Cardiff City Walking Tour with a Local Professional Guide (Small group max 7)
Cardiff City Walking Tour with a Local Professional Guide (Small group max 7)
This tour explores the ‘Avenues and Alleyways’ of Cardiff City Centre, uncovering its nooks and crannies and its inner secrets. Discover Cardiff’s rich and varied history. Trace its origins as a modest Roman port, via the influence of the Normans, its prominent role in the court of Elizabeth 1st, the remarkable prosperity of the entrepreneurial Victorian era when it dominated the world’s coal industry – culminating in today’s modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan centre, one of Europe’s youngest capital citesThe tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association.
These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Cardiff Castle
We arrive at Cardiff Castle which has dominated the Cardiff landscape for 2000 years plus, with its history in many ways mirroring the city’s development.
20 minutesMorgan Arcade
Its numerous Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades is a phenomenon unique to Cardiff, testament to the city’s Victorian entrepreneurs, and offering a distinctive shopping experience. Many of these arcades retain their distinctive and original features
10 minutesCardiff Central Market
Experience the hustle and bustle of the city’s thriving Victorian indoor market – built on the site of Cardiff jail. Learn about the area’s ‘bloody’ history. Enjoy a drink here, with an opportunity to taste some ‘Welsh caviar’ and the famous Welsh cakes
30 minutesPrincipality Stadium
One of the world’s greatest sporting venues is based right here in the city centre. But how did this iconic feature and home of Welsh rugby come to occupy such a prime location
10 minutesBute Park North Road
Cardiff is one the UK’s greenest cites, thanks to its many parks. Learn about the Park’s history and explore another Welsh phenomenon – the Gorsedd Stones – along with the remains of Blackfriars Priory
10 minutesCity Hall
Explore the Civic Centre in more detail. It includes the City Hall, the National Museum with one of the world’s finest collection of French Impressionist paintings along with paintings by some of Wales’most prolific artists, and the impressive Queen Alexandra Gardens and Memorial Park
10 minutesIncluded
- Coffee and/or Tea - We will stop on the tour for a drink in an iconic City Building
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.