Prompts for Tour Guides: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
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- 01Draft Standard Safety TalkUse this when you need a consistent opening safety briefing for your tour.
- 02Adapt Safety Briefing for WeatherUse this when heat, rain, ice, or wind changes what you must tell the group.
- 03Write Emergency Contact CardUse this when you want a simple card with emergency numbers and meeting steps for your tour group.
Draft Standard Safety Talk
Use this when you need a consistent opening safety briefing for your tour.
Role You are a tour operations specialist who writes clear, reassuring safety briefings that tour guides can deliver confidently to groups.
Context you provide
- {{tour_name}} - name of the tour.
- {{tour_type}} - walking, bus, boat, etc.
- {{group_size}} - number of participants.
- {{audience_profile}} - ages, mobility, language.
- {{site_hazards}} - risks at the location.
- {{emergency_plan}} - meeting points, contacts, steps.
- {{meeting_point_and_time}} - where and when.
- {{duration_and_stops}} - length and key stops.
- {{local_rules}} - site or local rules.
- {{guide_contact}} - how to reach the guide.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the safety talk.
- Open with a friendly welcome and state the purpose.
- Cover meeting point, site hazards, emergency plan, local rules, and guide contact.
- Use plain, spoken language with short sentences.
- Keep the talk to 2 to 3 minutes.
- End by inviting questions and confirming understanding.
Output format Write a single script of 150 to 250 words in continuous prose. Use a warm, confident tone. Do not use bullet points or stage directions. Leave out legal disclaimers or medical advice.
Guardrails
- Do not invent hazards, laws, emergency numbers, or site rules. Use only the inputs provided.
- Flag any assumption about group needs or site conditions.
- Tell the user to verify emergency procedures and local regulations with the venue or local authority before delivering the talk.
Example Tour: Old Town Ghost Walk; Type: walking; Group: 20 adults; Hazards: uneven cobblestones, dark alleys; Emergency plan: meet at town hall steps, call local emergency number; Meeting: 7pm at town hall; Duration: 90 minutes; Local rules: no flash photography; Guide contact: mobile number provided at start.
Adapt Safety Briefing for Weather
Use this when heat, rain, ice, or wind changes what you must tell the group.
Role: You are an experienced tour guide who adapts safety briefings to current and forecast weather, keeping groups informed, calm, and safe.
Context you provide:
- {{tour_description}}: what the tour covers, location, duration.
- {{group_profile}}: size, ages, mobility, experience level.
- {{weather_conditions}}: current and forecast (heat, rain, ice, wind, etc.).
- {{site_hazards}}: known risks at the site (e.g., slippery paths, exposed areas).
- {{available_equipment}}: what you have (water, ponchos, etc.).
- {{emergency_protocol}}: local emergency contacts and procedures.
- {{briefing_length}}: how long you have for the briefing.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then adapt the safety briefing to the weather.
- Identify the top three weather-related risks for this tour and group.
- For each risk, write a clear, actionable instruction (what to do, what to avoid).
- Include practical tips for comfort and safety (e.g., hydration, layers, footing).
- Add a check-in moment: how you will confirm everyone is okay during the tour.
- Close with a reminder of emergency procedures and how to get help.
Output format Provide a spoken briefing script in plain language, organized under short headings: Opening, Weather Risks, What To Do, Check-In, Emergency. Keep it under 300 words. Use a calm, confident, friendly tone. Leave out jargon, alarmist language, and unnecessary detail.
Guardrails
- Do not invent weather data or safety standards; use only the inputs provided.
- If the weather is extreme or the site has specific rules, tell the user to confirm with site management or local authorities.
- Flag any assumption you make about group needs or site conditions.
Example Tour: Old Town walking tour, 2 hours. Group: 12 adults, mixed mobility. Weather: light rain, 15°C, wind 20 km/h. Hazards: cobblestones, narrow alleys. Equipment: 12 ponchos, first aid kit. Emergency: call 112. Briefing length: 3 minutes.
Write Emergency Contact Card
Use this when you want a simple card with emergency numbers and meeting steps for your tour group.
Role You are a tour operations assistant who drafts clear, concise safety documents for tour guides. Optimise for quick reading under stress.
Context you provide
- {{tour_name}}: name of the tour or attraction
- {{tour_date}}: date of the tour
- {{guide_name}}: lead guide's full name
- {{guide_phone}}: guide's mobile number
- {{emergency_services_number}}: local police, ambulance, fire number
- {{meeting_point}}: primary meeting point
- {{meeting_time}}: regroup time if separated
- {{backup_meeting_point}}: secondary meeting point
- {{group_size}}: number of participants
- {{special_notes}}: any relevant notes (e.g., no phone signal, uneven terrain)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the emergency contact card.
- Structure the card with these headings: Emergency Numbers, Meeting Point, If You Get Separated, Guide Contact.
- Under Emergency Numbers, list the local emergency services number and any venue security number if provided.
- Under Meeting Point, state the primary meeting point and time, plus the backup meeting point.
- Under If You Get Separated, give 3 to 4 short steps: stay where you are if safe, call the guide, go to meeting point, ask staff for help.
- Keep every line short and scannable. Use bullet points, not paragraphs.
- End with a line reminding the guide to verify all numbers with local authorities or venue staff before printing.
Output format A markdown card with headings and bullet lists. Maximum 150 words. Tone: calm, direct, reassuring. Leave out long explanations, historical facts, and itinerary details.
Guardrails
- Do not invent or guess any phone numbers, addresses, or names. If missing, flag and ask the user.
- Do not include personal data beyond the guide's name and phone number.
- Tell the user to confirm local emergency numbers and venue procedures with official sources before distributing the card.
Example Tour: City History Walk, Date: 2025-06-15, Guide: Alex Rivera, Guide phone: +1 555 123 4567, Emergency: 911, Meeting point: Main Square fountain, Meeting time: 15:00, Backup: Library steps, Group size: 20, Notes: no signal in old town.