Private Tour
Cardiff Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our Private Half-Day Tour of Cardiff is the best way to quickly get to know the Welsh Capital. Whatever your reason for visiting, this is the best way to discover as much as you can of this stunning city in half a day.
Led by a Cardiffian, this trip allows you to see the best bits of Cardiff, hear what it is like to live in the city and discover some of the local hidden gems that only a local knows about. Because our guides are locals, they know all the best places to eat, drink, and how to experience all the best bits of the city including those places that are away from the usual tourist trails.
Starting in the city, and including a brief visit the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff's civic centre, the tour will finish 'down the bay' where you are able to visit some of Wales newest and most iconic buildings and learn how the city (and Wales) has changed in the last 100 years.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle started life as a Roman Fort, evidence of which is still visible today. Indeed the city of Cardiff gets its name from the old Roman fort, as Cardiff or the Welsh version Caerdydd translates into English as "Fort on the river Taff". Developed by the Normans the castle has seen many changes and was once used as a royal prison. Developed further by various English marcher Lords, the castle fell into ruin in the 16th century. Taken over by the Marquis' of Bute in the 17th Century, it wasn't until the 3rd Marquis that the current version of Cardiff Castle came into being. Described as a victorian escapist dream, it is a stunning former stately home and Welsh national treasure. As this tour offers an overview of the city of Cardiff, we will be unable to enter the Castle during the tour. However, your guide will tell you the highlights of this impressive structure's history from outside the Castle.
St Mary's Street has historically been the heart of Cardiff's shopping district. Home to Cardiff's famous market and Victorian arcades, full of beautiful boutiques, cosy cafes, and the oldest record shop in the world, this is your chance to explore a part of Cardiff that is not normally seen on a tour. Thanks to the nature of this private tour, you will be able to stop and explore any of the shops that take your fancy. You will also hear how these shopping gems are an integral part of life here in Cardiff, from a local guide who has spent many an hour exploring these beautiful arcades with their friends and family.
What‘s Included
Private Tour Guide
Gratuities
Cost of transport (train or taxi) to Cardiff Bay
Options
Private Walking Half-Day Walking Tour of Cardiff
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Entertaining overview of Wales and Welsh history
Inspire47070284948,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb guide. A wealth of information shared, embroidered with some wonderful anecdotes. Dewi is an absolute delight
Dewi needs whiskey
gailles2024,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dewi was amazing What a fantastic day Thank you And thank you for all your support leading up to me booking this small group tour. You were fun, interactive and deserve a bottle of a whiskey.
Amazing!!
Victoria S,Dec 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dewi was very informative and made the history really fun and interactive! He was also very mindful of our interests and worked it into his tour. Would definitely recommend!
Fantastic tour, amazing guide!!!
P8444XLryans,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved Cardiff. Our tour guide, Dewi, was totally amazing! Lots of great history, very entertaining and super friendly. High level of local knowledge. Our group was aged 13 to 50 - all had a great time. Zero negatives, all positive!
Great tour with Dewi
ethansZ152YM,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was very thorough and interesting. Dewi was great and very knowledgeable and entertaining! Five stars!
cardiff
827michaelav,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00tour was very good lots of information and the art was awsome very informative tour was by dewi he did great
Go on this tour!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
546geril,Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dewi was a wealth of knowledge, funny and entertaining. Loved all the lesser known facts he shared and all the fantastic stories. Really gave us a great impression of Cardiff. Highly recommend!
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