Become a Tour Guide

Empowering Future Cultural and Hiking Guides in Albania

Ready for a wonderful challenge?

Why become a Hiking/Cultural Guide?

Share Your Passion: Be the bridge between local heritage and travelers, introducing them to rich history, traditions, and stunning landscapes.

Connect with People: Meet diverse visitors, creating lasting memories as you guide them through cultural sites and scenic trails.

Enjoy Flexibility and Adventure: Trade the desk for the outdoors, exploring nature and culture daily, and specializing in your preferred guiding style.

Promote Sustainable Tourism: Educate travelers on respecting the environment and local culture, fostering a positive impact on communities.

Boost Local Tourism: Help your community thrive by offering year-round guiding services, supporting local economies.

Build Professional Skills: Gain training that meets global standards, making you a sought-after guide capable of delivering exceptional experiences.

Find Job Stability: With tourism's growth, there’s ongoing demand for skilled guides, offering long-term employment potential.

Spoonbill Nest & GIZ Project

A project for the future

Reduce Unemployment: Professional training for those seeking new skills or career upgrades.

Elevate Tourism Standards: Improve the quality of guiding services to meet international benchmarks.

Fill Skills Gaps: Train guides in cultural and hiking tourism, addressing the need for expertise.

Support Year-Round Employment: Equip guides to provide services all year, ensuring steady income and reducing seasonal job fluctuations.

Boost Albania’s Tourism Appeal: Make Albania a top destination year-round, supporting local economies.

Prioritize Safety: Learn essential health and safety practices for a better guiding experience.

Course Dates

International Hiking Guide Certification 2024

Trainer: Nadri Murseli, Tomica Kotevski, Artur Guni
Course Duration: 11/11/2024 – 17/11/2024

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Cultural Guide November 2024

Trainer: Robert Kaca
Course Duration: 18/11/2024 – 21/11/2024

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International Cultural Guide Training 2024

Trainer: Dr. Annegret Goller
Course Duration: 22/11/2024 – 24/11/2024

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Participants will go through a selection phase, where they will be assessed based on their skills and dedication to becoming successful tourist guides. A B2-C1 level proficiency in a foreign language is required to ensure effective communication with tourists and colleagues.

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