Summer Guide Training

This 2-day training is designed to give you a foundation in what every guide in Northern Norway should know — from local culture and history to nature, fjords, and professional guiding skills.
NOTE: This training is a pilot program.

  • Dates: 11–12 May 2026
  • Time: 10:00 – 17:00 (both days)
  • Location: Arctic University Museum of Norway

Price

  • 500 NOK (for non-members – includes membership)
  • 250 NOK (for existing members)

What will you learn?

This training combines essential knowledge with practical guiding skills:

  • Professional guiding tools and techniques
  • Communication and storytelling in guiding
  • Introduction to Sámi culture and respectful interpretation
  • Accessibility and inclusive guiding
  • Understanding Tromsø, its history and identity
  • Fjords, landscapes, and local geology
  • Social impact and responsible tourism
  • How to design and lead engaging city walks
  • Real-life guiding scenarios and group management

Why join this training?

Guiding is more than just sharing information — it’s about creating meaningful experiences.

This course will help you to:

  • Build confidence when speaking in front of groups
  • Understand your role as a guide in a sensitive Arctic environment
  • Gain a solid knowledge base about Tromsø and its surroundings
  • Learn how to handle real situations with guests

Who is this for?

  • Experienced guides who want to refresh or expand their knowledge and skills
  • New guides who start guiding in Tromsø
  • Seasonal workers in tourism, who want to know more about Tromsø
  • Anyone interested in working as a guide in Tromsø
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(The application form includes payment details.)

Recommended Extension:
Museum Guide Course at UiT

We highly recommend continuing your learning with this special course at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, taking place right after our Summer Guide Training.

Practical Information

  • Date: 12 and 13May 2026
  • Time: 16:30 – 21:00 (right after our course ends)
  • Location: The Arctic University Museum of Norway, Tromsø
  • Museum Guide Course at UiT
    This 9-hour course will provide you with the facts and knowledge you need to perform guided tours of the Arctic University Museum of Norway (a.k.a. Tromsø Museum), with a particular focus on the popular Sami and Northern Lights exhibitions. Practical Information May Course June Course About the course This course focuses on guiding within the… Read more: Museum Guide Course at UiT

Price: 500 NOK
TGF Members with ID card for free.