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# German speaking Tour Guide (Italy) at Ventura TRAVEL

- **Company:** Ventura TRAVEL
- **Location:** Italy
- **Posted:** 2025-05-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs/6924672?gh_jid=6924672

## Job description

Join us at GUSTOVENTURA

[Gustoventura](https://www.gustoventura.de/)offers authentic, innovative, and sustainable travel experiences across the Mediterranean area, including Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal. Our tours immerse travelers in the essence of each destination through unforgettable experiences, strong connections to local culture, and a focus on regional food, wine, and traditions.

As a Tour Conductor for Gustoventura, you will help our travelers fulfill their dream of discovering the Mediterranean, creating meaningful and memorable journeys by bridging cultural gaps and fostering an appreciation for local, seasonal culinary traditions.

Note: The team is currently full, but the team is fast-growing, and we might have opportunities soon! Please keep in mind, we'll only consider applications written in English.

## Your Role

As a Tour Conductor, you will lead small groups (maximum 12/16 travelers) on 1–2 week tours across the Mediterranean area.

## Your Main Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire Be the leader of your group, providing clear and engaging information about each destination, sharing your passion for Mediterranean cultures, and creating joyful, memorable experiences for travelers.

Plan & Prepare Be well organized, know your daily itinerary in detail, and ensure smooth tour operations. Always be ready with a Plan B to adapt to unexpected situations. (The reservations are done by our Operations team of Gustoventura, so you won't have to book Hotels, transportation and accomodations yourself, we will give you all the info and ask for your cooperation in maintaning a good service from the customers. From time to time, with your approval, we will ask you to help with bookings on site).

Training & Briefings Participate in training sessions and pre-tour briefings to be fully prepared for each tour.

Support & Communication Assist travelers with their questions and needs, delivering excellent customer service—even in challenging situations.

Safety & Quality Prioritize traveler safety and ensure that our local partners meet our quality, safety, and sustainability standards.

Handle Emergencies Respond calmly and effectively to unforeseen challenges, following established procedures.

## What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

Passion & Cultural Knowledge A strong interest in Mediterranean cultures, people, history, and daily life, with a solid understanding of local traditions and contemporary realities.

Language Skills

- German: Advanced level (C1 or higher) – mandatory, as all tours are conducted in German

- English: good working knowledge

- Additional local languages (Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese) are a plus

## Experience & Location

not only you are passionate about the country where you need to guide, but you also are knowledgable about its culture, history and traditions.

Certifications You have the necessary permissions and qualifications to work as a Tour Conductor and/or guide, including First Aid certification, CPR, and Heimlich maneuver. (You can still apply if you don't have them yet and we show you how to get those certifications).

Personal Qualities Organized, reliable, motivated, and solution-oriented, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

## Team Spirit

Cooperative, communicative, and professional, with a positive attitude.

You’ll Impress Us Even More If You…

- Have strong English communication skills

- Are open, cheerful, and naturally charismatic

- Treat clients like friends and go the extra mile to create meaningful experiences

- Value sustainable, local, and authentic travel

- Have prior experience in tourism or as a tour guide

## What We Offer

We value our team and support your growth and success. You can expect:

- Training & Development: A comprehensive onboarding program, including a one-week shadowing period with an experienced guide

- Competitive Compensation: Salary based on the rates of the countires we work with and on your experience level as a guide (the salary includes a performance-based bonus system)

- Extra Earnings: Opportunities for additional tasks (and therefore additional remuneration), such as handling unforeseen situations

- Career Growth: Possibilities to grow into other roles within the company

- International Environment: A friendly, global team with colleagues around the world (180 people work as employees at Ventura TRAVEL and many guides are all over the world, from Japan to Peru to Sri Lanka to Namibia)

Confidentiality & Diversity

Applications at Ventura TRAVEL are treated with strict confidentiality. We use professional HR software that limits access to HR, the Recruiting Manager, and interviewers only.

We are committed to evaluating every qualified candidate based on skills and experience, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.

## About Ventura TRAVEL

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ventura TRAVEL creates and supports specialized travel brands that offer authentic, sustainable travel experiences while operating as a global remote-first network.
- **Entity Type**: Private (pre-IPO; offers virtual company shares with a goal of a future public listing)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed; offsite tradition dates back to 2012, indicating operations since at least that year
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Travel & Tourism – Travel Service Developer (launching and supporting branded tour operators)
- **Target customers**: B2C (travelers seeking authentic, specialized, and sustainable trips); B2B (intrapreneurs who create their own travel brands under Ventura’s umbrella)
- **Mission**: “We create & support specialized travel brands that change the world for the better” – designing experiences that create positive impact for communities and places [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)

## Products & Services
- **Specialized Travel Brands**: Ventura supports a portfolio of independently branded tour operators focused on niche destinations (e.g., Patagonia, Bolivia, Peru, South Africa). Each brand is led by passionate intrapreneurs. Core support includes IT, marketing, finance, and operational infrastructure. [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed (bootstrapped or privately funded); company mentions a goal of going public via IPO
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Rated 4.5/5 on kununu and 4.6/5 on Glassdoor
  - Recognized as one of Germany’s **Top 20 Employers 2025** by kununu and ZEIT [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
  - Strong employee satisfaction and international team with members across multiple continents
  - Established remote culture with annual offsites since 2012

## Competitive Advantages
- **Intrapreneurship model**: Empowers travel experts to create their own brands while Ventura provides professional infrastructure – a rare setup in the travel industry
- **Sustainability as a core pillar**: 100% CO₂ compensation, VSocial Foundation, and a strong focus on responsible tourism
- **Virtual share program**: All vMembers receive virtual shares quarterly, convertible to real shares upon IPO – aligning long-term incentives across the team
- **Culture-driven retention**: High Glassdoor/kununu ratings, transparent salary system, and emphasis on trust, autonomy, and no bureaucracy

## Strategic Focus
- **IPO readiness**: Building toward a public listing, with virtual share program designed for that transition
- **Scaling specialized brands**: Continue launching and supporting new travel brands in untapped niche markets
- **Technology & AI leadership**: Encouraging use of modern tools and AI to automate tasks and improve efficiency [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/company-culture)
- **Remote-first expansion**: Hiring talent globally without location constraints, while maintaining strong connection through offsites and monthly Fun/Fair/Focus Days

## Why Work Here
- **Remote & flexible**: Work from anywhere; no fixed location requirements; flexible hours and autonomous decision-making [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
- **Fair, transparent compensation**: Salaries set with HR involvement, annual reviews tied to results and collaboration, significant raises for top performers
- **Purpose-driven work**: Contribute to responsible tourism and positive impact on communities and the environment [venturatravel.org](https://www.venturatravel.org/work-with-us)
- **Virtual company shares**: Participate in long-term value creation and potential IPO upside
- **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as Top Employer 2025; high employee ratings on Glassdoor (4.6) and kununu (4.5)
- **Learning & growth**: Trainings, workshops, mentoring, and a culture that rewards ownership and constant learning
- **Global team**: Colleagues from diverse backgrounds; English as main language; annual company offsites (since 2012) to build connections

## Sources
1. [Ventura Travel – Work With Us](https://www.venturatravel.org/work-with-us)
2. [Ventura Travel – Jobs & Careers](https://www.venturatravel.org/jobs)
3. [Ventura Travel – Mission & Purpose](https://www.venturatravel.org/mission)
4. [Ventura Travel – Company Culture](https://www.venturatravel.org/company-culture)
5. [Ventura Travel Careers – Job Posting](https://careers.venturatravel.org/jobs/6192599)

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