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Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour

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Digital
120 minutes
English

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.

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Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour

From₹1,048.45Per Person

What's included in Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Cardiff Castle
Pass-by Only

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

Admire the grandeur of Cardiff City Hall, a striking example of Edwardian Baroque architecture. Learn about its role in TV series like Doctor Who as you stroll through its opulent interiors and stately grounds.

Inclusions

  • 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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The tour begins at the main entrance to Cardiff Castle on Castle Street. This central location is easy to reach on foot if you are staying in the city centre. It is a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street train stations and Cardiff Bus Station.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

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