guided tour

Meaning

A 'guided tour' is a structured sightseeing trip led by a professional guide who explains the history, culture, or significance of the places being visited. These tours are common at museums, historical sites, and national parks.

Examples

• We decided to take a guided tour of the Colosseum to learn more about its history.

  We decided to take a guided tour of the Colosseum to learn more about its history.

• The museum offers a free guided tour every hour starting at 10:00 AM.

  The museum offers a free guided tour every hour starting at 10:00 AM.

• I prefer a guided tour because I don't have to plan the itinerary myself.

  I prefer a guided tour because I don't have to plan the itinerary myself.

• Our guided tour of the rainforest was amazing because the guide pointed out hidden animals.

  Our guided tour of the rainforest was amazing because the guide pointed out hidden animals.

• You can book a guided tour online or buy tickets at the visitor center.

  You can book a guided tour online or buy tickets at the visitor center.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We went on a guide tour of the city.

  ✓ We went on a guided tour of the city.

  You must use the past participle adjective 'guided' (with '-ed') to describe the tour, not the noun 'guide'.

• ✗ The museum has a conductive tour.

  ✓ The museum has a guided tour.

  'Conductive' is a scientific term related to electricity or heat. To describe a tour led by a person, use 'guided'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I highly recommend taking a ___ when you visit the ancient ruins.

  💡 A sightseeing trip led by an expert.

  Show answer

  guided tour

• We booked a ___ of the castle so we wouldn't miss any historical details.

  💡 An organized tour with a professional guide.

  Show answer

  guided tour