How to Start
You already know your town’s history, hidden gems, and best restaurants — that knowledge is gold. Seniors bring warmth, storytelling, and patience that make tours feel authentic and personal. It’s light physical activity, offers social interaction, and lets you set your own schedule.
Bonus: You can start small (walking tours, neighborhood history, or food stops) and grow at your own pace.
Identify your niche: Know your town’s history, hidden gems, food spots, or walking routes. Travelers want authentic, local experiences.
Check licensing/legalities: Some municipalities require you to register as a tour guide or obtain permits.
Create your brand & route: Come up with a tour name, select the route, set your price, and think about group size, duration, and what makes your tour unique.
Build your presence: Make a simple website or listing, use social media, post photos of your tour, gather testimonials.
Market & book: Use local visitor-centres, hotels, Airbnb hosts, tourism boards, plus online booking platforms.
Set your schedule & rates: Decide if you’ll run weekday, weekend or evening tours; offer private or group options.
Provide excellent service: Your experience, friendliness, knowledge and reliability will set you apart.
Job-Site Options (USA)
Indeed – Tour Guide Jobs: Search nationwide tour-guide listings.
LinkedIn – Tour Guide Jobs: Large listing board for tour/experience roles.
ZipRecruiter – American Tour Guide Jobs: Browse “Tour Guide” roles by pay and location.
JobMonkey – Land-Based Tour Guide Jobs: Insights with listings for guiding/outdoor roles.
OccupationWild – Outdoor Guide / Trip Leader Jobs: Includes guide jobs which can overlap with local tour guiding.
These are simple and flexible enough to earn an extra $500–$1,000 a month without so much stress.
At The O55 Report, our focus goes beyond money. It’s about reminding you that you still have plenty of value, energy, and opportunity ahead.
So, which one of these 10 speaks to you? Pick just one and take a small step. The momentum will come.
