Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Are you looking for a way to see Cardiff without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Trace Cardiff Bay’s transformation from the world’s busiest coal-exporting port to a vibrant waterfront area
• Hear from producer Stephen Griffin, a Wales Blue Badge Tourist Guide whose passion for Cardiff led him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour.
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
The tour begins near the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. You'll learn a bit about Cardiff's history and how the tour works.
The tour takes you through part of Waterfront Park.
Options
Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Self guided audio guide.
peteroE2439MS,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Self guided audio guide. The guide for the most part was good.. Good preparation and presentation. Just a few hiccups detours & out of syncs.
Cardiff Bay tour
D6661KSrossg,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative great experience definitely recommend this tour of Cardiff bay to everyone.
Fabulous walking tours of the Cardiff Bay
ericjamesh2026,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a most wonderful day. The walking tour of Cardiff Bay was just fantastic. Our guide Stephen Griffin was great. Very interesting and informative. The whole experience was amazing from start to finish!
Nice start to seeing Cardiff
sallytclair,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a fun experience With the map of stops with headphones it was easy to stay on track The narrator was good and the stories fun
Great
731kasuns,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour arounds the Cardiff bay, with lots of interesting information, not just about the area but Cardiff itself. Highly recommend it
Dont hesitate to visit this area.
Global67079909965,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice walk around the bay with a fantastic scenery and fascinating history. You can stroll around the bay or stay at the Parliament building just to catch the view. The Norwegian church where Roald Dahl was baptized is worth a visit.
Fascinating history
Michael P,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I downloaded the walking tour commentary which gave a fascinating insight and history into the area, cost extra but would recommend it.
Brilliant Tour
JANE K,May 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Learnt a lot about Cardiff great tour wonderful location very interesting. Don’t miss it was so easy to use too!
Great quality! Great way to learn about the city!
elizabethwQ3444IO,Nov 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to learn about and see the city. Can't beat the price for the quality. The app was easy to use and helped me get to the right starting point. Would recommend to anyone, particularly a solo traveler looking to see some of the main sites in Cardiff.
Informative and easy to use!
Rebekah N,Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great audio tour. The tech was excellent, the tour worked off your location and it was easy to stop the audio if you wanted to spend longer at a stop, then resume when ready. Information provided was excellent. Great way to walk around Cardiff Bay, highly recommend, it’s excellent value!
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