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Tourist Guides are the representatives of the cities, regions and countries for which they are qualified. It largely depends on them whether visitors feel welcome, wish to stay longer or decide to return. They contribute considerably to the perception of the destination. Tourist guides help travellers understand the culture of the region visited and the way of life of its inhabitants. They play a special role, on the one hand, in promoting cultural and natural heritage and, on the other hand, in helping its sustainability by making visitors aware of its importance and vulnerability.
The tour guide must possess:
a thorough knowledge of the works of art, monuments, archaeological heritage, natural beauty and environmental resources of the locality in which the profession is to be exercised.
The technical ability to convey to visitors, in an interdisciplinary manner, knowledge about each tangible and intangible asset of the cultural and environmental heritage and the values it carries.
The ability to implement a scientifically correct illustration/interpretation that is appropriate for all audiences, selective and concise, clear also in a foreign language and that, in a pleasing manner, educates the audience to interest in and respect for the cultural and environmental heritage, customs, traditions and cultures of others.
An exact knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
A direct knowledge of the reality of the places and assets, i.e. their location, logistics, access and use, road conditions and travel times, acquired and constantly updated through frequent inspections in the area of practice, enabling guided tours to be carried out on time and in the proper manner.
ARCHAEOLOGY 25 hours
Classical archaeology
Early Christian and early medieval archaeology
Medieval archaeology
HISTORY OF ART 55 hours
Study of the main Italian and European artistic currents, from antiquity to the contemporary.
Elements of Medieval Art History
Elements of Modern Art History
Elements of Contemporary Art History
Elements of architectural history
Analysis and study of Italy's main cultural assets
HISTORY 30 hours
Elements of Ancient History
Elements of Medieval History
Elements of Modern History
Elements of Contemporary History
Focus on the main stages of Italian history
GEOGRAPHY 22 hours
Physical geography
Focus on Italian regions: folklore, food and wine and regional traditions
Political and economic geography
Geography of tourism and tourist destinations
TOURISM LAW 8 hours
Tourism law, accessibility and inclusiveness of the tourism offer;
Regulation of cultural heritage and landscape.
*SIMULATION GUIDED TOUR IN ITALIAN
Seminar: Promotion of territorial projects - Enhancement of the territory through nature, landscape and typical products - Focus on: Farms
Be an Italian citizen or a citizen of an EU country. Non-EU citizens with a regular residence permit may also participate.
Hold a secondary school diploma (or equivalent) valid for university entrance.
Adequate knowledge of Italian and at least one foreign language, preferably English.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrolment in the course.
Private certificate of course attendance
Financing possibilities
Propaedeutic phase:
Study of preparatory texts provided by the European Tourism Institute;
Optional :
1-year English language course “all you can learn” formula. If you already have at least a self-certified B2 level of English, you can choose another of the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian;
Classroom phase:
140 hours of recorded video lectures.
140 hours of recorded video lectures.
Private certificate of course attendance
Italian Italian 
English
Spanish
