Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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, Cardiff has lived an eventful and full life despite its youth as a capital city. 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 in particular. 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, Welsh food and language, to the iconic figures who have made this country what it is today.
Inclusions
What's included
- Native English-speaking tour guide
What's not
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Cardiff Castle's history spans 2,000 years, from roman fort to gothic revival palace. We will discuss its history, unique features and the important families who owned this centrepiece of the Welsh capital.
St. John's is the second oldest surviving building in central Cardiff, a symbol of the original Cardiff village centre. Here we will discuss the origins and evolution of the city we have today from its humble origins to Welsh capital.
Popular with visitors and locals alike, Cardiff Market is over 130 years old and is as relevant today as ever before. Not only does the building have a fascinating, and horrifying, history, but it is the home of Welsh cuisine, such as Welsh cakes, Laverbread and Bara Brith.
The Principality Stadium is the home of Welsh rugby, is one of the most famous stadiums in the world and it sits right in the centre of the city. Discover our national sport and the Welsh national anthem at this iconic sporting venue.
Cardiff has more green space than people expect, and the icon of Cardiff's parklands is Bute Park. It's named after city's most significant family, and contains thousands of trees and more history than meets the eye.
Cardiff's Civic Centre neighbourhood is the architectural wonder of the city, featuring iconic structures such as City Hall, the National Museum and Glamorgan Building, which all surround a fascinating park full of war memorials.
Cardiff's arcades are synonymous with the city, and serve as a reminder of the city's nineteenth century industrial heritage. Full of unique, independent shops, these streets are not to be missed.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fantastic way to experience Cardiff
If you want to experience Cardiff - Eugene is the guide you want! Guiding us through the city he showcased his knowledge in areas we would newer expect - in our case, our interest in a range from politics to football. Eugene is knowledgeable, professional and really good company at the same time - I give him my absolute best recommendations!
5Excellent tour, very knowlegeable and friendly guide
Excellent tour. Eugene was very knowledgeable and friendly. We all learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Cardiff.
5Great Tour
Eugene was an excellent guide, attentive to our groups needs
5Excelent
Eugene was very good, friendly, open and very knowledgeable. He engaged with the group answering every question. Althought he said he is not Welsh himself, you can really tell that he feels the culture, language people. Thank you so much and the very success in future walking tours. Lucrecia and Patricio from Argentina.
5Great way to pass a morning in Cardiff
We went on the 11am walking tour on a Saturday morning with Eugene that covered all eras of the city and some bonus Welsh history added in. Plenty of facts and figures and dates and engaging stories about all our stops along the way. Highly recommended.
5Excellent Tour
My daughter and I recently went to Cardiff on a city break and we booked the tour on line. It was excellent, Eugene gave us a lot of information on Cardiff as we strolled around at a nice pace. He met us promptly at the appointed time and he was very friendly and happy to answer any questions from the group. I highly recommend the tour.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is outside the front entrance of Cardiff Castle on Castle St in central Cardiff. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella and/or wearing a green name badge.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Fogo's Free Cardiff Walking 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
How it compares in Cardiff
- Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 115 experiences we list in Cardiff.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 115.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, with a castle in the city centre, Victorian arcades, a waterfront bay and a rugby stadium in the heart of town.
Cardiff Castle stands in the middle of the city, with Roman walls, a Norman keep and a Victorian Gothic interior created for the Marquess of Bute. Bute Park, along the River Taff, runs from the castle walls to the city's edge, and the Principality Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, towers over the centre. Victorian arcades hold independent shops, and the covered market sells Welsh cakes.
Top-ranked sights in Cardiff: Barry Island (Ynys y Barri), Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd), Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili).
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