NYC Walking Tour Guide Wanted
- Location
- Flushing, Queens
- When
- Recurring
- Ongoing on-call role, tours booked based on demand (up to 4-5/week during busy periods)
- Compensation
- $21-75/hour + tips, bonuses, and incentives
- Applicants
- 85
- General Help
What’s involved
An alternative, fun-style walking tour company in NYC is looking for one or two Italian speakers to train as tour guides — ideally people with a real love of movies, music, and New York City itself. They're looking for someone curious, well-read, who wants to learn a genuinely interesting skill and build a second income alongside their main job. Storytelling ability and comfort engaging and entertaining a group matter a lot here. Good to know before applying: • This is on-call work — some weeks you might lead 4-5 tours, other weeks fewer, depending on bookings and performance • They're looking for people who want to stick around and grow with them long-term, not just a few months • Great for people in restaurant/hospitality work (with free mornings), students, actors, or anyone who loves telling stories and being in front of a group • Pay is $21-75/hour plus tips, bonuses, and incentives — a motivated, well-liked guide can do well and stay busy year-round • Speaking another language in addition to Italian is a bonus but not required • You must have a valid visa and be authorized to work in the US To apply, send: • Your Instagram profile • A list of books you read in 2025 • Your favorite NYC neighborhoods • Your resume/CV
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