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Guide Licence Renewal
Tour-guide licence renewal at Eshkolot: easy, simple and accessible!
At Eshkolot we understand how important accessibility is for our tour guides. That is why we have created a simple, straightforward licence-renewal process, available throughout the year at a variety of locations across the country.
Here is everything you need to know:
- When? Many dates are available throughout the year, so you can choose the one that suits you.
- Where? Training sessions take place at a variety of locations across the country, so you can find a course close to your home or workplace.
- What is required? You must present a first-aid refresher certificate, a security and safety refresher certificate, and two certificates of attendance at one-day training sessions from the past two years.
- Cost: The licence renewal fee is ₪100.
Registration is quick and easy:
- Fill in your personal details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the renewal fee.
Once all the conditions are met, your new licence will be sent to you by post.
At Eshkolot we are committed to making things as easy as possible for our tour guides. Our new licence-renewal process is just one example.
Field Campuses
Eshkolot's Field Campuses
Your next campus begins here.
Come and get to know places in depth, expand your toolkit, and open up new possibilities in the world of guiding. At Eshkolot a variety of campuses await you throughout the year, all across the Land we love – an opportunity to keep learning, to grow, and to bring more to every tour.
The price of each campus varies according to its length and the inclusion of accommodation and meals. Full details appear on the campus page.
Participants who complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of participation. The new guiding region will be added to the guide licence at the time of licence renewal.
Cancellation policy: Up to 14 days before the campus begins, the amount paid will be refunded less ₪250. Within 14 days of the start date, no refund will be given.
First Aid and Security Refreshers
Tour guides, it's time for a refresher!
Due for your first-aid and safety refresher? Come and do it properly, easily and professionally at the Eshkolot centres!
We know that first-aid and safety refreshers are required by law – so why not make them a professional and enjoyable experience? At the Eshkolot centres you will find experienced instructors, a relaxed atmosphere, and hands-on practice that sharpens everything you need to know in the field: from handling medical emergencies to risk management and safety on tour.
Choose the date and location that suit you – we are spread across the country, with a wide range of dates to choose from.
Keep your certificate valid and your knowledge up to date – easily and professionally.
Refresher hours:
Security | 9:00–14:00
First aid | 14:30–19:00
Professional Development for Guides
Professional development at Eshkolot — broadening knowledge, elevating guiding
Tour guides? Come and explore in depth, discover new perspectives, and head into the field with more knowledge and more guiding tools.
Enriching professional training sessions await you at Eshkolot throughout the year, at a variety of locations across the country — so that you can choose the subject, date and place that suit you.
What's on the programme?
- Knowledge that enriches every route — history, geography, nature, heritage and culture.
- Creative guiding methods — tools to spark curiosity, engage the group and turn knowledge into experience.
- Tools for work in the field — handling situations and challenges during a tour.
- Marketing and professional growth — tips to help you reach new audiences.
Who is it for?
For tour guides who wish to renew their licence, for guides at the start of their career who want to build a broad professional foundation, and for anyone who wishes to deepen their guiding and come to know the Land more closely.
Learning, meeting and advancing
Beyond knowledge and tools, our training sessions are an opportunity to meet colleagues, exchange ideas and build professional partnerships.
The sessions are recognised for the renewal of tour-guide licences, in accordance with the recognition and conditions specified for each session.
Your next training session begins here — choose a date and place and join us!