Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
Overview
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10 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Snowdonia, and the Romans laid the foundations for the town of Chester: this part of the world is packed full of myths and marvels.
And on this tour, your guide takes you on a journey through the best of the must-see sights.
You explore Conwy where a castle watches over a bustling harbour town. You visit Betws-Y-Coed, a quaint village nestling amongst the stunning mountains of Snowdonia. And you explore Chester, a town that’s blessed with one of the most brilliant cathedrals in all of England.
It’s a day tour that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys a mixture of castles, beautiful landscapes, and curious towns.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Conwy Castle - Included in tour price
Chester Cathedral - Admission is free (donations encouraged) and you do not need to pre-book.
Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in.
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
Please note that tour timings are for reference only and may vary for operational reasons.
In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castell Conwy
*Admission to Conwy Castle included in the tour price. Your first stop of the day is Conwy. This must be one of the most picture-perfect harbour towns in the world. You can see a *castle perched by the sea, the ‘world’s smallest house’, and lots of cute restaurants boasting the best fish and chips. Located near an impressive pair of bridges, this brilliantly preserved 13th-century fortress is a visual treat.
Snowdonia-Eryri National Park
Discover the jagged peaks of Wales’ premier national park.
What‘s Included
Small Group Tour with maximum 16 people
Professional Driver Guide
Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
Admission Fee -Includes admission to Conwy Castle
Admission fees unless specified
Meals and refreshments
Gratuities
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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
Reviews
176 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour. The views are...
Jorge L,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. The views are stunning!!! Great value for your money as you visit multiple locations. But the best part was Ritchie, our guide/driver. The best tour guide and driver weo ever had. He went above and beyond for us. I was very impressed with his level of knowledge, kindness and dedication to his job. Top notch!!!
Great day trip from...
epullman,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip from Manchester. It was a little rainy but that added to the atmosphere while driving in the mountains. Our guide Stephen was excellent and full of info as well as music to suit the trip.
A must see Snowdonia & Chester
40pasupathys,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a amazing trip. The castle was wonderful with beautiful views. Chester was great with beautiful architect buildings. I covered the river side, chester wall. I am very satisfied also meeting people from other countires.
Well organized whistle stop tour to Snowdonia.
Dawn T,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and informative. Beautiful scenery. Well organized with plenty of free time to do your own exploring.
Darrin, the tour guide...
Elliott P,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Darrin, the tour guide was simply amazing. Unbelievably knowledgeable and obviously loves what he does. My only negative was the 1 hour stop at the little town in the middle of the tour. Nothing to really do and restaurants were disappointing.
If you have a spare day in Manchester and haven't been to Wales, go! :)
GeorginaL584,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did a one-day trip in December 2025 and enjoyed myself immensely. From Manchester, you go over the border to Wales to see Conwy Castle, Snowdonia National Park, the lovely village of Betws-y-Coed in Wales and finally the city of Chester back just over the border in England. I have forgotten the guide's name (I think it was Robbie), but he was very friendly, gave clear instructions on when to be back, and knew a lot of history. (The only thing was that he probably gave too much, so you couldn't fully absorb it all, particularly early in the day.) This is only a slight criticism as I learnt information I otherwise wouldn't have known. Also, just a minor criticism: it would have been nice to spend a little more time in Betws-y-Coed, so we could explore the village rather than stop for lunch. (Although we did get a decent amount of time for lunch, I will say). I booked through one of Tripadvisor's competitors (unfortunately, I couldn't leave a review there), but the meeting instructions weren't as detailed, and I ended up missing the first day I was supposed to attend. Luckily, I was able to get a seat the next day via the friendly customer service team. So, pro-tip from someone who worked in the office: If you put in the Department of Education, Manchester, you'll be at the correct address, no problem. Also, if you don't have a British phone number, turn on global roaming in case they need to reach you (or vice versa), even if it's just for one day.
Great Intro to Northern Wales!!
Carol,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! This is a fantastic way to get a taste of Northern Wales. Every bit as lovely as I imagined it would be. Conwy Castle is so interesting. Just one great photo op after another. Our guide Richie was an excellent driver & guide which made it all the more interesting. On the 21st of December, the mist shrouded green hills of Wales & the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park possessed an ethereal beauty. (Wales is home to 12 million sheep & 3 million people!) Enroute back into Manchester we had a nice stop in Chester, England, with a wide variety of historic sites to check out & ample time to enjoy what was there. Highly recommend this excursion!!
Good choice!
tpjkmgt7dc,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really beautiful choices of locales from Manchester. I loved the free time to explore some of the little towns. I recommend it for tourists!
Excellent driver/guide...
Bente A,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent driver/guide with a lot of knowledge about the places visited and of the history of Wales.
Muy bueno
Jonathan A,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00very good experience, coach driver was nice and we got to spend a reasonable amount of time in each place
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