Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Name: Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour
Price: 83.6 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (26 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Stop by the town of Merthyr Tydfil to take photos at Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park.

Enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales.

Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old.

Stop in Brecon town, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain.

Visit the Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.

Marvel at Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales and a UNESCO World Heritage site OR at Castell Coch, the Welsh fairy tale castle.

(The tour does not include entrance to the castles; you will only be able to walk around the exterior of the castles).

Please note that the visit to the waterfalls will involve a 30 minutes walk. The path may be steep and muddy, so we recommend wearing boots and rainproof clothing.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The walk to the waterfalls takes approximately 20 minutes each way. The path can be steep, uneven, and occasionally muddy, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.

Not recommended for children under five years of age.

Marvel at Caerphilly Castle or Castell Coch. Our guide will decide where to stop based on the timing.

The tour does not include entrance to the castles; you will only be able to walk around the exterior of the castles.

We suggest securing a personal activity insurance plan to guard against potential income loss in the unlikely event of an accident during a walk.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cyfarthfa Castle

Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to take some photos at Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

If your party includes more than 4 people, please contact us directly to check availability.

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Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Castles Day Tour

Reviews

4.92

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Pleasant experience
GIRUBABEULAH S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mr.Max was our guide. It was a nice experience to trek to the Batman cave & Henrhydd waterfalls and the Caerphilly castle. It was nice to take a stroll among the sheep on the rolling hills near Pen Y Fan of Brecon Beacons national park. Overall a pleasant tour. Mr.Max gave us so much information not only about the places we visited, but about Welsh cuisine, foods to try, restuarants to try, places to visit, the language etc. Finally, a keychain (a souvenir) with the Welsh flag with the red scorpion was given to all.
Excellent tour, Max our guide was wonderful!
Monalisa B,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Max, our guide, was absolutely awesome. We had a wonderful time and saw many beautiful castles, amazing landscapes and mountains, as well as a stunning waterfall, everything was perfect. This tour is highly recommended. Max was very mindful throughout the day and also gave us thoughtful parting gifts at the end of the tour. In addition, Max shared fantastic recommendations for things to do in Cardiff and other places to visit across Wales, along with great suggestions for restaurants, pubs, and Welsh specialties to try. I would highly recommend requesting Max as your guide when visiting Wales.
Beautiful Wale-sighting!
soheel410,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent trip with knowledgeable and kind tour guide, Max! We saw castles and sheep, towns and 3000-year-old trees — it was great! Highly recommend!!
Welsh Valley Experience
Matty T,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely tour of the Welsh countryside a must do day trip from Cardiff. Our guide Max was wonderful. Highly recommended
Best Guide Ever
Ashton G,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Today’s review is gonna be all about Max. Super friendly, charming guide. He does his job well, and really knows his history about our different stops. He welcomed questions through out the tour. If I could have him show me around Wales, I would.
Breathtaking Beauty and value! Book today!
Kathleen O,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an absolutely awesome tour of Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons! Max was a wealth of knowledge and care. We experienced an absolutely beautiful waterfall in the Beacons! Some found it challenging, but I found it exhilarating! I went behind the falls and soaked in the beauty of the area and the glorious sound! Then visited the town of Beacon. What a pleasure! The tour continued to Castell Caerffili. The opportunity to have adequate time to absorb the magnificent castle made the tour. This tour has my highest recommendation!
Small group trip of...
Sylvie T,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Small group trip of 8 maximum. There were 6 of us and it was perfect. The guide was very friendly the magnificent visit, which allowed us to discover a little more the country of galls . only one flat he spoke only in English . Being French and speaking very little English an audio guide would have been perfect.
Must see and must do tour
Elizabeth P,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Max was so kind and patient. He made sure that we didn't feel rushed. He provided excellent history and recommendations throughout the day. We saw a wide variety of places in south Wales and it exceeded all expectations.
Beautiful Wales Countryside
Sonia W,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was wonderful to see the beautiful Wales countryside. This tour was jam packed with activities. Max was a awesome tour guide. He was very informative. The falls was a bit challenging for me. I walk with a cane but not severely dependant on it. I used a set of hiking poles to steady myself. There is a steep decline to the falls and the climb back up was tuff. Max assured me that he would wait for me if need be or if it was too much for me I could turn back and return to the van. I managed the trip there and back and out paced the group. It takes 20 minutes each way. Wear shoes with treads, the path is rocky and slippery. Im glad I attempted the trip to the falls. It was worth the pain in my legs.
Cardiff Waterfall Mountain & Castle Tour.
tano,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was very informative and interesting. The country side was breathtaking. We had a fantastic time. Enjoyed the tour.