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2026 Philadelphia Tour Guide & Docent Job Fair
January 23 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
Join the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) for the 2026 Philadelphia Tour Guide & Docent Job Fair
Whether you are a seasoned docent or just beginning your journey, the APT Job Fair is the year’s must-attend event for Philly’s tourism community.
Why Attend?
- Maximize Your Efficiency: Skip the cold calls. Meet face-to-face with over 20 top tour operators and cultural institutions in a single afternoon.
- Future-Proof Your Schedule: Tourism trends shift. Use this time to explore new niches or find reliable backup opportunities for your busy season.
- The Ultimate Networking Hub: This is our most-attended event of the year. Connect with fellow guides, share stories, and grow your professional circle.
- Discover the APT Community: Not a member yet? Come experience the energy and support that make our organization the heart of Philadelphia tourism.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Free Library of Philadelphia-Parkway Central (1901 Vine St.)
What to Expect
- On-the-spot interviews with premier cultural institutions and tour companies.
- Networking opportunities with local history buffs, art lovers, and industry experts.
- Diverse roles, including seasonal, year-round, paid, and volunteer positions.
List of Confirmed Vendors
26 Vendors – in person (online list)
| American Vegan Center |
| Bow Tie Tours |
| Carpenters’ Hall |
| Centipede Tours |
| Dialogue Institute of Temple University |
| DiasporaDNA Story Center |
| EF Explore America |
| Elfreth’s Alley |
| Founding Footsteps |
| FREe-CARRIAGES LLC |
| Free Library Philadelphia |
| Grim Philly |
| Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation |
| Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives |
| Independence Historical Trust |
| Ineternational Association of Tour Directors and Guides (IATDG) |
| Jim Murphy Communications |
| Mural Arts |
| North to the World |
| Philadelphia City Tours |
| Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks |
| Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation – City Hall & Love Park Visitor Center |
| Philly Bike Tour Co. |
| Travelers Aid International |
| Underground Donut Tour |
| WeVenture |
3 Vendors – sending materials
| City Food Tours |
| Global Tour Connection |
| Starr Bus Charter & Tours |
Registration & Pricing
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7 PM ON THURSDAY JANUARY 22. IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO ATTEND, WALKUPS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IT JUST MIGHT TAKE YOU A LITTLE LONGER TO GET IN!
For Job Applicants: Admission is FREE, but pre-registration is required by Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
For Vendors: Space is limited! Reserve your table today by emailing treasurer@phillyguides.org.
- Corporate APT Members: Free
- Non-Members (tour companies offering paid positions or for-profits): $150
- Non-Members (nonprofits offering volunteer positions): $50