# Tourguide Partner

> Tourguide Partner is a UK-based academy that trains career-changers and travel-enthusiasts to become professional tour guides for cruise ship shore excursions in Great Britain, Ireland and beyond. The academy combines a multi-week intensive in-person training in London with an online learning platform, and connects graduates with paid tour assignments through the parent company International Kernow Travel Services Ltd. (IKTS), an established UK tour operator since 2011.

## Key Facts

- **Operator:** International Kernow Travel Services Ltd. (IKTS), private limited company under UK law
- **Founded:** 2011 (Companies House registration #07566463)
- **Managing Director:** Benjamin Lehmann (Ben)
- **Head Office:** 124 City Road, EC1V 2NX London, United Kingdom
- **Primary Domain:** https://tourguide-partner.com
- **Sister Domain:** https://www.ikts.co.uk (B2B tour-operator brand)
- **Certification:** DIN EN 15565 (European standard for tour guide training)
- **Language:** Training delivered primarily in German; English programmes available
- **Format:** Hybrid — in-person intensive in London + Online Academy + Destination Trainings

## Programmes

- **Basistraining (Basic Training)** — entry-level tour leader training: 2-day in-person practice workshop + Online Academy (120+ hours, EU standard EN 15565) + certification + access to the booking platform. Early-bird £1,290 (list £1,690). No prior experience required.
- **Destinationstraining (Destination Training)** — become a full tour guide for entire regions: on-location training in England, Scotland and Ireland with senior guides, hotel & breakfast included. Ideal after first tour-leader basics. Early-bird £1,750 (list £2,290).
- **Cruisetraining (Cruise Training)** — specialisation in shore excursions & cruise operations for experienced tour guides, incl. access to the cruise network. Early-bird £1,490 (list £1,950).
- **Bundle** — Basistraining + Destinationstraining in one package: £2,790 (saves £250 vs. booking separately).
- **IHK Certificate (optional add-on)** — "TourGuide International Reiseleiter IHK", examined by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, incl. unlimited international TourGuide ID card. One-time €495.
- **Career Placement** — graduates are matched to paid tour assignments via the IKTS partner network (DMCs and international tour operators)

## Upcoming Training Dates

- 19–20 Sep 2026 — Basic Training Berlin
- 17–18 Oct 2026 — Basic Training Munich
- 07–08 Nov 2026 — Basic Training Hamburg
- 13–14 Mar 2027 — Basic Training London
- 15–20 Mar 2027 — Destination Trainings

Expired dates roll over automatically on the site — the landing page always shows the next upcoming training.

## Trainers

- Benjamin Lehmann — Managing Director and Lead Trainer
- Vivien Uhlig — Head Guide and Senior Trainer (London expert)
- Andrea George — Head of Training and Senior Trainer (training design, mentoring)
- Shamal Galetti — Senior Trainer specialising in Scottish history and culture
- Pia Guttenson — Author and Scotland Specialist (Outlander/Highlands)
- Caroline Hüttl — Trainer for Moderation, Stage Presence and Coaching
- Alexandra Schoettke-Nagel — Senior Guide UK & Ireland

## Audience

Career changers (Quereinsteiger), travel enthusiasts, retirees, freelancers — no prior tour-guiding experience required. Typical participants are German-speaking adults aged 25–65 who want to combine travel with paid work.

## Contact

- Phone: +44 207 193 9147
- Email: info@tourguide-partner.com · info@ikts.co.uk
- Owner: International Kernow Travel Services Ltd., London UK

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://tourguide-partner.com/de)
- [Werde Tourguide (Landing Page)](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/start) — programmes, prices, training dates, application funnel (German only)
- [Academy](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/academy) — programme overview, pricing, schedule
- [Career Opportunity](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/career-opportunity) — earnings, requirements, FAQ
- [Destinations](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/destination) — covered regions (UK, Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall)
- [Team](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/team) — trainers and operations team
- [Testimonials](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/testimonials) — graduate stories
- [Webinar](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/webinar) — free live information session
- [Contact](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/contact-us) — direct enquiries
- [About](https://tourguide-partner.com/de/about-us) — company background

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Last updated: 2026-07-29