Top tools and tips to improve as a new tour guide: Ultimate beginner’s guide.

Starting a tour guide job soon with a local company doing bus excursions and walking tours around my area. spending time on the script and basic info but want to actually connect with guests instead of just reading stuff off.

Right now using trello to break down the route into segments with notes on stops and commentary. works on phone and laptop but feels clunky when im walking and trying to glance at it quick. also using google my maps for the route and points but the waypoint limit is annoying for full tours.

MY NEEDS:

Ways to remember and deliver info naturally without notes every time.
Keep guests engaged on long bus parts or when walking.
Better tools than what I have for organizing everything on the go.

I check notifications between stops and practice out loud but still nervous about blanking or boring people. what worked for you when starting out. Thanks.