tour guide
noun
: a person who takes people on trips through an area and explains the interesting details about it
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Jalisa Cater, a fifth-generation Washingtonian and professional tour guide, just wishes the renovations weren't taking place during peak tourist season.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The by chance discovery was made by Weiss’ niece who followed the adventures of a tour guide on social media in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The gunman fired upward, according to a tour guide who was at the scene and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for safety reasons.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
One of my most memorable afternoons was spent exploring Vilanculos town with a local tour guide, which was arranged by my hotel, Saudade.
—Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The by chance discovery was made by Weiss’ niece who followed the adventures of a tour guide on social media in the Czech Republic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The gunman fired upward, according to a tour guide who was at the scene and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for safety reasons.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
One of my most memorable afternoons was spent exploring Vilanculos town with a local tour guide, which was arranged by my hotel, Saudade.
—Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Tour guide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tour%20guide. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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