{"id":13502,"date":"2018-05-09T18:21:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T17:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=13502"},"modified":"2019-04-17T10:05:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T09:05:33","slug":"everything-your-tour-guide-wants-you-to-know-before-you-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/everything-your-tour-guide-wants-you-to-know-before-you-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything Your Tour Guide Wants You to Know Before You Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve booked your trip, taken leave from work and saving hard for your next trip of a lifetime. It\u2019s around this time you\u2019ll start to have many questions about what happens on tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Travel to: <\/em>Europe <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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During my nine years on the road as a tour guide in Europe, the most important part of any adventure is being prepared, and I have come to believe that having realistic expectations about your trip is one of the most important things you can do to ensure an amazing experience. But how do you know what to expect when it\u2019s your first time on tour?<\/span><\/p>\n

To help keep your mind at ease, these are the most popular questions that almost every single passenger would ask me on day one of every tour. So, to save you the concern or queries, this is your complete guide featuring everything your tour guide wants you to know before you travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you ready for a touring adventure of a lifetime?  <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What happens if I miss the coach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

People who are generally punctual should never be concerned about missing the coach and it\u2019s important to understand that passengers are never left behind, but sometimes a passenger misses the coach. The truth is, the needs of the many, outweigh the needs of the few and if you\u2019re a punctual person, I\u2019m sure you agree.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See Also: <\/em>Group Tours Vs Solo Travel: Which Travel Style is For You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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If it\u2019s just a trip back to the hotel, simply make your own way via public transit or taxi. If neither are available, ask for help from a local. In the very worst case if you miss a journey from one city to the next, ask the hotel reception for assistance as to how to make your way to meet with the group and contact your tour guide or the tour company to let them know your plans \u2013 they\u2019ll be worried about you! <\/span><\/p>\n

Tip: Set your watch forward by 5 or 10 minutes \u2013 it\u2019s much harder to be late this way!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Will I have my tour guide\u2019s phone number?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some tour companies have a policy that their tour guide must provide a phone number for their guests, but not all of them do. Sometimes, it is also up to the individual tour guide. What we can recommend, is you keep your hotel list with you which is usually provided with your travel documents, or upon joining the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hotel\u2019s phone number is the best way to get in touch with your tour guide if you find yourself stuck, or you can also call the operator\u2019s emergency phone number or your booking agent in case of emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n

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