Gcc tour leader-accompagnatore turistico - italy small ships & land tours

GCC Tour Leader / Accompagnatore Turistico – Italy Small Ships & Land Tours

Location:

Italy

Company:

Grand Circle Corporation

Type:

Freelance /

Libero Professionista

Season:

2026 About the Role

Grand Circle Corporation is seeking

experienced Tour Leaders

(Trip Experience Leaders) to guide

base and extension itineraries

for

Grand Circle Travel

and

Overseas Adventure Travel (O. A. T.) throughout Italy in 2026. Important Notes

Availability:

Required

year-round

for the 2026 travel season.

Patentino Accompagnatore:

A

valid “Patentino da Accompagnatore Turistico” is

mandatory

to lead tours in Italy. You’ll need to present it if selected for the next stage.

Contract:

This is a

freelance

( libero professionista

) position. Languages:

Fluent English and Italian

required, with solid knowledge of your assigned itinerary. Who We Are

At

Grand Circle

, we believe in

changing people’s lives through travel and learning

.

We’re the

largest American direct marketer

of international travel for Americans aged 50+, having served

over 1 million travelers

since 1958. What We Offer

Competitive compensation

with

incentives/bonuses

for achieving company goals

Strong on-the-road support

from our regional and headquarters teams

Stable and flexible scheduling

throughout the season (based on performance)

Comprehensive training

and ongoing feedback to help you grow What We Require

Valid “Patentino di Accompagnatore Turistico”

or

IATM membership certificate

Fluent English & Italian

, excellent communication and presentation skills

At least 5 years of residence in Italy

(if not Italian) 24/7 availability

during tours

Strong

knowledge of Italian destinations

, local

history, culture, and wildlife

Understanding of

American travelers and culture

Creative, resourceful team player

with leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills

Enthusiasm and passion

for sharing life experiences and discussing cultural insights

Minimum 2 years’ experience escorting groups

preferred (not required) International work experience

a plus Your Responsibilities

Contact travelers before trips via

emails or calls

Confirm

transportation, activities, and vendor arrangements

Handle

medical or emergency situations

with professionalism

Provide

commentaries

and

info talks

on destinations, culture, and daily life

Offer and manage excursion products

and payments

Create

Learning & Discovery activities

for travelers

Go

off the beaten track

to show authentic local life Recruitment Process

Zoom Interview- online

Group Interview – March

3-Day Training – March

All steps are

mandatory

and

selective

, with continuous assessment from both sides. How to Apply

Send your

CV and cover letter in English

(.pdf or.doc format) to:

italyrecruitment@oattravel.com

By applying, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with the

Grand Circle Data Privacy Policy

.

For any queries or complaints, contact:

gdprinfo@oattravel.com By applying to this ad, you would be automatically giving Grand Circle your consent for processing your data in recruitment process. The data collected in the process of recruitment are in accordance with Grand Circle Data Privacy Policy. Without your express consent, your data cannot and will not be used for any other purposes. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact us via e-mail address: gdprinfo@oattravel.com.