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Paisley Park

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Chanhassen, MN

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Paisley Park

Tour Guide

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Do you love talking about fashion, culture, and history? Do you thrive in a storytelling environment? Are you a Prince fan looking for the opportunity of a lifetime?Become a tour guide for Paisley ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance historical tour guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Historical Tour GuideMuseum Tour Guide
CredentialsOften requires knowledge of history, storytelling skills, and sometimes certifications in tourism or historyRequires specific museum certifications, knowledge of exhibits, and often formal education in history or art
Work EnvironmentOutdoor or on-location tours at various sites, flexible schedulingIndoor, museum settings with fixed schedules and exhibit-focused tours
Employer & IndustryIndependent or contracted, tourism and travel industryMuseum institutions, cultural organizations
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking freelance or independent historical guiding opportunitiesIndividuals interested in museum-based guiding roles

While both roles involve sharing historical knowledge, Freelance Historical Tour Guides typically work independently at various outdoor or site-specific locations, offering flexible schedules. Museum Tour Guides are employed by museums, focusing on indoor exhibit tours with specialized certifications. The choice depends on whether you prefer outdoor, flexible guiding or structured museum environments.

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Tour Guide

Paisley Park

Chanhassen, MN

$17/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Tour Guide

Are you passionate about the music industry? Do you love talking about fashion, culture, and history? Do you thrive in a storytelling environment? Are you a Prince fan looking for the opportunity of a lifetime?

Become a tour guide for Paisley Park, a place where art, music, fashion, and culture are celebrated, energized, and inspired by the visionary creative spirit of Prince. As a Tour Guide, you provide information on the cultural and historical significance of Prince and Paisley Park, answer content-related questions, and keep the tour organized, engaging, and safe for all.

Chanhassen, Minnesota

$17 per hour plus tips. Afternoon and weekend hours are available. Part-time up to 29 hours per week.

401k after 3 months, complimentary tour tickets, discount at our retail store and cafe, travel and entertainment discounts, and more.


Responsibilities

  • Protect, promote and preserve the historical legacy of Prince
  • Provide an entertaining and inspiring scripted tour experience
  • Engage and interact with guests; answer all questions
  • Ability to memorize substantial amounts of information and take direction
  • Research information as required
  • Effectively manage both large and small groups of people
  • Conduct yourself professionally amongst guests and staff alike
  • Assist guests in all types of situations, including emergencies
  • Administer First Aid when required

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic and friendly demeanor
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exemplary story-telling ability
  • Great time management skills
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of personalities and emotions
  • Handle sensitive issues and information confidentially
  • Respond flexibly to the needs of a changing work environment
  • Previous public speaking, acting, or teaching experience a plus
  • Strong, clear speaking voice.
  • Customer service experience preferred.
  • Must be age 18+

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Note: As Prince was a pescatarian, Paisley Park is a Pescatarian food environment while on the Paisley Park campus. Fish, eggs, and dairy are fine inside the building; beef, pork, chicken, and other meats can be eaten in your vehicle, or you may take meals off-site.

Paisley Park is a non-smoking campus

About Paisley Park

Paisley Park is an active museum, state-of-the-art recording studio, and concert venue. For nearly 30 years, the facility served as Prince's home, creative sanctuary, and production complex. Continuing Prince's vision for Paisley Park, today's venue welcomes fans, musicians, and audiophiles for tours, concerts, festivals, and special events.

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