I am a passionate tour guide with a PhD in Tourism Management and a track record of creating engaging, immersive travel experiences. I combine storytelling, cultural insights, and strong customer service to help travelers connect with destinations on a deeper level. Fluent in English, I excel at cross-cultural communication and coordinating complex itineraries. I have led tours in Iran and abroad, organized photo exhibitions, and contributed to tourism projects and language services for international delegations.

Sima Jahandideh

I am a passionate tour guide with a PhD in Tourism Management and a track record of creating engaging, immersive travel experiences. I combine storytelling, cultural insights, and strong customer service to help travelers connect with destinations on a deeper level. Fluent in English, I excel at cross-cultural communication and coordinating complex itineraries. I have led tours in Iran and abroad, organized photo exhibitions, and contributed to tourism projects and language services for international delegations.

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I am a passionate tour guide with a PhD in Tourism Management and a track record of creating engaging, immersive travel experiences. I combine storytelling, cultural insights, and strong customer service to help travelers connect with destinations on a deeper level.

Fluent in English, I excel at cross-cultural communication and coordinating complex itineraries. I have led tours in Iran and abroad, organized photo exhibitions, and contributed to tourism projects and language services for international delegations.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Outgoing Tour Guide at Delta ban Luxury Tour and Travel Agency
March 1, 2016 - Present
Organized and led outbound tours for clients across Spain, France, Italy, Russia, and Vietnam; ensured travel arrangements met client expectations and policies.
Freelance English-speaking Incoming Tour Guide of Iran at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Planned and led inbound tours to Iran, coordinating travel arrangements and guiding travelers with English-language communication; built tailored itineraries.
Travel Consultant (Freelance) at Independent
January 1, 2015 - Present
Managed and confirmed travel reservations for clients across Europe & Asia; provided fare comparisons, exchange costs, penalties, and policy guidance.
Co-Founder and Website Admin at First Green Tour - Tourism Company, Iran
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2024
Oversaw travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and tour planning; managed website content and client relationships.
Oral Translator and Communicator at Delegation of the President of South Korea
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Provided high-level translation services for official meetings in Tehran, ensuring accurate and effective communication.
English Conversation Tutor/Teacher at Just English, Dilko, English Council in Kadikoy, Istanbul
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014
Taught English conversation, reading and listening; delivered TOEFL prep; taught at multiple institutes in Iran and Turkey.
Secretary at MRI Center (Borazjan, Bushehr, Iran)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Secretary at MRI center.
Expert and Tour Guide at Tourism Conferences in Isfahan
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Expert and tour guide for tourism conferences in Isfahan (2013 & 2014).

Education

Master of Tourism at Sheikh Bahahaee University
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
PhD candidate in Tourism Management at University of Rovira i Virgili (URV.cat)
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Bachelor of English Language Translation at Borazjan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other