Caernarfon And Its Castle: A Self Guided Walking Tour
- 1.3–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Caernarfon is the Welshest of all towns in Wales, despite being founded by a Norman King and populated with English settlers. On this walking tour, you’ll explore its cobbled streets, learning about daily life, how the town has been governed over the years, and why the Welsh language is so important today. The tour starts in front of a statue of David Lloyd George, the English Prime Minister during WWI, which has a view of the English castle that was built to keep the Welsh in their place. From there, you’ll make your way across Caernarfon’s waterfront and the Pont Yr Aber swing bridge. As you stroll through the town’s old streets to St Mary’s Church, you’ll take in sweeping views of Caernarfon Castle across the Afon Seiont River, and meet the characters and ghosts of the past.
Inclusions
What's included
- 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
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
We'll begin the tour at Castle Square, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood.
We'll circumnavigate the mighty World Heritage castle and cross the river for the best views. However entrance fee to the castle is not included in this tour
Admire the station of the Welsh Highland Railway part of the new Slate Quay craft development.
We'll walk alongside the town walls and original gateways
We'll also pass by the Victoria Dock, adding to the historic charm of the town.
Learn how the intriguing Black Boy Inn got its name. Its a good stop for refreshment too.
We'll also pass by the Gwynedd Council, with its storied past.
We'll also pass by the St Mary's Church, with its fascinating history. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.
We'll also pass by Stryd Pedwar a Chwech, a quaint town street.
We'll also walk along the Pont Yr Aber, with its unique architecture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Castle Square, Caernarfon. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
How it compares in Caernarfon
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 5 experiences we list in Caernarfon.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 5.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a castle town on the Menai Strait in north-west Wales, where the Welsh language is strong and Snowdonia rises close behind.
Caernarfon Castle, begun in 1283 by Edward I, dominates the town, its banded stone walls and towers standing above the river. The castle was the setting for the investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969, and the castle and town walls are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Segontium, a Roman fort on the edge of town, shows a much older history.
Top-ranked sights in Caernarfon: Caernarfon Castle (Carnarvon Castle).
