08 Sep
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Walk Another Mile
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Kolkata
08 Sep
Walk Another Mile
Kolkata
Company Description Walk Another Mile is a premium tours and travel company that designs luxury holidays, bespoke itineraries, cultural journeys, and immersive festival experiences across India and international destinations. The team focuses on creating meaningful travel through a blend of comfort, authenticity, personalization, and seamless execution. Core offerings include curated cultural and experiential travel, family vacations, group tours, honeymoon and special occasion trips, and tailor-made itineraries built around each traveler’s interests.
A key highlight is the Durga Puja and other festival journeys, which provide thoughtfully designed experiences centered on local heritage, culture, and immersive activities.
Walk Another
Mile also serves as a travel storytelling platform, sharing destination insights, travel films, and guides that inspire travelers to explore beyond the ordinary.
Role Description This is a contract, on-site Tour Guide role based in Kolkata.
The Tour
Guide will lead individuals and groups through city tours, cultural walks, and festival-focused itineraries, delivering engaging commentary on local history, culture, and traditions.
Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing tour schedules, coordinating meeting points, and ensuring a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience throughout the tour.
The role involves answering traveler questions, handling real-time issues or changes, and providing recommendations for local food, shopping, and additional experiences.
The Tour
Guide will also support basic sales-related activities such as promoting upcoming tours and sharing information about Walk Another Mile’s services when appropriate.
Qualifications
- Ability to conduct Guided Tours with confidence, including route planning, group handling, and time management.
- Solid Communication and interpersonal skills to deliver clear explanations and engaging storytelling.
- Customer Service skills to support diverse travelers, manage expectations, and resolve on-ground issues calmly.
- Working knowledge of local History, culture, and festivals, especially related to Kolkata and Durga Puja.
- Basic Sales skills to introduce and promote other tours and services in a respectful, consultative manner.
- Proficiency in English, Hindi and Bengali (additional languages are an advantage).
- Comfort with working outdoors in variable conditions and navigating busy city and festival environments.
- Prior experience as a tour guide, local expert, or in hospitality/travel is preferred.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and festival periods based on tour schedules.
📌 Tour Guide (Kolkata)
🏢 Walk Another Mile
📍 Kolkata