All About TourCademy

From who we are to what we can offer you!

Promoting the thrill of travel

Lead tour itineraries worldwide
Connect with cool people on the road
Deep dive into your favourite countries
Become free, physically and financially
Oversee every detail of a tour
Entertain travellers your way
Share your hard-earned expertise
Get paid to travel the world

Why train with TourCademy?

Take the first step to become a Tour Leader, and unlock a life of freedom where hard work actually pays off and excellence could earn you over $75k per year!
High-quality, online training materials
Job shadow a Tour Leader on a tour
Real-world, on-tour bootcamp training
Gain experience leading chaperoned tours
Join a like-minded online community

Meet the team

These expert travellers have over two decades of experience in the industry! You can bank on the best insights in the business.

Jakes Maritz

Dean & Co-Founder

Carl Cronje

CEO & Co-Founder

Victoria Messer

Course Leader & Head of Crew at TourAxis 

Luke Watson

TourAxis Tour Leader & Course Trainer

Marysol Blaumann

TourAxis Tour Leader & Course Trainer

Branden Gee

TourAxis Tour Leader & Course Trainer

Melissa Patience

Tour Leader Trainer & Course Administrator

FAQs

Should I be a Tour Leader or a Tour Guide (is there even a difference)?
Firstly, there is a difference. Tour Leaders conduct, and are responsible for, an entire tour program whereas a Tour Guide is an expert at guiding through a specific location. Secondly, Tour Leading might be more work, but it's also more fulfilling - emotionally and financially.
What accreditation is required to become a full-time Tour Leader?
To become an accredited Tour Leader, you need training with an accredited institution like TourCademy.
What’s with all the references to freedom?
We cannot stress enough how becoming a Tour Leader is an investment in your freedom. Freedom to choose when to work, how much you earn, where you travel and live and every other detail of your life!
How do I know I’m getting high-quality training?
Look into the training organisation's partners, parent companies and general experience of the team behind the training. In the case of TourCademy, we have two decades of industry experience backing us.
Will I be able to get a job as a Tour Leader after completing TourCademy Training?
Without a shadow of a doubt! You will receive top-tier training to fill a glaring gap in the market and have a foot in the door with our sister and parent companies.
How long would it take to complete the training from start to finish?
The course is self-paced, so the time it takes to complete will depend on your schedule and how quickly you progress. However, if you dedicate yourself to completing it full-time, it typically takes around 120 hours (3weeks).
Is there in-person training involved?
Yes, of course! To find your coach legs, you'll shadow real Tour Leaders on actual tours and eventually lead an escorted tour as part of the training program.
Where will in-person training be facilitated?
All over the world! It depends on where you're based, where your knowledge and skills lie, and the itineraries of your training tours.

Sign up to a TourCademy online course. 

If you’re ready to elevate your life, embark on an extraordinary career path, and become a professional traveller, just take that first step.

Contact us at 
welcome@tourcademy.com