Small Group Walking Tour Cardiff City

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120 minutes (Approx.)
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This tour explores the ‘Avenues and Alleyways’ of Cardiff City Centre, uncovering its nooks and crannies and its inner secrets. Discover Cardiff’s rich and varied history. Trace its origins as a modest Roman port, via the influence of the Normans, its prominent role in the court of Elizabeth 1st, the remarkable prosperity of the entrepreneurial Victorian era when it dominated the world’s coal industry – culminating in today’s modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan centre, one of Europe’s youngest capital cites The tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association. These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

We arrive at Cardiff Castle which has dominated the Cardiff landscape for 2000 years plus, with its history in many ways mirroring the city’s development.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Its numerous Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades is a phenomenon unique to Cardiff, testament to the city’s Victorian entrepreneurs, and offering a distinctive shopping experience. Many of these arcades retain their distinctive and original features

Cardiff Market

Experience the hustle and bustle of the city’s thriving Victorian indoor market – built on the site of Cardiff jail. Learn about the area’s ‘bloody’ history. Enjoy a drink here, with an opportunity to taste some ‘Welsh caviar’ and the famous Welsh cakes

Principality Stadium

One of the world’s greatest sporting venues is based right here in the city centre. But how did this iconic feature and home of Welsh rugby come to occupy such a prime location

Admission Ticket Not Included

Bute Park

Cardiff is one the UK’s greenest cites, thanks to its many parks. Learn about the Park’s history and explore another Welsh phenomenon – the Gorsedd Stones – along with the remains of Blackfriars Priory

City Hall

Explore the Civic Centre in more detail. It includes the City Hall, the National Museum with one of the world’s finest collection of French Impressionist paintings along with paintings by some of Wales’most prolific artists, and the impressive Queen Alexandra Gardens and Memorial Park


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We meet at the front of the front entrance of the Castle

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 21 reviews

What do other 21 guests say about Small Group Walking Tour Cardiff City

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Gina_K
5
Apr 2024
Lucy was an incredible tour guide. We were lucky .. it was a cold, wet day in Cardiff and we were the only members of her tour group that day, so we got a personalized tour of Cardiff! Lucy started by asking what we were hoping for in our tour, and when I explained that I was of Welsh descent an...
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N7913VVkeithb
5
Dec 2023
My wife and I joined another couple on this tour in September 2023. We had a terrific time and we highly recommend Lucy as a tour guide. We got a perfectly splendid mix of ancient and modern history and we were inspired to go back to the mall for shopping and to the grounds for the castle tour. L...
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Gbands
5
Oct 2023
We stumbled across Lucy by chance and so glad we did. Although we are fairly local to Cardiff, Lucy made the tour very interesting and informative. We discovered many new things and a lot of history about Cardiff centre even though we had visited many times previously. I would highly recommend Lu...

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All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels