Methods for manufacturing a tandem guide vane segment that includes an outer platform, a front guide vane, and a rear guide vane, wherein the front guide vane and the rear guide vane are arranged in a firmly fixated manner with respect to one another. One method includes manufacturing an integral front segment section that includes the front guide vane and a front section of the outer platform, manufacturing an integral rear segment section that includes the rear guide vane and a rear section of the outer platform, and connecting the two segment sections to each other.