How to List Tour Guide Service Online

Want to know how to list tour guide service online so travellers can find and book you? This guide walks through the practical steps, from preparing your documents to writing a listing that converts visitors into bookings.

Why an online listing matters for guides

Most travellers now search for a guide on their phone before they arrive. A clear, honest listing lets them compare your tour, see your price and message you directly. You do not need a website of your own to start; a well-prepared profile on a travel marketplace is often enough.

SiapPergi is an Indonesian travel marketplace that lists tours, private guides, stays and transport. Rental businesses, drivers, guides and activity providers from any city in Indonesia can join for free with an ID card, vehicle or business registration and real photos. You can start at /partner/signup, and the partner area is at /partner.

Step 1: Prepare your documents and credentials

Before you write anything, gather what a platform and a traveller will want to see:

• Your national ID card (KTP for Indonesian citizens) or passport for foreigners.
• Any local guide certificate or licence your region requires. Rules on tour guide licensing are set by national and regional authorities, and they can change, so check with the tourism office in your area.
• Vehicle registration (STNK) and proof of ownership if you offer transport.
• Recent, honest photos of yourself and your vehicle.

Note: Requirements for guides differ between provinces and regencies. Confirm the current rules with the relevant local government office before you publish.

Step 2: Define exactly what you offer

Travellers book what they can picture. Write each service as a separate listing with:

1. Route or theme: for example, a sunrise trip to a volcano or a half-day heritage walk.
2. Duration and start point: hours, meeting place and whether hotel pick-up is included.
3. Group size: private, shared or up to a stated number of people.
4. Inclusions and exclusions: entrance tickets, meals, fuel, parking, tips.
5. Languages you guide in.

A specific listing like "Private 6-hour Ubud rice terrace walk, pick-up from your hotel, English and Indonesian" will outperform a vague "Bali tour".

Step 3: Set a clear, honest price

State your price in Indonesian Rupiah and say exactly what it covers. A simple table helps travellers compare:

Avoid hidden costs. Travellers reward transparent pricing and it reduces disputes at the end of the day.

Step 4: Write the listing

A strong description has four parts:

• A one-sentence summary of the experience.
• What happens, in order, hour by hour.
• Who it suits (families, photographers, first-timers).
• Practical notes: what to wear, what to bring, cancellation rules.

Use short sentences and plain language. Mention your languages and your local knowledge in concrete terms, such as the villages you visit, not broad claims.

Step 5: Add photos that match reality

Platforms and travellers both check photos. Use recent pictures of your actual vehicle, your actual route and yourself. Avoid stock images that misrepresent the experience, because they lead to bad reviews and unhappy guests.

Step 6: Handle enquiries and bookings quickly

Most travel bookings come from messages. Reply within a few hours, confirm the date, pick-up point and price in writing, and send a clear meeting time. A short WhatsApp message with the route and what to bring prevents most day-of confusion.

When a traveller asks for a change, answer in one message with the new price and time rather than several partial replies.

Step 7: Get reviews the honest way

Ask guests for feedback after the tour, and respond politely to any criticism. Be wary of fake reviews. Fabricated praise damages trust for everyone and can get a listing removed.

How SiapPergi helps guides and travellers

SiapPergi lists tours, private guides, stays and transport, and it runs its own scooter and car rental in Bali and across Indonesia. Some practical points for guides and visitors:

• Delivery and pick-up to a hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali is included in the catalogue price, so there are no delivery fees to add to your quote.
• Fixed catalogue prices apply, from Rp70.000 per day for scooters and Rp310.000 per day for cars.
• Travellers pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle is delivered and no deposit is taken, so you can plan transport without upfront transfers.
• Car with driver services (not self-drive) are available in Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta International Airport and Central Java, see /car-rental-with-driver.

If you also need a vehicle for your guests, you can browse /car-rental and /scooter-rental. For the booking process, see /how-to-book.

Checklist before you publish

• [ ] Valid ID and any required local guide licence
• [ ] Clear title and one-sentence summary
• [ ] Route, duration, group size and languages stated
• [ ] Price in Rupiah with inclusions and exclusions
• [ ] Recent, honest photos
• [ ] Cancellation and meeting-point rules written out
• [ ] WhatsApp contact that you check daily

Listing online is a steady process. Publish a clear profile, respond quickly, and let honest guest feedback build your reputation over time.