Tour Guide - Pirate Tour

About the role

Tourismo is seeking fun, charismatic performers, historical storytellers, and energetic entertainers to join our team as Pirate Tour Guides in Salem. This position combines costumed historical interpretation, theatrical storytelling, and interactive outdoor entertainment. Guides lead walking tours through the historic streets of Salem, bringing legends, pirate history, and regional folklore to life for families, tourists, and adventure seekers.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of guests on walking tours lasting approximately 90 minutes through historic Salem while maintaining an engaging pirate persona
• Deliver energetic historical narratives, pirate legends, and regional folklore using public speaking and theatrical storytelling techniques
• Facilitate interactive moments and guest engagement to create an entertaining atmosphere for audiences of all ages
• Provide high-quality customer service, answer guest questions, and deliver a memorable entertainment experience

Requirements

• A deep passion for history, storytelling, and historic research
• Strong public speaking skills to engage and educate your tour groups
• Prior experience as a bartender, acting or theater experience is helpful
• Passion for entertaining, history, theater, and costumed performance

Pay

• $60.00 base pay per 90-minute tour ($40.00/hr rate)
• Tips: $20 to over $100 per tour
• Bonuses based on performance

Benefits

• Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

About Tourismo

Tourismo provides historic, entertainment-focused walking tours in more than 100 cities across the United States. Grounded in research and authentic local lore, our experiences connect guests with the historic legends, folklore, and captivating stories of America's most famous destinations.