Grand Circle Corporation Tour Leader (for American Tour Operator)

Last chance! Discover an exciting, multi-faceted job!

Become a Trip Leader for "Overseas Adventure Travel/Grand Circle Cruise Lines" Land Tours in France/Italy

Are you a Leader AND a cultural ambassador?

If you thrive in the unexpected, love human encounters and enjoy a life off the beaten path, join our journeys with American senior travelers. Expect dynamic days filled with enriching experiences. In return, you will enjoy the flexibility of managing your time between life on the road, and your other interests outside the tours.

IMPORTANT Proposed departures will mainly be between mid-April and June 2025. Please consider the detailed dates below when applying.

Who Are We?

We are a leading American company offering international adventure and discovery travel for Americans over 50. Since 1958, we have served over one million American travelers. We provide unique discovery opportunities for our employees and travelers with the goal of changing lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a group of around 16 to 25 senior American travelers
• Research and share information about locations (cities, villages, regions, monuments, notable figures, traditions and lifestyle etc.)
• Help our travelers understand the French system (politics, economy, culture, geography, sociology, etc.) / specificities of French & Italian rivieras
• Create discovery and learning opportunities during trips
• Explore off-the-beaten-path locations to showcase everyday life in visited regions
• Lead guided tours in cities
• Confirm travel service providers (buses, local guides, restaurants, etc.)
• Contact travelers by email and phone before the trip
• Handle problems and medical emergencies for passengers

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken English (100% English work environment : presentations, daily interaction and assistance with travelers, contact with international teams)
• Passion for France (or the Ligurian Riviera): knowledge of/interest in its history, culture, and unique characteristics
• Ability to discuss a wide range of societal topics, including sensitive and taboo issues
• Genuine interest in travel and travelers; group management experience is a plus
• Empathy and emotional maturity
• Conversational French ( and Italian for the Riviera tours)
• Legal right to work in France
• Self-motivated and quick learner
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, even in emergencies
• Positive attitude and stress management skills
• Ability to be both a leader and a team-player

What We Offer

• Competitive fee scheme with performance bonuses
• A French-based support team
• Continuous training
• Freelance/independent contractor status

For more information about our tours and our company values, please visit our websites: and

Ready to embark on this adventure? Apply now!

1. Recruitment Process

1.Send your application with your CV and the questionnaire (follow this link ) to our Program Services Managers at . Only completed applications will be considered.

2. Video Call Interview

3. Selection Day (Jan 22nd in Lyon)

4. Three-Day Consecutive Training (Jan 28th to 30th in Lyon)

All steps are selective. Only candidates advancing to the next step will be contacted

• Required availabilities:

For "French Impressions"

Annual pre-season team meeting: February 11th - 13th, 2025 in Lyon

On site training: between early March and April 2025

Tours: Mid-April to end of June 2025

For "French & Italian Rivieras"

Annual pre-season meeting: online, during March

On site training: May 2025

Tours: June, September, October 2025

By applying for this position, you automatically consent to Grand Circle collecting your data related to the recruitment process in accordance with the Grand Circle Data Privacy Policy. Without your consent, your data will not be used for other purposes. For any inquiries or complaints, please contact us at .