Tourist Guide Institute

TGI June /July course 2026
City Tour
Wine Course Practical
Overberg Tour
Peninsula Tour
Winelands Tour

I learnt so much from this film about the importance of the ‘Tablecloth cloud’ over Table Mountain - it’s importance in sustaining life to nature and humans. Excellent watch!

The cloud that gives life to Cape Town - The magic of Table Mountain’s tablecloth | DW Documentary In Cape Town, South Africa, a remarkable cloud phenomenon sometimes crowns Table Mountain. Known as the "tablecloth," this misty blanket spills over the flat...

Never knew this - history within the plaque

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A fascinating detail hidden inside South Africa’s old National Monuments Council plaque: a Portuguese 🇵🇹padrão. A symbol used by Portuguese navigators during exploration along the African coast. And strangely enough, São Gregório, tied to one of these historic markers, is also my middle name. Small symbol. Long history. #portugal #bartholomewdiascross #padrão #capetownheritage #heritagepropertyforsale

April TGI students out and about on 5 practical tours including learning about the wine industry

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Johan Jordaan from Spier in Stellenbosch named world's 'Master Chenin Blanc Winemaker' It's the second year in a row for Jordaan.

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Love them or hate them, these Disa Towers, also known as the Pepper Pots or Tampon Towers, evoke a strong reaction from most Capetonians - and their story is an interesting one! A big thank you to @askashbroker and @robertlaszlosilke for their excellent research and articles that made this video possible. Shirt by @direro__

A new year and a new student group enjoying touring with TGI in preparation for their new career as tourist guides

Normally whale season is July - November in Cape Town and Overberg where we see the Southern Right, Humpbacked, Brydes whales and Orcas. The Humpbacked and Southern Right go south early December and return around July. But whales are seen up the West Coast in summer. The Brydes Whales are not really migratory but prefer warmer waters so will head north during the cold winter months of Western Cape.