Join Our Team of Expert Guides
Become a BelfastLad Tour Guide or Guide Support Officer
Are you passionate about sharing the rich history and vibrant culture of Belfast and Northern Ireland ? Join BelfastLad & Co Tours and lead unforgettable experiences for visitors from around the world.
About BelfastLad & Co Tours
BelfastLad & Co Tours is dedicated to providing exceptional guided tours across Northern Ireland. Our mission is to deliver authentic and engaging experiences that showcase the beauty and history of this region. We value expertise, passion, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring every tour is a memorable journey for our guests.
Expectations for Our Guides and Guide Support Officers
What We Expect from You
At BelfastLad & Co Tours, we expect our guides and Guide Support Officers to be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and professional. You should have a deep understanding of Northern Ireland’s history and culture, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage and entertain diverse groups. Punctuality, reliability, and a customer-focused approach are essential. Join us in delivering 5-star rated tours that leave a lasting impression.
Payments and training for Our Guides and Guide Support Officers
What We Pay You
At BelfastLad & Co Tours, we pay our guides and guide support officers the following rates
Guides – Full Day Tour (up to 7 Hours) £340 and Half Day Tours (up to 4 Hours) £170
Guide Support Officers – £50 expenses for a Half Day Tour and £75 Expenses for a Full Day Tour
We offer free training on our tour content, policies, procedures and ethical principles and techinical training on our VOX Whisper Sets and Guide/Officer technical communication equipment. You can also access our Cruise Ship Partner’s online training academy at Global Cruises.
Qualifications Required
To be considered to become a tour guide with BelfastLad & Co Tours, candidates must possess a deep knowledge of Northern Ireland’s history, culture, and geography and have achieved at least and Level Two or Three Guiding Qualification or there equivalent. Guides should have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanour, and the ability to engage diverse groups of tourists. Proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage.
A passion for storytelling and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing the beauty and history of Northern Ireland are crucial. Successful applicants will become one of our pool of professional guides who will be offered tours when they become available.
Guide Support Officers need a minimum of a Level Two qualification or currently enrolled for this qualification at a recognised academic college or learning venue (proof or enrolment and a lecturers recommendation is required.)
Your can find out if you qualfication or course is recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) at this LINK HERE
Training Modules
Below are the training modules that are free to access at any time for how to use our specialist equipment and procedures
To learn how to turn on and pair our Retekess sets click on the image or button below
To Learn how to turn on and pair our Selfie Sticks to Mobile Phones Click on the image or button below
Join us at Wolsey’s Bangor for an Irish horror story followed by a real Paranormal Ghost tour around old Bangor Sea Front in the company of the BelfastLad himself.