For the past two years, we have been conducting walking tours and day tours across Bengaluru, hosting over 1,000 guests from around the world. Our tours focus on storytelling, local culture, history, food, and everyday life in the city, offering travelers a more personal and engaging way to experience Bengaluru. We’re looking for enthusiastic and dependable people who enjoy interacting with others, exploring the city, and creating memorable experiences for people. About the Role

We are looking for people passionate about TRAVELLING to lead our curated Walking and Day tours in Bengaluru. Time Commitment

Minimum 5-20 hours per week

Flexible schedule, but reliability is essential

Each tour goes on for 2.5-3 hours, Day tours go on for 6-7 hours. Key Responsibilities

Lead engaging walking tours in Malleshwaram and full-day tours in Bangalore.

Interact confidently with international guests

Share stories, history, and cultural insights

Answer questions on Indian history and cultural nuances

Ensure a smooth, welcoming, and well-managed tour experience

Navigate neighbourhoods confidently and manage groups What We’re Looking For

Essential

Strong communication and storytelling skills (Exposure to Dale Carnegie–style communication is a plus, not a requirement though.)

Comfort engaging with diverse groups

Good city navigation and orientation skills

Preferred

Solid familiarity with Malleshwaram and Bangalore.





Travel experience and cultural curiosity

Background in Social Sciences is a huge plus (History, Sociology, Political Science, etc.)

Others should also apply if they can demonstrate deep knowledge of Indian history, culture, and social contexts, and confidently handle guest questions.

What You Will

Gain

Meet people from across the world (you’ll have a friend in each country - that’s the ambition)

Build meaningful personal and professional connections

Strengthened communication, storytelling, and people skills

Hands-on experience in culture-led tourism ? Compensation (Freelance Model)

₹400 (Walking tour) per guest, ₹1200 (Day tour) per guest Payout is variable and increases with group size

Average earning: ~ ₹800-2000 per tour 100% of tips go to the guide (~₹600 per tour on average; not guaranteed) - This is a freelance, assignment-based opportunity, not a salaried job. There is no guaranteed fixed income—work and earnings depend on the number of tours and guest participation. But don’t worry, you’re definitely going to earn.

- Payments are made per tour, on a freelance basis.
- There might be a week where you’ll not be assigned enough tours, and some where you won’t find space to breathe ? Please reach out to [email protected] in case of any questions or queries you may have ?

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