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Urban Adventures Guide, DC

3/10/2026

The primary responsibility is leading Urban Adventures tours in Washington, DC, uncovering local stories, landmarks, and hidden histories for travelers. Guides must immerse guests in local culture and deliver authentic, sustainable experiences.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Intrepid Travel offers sustainable experience-rich travel via more than 900 trips on all seven continents. As a certified B Corp, we're a business that balances purpose and profit. We are the largest global adventure tour operator with a network of 31 destination management companies (DMCs) and a not-for-profit foundation. Majority owned by its co-founders and staff, Intrepid has been taking small groups to travel the local way, on real-life experiences for more than three decades. Through our global DMC network, our expert teams operate the majority of our trips, as well as tours on behalf of other leading travel brands. Our not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised over AUD $20m for 160 charities around the world since 2002. Find out more in our annual report: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/annualreport
About the Role

Intrepid Travel is a global leader in providing a rich diversity of destination experiences to a wide customer group, as part of the wider Intrepid Group we don’t just want to be the best travel IN the world, we want to be the best travel company FOR the world. We do this by providing the world's widest range of adventure travel, ensuring we deliver authentic experiences which benefit our travellers and the people and places they visit.  

  

As the largest travel B Corp globally and our vision is to change the way people see the world through sustainable experience-rich travel. Our tours are delivered by our Guides, who are passionate about their cities, have excellent people skills and solve problems quickly. If you share our passion for tours focused on sustainable, local, and immersive travel experiences to people all over the world… this might be the right opportunity for you. 

 

In Washington, DC, our Urban Adventures tours uncover the stories behind the monuments. From iconic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods to the hidden histories and local food spots that many visitors miss, our guides bring the capital to life in unexpected ways. Our travellers don’t just visit the city’s famous sites -  they experience the culture, people, and stories that make DC truly unique.

If you share our passion for tours focused on sustainable, local, and immersive travel experiences for people from all over the world - this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

 

This is a part-time seasonal role in DC. The hourly wage is $26.50 USD plus gratuities.

 

The world needs more Intrepid people:  

 

Do you dream of inspiring travelers and helping them fall in love with their destination by immersing them in your local culture and exposing them to real life experiences? Being a Tour Leader with Intrepid, you will do just that!  

  

Every day will be different, but every day you will:  

  

  • Have passion and knowledge for and of your destination  

  • A passion for travel, food, culture, and/or history  

  • Excellent story-telling skills  

  • Excellent communication skills with individuals and group of people  

  • Empathy and emotional intelligence  

  • High standards customer experience  

  • An understanding of and belief in Intrepid’s Responsible Travel philosophy and Core Values  

  • Outstanding organizational management skills  

  • Problem solving and decision-making capacities  

  • A friendly, engaging, and energetic personality 

 

To be considered you may also have:  

  

  • Excellent communication in English and ideally one other local language (the more the better!)    

  • Strong customer service experience and experience in developing a rapport with a broad range of traveller's  

  • Ability to manage trip budget and handle sums of money   

  • Map reading skills and a good sense of direction 

  • Requires a Valid Driver's License

 

Additional Skills & Attributes: 

  

  • A willingness to work flexible hours according to the groups needs 

  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificates recommended 

 

 

 

Key Skills
Passion For DestinationKnowledge For DestinationPeople SkillsProblem SolvingStory TellingCommunication SkillsEmpathyEmotional IntelligenceCustomer ExperienceResponsible Travel PhilosophyOrganizational ManagementDecision MakingFriendly PersonalityEngaging PersonalityEnergetic PersonalityBudget Management
Categories
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