Guiding Cape Town’s Soul

Handpicked Tours, led by Frances Harrison, offers exclusive tours in Cape Town, South Africa. With personalized experiences tailored to your preferences, explore unique destinations for an authentic and memorable journey in South Africa.

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About

I offer bespoke tours, tailor made tours to suit the clients needs. I go the extra-mile and will happily assist you with your needs, including accommodation.

I am passionate about people and travel. An ambassador for my country, keeping the SA flag flying high. I enjoy spontaneity but at the same time I do like structure to a certain degree. Based in the Atlantic Seaboard and having explored the regions for many years I have come to discover hidden gems hence the name Handpicked πŸ˜‰ ✨️. It has been a honor and privilege to be a Tour Guide. In most cases i enjoy hosting and meeting people from all over the world. I’ve travelled many countries in my own country-its been fabulously fun!

Cape Town is fondly known as the Mother City. It’s the oldest city in South Africa and also one of the most culturally diverse cities in South Africa. It is considered to be a gateway to Africa. It’s beautiful and always bustling! It really is unique and exciting, there’s a mix of first and third world cultures.

Be warned- the fond name, Mother City..takes 9 months. So take it slow and be patient.

It is also a stepping stone to visit the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga or to visit Botswana’s Okavango Delta or the Serengeti in Tanzania, for your Safari in Africa.

The Mother City is known for its amazing range of restaurants, from food trucks to small coffee shops and of course world-class fine dining restaurants in Cape Town. The list will blow you away. It is a gastronomic affair for sure,no matter the occasion!

Cape Floral Kingdom
This is a biodiversity Hotspot. It comprises of 13 protected areas in the Western and Eastern Cape provences. Includes Table Mountain, Boulders Beach penguins and the Cape of Good Hope at the Cape Peninsula’s tip as well as Kirstenbosch Gardens. All are rich in local fynbos plants. Cape Floral Region are protected areas – UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Although it is the smallest Floral Kingdom in the world it is the most diverse.

Tours

Overberg Tours

This is a full day tour or even overnight stays are greatly advised. 
We visit Hermanus & Stanford. From Cape Town we take the scenic option via Clarence Drive to Hermanus. We visit Stonypoint  to see the penguin colony & Harold Porter Gardens. Thereafter we proceed to Hemel & Aarde Valley for a truly heavenly wine tasting experience.  This is a beautiful region outside of Hermanus. They are acknowledged as Pinot Noir capital of South Africa. During the whales season, June-December we visit the whales in Hermanus. There is the option of taking a boat-based ride to view the whales. There are plenty of restaurants, shops & beautiful walks on the cliff path as well as the blue flag beaches. Highly recommended.
Please note these are the options, you are most welcome to select your preferences with me. Please note that there are coffee and lunch stops along the way with hidden gems in-between.


Cape Town City Tours

Half or Full day options. We visit the Company Gardens, where it all began some 372 years ago when it was founded by the Dutch East India Company. It is known as the green lung.  We walk to visit the City Hall where Nelson Mandela made his first speech as the President of South Africa. Sharing history and interesting facts together. Places to visit in the Gardens are the South African Museum, Parliament of SA. Jewish Museum & the Great Synagogue. South African National Gallery & many more other historical places to visit. Table Mountain – one of the New 7 Wonders in the world. Kirstenbosch Gardens – acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens. Bo-Kaap colorful houses & steep cobbled streets. One of earliest homes built, dating back to mid-18th century.
PLEASE NOTE this is in no exact  order.


Winelands Tours

Celebrate the Winelands in style. This is the epitome of what good food and wine truly are. Emerge yourself in pure natural scenery,great cuisine and people who have so much passion for their services offered. Delight in the nurturing of the soul. Allow the fresh mountain air to restore your inner being. Let go of all your cares and seep in the love that special carers naturally offer. Beckoning you to relax and trust in their expertise of hospitality. This is love and Franschhoek is the most romantic spot in the Winelands. Known as the French corner and what Franschhoek means. The French hugenots were brought here by the Dutch, purely for their expertise in winemaking. Turns out..a great success. Some of South Africa’s finest chefs and restaurants will meet you here – a true gastronomic affair!


Cape  Peninsula Tours

The Cape  Peninsula is generally a mountainous peninsula. It juts out into the Atlantic Ocean at the south- western extreme of the African continent. At the southern end of the peninsula are Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. On the north end is Table Mountain and the City Bowl of Cape Town, South Africa. The last time the Peninsula was an island was about 1.5 million years ago. The Cape Peninsula is bounded to the north by Table Bay, to the west by the open Atlantic Ocean and to the east by False Bay in the south.


Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Located in Simonstown, is home to the unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins. This colony is one of a few in the world. This site has become extremely famous and a popular tourist destination. The Boulders consist of 3 pristine beaches, 1 penguin viewing area and 3 boardwalks. These boardwalks were created to allow for viewing these wonderful birds, whilst keeping them safe from poking fingers. African Penguins were reclassified on 26 May 2010 from a vulnerable to a now endangered status. In 1956 there were approximately 150 000 breeding pairs counted. In 2009 there were only 26 000 breeding pairs left in the world.


Chapman’s Peak drive

Chapman’s Peak is situated between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Chappies (as it’s affectionately known) hugs the near- vertical face of the mountain. This is a wonderful stop with viewpoints along the way. The Sentinel Peak as well as Hout bay Harbour and Long Beach in Noordhoek. More story-telling to be continued about this, on our tour across the Peninsula. We visit Muizenberg and Kalk Bay en-route to end our tour at the oldest wine farm in Cape Town,South Africa, Groot Constantia. 

Get captivated by a stunning collection of images showcasing various subjects in our meticulously curated gallery.

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Why Choose Us

Personalized Experience

Tailored tours to suit your preferences and interests, creating unforgettable memories.

Expert Local Guide

Deep knowledge of Cape Town’s history and culture shared through engaging storytelling.

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+27 82 958 3392

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handpickedtours@gmail.com

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