Learning Area TVL LOCAL TOUR GUIDING 1 Grade Level Grade 11

W1
Quarter 3RD Quarter Date

I. LESSON TITLE Core concepts in Tour Guiding Services

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING

Explain basic concepts in tour guiding services
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT 1. Core concepts in Tour Guiding Services

Reference: Local Guiding Services; Eloisa A. Romero; page 2-3, First Edition

Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe

A. Introduction 1 Hour Presentation

This lesson will introduce the you to tour guiding as a profession . It provides a discussion
Panimula on the core concept in tour guiding services, Including the definition of tour and tour
guiding

"Librarians are tour-guides for all of knowledge."

Patrick Ness

In a sheet of paper, write the be Unscramble the following word;

Word Clue Answer

RUTO to come back to the point of origin

after going to a destination elsewhere

DUNGIGI RUTO provision of professional service to

interpret the cultural and natural
heritage of an area

NILE FFAST TOR interacts directly with the tourists

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DISEGU CILEDO unemployed guides who are mostly

hobbyists such a retirees and
environmental advocates

B. Development
Pagpapaunlad Core Concept in Tour Guiding

What is a tour guide?

Coined from the Latin word tornare and Greek tornos, meaning to circle around, the word
“tour” means to come back to the point of origin after going to a destination elsewhere. In
tourism, the word “tour” refers to the activities of people when they go through a place in
order to see and learn about it in person.

Who is a tour guide?

A tour guide is a person who guides people as they go through a foreign place to help
them gain better appreciation of the place and the interesting things to see there. The tour
guide likewise helps these people make efficient use of their time during their tour.

The Philippine Department of Tourism defines a tour guide as “an individual who guide
tourist, both foreign and domestic, for free, commission, or any other form of lawful
remuneration” The Philippine Department of Tourism recognizes tour guides who
undergo proper training.

What is tour guiding?

Tour guiding therefore refers to the provision of professional service to interpret the
cultural and natural heritage of an area. In this sense, interpretation does not only refer to
translation of information from one language to another, but also the description of
cultural and natural attractions that help people gain better understanding and appreciation
of such.

Rules of a Tour Guide

A tour guide plays important roles in tourism. According to the Australian

Government’s job Guide (n.d.), these roles include:

● Meeting and greeting the tour participants upon arrival and facilitation
introductions
● Coordinating pre-arranged accommodation and transport and making
● Coordinating pre-arranged tours including visits to local attractions, shops,
restaurants etc.;
● Leading tour groups and pointing out places of interest;
● Preparing and presenting tour guide spiels called tour commentaries.
● Researching and sharing general information about the city and/or country;
● Attending to operational problems, such as booking errors and changes, lost
bags, or sickness and providing first aid if needed; and
● Preparing and submitting written reports of how the day’s tour turned out,
including financial reports and other administrative work.

Elements of Tour Guiding

The previously mentioned definitions suggest that the elements of tour guiding
include:

1. Professionalism. Tour guiding is a profession, which means that before

 becoming a tour guide, a person must first undergo a training program. In many countries,
one must acquire a license to practice legally.

2. Service. Tour guiding is a form of service. Service is intangible, perishable,

and unique. Guiding services are created at the same time of consumption, making each
tourism experience different.

3. Interpretation. Tour guiding is a form of interpretation. This means that one

of the tour guide’s roles is to educate the tourist about the meanings and significance of
cultural and natural attractions.

4. Physical Elements. Tour guide’s combine service with the physical elements
to create the total tourism experience for clients. The physical elements include the
facilities of hotels, modes of transportation, and the things that tourists find in tourist
attractions, such as parks and museums.

5. Characteristics of a Tour Guide. Tour guides must be genuinely interested in

the destination where they practice. They must be mature, responsible, patient, tactful,
and sensitive to different cultures. They must also be articulate, quick-witted, organized,
and healthy to cope with the physical demands of the job.

Tour guides must understand that their main reason for existence is the tourist.
A tourist tour is a guide’s client. In this regard and in consideration of the
abovementioned elements of tour guiding, all tour guides must possess an understanding
of the tourists, the tourism industry, communication, tour programming, and tour
management. Let us learn about these in the succeeding lessons.

C. Engagement 1 Hour
Learning Task 1. At this point, in a pad paper, make a short scenario on how to
Pakikipagpalihan showcase each Elements of Tour Guiding

a. Professionalism
b. Service
c. Interpretation
d. Physical Elements
e. Characteristics of a Tour Guide

D. Assimilation
Paglalapat
2 Hours Learning Task 2. In a piece of paper (15 Points)

1. Cite 10 Characteristics of a Tour Guide

 2. Cite 3 Characteristics of Service

3. Cite 2 Physical Elements that tourists and tour guide need

V. ASSESSMENT 1 Hour
Learning Task 3: In a sheet of paper, write the be Unscramble the following word;
(Learning Activity Sheets for
Enrichment, Remediation or Word Clue Answer
Assessment to be given on
Weeks 3 and 6)
RUTO to come back to the point of origin
after going to a destination elsewhere

DUNGIGI RUTO provision of professional service to

interpret the cultural and natural
heritage of an area

NILE FFAST TORN interacts directly with the tourists

F

DISEGU CILEDO unemployed guides who are mostly

hobbyists such a retirees and
environmental advocates

VI. REFLECTION ● Write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.

Prepared by: Jackell A. Dela Torre Checked by: Joel D. Salazar