Tour Guide - Kansas City, MO

About the role

Date posted: June 15, 2026 Job description: Now Hiring: Tour Guides & Storytellers Are you a natural storyteller, performer, or public speaker? Do you enjoy history, ghost stories, or entertaining groups? Ghost City Tours is hiring Tour Guides to lead engaging, high-energy walking tours sharing local history, ghost stories, and legends. Job Overview As a Tour Guide / Ghost Tour Guide, you will: Lead guided walking tours through historic areas Deliver engaging storytelling performances to groups Entertain guests with history, true crime, and ghost stories Provide excellent customer service while managing groups Key Details Tours are ~90 minutes (up to 2 hours for specialty tours) Walking distance: ~1 mile per tour Benefits & Perks Part-time schedule Performance-based incentives Advancement opportunities Fun, interactive work environment Ideal for actors, performers, teachers, and public speakers Minimum Requirements Strong public speaking or presentation skills Outgoing, confident, and comfortable with groups Reliable transportation Punctual and dependable Must live within 20 miles of the tour location Preferred Experience (Not Required) Tour guide experience Acting, theater, improv, or performance background Customer service or hospitality experience Teaching, history, or storytelling experience No Experience? Apply Anyway We provide paid training to help you succeed. If you're confident, engaging, and willing to learn, we want to hear from you. Important: Application Process After applying, you will receive a required questionnaire via email. You must complete this to be considered for an interview. (Check your spam/junk folder if needed.) Hiring Process Apply on Indeed Complete questionnaire Selected candidates invited to a preliminary interview Training details provided during interview Apply Today Join Ghost City Tours and become part of a team delivering unforgettable experiences through storytelling, history, and performance. Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person Job Type: Part-time Benefits: Employee discount Work Location: In person

What we're looking for

Minimum Requirements Strong public speaking or presentation skills Outgoing, confident, and comfortable with groups Reliable transportation Punctual and dependable Must live within 20 miles of the tour location Preferred Experience (Not Required) Tour guide experience Acting, theater, improv, or performance background Customer service or hospitality experience Teaching, history, or storytelling experience No Experience? Apply Anyway We provide paid training to help you succeed. If you're confident, engaging, and willing to learn, we want to hear from you.

Pay

Training Pay: $15/hour After Training: $50 base pay per tour + tips Typical total earnings: $50-$150+ per tour Top performers can earn significantly more with tips Weekly direct deposit (Fridays) Benefits & Perks Part-time schedule Performance-based incentives Advancement opportunities Fun, interactive work environment Ideal for actors, performers, teachers, and public speakers