Private Tour
Cardiff Private Walking Tour with a Local
Overview
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Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Cardiff through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
What‘s Included
Customized private walking tour
Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Options
2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours
4-Hour Tour
Duration: 4 hours
3-Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours
6-Hour Tour
Duration: 6 hours
5-Hour Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cardiff Tour with an Expert Guide
Dirk S,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We recently took a four-hour private walking tour of Cardiff, Wales, guided by Tony, and it was hands-down one of the best experiences of our trip. If you’re planning to visit the Welsh capital and want more than the usual tourist highlights, we can’t recommend Tony highly enough. Tony was an absolute standout guide—outstanding in every way. He provided all the essential information on Cardiff’s major landmarks, like the stunning Cardiff Castle (with its fascinating blend of Roman, Norman, and Victorian history), the elegant Civic Centre, and the vibrant Cardiff Bay area. But what really set this tour apart were the little-known facts he shared that you won’t find in guidebooks. He pointed out hidden gems like the secret tunnels beneath the city streets, the world’s oldest record store (Spillers Records in the charming Morgan Arcade), and quirky historical tidbits about Cardiff’s coal-exporting heyday and its surprising green spaces (more per person than any other major UK city). He even delved into lesser-known stories about ancient sites nearby and some of the city’s eccentric past, which added such depth and intrigue. What impressed us most was how engaging, energetic, and genuinely passionate Tony was throughout the entire four hours. He never seemed to tire, kept the energy high with his storytelling, and had a great sense of humor that made everything fun. Best of all, he tailored the tour perfectly to our interests—we mentioned a love for history and architecture, and he adjusted the pace and focus accordingly, skipping some areas to spend more time on the things we were most excited about. It felt like a personalized exploration rather than a standard group walk. The four-hour duration was ideal—not too rushed, with plenty of time to absorb the sights, ask questions, and even grab a quick coffee along the way. We covered a good amount of ground comfortably, and Tony’s local knowledge made navigation effortless. If you’re visiting Cardiff, do yourself a favor and book a private walking tour with Tony. He turned what could have been a nice sightseeing day into an unforgettable, insightful adventure. 5 out of 5 stars—highly recommended!
Very interesting/informative with a great tour guide!
Mike T,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. The tour gave us all the highlights and showed us around Cardiff pointing out things we would have otherwise not understood or not even noticed. I really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone.
A Michigander in Wales
Tammy T,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony was absolutely fabulous. He was informative, knowledgeable and very pleasant. His love for Cardiff and Wales was very apparent. I would highly recommend his tour.
Best private tour!!!
Katie B,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gillian was wonderful! Full of knowledge and laid back to changes we needed to make to accommodate our schedule. We were traveling from Glasgow to London and only made a 5 hour stop in Cardiff. We stored our luggage near the train station and saw the city in the 3 hours we had and we are so glad we did!!
Great tour of Cardiff
Meander245959,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob as a retired teacher and lifelong resident of Cardiff was a k knowledgeable and professional guide. I have high standards for guides and Rob passed with flying colours!
A journey through Cardiff brought vividly to life!
Dorothy C,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish, this tour exceeded expectations. Our guide was exceptionally gifted, weaving together Cardiff’s rich history with captivating stories and fascinating details that brought every stop to life. Their depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the city made the experience not only educational but truly memorable. It was the perfect balance of history, culture, and local insight. I left with a deeper appreciation for Cardiff and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. I greatly appreciated the guide contact to customize the tour to cover items we were interested in. This was such a special tour to connect me to my family heritage which is direct from Wales.
Awesome Cardiff tour!
A2609KUelsac,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our walking tour of Cardiff Central with Gillian Collins was lovely and so informative! We would highly recommend her. She was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Good over view and...
Lorie L,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good over view and history of the city. Very knowledgeable about the Welsh culture. We thoroughly enjoyed the morning.
A Must Do!!!
Katie C,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00ROB IS THE BEST!!! My mom and I got into Cardiff the day before our tour, and we walked around on our own, thinking we had seen most of the city. We told our guide that we wanted a general history overview and some architectural stops. Rob did an amazing job explaining the history of Cardiff and we visited so many different spots that my mom and I never would have found on our own! We learned all the little fun stories of the city and it was truly insane how old and beautiful some of the buildings are (compared to anything we have in the US!). Any questions we had, Rob had an answer! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cardiff for the first time, and choosing the length of the tour was extremely helpful as well; we chose a two hour tour in the morning and still had the entire day to go back to spots and take his suggestions!
Great historical context
Dana Q,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gillian provided us with a magical tour of Cardiff chock full of in depth insights as well as great recommendations for restaurants and sights in and around Cardiff. Highly recommend.
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