Private Tour
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore Cardiff’s famous filming locations on this self-guided walking tour. You’ll see several iconic locations from Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah-Jane Adventures, and a few more surprising television productions. Our tour starts at the iconic Cardiff Castle, where you’ll find out about its versatility as a TV location. You’ll walk around the new Canal Quarter and hear about directors, CGI enhancements, and a few film shoot stories. I’ll also share some of Cardiff’s war-time tales, medieval history, and how it grew from a small town to a massive coal-exporting city. Our tour ends at Cambrian Tap, a popular pub used in the BBC’s Sherlock, where you’ll have the option to sample local food and drink.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cardiff Castle
Marvel at the stunning Cardiff Castle, a historic fortress that has transformed into everything from an alien spaceship to a medieval stronghold in numerous TV shows. Explore its rich history as you wander through its impressive halls and towers.
Immerse yourself in the dramatic atmosphere of this imposing building, which has been used in numerous productions, including Doctor Who and Sherlock. Its grand architecture provides an impressive setting for courtroom dramas and tense scenes
What‘s Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Published by a professional, qualified guide
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Options
Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Slightly inaccurate and basic for the cost. Thought it was AI
Esther G,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The audio was often inaccurate and pretty surface level. The gps mechanics are cool and its a nice way to explore the city but its more of a £5 value.
Such fun!
jrp1978,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lots of fun! I was able to see the sites of Cardiff while getting some extra info about Doctor Who and Sherlock. This tour guides you on a nice walk from Cardiff castle around the main touristy areas, and makes it easy to pause in case you want to take more time to explore certain sites. I highly recommend taking some time to visit the museum! I spent a whole day walking through the city and had a great time. I'd highly recommend purchasing this tour, it was definitely worth it!
Very good tour including...
Heather G,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour including cool doctor who locations and to see a side of Cardiff we wouldn't normally see.
Absolutely perfect, in timing and details. Don’t hesitate.
Sara L,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. I’m only sorry I did it last and was rushed. Should have started with this. I love that it plays based on your location. So it is perfectly timed, tells you if you’re off track, gives very specific directions and lots of insight, telling you just what episodes it was in, even the scenes. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, you’ll enjoy recognizing some memorable scenes. Worth every pence of it.
Doctor Who and Torchwood tours
lauragK9437AJ,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so good we did the Cardiff Bay one the next day. My teenage daughter is a massive Doctor Who and Torchwood but suffers with social anxiety so this was perfect. We shared a set of ear pods and navigated with ease at our own pace. Sarah’s directions were first class and my daughter was constantly amazed at her ability to time the location descriptions with where we were 😂 Moreover she could indulge in her fandom without draining her social battery too much! I’m not sure we will be able to visit a new town or city without downloading a walking tour now!
So Many Sights!
800danikat,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of my trip to Cardiff. Sarah is so knowledgeable when it comes to filming locations and Cardiff city center history, and the VoiceMap app itself was so helpful! My family loved being able to start and stop whenever we wanted, I took plenty of pictures of sights that I recognized from Doctor Who and other tv shows, and Sarah even took care to mention if steps were involved (mobility access) and where we should be more careful crossing the road. I'm also glad I was able to re-listen to the tour and read its accompanying transcripts after our walk so I could keep a record of what I saw.
Great!
99h4nn4h8 ,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very insightful and factual. Would defiantly recommend to anyone looking to do something interesting to do who is a fan of Doctor Who. Self guided so you dont have to be with other people or groups. Only thing i would say is bring a portable charger just in case as i liked to have the maps out knowing exactly where to continue walking (even though she is guiding you audibly)
Great
731kasuns,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm not a massive Dr Who fan. Just wanted a tour of Cardiff city, because I enjoyed the previous audio tours. I was not disappointed. There is enough information to take you around some beautiful parts of Cardiff city, and I'm sure die hard fans will enjoy the information provided.
Fun and informative tour!
daisyrF8871ND,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! I went on a sunny day and just popped my earphones in and walked everywhere! I loved that the app picked up your location so you didn’t have to have your phone out all the time. The audio tour was clear and informative. Really enjoyed :)
Fun tour
Madeleine I,Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a unique way to explore Cardiff and see much of what the city has to offer. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I think my favourite part was finding the cyberman.
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