people who live in the area and have local knowledge .They take over the tour temporarily and provide the kind of informationthat the usual tour guide can not afford.

A professional, locally contracted by a tour operator or a receptive agency, guiding in a city, region or for a specific attraction. The step-on guide is usually native of the visited region.

A highly knowledgeable guide whom “steps-on” an incoming motorcoach and provides narrative interpretation for the experience. Some CVBs offer step-on guides for free. Sometimes an independent company offers this service for a fee.

a sightseeing guide who has particular knowledge about the history, people, and events that have shaped the region and who is specifically trained to show the sights of the city

guide who joins tour to provide interpretation in particular city or site.

an independent guide who comes aboard a motor coach to give an informed overview of the city or attraction to be toured