About the role
Job description:
Job description:
Location: Key West, FL - Historic District
Job Type: Part-time | Evening & Weekend Work Required
Pay: Paid training. After training - $50 per tour + 100% tips
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
● Must be comfortable walking, standing, and speaking for extended periods
● Tours run year-round (evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Pay & Compensation
Training Pay:
● State minimum wage of $14 per hour for 8 2-hr training sessions
After Training:
● $50 base pay per tour + 100% 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
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.)
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
Benefits:
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person