Since my high school days, I have been organizing people: groups of friends to out-of-State concerts; international visitors to Boston, NYC and Orlando; trips to Europe for family and friends; led American high school German club students on a trip throughout Germany. While working in corporate travel, I came across an article about a group of tour directors at their annual conference. They sounded like my kind of people. After training with ITMI, I became an international tour director and began leading student, adult and multi-generational groups. It’s the perfect mix of fascinating people and interesting destinations that I get to call my “job”!
Mary
McGovern
9 years of experience
Greater Boston
United States of America (USA)
Contact Options
About
Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge
Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director
As an international tour director, I am experienced in the following tour destinations:
East Coast/Mid-Atlantic/Canada: Boston, NYC, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Old Town Alexandria, Historic Triangle, New England Fall Foliage routes, Cape Cod & the Islands, Newport, RI, the Berkshires, Portland, Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Hudson Valley, Canadian Maritimes.
South: Lexington, Kentucky Derby, Charleston, Savannah, Orlando, St. Augustine, Winter Park, Space Coast, Florida Everglades.
Germany: Munich, Bavarian Castles, Oberammergau, Garmisch
Fun Fact!
I was an usher and bartender at Long Wharf Theater.
Hobbies & Interests
Swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, biking, going to the theater, live music shows, wine tastings, exploring new places, attending festivals, practicing German, spending time with family & friends, cooking, baking.
Details
Gateway Airport(s)
BOS/PVD/MCO
Licenses
Washington, D.C., New York City (NYC)
Training
International Tour Management Institute ITMI, TripSchool
Language(s)
English
Additional Education
BS, International Business, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Hospitality & Tourism Certificate, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
German Foreign Language & Culture Certificate, Goethe Institute, Murnau, Germany
General Availability
Some open dates for Spring 2025. Good availability for Summer 2025. Some availability for Fall 2025.