The 2025 tour guide exam returns after over ten years of waiting: thousands of aspiring professionals await the written test scheduled for September. Find all the updated information: how the exam works, what to study, and all official dates.
After years of waiting and rulings, the tour guide exam for 2025 is a reality. With nearly 30,000 questions submitted, the selection promises to be competitive and crucial for those who want to work in cultural tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the national written test will be held by the end of September, but official details are still awaited. In this updated guide, you will find all the useful information: exam procedures, dates, tests, requirements, recommended manuals, appeals to TAR, and useful links to stay informed. If you dream of becoming a certified tour guide, this is your chance.
Summary
1. Why is this exam so anticipated
The national tour guide certification had been dormant for over ten years, due to a lack of clear regulations, delegations to the Regions, and appeals. Now, thanks to the reform introduced by the Ministry of Tourism, a national licensing exam valid throughout Italy has been initiated.
This is the first unified public competition for tour guides and represents a breakthrough for those aspiring to work in this sector with official certification.
2. How many questions have been received and from whom
According to reports from Fisco e Tasse, 29,000 questions have been submitted. Candidates include graduates, tourism professionals, escorts, and young people dreaming of turning their passion for culture into a career.
This impressive number has led to an extension of the organizational timeline and the preparation of the computerized written test, scheduled for September 2025.
3. When will the tour guide exam 2025 take place
The Ministry of Tourism has officially confirmed that:
- the national computerized written test will be held by the end of September 2025;
- regional oral exams will follow, managed by local authorities, based on availability and the chosen language.
Exact dates will be announced in a subsequent notice and published on:
- the official website of the Ministry of Tourism;
- inPA portal (https://www.inpa.gov.it/).
4. How the exam is structured: format and tests
The 2025 tour guide exam consists of:
1. National written test (computerized)
- 60 multiple-choice questions;
- maximum time: 90 minutes;
- subjects: art history, archaeology, tourist geography, tourism legislation, tourist techniques, general culture.
2. Regional oral test
- in-depth questions on the same subjects as the written test;
- assessment of knowledge of one or more foreign languages;
- interview on the ability to illustrate a specific tourist itinerary of the regional territory.
5. What to study: manuals and useful resources
To prepare for the exam, the following manuals are recommended:
- Complete manual for tour guides (Simone Concorsi edition);
- Summary of art history and archaeology;
- Italian and European tourist geography;
- Commented tests for the written exam.
It is also essential to study local tourist routes in view of the oral exam.
6. Appeals to TAR: what is happening
Some candidates have filed appeals to TAR against the announcement, requesting suspension. However, TAR has rejected the suspension request, confirming the validity of the exam and the continuation of procedures.
This means the written test will take place as scheduled. Those who have applied can continue studying without worries.
Source: https://simoneconcorsi.it/esame-guida-turistica-tar-non-sospeso/
7. How to best prepare
In addition to theoretical study, we recommend:
- practicing with multiple-choice quizzes;
- participating in online simulations;
- consulting Facebook groups and forums dedicated to aspiring tour guides;
- deepening knowledge of one or more specific regional areas, useful for the oral exam.
The 2025 tour guide exam represents a historic milestone for the Italian cultural tourism sector. It is the ideal moment to invest in your education and obtain an official title valid throughout the country. Save this article to your favorites: we will update it as soon as official dates and additional details from the Ministry are published.
Pubblicato in TravelNews
Be the first to comment