Tour guide in Cape Town Ligia D.

I have worked in the wine industry for most of my career, of which the last 24 have focused on wine tourism. Winemakers and wine lovers in the Cape came to know me during the 9 years I worked (and studied) at the Cape Wine Academy in Stellenbosch, kick-starting my journey into wine. I have organised and led wine and food gourmet tours to France and Italy. A born and bred Capetonian with Mediterranean roots, sharing in my hotelier-parents' passion for food and wine, I owned my own restaurant in Stellenbosch, am an intrepid cook and love experimenting, and cooking with friends and family. I am a registered South African Tourist Guide specialising in wine. I have numerous qualifications in wine including a Diploma in International Wine with the Cape Wine Academy, as well as an Advanced Certificate in Brandy. My focus is always on my individual clients and I will always tailor-make my tours with the aim of offering the ultimate personal experience. I'm known to change up the itinerary on the day (once I get to know more about my clients) in pursuit of the perfect experience! I try and avoid wineries that allow large buses and groups - so always the smaller boutique wineries. I want to share our beautiful country, city and it's people, culture and stories with you. Although my passion is for wine, as a cultural guide, I am qualified to do city (see City Orientation Tour), and peninsula (see Peninsula and Penguins) always adding my special touch. Please take a look at my tour offerings on this site. I am happy to customise a tour for you. You may be interested in other wine regions eg. Constantia or Hemel-en-Aarde, just message me and we can chat! We can also add seasonal activities such as whale watching (June to November), West Coast wild flowers (July/August) and more! Oh, and there will be a lot of laughter as well! PS: (1) please note that although I am able to have a conversation in Portuguese, I conduct my tours in English only; (2) I do not include airport transfers (collections or drop offs) in my services. South African Tourist Guide (Speciality: Wine). National Registrar of Tourist Guides, National Department of Tourism. Professional Driving Permit. Western Cape Government. First Aid - Level 1 Course. Medical Skills Training. Diploma Graduate (3 yrs). Cape Wine Academy. Advanced Brandy Course. The Van Ryn Brandy Cellar.