilst working towards gaining your PCV Category D1 licence.

How long will it take to gain my PCV Driver Licence

We would expect your training to take approximately 4-6 weeks. On qualification your rate will rise to £13.00 per hour.

To apply, please email a covering letter attaching your CV to  [email protected]

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Ghost Bus Tours have been established since 2009 in London and now have successfully expanded to Edinburgh. We are always looking for individuals, who have good work ethic and can provide exceptional customer service in an utmost professional manner throughout the organisation.

Ghost Bus Tours has a close knit community of people from lots of different professional backgrounds; our office is in Central London, and as the name suggests we are an unusual company and have an open and collaborative style of working.

Are you an actor? A driver? Looking for office work in a creative and fun environment? We are always on the lookout for interesting and committed people to join our spooky team.

If you are interested in working with us please send your CV and cover letter to:

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SALES REPRESENTATIVES (office based)

  • Experience working within the tourism, attractions or arts industry.
  • Organised, dedicated, flexible, patient and with a good sense of humour.

DRIVERS (with full PCV licence)

  • PCV licence held for Minimum 2 years with experience of driving Routemasters
  • Flexible and reliable as we have a set tour schedule
  • Ready to assume a professional outlook towards business
  • Motivated person looking to develop their career in marketing.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER (for print and web)

  • Should be able to create witty designs (think creepy Victoriana-style with a hint of glamour!)
  • Must have comedy experience, either impro or stand up.
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Private hire, work with us, connect with us, award-winning comedy actors.

All of our tours are hosted by trained actors. We have been the recipients of a number of prestigious tourism awards including the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. We also host a venue at Edinburgh Fringe Festival annually, an internationally renowned hotbed for comedy acts.

Scott Monument

This Victorian-Gothic monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott stands in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. At 200 feet, six inches tall, it is the second largest monument in the world dedicated to a writer. The monument is adorned with countless figurative statues, including Scott and his dog.

Calton Hill

The site of the headquarters of the Scottish government, Calton Hill is also home to many other famous landmarks such as Holyrood Palace, the National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the old Royal High School, the Robert Burns Monument, the Political Martyrs’ Monument and the City Observatory.

Grassmarket

Directly under Edinburgh Castle is the historic market place of Grassmarket. As well as traditionally being the site for many hotels, hostels and taverns, it was also one of the major sites for public executions. 

The Royal Mile

A succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh’s Old Town comprise The Royal Mile. From the castle gates at one end to the palace gates at the other, it is almost exactly a mile long. It is made up of Castlehill, the Lawnmarket, the High Street, the Canongate, and Abbey Strand.

Parliament Building

Established in 2004, the Scottish Parliament Building is the heart of Scottish politics. 

Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park is a royal park in central Edinburgh. It has an array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges and basalt cliffs. Arthur’s Seat at the center of Holyrood Park is the highest point in Edinburgh.

St. Giles Cathedral

The principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Built in the 12th century, it was named after St. Giles, the patron saint of Edinburgh. 

Greyfriar’s Church

One of Edinburgh’s oldest surviving buildings, Greyfriar’s Church was established by the Franciscan order of Greyfriars in 1620. The churchyard was at one time used as a prison and is also the site where Greyfriars Bobby guarded his owners grave until death.

Greyfriar’s Bobby

At the corner where Edinburgh’s Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge meet, a statue of Bobby the Skye Terrier sits. Bobby was renowned for having guarded his owners grave for over 14 years, until Bobby died himself. Loyal beyond the grave.

Edinburgh Castle

Dominating Edinburgh’s skyline from it’s perch upon the Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is the iconic sight of Edinburgh. In it’s history of over a thousand years, it has been sieged an astonishing twenty-six times, leading to it being dubbed “one of the most attacked placed in the world”.

St. Cuthbert’s Grave

The site surrounding St. Cuthbert’s Church has been a place of Christian burial for over a thousand years, although today, the oldest surviving headstone is that of Reverend Robert Pont, who died in 1606. It has seen it’s fair share of grave robbery too over the years!

Knavesmire Gallows

One of The Strays of York, Knavesmire is a marshy area in York. It was the usual site for public hangings for a long time, the gallows were originally erected back in 1379. Today it is a recreational area and the host of many of York’s public events.

Terry’s Chocolate Factory

Also known as The Chocolate Works, Terry’s Chocolate Factory was opened in 1926 to produce Terry’s chocolate. It was closed in 2005 when Kraft Foods acquired Terry’s and outsourced production to mainland Europe.

Dick Turpin’s Grave

This notorious highwayman, horse thief, poacher, burglar and killer was executed in Knavesmire, York in 1739 for his many deeds. Turpin ascended to the status of ‘hero’ and ‘legend’, romanticised by subsequent dramatic interpretations of his life. He now lies under York.

Clifford’s Tower

The ruins of York Castle, known as Clifford’s Tower overlook York. Built on the orders of William I, the tower served as a fort until a major explosion in 1684 rendered it uninhabitable. It was then used as a prison until 1929.

Golden Fleece Pub

They claim to be the most haunted public house in York! The Golden Fleece is an inn and public house that dates back to the sixteenth century, facing on to The Shambles.

The Shambles

Originally home to over twenty five butcher’s shops, The (Great Flesh) Shambles name originates from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Fleshammels’ which means ‘meat shelves’, referring to not only the butcher’s hooks, but also the shelf-like structure of the buildings themselves. Some of The Shambles buildings date back to as far as the fourteenth century. 

Black Swan Pub

This fifteenth century public house and inn is a hotbed of ghostly history. A haunt truly unlike another!

York Minister

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter, better known as York Minster, is one of the largest cathedrals in northern Europe. The Minister is the seat of the Archbishop of York and the second highest office of the Church of England.

St Crux Parish Church

Erected in 1888, on the remains of a medieval church of St. Crux, which was shut down and eventually demolished after becoming unsafe, it’s tower leaning dangerously. The remaining parish is now home to the exuberant ornaments retained from the original church.

This four-storey gatehouse sits at the limits of the walls surrounding York city. It was originally a fort capable of being defended on every floor.

St.Mary’s Abbey

These ruins in the York Museum Gardens were once the richest abbey in the north of England. The original church was founded in 1055 and dedicated to St Olaf II of Norway. All that remains today are the north and west walls, the pilgrim’s Hospitium, the west gate, and the King’s Manor.

Holyrood Palace

Opposing Edinburgh Castle at the other end of the Royal Mile. It has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century. A witches ghost is said to haunt the palace.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is a famed suspension bridge linking Tower Hamlets and Southwark across the River Thames. Originally built between 1886 and 1894, the bridge is an iconic symbol of London itself.

The most popular paid tourist attraction in the entire United Kingdom. Erected in 2000, it was originally known as the Millennium Wheel or the Millennium Eye. At the time it was the largest ferris wheel in the world, it is now only the largest ferris wheel in Europe.

The tallest building in the United Kingdom and the European Union. It was completed in July of 2012 and is the residence of many restaurants, bars and even a hotel.

Tower of London

“What hasn’t taken place here?” might be a better question. The Tower of London has variably served as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, the home of the Royal Mint, a public record office and the home of the Crown Jewels of England. It was originally built in 1078 by William the Conqueror, following the Norman conquest of England. It was originally resented and held as a symbol of oppression.

St. Paul Catherdral

Situated at the highest point in London, Ludgate Hill, St’ Paul’s Cathedral is the second largest church in the UK and one of London’s most recognisable sights. It was originally constructed in 1697 by Sir Christopher Wren as part of the rebuilding project following the Great Fire of London. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle.

Downing Street

Built by Sir George Downing in 1680, Downing Street is the heart of British politics. The Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer both reside on the street. The street is understandably inaccessible to the public, but can be viewed from Whitehall.

Buckingham Palace

Our royal family’s primary residence. Originally erected as a large townhouse for the use of the Duke of Buckingham, the townhouse was acquired in 1761 by King George III and quickly transformed into a palace fit for a king.

Westminster Abbey

A titan feat of Gothic architecture, built in 960, with many additions over the years. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, all coronations of British monarchs have taken place right here.

Trafalger Square

The home of political demonstrations, contemporary art and of course Nelson’s Column. Trafalgar Square was named as such to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar. The site was once known as Charing Cross and was the original site of the King’s Mews.

Classic Routemaster Bus

Our large fleet of vehicles is comprised entirely of 1960’s Routemaster double-deckers. These gorgeous vintage buses are a wonderful reminder of London’s rich transport history. Lovingly restored in our signature ‘midnight-black’ livery, finished with antique lampshades and plush red velvet curtains.

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We are proud of our consistently outstanding reputation for customer service. Whether you are booking online, booking over the phone or booking on the street from one of our sales representatives, you will truly be in good hands prior to boarding with us. Our trained actors are then primed to entertain you for the duration. Try one of our Private Hires for a real touch of the exclusive VIP experience.

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