Lesson 26 – Booking a Guided Tour
🎯 Lesson goal
You will practise booking a guided tour with an agent. You will learn to ask questions and explain your needs politely.
💬 Travel dialogue
🧳 Hello, I would like to book a guided tour for tomorrow.
🧑✈️ Sure, what kind of tour are you interested in?
🧳 I want to visit the city’s historical sites and museums.
🧑✈️ We have a city highlights tour that covers those places. The tour starts at 9 a.m.
🧳 That sounds good. How long does the tour last?
🧑✈️ It lasts about four hours, with a break for coffee.
🧳 Is it possible to have a small group? I prefer fewer people on the tour.
🧑✈️ We offer a small group option with up to eight people. It costs a bit more.
🧳 How much is the price for the small group tour?
🧑✈️ It is 50 dollars per person. The regular group is 35 dollars.
🧳 Thank you. I will book the small group tour. How do I pay?
🧑✈️ You can pay by credit card now or in cash before the tour.
🧳 I will pay by credit card now, please.
🧑✈️ Great, I will make the reservation for you.
🧳 Do I need to bring anything with me on the tour?
🧑✈️ Just bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and your camera.
🧠 Explanation
In this lesson, you practise booking a guided tour by talking with an agent. You learn how to explain your preferences and ask important questions. This helps you communicate clearly when arranging tours during your travels.
🧳 Survival English
🧳 Can you explain what is included in the tour? (Ask for details about the tour.)
🧳 Is there a smaller group option? (Ask for a different group size.)
🧳 How do I pay for the tour? (Ask about payment methods.)
💡 Common English mistake
❌ Can I book tour guided tomorrow?
✅ Can I book a guided tour for tomorrow?
🔊 Pronunciation
Focus on the word ‘guided.’ Pronounce the ‘g’ clearly, like ‘Guy-did,’ not ‘id-ed.’
🌍 Travel tip
Always ask about group size and what is included in the price before booking a guided tour.
🎧 Listen and repeat
🎧 Hello, I would like to book a guided tour for tomorrow.
🎧 I want to visit the city’s historical sites and museums.
🎧 That sounds good. How long does the tour last?
🎧 Is it possible to have a small group? I prefer fewer people on the tour.
🎧 How much is the price for the small group tour?
🎧 Thank you. I will book the small group tour. How do I pay?
🎧 I will pay by credit card now, please.
🎧 Do I need to bring anything with me on the tour?
🧩 Mini Practice
Repeat these sentences aloud.
Say: I would like to book a guided tour.
Ask: What times are the tours available?
Ask: Can you tell me what places the tour visits?
Ask: Is there a tour with fewer people?
Ask: How long does the tour usually last?
Say: I prefer a small group because it is more comfortable.
Ask: Can I pay by credit card now?
Ask: Do I need to bring my ticket with me?
Say: Please book the small group tour for me.
Ask: Is there a break during the tour?
🧳 Glossary
| English | Meaning |
|---|---|
| guided tour | A trip with a guide who shows you places and explains things. |
| small group | A group with fewer people, making the tour more personal. |
| reservation | An arrangement made in advance to join a tour. |
| break | A short rest time during the tour, often to eat or drink. |
| credit card | A plastic card used to pay for services or products. |
| price | The amount of money you pay for the tour. |
| pay | To give money for a service like a tour. |
| schedule | The planned time when the tour starts and ends. |
✅ Quick check
Can you understand the dialogue and repeat the important sentences?