Plant Guides

Plant guides are employed by corporations, usually as part of the public relations department. They conduct tours in the company’s plant or factory, with the primary aim of uplifting the company’s public image by educating visitors about their business goals and operations. In a way, they are like museum guides who specialize in a particular collection.

Adventure Guides

Adventure guides are, first and foremost, hobbyists who love a particular sporting activity and introduce this activity to the tourist. They require special skill set, including those related to guest safety. In the Philippines, for instance, cave guides undergo an accreditation process that is different from that of a city guide.

City Guides

City guides specialize in a particular city or province. They are able to provide information on a city’s history and heritage, and its relevance to the country’s socioeconomic development. City guides may be freelancers, government employees, travel agency employees, or volunteers.

Others

Other types of guide include golf guide, shopping guide, special interest guide, and cultural and heritage guide, all of whom specialized in a particular activity, collection, or location.