Vocabulary for tour guides It is important for tour guides to always introduce themselves at the beginning of their tours and then also to maintain the dialogue since silence can be uncomfortable during a tour. It is important that the tour guide know as much as possible about the history of the sites, the culture of the local people, as well as interesting places to visit in the area. The following phrases can be used to show places and things of interest. On your right / left you will notice …………………………. I would like to point out that …………………………. Keep your eyes peeled for …………………………. As you may have noticed, there are ………………………….

architecture

design of a building

The architecture of this building is typical of the Renaissance age.

art gallery

place to look at professional paintings and drawings

We are going to visit the art gallery where local painters exhibit their art.

attractions

places for tourists to see

The water park is our most recent attraction.

highlight

the best part

People often say that the highlight of their trip is the botanical gardens.

location

place where something can be found

This location is the best because you don't need to bother renting a car.

map

shows roads and directions to places

I'll give you each a map so you can follow along as we walk.

scenery

natural beauty to look at

It is impossible to capture the beauty of this scenery in pictures.

shopping district

area of town where there are many stores

You may want to save some spending money because we'll be visiting the shopping district this afternoon.

waterfront

piece of land next to an ocean, lake, or river

There will be plenty of live entertainment down at the waterfront.

beautiful/ gorgeous

very nice looking

breathtaking

when a view is very impressive

You will find beautiful homemade jewellery in that shop. Under the starlight the waterfall is simply breathtaking.

customary

traditional

It is customary to shake hands.

exciting

makes one feel very happy/ energetic

It's so exciting to see new places, isn't it?

extensive

covers a lot

This house has an extensive history, and you can read more in the brochures.

fascinating

very interesting to learn about/ see

It is fascinating to know how people lived back then.

lovely

very nice (appearance or personality)

This is a lovely place to sit and watch the local birds.

magnificent

amazing

This part of town is known for its magnificent wall murals.

popular

liked by many

July is the most popular time for tourists to come here.

returned to its original state not dangerous nice to look at (nature) very good (i.e. service, food, entertainment)

All of the antique furniture has been professionally restored. The water is safe to drink here. We will go up to the balcony for a scenic view of the grounds.

outstanding

exceptionally good

an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble.

unbelievable

too amazing/ strange to seem true

It is unbelievable what some of these street entertainers can do.

restored safe scenic superb

The children put on a superb concert at Christmas time.

Bordeaux is located at the very heart of Southern Europe, only a few hours from major EU capitals and cities. It is a dynamic metropolis, blessed with a particularly prestigious historical and cultural heritage. It is the wine capital of the world with around 10,000 wine-producing châteaux. It is located just one hour from the Atlantic Ocean, thus enjoying a mild oceanic climate and rich natural surroundings. Tahiti – Moorea – Bora Bora – island names that evoke a wonderful state of mind, seducing romantics, escapists and voyagers looking for a break from the everyday. Here, around these islands flung across the vast South Pacific, white coral sand beaches give way to lush green interiors of rainforest and tropical gardens, while a vibrant underwater world surrounds the coral reefs and shallow lagoons. Tahiti covers over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos : The Society Islands are the most well-known, consisting of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea and Taha'a; The Tuamotu Atolls or Tahiti's Strand of Pearls, include the atolls of Rangiroa, Manihi, Tikehau, and Fakarava; and then there are the Marquesas, the Mysterious Islands which thrilled Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin all those years ago. The Austral and Gambier island groups are far-flung and isolated, a hidden treasure of traditional communities and pristine islets.