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THE 10 BEST Cardiff Tours & Excursions

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• 4 hours to 1 day
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1. The Wandering Bard's Tour of South Wales

2. The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour

3. Guided Hike Of The Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls From Cardiff

4. Cardiff Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

5. 5-Day Discover Wales Small-Group Tour from London

6. Enjoy Beaches, Dylan Thomas Home, Castles And Tenby From Cardiff

7. One Amphitheatre, Tintern Abbey And Three Castles From Cardiff

8. Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour

9. Cardiff Day Tour from London

10. The Gower Tour With Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head From Cardiff

11. Private Day Tour to Cardiff By Train

12. Small Group Walking Tour Cardiff City

13. The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

14. Cardiff City Tour

15. Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

16. Cardiff All in One Walking Tour

17. Valleys Heritage And Brecon Beacons Landscapes From Cardiff

18. Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

19. Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour

20. Welsh Food Tour in Cardiff

21. 2.5 hour Walking and Tasting Tour in Cardiff

22. Personally guided walking tours of Penarth.

23. Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour

24. Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

25. Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

26. Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey Escape from Cardiff - Private Tour

27. Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

28. Cardiff by yourself with private driver - 4 or 8 hrs disposal by car or van

29. Private Day Tour of Cardiff, including Cardiff Castle, St Fagans, & Cardiff Bay

30. Private Sunset Hike - The Brecon Beacons Pen y Fan From Cardiff

What travelers are saying.

• The Wandering Bard's Tour of South Wales
• The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
• The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
• Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour
• Cardiff Day Tour from London
• Go Quest Adventures - Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt
• Highway Adventures
• Escape Tours - Cardiff
• Fogo's Free Cardiff Walking Tours
• Tours of Wales
• Outdoor Explore Wales
• Big Blue Adventures
• Cardiff International White Water
• Aqua Park Cardiff
• Cardifferent Historic Pub Tour
• Discovery Wales Tours
• Cardiff Food Tours
• Blue Ocean Activities
• Wild Trails Wales
• Bay Island Voyages

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CARDIFF OPEN TOP TOURS

Hop-on and off to explore all the attractions and famous landmarks in and around wales’ capital city.

With 14 stops along our route, you will have breath-taking views of Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium, Norwegian Church and Cardiff Bay – all from 4 metres high. Tune in to our entertaining and informative audio commentary on board the bus available in 7 languages- English, Welsh, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Polish and discover all that Cardiff has to offer. Download the Tootbus app to locate our bus stops, explore the city like a local, and track you bus in real time.

Tours operate all year round, every 30 minutes (no service Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Tickets are valid for 2 consecutive days allowing you to hop on and off the bus as many times as you wish during this period.

So sit back, relax, and let Cardiff simply take you by surprise!

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THE 10 BEST Cardiff Private Tours

Private tours in cardiff.

• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Cultural Tours
• Multi-day Tours
• Private Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Chinese (Simplified)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers

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1. Private Day Tour to Cardiff By Train

2. Cardiff City Tour

3. Private Day Tour of South Wales, including Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle.

4. Cardiff All in One Walking Tour

5. Cardiff Bay Private Self-Guided Tour

6. Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

7. Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey Escape from Cardiff - Private Tour

8. Private Cardiff All in One Tour

9. Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

10. Cardiff by yourself with private driver - 4 or 8 hrs disposal by car or van

11. Private Day Tour of Cardiff, including Cardiff Castle, St Fagans, & Cardiff Bay

12. Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

13. Cardiff’s Private Full-Day Bardic Journey

14. Private Doctor Who Tour of Cardiff and South Wales

15. Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

16. Private Walking Half-Day Walking Tour of Cardiff

17. Half Day Complete Cardiff Walking Tour

18. Private Full-Day Wye Valley Tour

19. Vale of Glamorgan Tour

20. Private Tour: Doctor Who TV Locations and Tour of Cardiff from London

21. Cardiff Bay Quest: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

22. Cardiff Bay Private Guided Walking Tour

23. Exclusive Cardiff Private Walking Tour

24. Private Doctor Who Walking Tour of Cardiff

25. Private Tour: Doctor Who TV Locations and Tour of Cardiff

26. Private Doctor Who Day Tour of South Wales - Castles, Cardiff, and Doctor Who!

27. Welcome to Cardiff: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

28. 2-Day Private Wales Tour to Cardiff and Aberfan from London

29. Cardiff Coastal Adventure: From Mumbles to Majestic Bays

30. Cardiff City and Dr. Who Movie Private Day Tour from London

What travellers are saying.

• The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
• Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
• Cardiff All in One Walking Tour
• Cardiff Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
• Cardiff City Tour
• Go Quest Adventures - Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt
• Highway Adventures
• Fogo's Free Cardiff Walking Tours
• Tours of Wales
• Outdoor Explore Wales
• Cardifferent Historic Pub Tour
• Discovery Wales Tours

Cardiff City Tour

Discover the stories of the Welsh capital with a professional local guide.

See the sites, including the Millennium Stadium, home to Welsh rugby and also a major sporting and cultural venue. Visit the revitalised dockside where coal was once shipped across the world and opera singers now delight music-loving audiences. visit the new media district to see locations used in hit TV series including Dr Who and Torchwood .

Let your private guide take you back in time – much like Dr Who himself – to Cardiff Castle, where you will discover 2000 years of history from its Roman beginnings to its fine park and working wooden siege, engine to its fabulously decorated medieval-style interiors. From industrial heritage to contemporary Welsh culture and sporting prowess, Cardiff has much to offer.

Book a private guided tour to visit Cardiff. Admission tickets are also needed for some attractions.

If you require a guide with a private car to conduct your tour please tick above. This will send your request to one of our driver guides who are UK licensed, registered and insured.

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CARDIFF CASTLE TOURS

There’s much more to see at cardiff castle.

Upgrade your Castle ticket and delve a little deeper in to the Castle’s fascinating history. Follow in the Bute family’s footsteps and see more spectacular Victorian interiors, not included with the admission ticket. Ask at the ticket office about the regular guided tours and, for a small additional fee, join one of our expert guides in exploring a story 2000 years in the making.

Tours can only be joined by Castle Ticket or Castle Key holders and bookings are not currently available online. If you’d like to join a tour then please ask for more information at the Castle’s ticket office.

CASTLE HOUSE TOURS

Follow one of our expert guides on a 50 minute tour of the Castle Apartments.

Join this essential tour if you’d like to see more of the Castle’s spectacular Victorian interiors, learn more about the lavish decorations and the visionary people who created them.

As well as the large and impressive rooms included with your entry ticket, your guide will also show you more incredible spaces that are not open to the public, including the Winter Smoking Room, Nursery, Lord Bute’s Bedroom and the Roof Garden.

*Available Sat – Sun only / **Available Sat – Sun, from Mar to Oct only

BLACK TOWER TALES

Listen to the Black Tower Tales here at Cardiff Castle, an exciting new experience re-telling the story of Llywelyn Bren, a forgotten hero of medieval Welsh history.

In the 14th century, Llewelyn and his followers led a brave rebellion against the oppressive Sheriff of Glamorgan. They fought hard but the rebellion ultimately failed and Llewelyn would pay with his life. He was wrongfully imprisoned and murdered in the very same Black Tower where you will hear this chilling tale.

CLOCK TOWER TOURS

Join a Castle guide on this 35 minute tour of the truly remarkable Clock Tower.

Easily one of the most recognisable landmarks in Cardiff and contained within are some of the most stunning rooms in the entire Castle.

Follow your guide up the spiral staircase from the Winter Smoking Room to the Bachelor Bedroom and, finally, to the breath-taking Summer Smoking Room with its magnificent views over the Castle grounds and city centre.

Clock Tower Tours are available Sat – Sun, plus bank holidays throughout the summer season (during April to September) only.

Please note there are many steep and uneven steps on this tour which may not be suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.

CONNOISSEUR TOURS

A 90 minute private tour by arrangement only, please telephone 029 2087 8100.

For a truly exclusive visit, take a private tour of the Castle Apartments with your own personal guide who will give you a further insight into the Castle’s exquisite decoration and the powerful personalities that transformed the Castle in the nineteenth century. The tour also includes a visit to the spectacular rooms in the Clock Tower.

This tour is suitable for groups of between 2 – 8 people (minimum of 2 required) ; the price also includes a souvenir guidebook.

Please note there are many steep and uneven steps on parts of this tour that may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

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A Complete Cardiff Travel Guide – Discover the Amazing Capital of Wales!

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When I crossed over the water from England, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Bright sunshine, blue skies – in Wales?!  

It made a nice change from the grey clouds, wind, and rain that you’re usually greeted with on arrival.  

I remember smiling when I saw the Red Dragon sign and the words ‘Croeso y Cymru’ or Welcome to Wales.

It is always comforting to me as my family is Welsh and since I was a kid, I would shout when I saw the Red Dragon on the signs and we would have competitions to see who would spot it first!

One of the friendliest cities in the world which is over this side of the country is Cardiff.

It has oodles of shops, sightseeing, and character. I love coming here for a shopping trip or a mini city break as there’s just so much to do and take in!

Here’s a quick Cardiff travel guide to make the most of your time in the wonderfully Welsh capital.

How to travel to Cardiff in the UK

Although Wales is attached to England, the south is divided by the River Severn. So, if you’re approaching my car from London, you will need to cross the Severn Bridge!

There are two bridges, the old and the new. The new can be accessed via the M4 and the old can be accessed via the M48 – both, lead to Cardiff.

There are National rail links from London Paddington directly to Cardiff and the National Express coaches will also go here and drop you off in Central. It all depends on your budget.

There is currently NO toll charge for the Wales Bridge!

Wales travel tips – Do they speak a different language in Wales?

There’s not too much difference as you cross over from England, apart from that there’s usually more rain and sheep!

The British pound is still currency here in Wales, so you don’t need to worry about that.

The language however you will notice is slightly different. Although only around 20% of the entire country speaks Cymraeg, you will see it plastered everywhere!

The road signs, attractions, and even shop names have Welsh there.

It does almost look like someone went mad with a keyboard and decided to create a language blind but, it is a beautiful language nonetheless.

Most Cardiff residents are fluent in English and love to chat with you, so you shouldn’t have any issues speaking to people.

The top things to do in Cardiff

There are so many attractions to get stuck into in the Capital of Wales, alongside being able to shop til’ you drop and enjoy a lazy afternoon by the Bay.

You shouldn’t need more than a few days here so it’s perfect for a weekend. Here are some of the highlights;

• Cardiff Castle – a Medieval Castle turned into a Victorian Mansion! It’s the highlight of the city and must visit
• Go shopping on the high street – there are so many little boutiques here, but also the main high street brands
• Cardiff Bay – my favourite stop of all! Here there’s a whole wealth of things to do including the Welsh Parliament Building and Cardiff Opera House.

Where and what to eat in Cardiff

I decided to go authentically Welsh on my trip and ate…Shake Shack. Ha! The meat is technically from Welsh farms but I know I cannot justify it – oops!

I was dying to try one though and wanted to see what all the fuss was all about. It was on another level of awesome.

If you’re looking for some traditional Welsh food to try while you’re here, I would highly recommend trying the national dish Cawl (a broth), Lamb, Rarebit (posh cheese on toast), and Welsh cakes.

My Nan always makes Welsh cakes which I eat fresh from the oven and they’re such a scrummy treat!

But here’s a picture of my Shake Shack, if you’re interested!

What to buy in Cardiff

There’s so much to see and do here in modern Wales but there are a few traditional delights, one being the Welsh love spoon.

Beautifully hand-carved, each spoon has different symbols meaning different things.  

Anchors are for safe travels on long journeys, a horseshoe is for luck, a cross for religion, bells for marriage, a lock for security etc.

They are great for a souvenir or decorating your home.

Day trips from Cardiff

If you are planning on staying a while, there are tonnes of places to visit around Cardiff in South Wales within a short driving distance.

You could go to the Wye Valley and visit Tintern Abbey, walk the famous Transporter bridge in Newport, explore the Brecon Beacons national park,  go to countless Castles and enjoy some amazing walks. Wales is your oyster.

So, that’s my mini Cardiff travel guide

Cardiff is such a lively Capital city with so much to do, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

It’s a city steeped in history and tradition. You’ll see a Welsh flag on every corner, find dragons everywhere on nearly everything and meet the friendly locals. 

I wouldn’t expect the sun to put his hat on though, it’s usually quite wet!

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Cardiff dark side tour, cardiff bay & swansea tours.

Cardiff's only free walking tour currently takes place every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 11am. Please reserve your place in advance, thank you. All welcome.

The next Cardiff Dark Side  free tour will likely take place in summertime. Private tours are available all year round so if you would like to organise a tour please get in touch.   

The next cardiff bay free tour will take place during the summer..

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City of Arcades Tour

Discover, explore and browse Cardiff's iconic Victorian shopping Arcades, as well as Cardiff Market, on this new t our for 2023, created in collaboration with FOR Cardiff .  The next tour will take place over Easter 2024.

Doctor Who Cardiff Tour

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Doctor Who tours only run on a private basis. If you want more information, or to book a walking tour of Doctor Who filming locations in Cardiff, please just get in touch.

If you're a family, household, private group or even an individual looking for a tour guide or bespoke tour in Cardiff or Swansea, p lease feel free to get in touch to arrange a booking.

The Original Cardiff Free Walking Tour

The cardiff city free walking tour starts from  the john batchelor statue on the hayes in central cardiff  (opposite the tk maxx store - cf10 1td).   the cardiff free walking tour takes place every tuesday, thursday, saturday & sunday at 11am. the schedule will change slightly during may, with tours mostly taking place on wednesday, saturday & sunday, as well as holiday mondays (6 & 27 may).   advanced booking is preferred. please b e aware that some tours may be full, or may not go ahead unless there is a min imum number of people booked in advance. in these rare instanc es you will be contacted the day before, thank you.   all welcome.

Look out for the green shirt and/or green umbrella

The Cardiff Bay

Free walking tour, cardiff bay free walking tours start   from outside the wales millennium centre in cardiff bay   (under the letters, opposite the water tower) the cardiff bay free walking tours takes place sporadically across the year. the next tour will likely take place during summer 2024. private tours are available all year round, please  just get in  touch to organise a tour. thanks., the swansea free walking tour, swansea walking tours start   from castle square, next to th e le af boat sculpture opposite swa nsea castle. at the moment the swansea tour is only available as a private tour. some public tours may take place in august. if you are interested in a privat e swa nsea to ur please just get in touch to arrange a booking., the cardiff dark side.

The Cardiff Dark Side Walking Tour starts   from the statue of John Batchelor on The Hayes in central Cardiff. (The same location as the Cardiff city tour)

Private Dark Side tours are available all year round, at a date and time convenient to you.

Following Easter, the next public Cardiff Dark Side free walking tour will likely take place during the late summer.

The Cardiff City of Arcades

The cardiff city of arcades free walking tour starts from the john batchelor statue on the hayes in central  cardiff, opposite the tk maxx store. the next  city of arcades tour will likely take place in july 2024 at a yet undecided date . private versions of this tour, and all of the other tours, are available on request all year round. thank you..

All tour information  accurate as of autumn/winter 2023/24.

Despite being Irish, since moving to Wales I have developed a love and fascination for the underappreciated cities of Cardiff & Swansea, as well as the country as a whole.

As a historian, journalist, traveller and long-term tourism professional across multiple cities, i have developed a passion for history, travel and culture. so, becoming a walking tour guide in cardiff & swansea gave me an opportunity to share information about my adopted home to inquisitive visitors from around the world, and it is a perfect way to embrace these skills and interests., as of early 2024 almost 1,200 tours have taken place across south wales to tens of thousands of people from every corner of the world. whether it is with me, or my trusted, talented and experienced colleagues that have joined me across the last six years, you will be in good hands during your time with us..

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Eugene was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and managed to keep a large group of people engaged for over 2 hours with stories and facts about Cardiff. We learned so much and had a fantastic time. The route that he chose was also pram friendly, which we really appreciated! Would definitely recommend.

Emilie, Cardiff, June 2022

Our tour of Cardiff by Eugene was fantastic! I’ve lived in Cardiff for three years and I learned more during the tour than I have in my time living here. Eugene is very personable and made our tour very fun as he adapted it to the audience’s nationalities. 10/10 highly recommend!

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