The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
Overview
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On this tour you are accompanied by a historian with a deep passion and knowledge of Wales. You will learn some Welsh, sample traditional Welsh food and learn about the ancient history and culture of Wales. Gareth, your guide is a fluent Welsh speaker and he will give you an insight into Wales that wouldn't be available with a standard tour operator.
The area we will visit is dotted with quaint old towns and picturesque villages which seem untouched by time. The South West is the home of Pembrokeshire coast national park, and is an area renowned for the beauty of its beaches and coastline.
An example of a tour could be a visit to the wonderfully preserved Norman Castle at Pembroke, then lunch in the beautiful medieval port of Tenby followed by a stop off in Laugharne, the former home of the poet Dylan Thomas.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Pembroke Castle
Explore the Norman castle. Learn about how it was built and why. Find out what life was like in medieval times. Pembroke is one of the best preserved castles in West Wales.
Tenby South Beach
Marvel at the delightful town of Tenby. Once a medieval port surrounded by a castle walls it is now one of Wales's favorite holiday destinations. Enjoy a meal at a wealth of restaurants or just have a walk on the harbour side. Tenby has two beautiful beaches with crystal clear water.
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The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Tours of Wales will endeavor to gain a discount for the customer.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour covering a lot of territory
Peter K,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting visit to Tenby, stopping at Pembroke Castle and showing a lot of the Welsh countryside along the way
A wonderful day at Welsh castles
SaraDooley,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did not disappoint! Our guide was thoroughly knowledgeable about Welsh history and language. Very affable. Plenty of time to see the sites and have free time as well. Will book another tour with him next time we’re in Cardiff!
Tenby and Thomas.
710annaleighc,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw some amazing towns and learned so much about the area from our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and interesting. It was a great option after a late night, because I slept the 2 hours on the way to the first stop. You will go to the beach, so if it’s a sunny day bring a beach towel to enjoy the beautiful view. We loved the town of Tenby and the home of Dylan Thomas.
A great tour.
Kaye O,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A knowledgeable guide who kept us all interested, amused and thoughtful. I loved this tour and felt comfortable and safe through out the journey - great driving too! Thank you Kaye , Australia
We had an excellent tour...
Rebecca G,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent tour with Gareth. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. We learned so much and enjoyed hearing all about Welsh life and history!
Fun day out!!!
nct1,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun day with Gareth. Great stories and saw some beautiful sites. Highly recommend Gareth and this tour. Will come back for another tour soon.
Lovely day out!
Portland OregonSadie,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I actually went on two of Gareth’s tours, and enjoyed each one thoroughly. He is a wealth of information, and I really enjoyed our chats. The two tours made my four day stay in Cardiff perfect. Everything was planned extremely well, and it is easy to understand all of the five star reviews:)
We received everything...
David M,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We received everything and more than we expected in this tour experience. Gareth, took us to our prescribed destinations, but more than that he provided in-depth history of the region, country and relations to surrounding countries. Gareth also helped us understand the evolution of the Welsh language. Gareth was able to answer all of our questions with 1st, 2nd and 3rd level details and descriptions. If/when we come back to Cardiff we will certainly schedule a tour with Gareth to explore the other nearby areas we didn’t have time to explore.
Great tour
nicolasaQ2640EI,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour to discover the outsides of Cardiff Well paced for a good experience of the castles and historical sights Thank you Gareth I had a great time.
A great day, would recommend Gareth
megchristensen,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gareth was a great driver and guide and had a wealth of knowledge not just about Wales but wider across the globe and how it impacted Wales. He asked the group what we wanted to see to ensure we got the most out of the day and I wish I had capacity to do another one of his tours! Thanks for a great day Gareth
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