Are you better informed than the average Egyptian 9-year-old? Probably not when it comes to Egyptian history and antiquities, and you’re up against this group of young students taking a crack at being tour guides for visitors at archaeological and historical sites in Egypt, as part of the Antiquities Ministry’s “Young Guide” program (watch, runtime 5:04). The program aims to educate young children about the richness of Egyptian history and equip them with the tools to be able to give guided tours of major attractions and sites, at the same caliber of professional guides — and in multiple languages, no less. Skip to the 2:18 mark to watch one kid prove that he’s destined to become a tour guide.

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