Tourism is one of the key economic sectors of our province and is especially important to our citizens. Many opportunities exist in the tourism sector. All tourist guides are required to be registered to ensure that visitors to our province have a positive experience while they’re on holiday in the Western Cape.
Tourist guides must meet certain criteria before receiving certification. As a registered tourist guide, you’ll need to have the right qualifications and training, abide by the code of conduct, and have first aid training.
The safety of our visitors is important to us. Travelling with a registered tourist guide will ensure their well-being and give them the best experience possible.
Once you’re a registered tourist guide, you’re bound by the Tourism Act, which requires you to be suitably qualified and to act professionally in the best interest of your clients.
The first step in becoming a registered tourist guide is to complete an accredited tourist guide training course (list of accredited training providers).
Once registered as a tourist guide with the Tourist Guide Registration Office of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism you can begin contracting as a tourist guide or working for a tour operator.
Basic steps for registration as a tourist guide in the Western Cape:
Training
You can get more information and a complete list of trainers and assessors through the Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). You may also contact the tourist guide registration office for more information, or you may enquire with the Tourist Guide Registration Office.
Registration
Once training is complete, you must register with the Tourist Guide Registration Office.
Marketing
Once you have been trained, assessed and registered, you will need to market yourself as a registered tourist guide by contacting tour operators for work.
Contact Details
The Tourist Guide Registration
The office is located at:
Ground Floor, NBS Waldorf Arcade
80 St George's Mall,
Cape Town.
The Tourist Guide Registration Office is open on Mondays to Thursdays on appointment for the collection of cards and badges only.
You can also complete this form to submit an online enquiry.
