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Deliver Exceptional Private Experiences
Work with private and VIP guests and create personalized experiences that reflect their interests, schedules, and expectations.
Careers
Join Our Team — Become a Professional Tour Guide in San Francisco, Yosemite & Beyond
Turn Your Passion for Travel Into a Long-Term Career
Are you passionate about Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, the California Redwoods, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and other extraordinary destinations throughout Northern California and beyond?
Are you looking for more than just a temporary job? We are seeking professional, motivated individuals who want to turn their passion for travel, guiding, and hospitality into a meaningful career and grow with an established private tour company.
Whether you are interested in part-time, seasonal, or full-time work, we are looking for people who are prepared to make a genuine commitment to the role, complete the required training, and build a long-term working relationship with our company.
If you are dependable, professional, passionate about creating exceptional experiences, and interested in growing with a company rather than simply exploring the industry, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking professional, dependable driver-guides who take pride in delivering exceptional private-tour experiences.
Strong English communication skills are required.
We welcome individuals who are passionate about travel, enjoy working with people from around the world, and are committed to providing professional, personalized experiences for our guests.
Our guides serve guests throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, and other destinations across Northern California, combining knowledgeable guiding, professional hospitality, safe driving, and genuine personal attention.
If you are looking for an opportunity to turn your passion for travel into meaningful work with an established private tour company, we would like to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
As part of our professional private-tour team, you will have the opportunity to:
Professional Independence
Use your knowledge and personality to bring destinations to life while having the flexibility to personalize the guest experience within company standards.
Career Growth
As our company continues to grow, strong-performing guides may have opportunities for additional responsibilities, leadership, and long-term advancement.
Be More Than a Tour Guide
Our guides are storytellers, educators, hosts, and ambassadors for Northern California. We expect every guest interaction to reflect professionalism, knowledge, courtesy, and genuine care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation, plus gratuities and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities to work primarily with private and VIP clients.
- Paid time for applicable waiting periods and long-distance pickups, according to company policy.
- Part-time and seasonal opportunities, with potential for expanded hours for exceptional performers.
- Opportunities for long-term growth as the company expands.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Reliable, professional, and customer-focused.
- Based in San Francisco or the Bay Area and knowledgeable about the region.
- Strong English communicators.
- Comfortable providing both professional driving and guided-tour services.
- Able to communicate confidently and provide engaging, informative commentary.
- Friendly, courteous, adaptable, and comfortable working with guests from diverse backgrounds.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, presentation, and customer service.
Physical Requirements & Work Expectations
This is an active, hands-on position. Our guides may spend extended periods driving, walking, hiking, standing, and guiding guests outdoors, sometimes on uphill, downhill, uneven, or challenging terrain.
Depending on the tour, the position may also involve long driving days, extended schedules, overnight travel, and multi-day road trips. Guides should be comfortable spending extended periods on the road and maintaining a high level of energy, professionalism, and attentiveness throughout the guest experience.
During the busy summer season, greater availability is strongly preferred, particularly for guides interested in receiving more assignments and expanded hours.
Applicants should be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to the Role
We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in becoming professional tour guides and building a reliable, long-term working relationship with our company.
The position requires training, preparation, flexibility, and a willingness to take on the responsibilities that come with private and multi-day tours.
If you are passionate about travel, enjoy working with guests, and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established private tour company, we encourage you to apply.
Start Your Journey With Us
From the streets of San Francisco to the granite cliffs of Yosemite, the giant sequoias, towering redwood forests, dramatic coastlines, and beautiful mountain landscapes of Northern California, our guides help travelers experience some of the most remarkable destinations in the region.
If you have the professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to deliver exceptional private-tour experiences, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Join our team and help create unforgettable experiences for travelers from around the world.
