Tour Leader

Putting FUN at the forefront of all our experiences, BlackBook Tours is a truly unique tour company operating in Munich. Our tour concepts are all one-of-a-kind, niche experiences that endeavor to build lasting memories for all of our guests. With a focus on the lesser-known facets of Munich life and culture, we currently offer a range of concepts primarily centered on nightlife and what lurks in the shadows.

The Role

Our tour leaders are ambassadors; welcoming visitors to the city by introducing them to an unexpected side of Munich. As BlackBook Tours is a creative and ambitious brand, we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team as Tour Leaders in this vital customer-facing role. This opportunity is open to both professional tour guides in the Munich area as well as those looking to turn their passions into a fun side hustle.

What to Expect:

Entertain groups of visitors from all over the world; making them feel welcomed in Munich and delivering unforgettable experiences by putting your own unique spin on our concepts.

Choose your own hours. Our tour concepts range from 2 hours to full day experiences with varying start times from morning to night; giving Tour Leaders the flexibility to build their perfect schedule and work as much as they want.

• Tour sizes vary by concept with "small-group" tours capping at 10 participants and "walking" tours capping at 30.
• Tours run 12 months of the year – rain or (moon) shine.
• Tour Leaders report directly to upper management.

Candidate Profile

Above all, the ideal tour leader is a creative, friendly and high-energy individual, who is passionate about all things Munich as well as the niche topics presented in our tour concepts. These topics include: modern and traditional gastro trends in Munich, dark history, the paranormal and occultism, and local true crime.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be able to legally work in Germany in a freelance capacity
• Must be over the age of 19
• Must have a high fluency in English
• Must have lived in Munich for a minimum of 1 year
• Must possess the following attributes: problem-solving, autonomy, customer-focused, storytelling, creativity, and the ability to manage large groups of people

Candidate Assets (not required):

• Previous experience in the following professional fields: tour guiding, hospitality, teaching, public speaking, literary writing, or the performing arts (comedy, acting, podcasting, etc.)
• High fluency in German
• Educational certification in the following areas: German history, literature and performing arts, esoteric research, hospitality, or the culinary arts.