Tour Guiding 101
What’s the first thing a tour guide should do when meeting a group?
What is introduce yourself and greet the group?
What is the capital of Kingston parish?
What is Kingston?
This popular Jamaican dish includes ackee and…
What is saltfish?
This famous waterfall in Ocho Rios is popular for climbing.
What is Dunn’s River Falls?
This is used to amplify the guide’s voice.
What is a microphone or portable speaker?
his document helps a guide plan the day’s stops, timing, and activities.
What is an itinerary?
What is the capital of St. Ann?
What is St. Ann’s Bay?
What is the name of Jamaica’s national hero known as “The Right Excellent” and a black liberation leader?
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This Blue Mountains beverage is one of the most expensive coffees in the world.
What is Blue Mountain Coffee?
A short, catchy story shared during a tour is called a...?
What is an anecdote?
Name one key quality every tour guide should have.
What is good communication (or patience, enthusiasm, etc.)?
What is the capital of Manchester?
What is Mandeville?
Which traditional music genre originated in Jamaica before reggae?
What is ska?
This historical site in Kingston was once home to pirates.
What is Port Royal?
This term refers to guests arriving late and disrupting the tour.
What is a latecomer issue or delay?
What is the term for the time set aside to allow guests to ask questions or give feedback at the end of the tour?
What is a debrief?
What is the capital of Portland?
What is Port Antonio?
Name the Jamaican festival celebrated in August with parades and cultural performances.
What is Emancipation or Independence Day?
Located in Negril, these provide stunning sunset views.
What are the Negril Cliffs?
The practice of adapting your presentation style for different audience types.
What is audience engagement or customization?
This technique helps guides manage large groups and keep everyone engaged.
What is clustering or tour group control/management techniques?
What is the capital of St. Elizabeth?
What is Black River?
What’s the meaning of the Jamaican proverb “Every mickle mek a muckle”?
What is small things add up to something big?
This Montego Bay site features a legendary white witch.
What is Rose Hall Great House?
This term describes when a guide makes up facts just to sound impressive.
What is improvising facts?
What is lying