Crimea remains in the top three in terms of the number of certified tour guides

From March 1, 2025, certification is mandatory and its absence during excursions will become administratively punishable. The control body responsible for the legal conduct of excursions on the territory of the Republic of Crimea is the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea. In addition, on July 1, 2024, the Law obliging instructors-guides pass mandatory certification. Separately, sports federations, through a notification system, included 70 people from the Republic of Crimea in the register of instructors and guides. Until October 1, 2026, these conductors will have to undergo full certification under the new rules, just like those who have not yet been included in the registernoted the press service of the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea.

Certification of tour guides (guides) and guide-translators is carried out by the Commission under the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea. Information about exam dates is posted on the website via the link.

The Crimean school of tour guides has always enjoyed well-deserved authority and stood at the origins of the formation of the excursion business in the country. Of course, new methods of conducting excursions are now gaining popularity — immersive, theatrical, many bloggers take responsibility for conducting excursions and tours of various directions. Everyone should understand that there is one denominator for conducting any excursions around Crimea — their legal basis. This is a question of quality of service and tourist safety, including information security. We urge everyone who plans to work in the new season of 2025 to undergo certification and receive an identification card,” said Sergei Ganziy, Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea.

source: press service of the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of the Republic of Crimea