Tour Leader, Central Europe at Intrepid Travel in Czech Republic

The world needs more Intrepid people:

We are looking for Tour Leaders - Central Europe. In this role, you'll be at the heart of creating meaningful travel experiences, helping travellers connect with local cultures, communities and destinations across Central Europe.

As the face of Intrepid on the road, you'll bring destinations to life through authentic local experiences, insightful storytelling and genuine connections that create lasting memories for our travellers.

Working independently while supported by Intrepid's wider team, you'll balance customer service, safety, trip management and problem-solving to ensure every journey runs smoothly. From navigating unexpected challenges to sharing your knowledge of the region, you'll play a key role in helping travellers experience Central Europe in a way that's responsible, immersive and unforgettable.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:

• Excellent communication skills in English and at least one additional local language.

• Strong customer service experience and the ability to build rapport with a broad range of travellers.

• Travel experience throughout Central Europe (Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Germany) and across wider Europe.

• Experience sharing local knowledge, travel advice or cultural insights in a customer-facing environment.

• Basic computer skills, including experience using email, Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Full rights to work across the regions where tours operate.

We know people bring different experiences and perspectives, so even if you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.

What you need to know about this role

• This is a freelance contract position.

• Strong availability during peak travel seasons (May to June and September to October) is essential.

• We recruit Tour Leaders regularly, with training and onboarding dates shared throughout the recruitment process.

• The role requires flexibility to travel and spend time away from home, with some tours lasting up to four weeks.

• You will lead tours throughout Central Europe and across wider Europe.

• Travel to and from the tour starting location is included.