Being a tour guide in Berlin is being young and having the opportunity to follow the changes in the city skyline. Modern dressing and energetic cityscape of Berlin always renew itself and evolve adding new places, landmarks and interesting sights to visit. In the following article, we will provide some advice and recommendations on how to meet all these challenges and what tactics to use to ensure that your tour groups receive the best possible service.
1. Research and Stay Informed
To stay current on the evolving face of Berlin patrons need to do their homework and simply be knowledgeable about current events. Read local newspapers, both in paper and online versions, bookmark the websites of the official Berlin Tourism site, and other German related sites, and engage in some of the active tourism forums or Facebook groups. By regularly reading these sources you will be up to date with new attraction, changes to attractions or closures and any other major work undertaken around the city.
2. Attend City Events and Exhibitions
In order not to lose sight of events and changes in Berlin, one should visit city events and exhibitions. Cultural festivals, art exhibitions, trade show and other conferences take place regularly in Berlin all year round. Such events can provide great opportunities to get primary information about new projects and architectural ideas as well as about the tendencies the city is following. Further, these events provide chance to establish business contacts, share interesting and useful information with other people working in the sphere of tourism.
3. Explore Different Neighborhoods
The Hauptstadt of Germany is a city, which is distinguished by the presence of different districts, every one of them different by character and atmosphere. Walking through other neighborhoods will certainly open the visitors’ eyes to other parts of the city and give you a chance to offer your visitors an individualized itinerary. Take an opportunity to roam through the less touristy areas, see some art galleries, bars, bistros, and farmer’s markets. Talking to people on the streets, you will find out which places are not widely promoted in guidebooks.
3.1 Check out the neighborhoods:
Kreuzberg: It has a multicultural experience, graffiti and wall arts; besides being famous for its night life.
Prenzlauer Berg: A trendy place boasting of good coffee houses, mini shops and scenic parks.
Charlottenburg: This is a district that boasts great palaces, quality stores and, of course, Kurfürstendamm Street.
4. Interact with Local Guides and Other Expertise
Having local connections could not be stressed enough as an advantage because they provide insiders information on electronic city configuration. To speak with current tour guides, historians, architects, and urban planners for an understanding of current construction work. Go to relevant fairs, seminars, and meetings to make contacts and share information. Working with other guides will improve your tours and will provide tourists with great opportunities.
5. Continuous Professional Development
Indeed, it is crucial to maintain highly qualified professionals to meet the challenge of constantly evolving Berlin urban environment. Look for conferences, presentations, or distance learning that has something to do with urban growth, history, or other related fields. The better informed you are, the easier you will be able to deliver reliable and stimulating information to your fellow tourism sport groups. Furthermore, gaining membership with professional associations, or certification can further help increase your authority as a tour guide.
6. Stay Open to Feedback
Finally, do make it a policy to always accept feedback from your tour groups. Make sure to ask from your guests as to what they are interested in. Such feedback can bring hints about what kind of attractions visitors would like to encounter in Berlin, and what sites are perceived to be the most engaging. Suggest this into your tours in a way that you are able to consider the dynamic needs and requirements of the visited guests.
Therefore to be on top of the eagle changing Berlin city scape as a tour guide you need to try the following strategies and keep on exploring, learning and networking. You need to adapt to the city changing and turn this into a tool to improve your tours and make a great impression on your guests.
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