Current Training Opportunities

The next Blue Badge Guide training course will start in January 2027 and run until March 2028, and offers practical guide training for walking tours, coach tours, church and gallery tours.

This comprehensive training course will involve vists to sites and attractions across the whole of Yorkshire, seminars, in person and online lectures, and private study and research.

A Blue Badge Guide course will consist of a minimum of 4 written examinations, 4 practical examinations and a project as well as self study. Candidates should also be prepared to pay in the region of £5000 + examination fees to complete the course.

For general information about training to be a Tourist Guide and the commitment required please visit www.itg.org.uk