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We’re Hiring Tour Guides

Share Your City,
One Bite at a Time

Lead small-group food tours for travelers from around the world. Flexible hours, competitive pay and tips, and a team that loves what it does.

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120+
Cities
6
Continents
2013
Founded
#1
Rated Food Tour Co.

Why guide with
Secret Food Tours?

Since 2013 we’ve been running food tours in 120+ cities across six continents. Our guides are the heart of every tour: locals who know the best bites in town and love sharing them.

A Fun, Dynamic Work Environment

No two tours are the same. Every day brings new guests, new stories, and a team that genuinely enjoys the work.

Share the Love of Your City and Its Food

Introduce travelers from around the world to the neighborhoods, dishes, and people that make your city special.

Flexible Hours

Pick up the tours that fit your schedule. Perfect alongside studies, creative work, or another job.

Competitive Pay and Tips

Earn a competitive rate for every tour you lead, plus tips from happy guests who just had the best meal of their trip.

A Secret Food Tours guide sharing a dish with guests

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need to be a chef or a historian. You need to love your city, love its food, and love telling people about both.

  • A true localYou know the neighborhoods, the hidden gems, and the stories behind them.
  • A natural hostComfortable leading a small group, keeping the energy up, and making everyone feel welcome.
  • A food loverGenuinely curious about what’s on the plate and happy to talk about it.
  • A confident English speakerOur guests come from everywhere. Extra languages are a big plus.
  • Reliable and flexibleAvailable for a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend tours.

How it works

Three steps from application to leading your first tour.

Apply online

Tell us about yourself and the city you’d like to guide in. It takes a few minutes.

Meet the local team

If it’s a fit, our city manager will reach out for a chat about the role and your availability.

Train and lead

Learn the route, shadow a tour, then lead your own. We support you every step of the way.

A Secret Food Tours group exploring local stops Guests gathered around a table on a food tour A local guide leading a group through the neighborhood Guests enjoying food and drink on tour

Apply to become a guide

We’re always accepting applications. Tell us a bit about yourself and the city you’d love to guide in, and the local team will be in touch.

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