A look behind the scenes of a special profession
Anyone who has ever taken part in one of our city tours knows the feeling: excitement, aha moments, and a new understanding of the city of Stuttgart. What many people don’t know: Behind every tour lies not only in-depth knowledge, but also a passionate person – and a very unique rhythm between work and leisure.
I’m Anselm Vogt-Moykopf, founder and guide of Stuttgart City Tours, and today I’d like to give a little insight into how I live – or sometimes consciously don’t live – a work-life balance as a city guide.
A captivating profession – in both the best and most challenging senses
City tours are lively. No two tours are the same. Guests’ questions, the weather, spontaneous encounters, or current events – all of this makes each tour unique. At the same time, this also means: no traditional 9-to-5 job, no fixed weekends, no routine.
What many would consider a disadvantage, I see as an opportunity: I can organize my time flexibly and even take a break in the countryside between tours – for example, up on the Uhlandshöhe or at the Bärenschlössle. My lunch break rarely takes place at my desk, but rather with a view.
For me, balance means living consciously.
For me, work-life balance is not a static state, but a dynamic process. Sometimes the weeks are packed with tours, leaving hardly any time for personal matters. And then comes a quieter phase in which I recharge my batteries, design new tours, or simply let myself drift – through the vineyards, through museums, or through conversations with colleagues.
I love my job because it allows me to do exactly that: work and life are not opposites, but flow into one another.
Why this is also exciting for new guides
This way of working attracts people who are flexible, creative, and curious. People who enjoy showing others their city – and who always want to discover new things themselves. At Stuttgart City Tours, we’re looking for exactly such personalities. Because our work is more than just a job: It’s about meeting people, mediation, and a little bit of stagecraft.
So if you’re interested in becoming part of our team—whether as a permanent guide or on a freelance basis—please get in touch. Perhaps your very own balance story begins right here, in Stuttgart.
Conclusion:
Work-life balance as a guide doesn’t always mean “working less.” It means working with meaning. In connection with people, with the city, with history and the present. And always with yourself.
