Cardiff Tours

Follow in the footsteps of daring Doctor Who on a sightseeing Private tour of Cardiff.. Experience the exciting locations of the series and gain fascinating insight into the secrets behind the eccentric time lord and his fabulous sidekick. Cruise past iconic landmarks like the Millennium Stadium and the National Museum of Cardiff and hear insider gossip from your Doctor Who enthusiast guide. Enjoy a stop to explore locations within Amy Pond’s fictional village of Leadworth and hear behind-the-scenes tales about former doctors like David Tennant, Matt Smith and Christopher Eccleston.

See all of Cardiff’s spectacular sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour of the captivating Welsh capital. Relish the freedom and flexibility of this convenient sightseeing experience and disembark the distinctive double-decker bus whenever an attraction captures your attention. See cultural highlights like the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle and Techniquest and listen to informative audio commentary as you explore. Your sightseeing pass is valid for 24 hours after first use, giving you ample time to discover the city.

Enjoy panoramic views over beautiful Cardiff Bay on this 1-hour boat tour. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat at Penarth barrage or Cardiff Bay, then cruise onto the waters as the on-board commentary sheds light on the region’s rich history. Along the way, learn of the regeneration which has shaped the bay we see today and take in top landmarks including the Barrage and its lock gates, the Old Docks, the Wales Millennium Centre, the Welsh Assembly and the Wetlands Nature Reserve. Perhaps alight at Mermaid Quay — Cardiff’s bustling shopping district.

When visiting the capital of Wales you come upon an exciting tourist destination, rich with historic sights and places to visit. The city center is one of the best places to get to know Cardiff from the inside out, due to the number of cultural locations and other amenities in this particular place. Get an insiders view from Cardiff, while we take you on an exploration of the key attractions of this city.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Cardiff Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Instead of a traditional tour of Cardiff, try a new travel concept that’s like having a local friend to show you around. Meet up with a Lokafyer guide for a private walking tour that’s designed just for you, starting with a pre-tour consultation by phone or chat. That means personalized tips, local travel advice, and recommendations that come from actually living in Cardiff.

Sightsee in Cardiff with a hop-on hop-off Original Tour bus. Discover the Wales' capital with ease and along your route, see the famous landmarks and attractions. Take time to explore Cardiff Bay or stroll the streets for a shopping break. This tour is also a great option if you're looking for a family-friendly activity.

Follow the forgotten but, in places, ancient pathways which lie behind Llandaff Cathedral on this self-guided audio tour. Isolated, atmospheric, and away from modern urban Cardiff, they are filled with mystery, atmosphere, legend and ghost stories. In places, these paths were ancient Celtic trade routes or medieval roadways. They are filled with strange and sometimes spine chilling tales of ghosts and phantoms, still being witnessed and reported in modern times. In places, the atmosphere can become strange, overwhelming, even sinister, especially in the dark seclusion of the night! This tour follows a circular route taking you along a mysterious and atmospheric wooded lane, the scene of many ghostly experiences, before following the riverbank where more ghostly encounters and legends are told. The route turns back towards the Cathedral for more tales, and culminates in the old abandoned and overgrown woodland graveyard, with its intense atmosphere and ghostly tales.

Borough Market is one of London’s most famous foodie hotspots, where you can find everything from tasty street food to artisan delicacies and traditional British dishes. This walking tour will give you a local’s view of the market, visiting shops, stalls, and restaurants, and sampling a variety of foods and drinks, including artisan cheeses, cider, samosas, cakes, and handmade fudge.

We bring you the only regular walking tour service in all of south Wales. We have been offering walking tours of Cardiff city, Cardiff Bay and Swansea for the past three years, and now we bring you our Doctor Who walking tour of Cardiff. Across two and a half hours, we will discover the heart of Doctor Who in the Welsh capital, and traverse 13 series of the show, while discussing filming locations, important scenes and characters, as well as crucial buildings. The Doctor Who Tour covers a range of locations from Cardiff's Civic Centre to the city centre and finishes in Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff may be a young capital city, but it is a city steeped in history and culture. From the Romans to the Normans, from Tudor times to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, the Welsh capital has lived an eventful and full life. On this two-hour walking tour of central Cardiff we will discuss this journey of Cardiff from Roman outpost to the capital of Wales, which saw the city grow rapidly in size, population and wealth across the nineteenth century. This tour takes in all of the major landmarks of the city centre, including Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Cardiff Market, the Principality Stadium, and the spectacular Civic Centre. Discover not only the architecture and history of Cardiff, but the culture and characters of Wales too, from rugby, food and language, to the iconic figures who made this little country what it is today.

There's no better way to explore South Wales than in the company of a historian, and native Welsh speaker, who is passionate about the country. This tour, which provides a deeper insight into Welsh culture than any other, takes you to neolithic sites, Roman ruins, Norman castles, and into the atmospheric valleys that have so inspired Welsh culture.

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.

Let us pick you up and take you to this place of immense beauty. This 5.5 mile walk along uneven paths takes you along riverside scenery, with steep sided wooded valleys and four breath-taking waterfalls. In a National Park renowned for its sweeping, barren, mountain scenery, high peak lovers are in danger of missing out on this hidden gem. This pocket of dramatic limestone scenery where 4 stunning waterfalls are within a relatively short walk of each other is a truly unique location like no other in the UK. The highlight of the area is Sgwd yr Eira, where you'll venture right behind the gushing torrent of water, a truly unique and memorable experience that you won't forget.

Head Into the West to experience the beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We have created this full day hiking trip in the Pembrokeshire coast national park for those who want to venture further from Cardiff on a trip to discover clifftop views, gold sand beaches, hidden coves, fishing villages and marine wildlife. You'll also have some free time to explore one of the National Park's historic towns or villages with opportunity to try delicious local food, explore the regions arts/crafts and learn about the history of the area. We'll leave from and return to Cardiff (or you can also have the option to leave the tour in Pembrokeshire - happy to discuss options with you if you'd like to do this). Please note the journey to and from Pembrokeshire is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours each way, dependent on traffic.

The unique architecture of Cardiff Bay makes for iconic international images. But we also remember that just 100 years ago, Cardiff was the biggest coal port in the world. Millions of tons of iron and coal were exported providing rail tracks, machinery and power for the world. Cardiff earned the nickname Tiger Bay, rough and ready, it was one of the most cosmopolitan places of its age. This tour will take a walk through history, telling stories through old, remodelled and new buildings. Included in the tour is a coffee/refreshment at an iconic Bay Building. A number of photographs from the Tiger Bay archive collection will be used to show how the Bay has developed. 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.

Explore the mythology and magic of west Wales on this adventurous sightseeing tour from Cardiff. Following pickup at your hotel, spin into the Welsh countryside by private vehicle and enjoy sweeping views over the pretty scenery. Explore traditional old towns and charming villages where time stands still, discover attractions like Kidwelly Castle and the Dylan Thomas boathouse, and gain insight into local Welsh folklore.

Enjoy the views without the strain of left-side driving when you book this small-group day tour of South Wales’ most stunning castles and mountain landscapes. See Cardiff Castle from the outside, and hear about its 2,000-year history from your driver/guide; explore fairytale Castell Coch and medieval Caerphilly Castle (own expense). Finish by driving through the Brecon Beacons National Park and free time in pretty Brecon, a market town.

Follow in the footsteps of TV’s favourite Time Lord on this 2-hour Doctor Who walking tour of Cardiff. Visit memorable locations from the sci-fi drama series including Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales, and spot recognizable sights like Rose Tyler’s workplace and the site of Danny Pinks death. Along the way, your guide will entertain you with fun Doctor Who facts and trivia and tell you insider stories and anecdotes about Doctor Who actors and filming locations.

The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of the most beautiful locations in the UK for hiking. Our full mountain day hike allows you to immerse yourself in the nature and scenery of this amazing place. You'll be accompanied by a qualified Mountain Leader who knows the park inside out and who will give you insights into the nature & history of this special area.

We will transport you from Cardiff, or meet you at the walk location, and show you that between two of Wales largest cities lies a strip of the Welsh coast that is both beautiful and refreshingly unspoilt. Sitting next to the ocean, this impressive stretch of coastline encompasses wildlife rich river estuaries, sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, rock pools and sweeping ocean views. This 6 mile walk along coastal paths starts near the pretty village of Ogmore-by-sea. We will then proceed parallel to the sea along sandy beaches and clifftop paths with sweeping views across the sea to the English coast, a dream for photographers and lovers of ocean views. Once rested at the beautiful Dunraven Bay, you will return along the coast path, marvelling at how the second highest tidal range in the world has transformed the shoreline.

We will transport you from Cardiff, or meet you at the walk location, and guide you to the highest point in Southern Britain, Pen-y-fan. This mountain lies in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, an area of immense beauty, rich in wildlife and history. Once arriving at the National Park you will proceed on your walk, all the time receiving interesting information about the wildlife and history of the area, whilst marvelling at the unfolding scenery around you. There will be plenty of stops for photos. When you arrive at the top the views will take your breath away as you look for miles in every direction. You will pass scenic valleys, glacial lakes and historical monuments. You will then be taken back to your start point.

This day tour is the perfect way to see the city of Cardiff and three of South Wales' most important castles - Cardiff, Caerphilly, and Castell Coch. Starting at Cardiff Castle this tour, led by one of our expert and fun-loving local guides, offers you the chance to see some of South Wales' most iconic and historic landmarks, uncover their history, and explore the culture of Wales all in one day. After exploring Cardiff Castle, you will be taken on a walking tour of the city where you will have the chance to see some hidden gems, that are not often visited by other tours including Cardiff's historic market and covered arcades. After exploring the city you will have time to explore one of the best art galleries in the UK, before being whisked off to the largest castle in Wales where you can explore this medieval marvel. Finally, you will be taken to one of the prettiest castles in the UK where you will be able to see inspirational interiors and breathtaking views of of Cardiff.

Make it a day the bachelorette won’t forget with this life drawing experience in Cardiff. No need to bring anything except your sense of fun, with all art supplies and a male model provided on site. Receive personalized care and attention from your private host as you enjoy a morning or afternoon of games, art, and giggles.