Full Day Private Book & Brecon Tour including Hay-on-Wye
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Planned around Hay-on-Wye it is an absolute must for any Bookworm who finds themselves in Wales. Starting in Cardiff, this private tour will take you into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) where you will be driven through Wales' 2nd largest National Park as you make your way to Hay-on-Wye. Bibliophiles will love "The Town of Books" which has more bookstore per square mile than anywhere in the world, and you will have a few hours to explore the many bookstores in the town. Each with its own style & character. After returning to your driver, you will head up Gospel Pass, Wales' highest road. Near the summit of the pass, you will pull over to take in the views. On a clear day you will be able to see for miles across Bannau Brycheiniog, and up into Mid Wales and The Cambria Mountains in the distance. Finally you will be driven through more of the national park and take a stroll along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal before returning to Cardiff.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
With more bookstores pre square mile than anywhere in the world Hay-on-Wye is a must for any book lover. Spend a couple of hours exploring the historic town and visiting the books, which range from pristine well organised presented shops, to stores that are more organised chaos, with rooms off rooms off rooms and books piles of books on the floor. In Hay-on-Wye you will find the latest releases, and next door you will find 2nd hand books, first editions and ancient books. Throughout the town you will discover books of all ages, all conditions and from just about every subject and genre under the sun. If you can't find a book on a particular subject in Hay-on-Wye, the subject doesn't exist
Travel along Wales' highest road, and stop to take in breath taking views across the Brecon Beacons and far into Mid Wales
Enjoy a gentle stroll along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal from Brynich Lock to the Brecon Canal Basin. The canal was opened in 1797 to transport Coal, Limestone & Iron Ore mined from the Brecon Beacons and South Wales Valleys to Newport Docks. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon stroll along the flat, well maintained canal path and get closer to nature as you follow the canal through the Brecon Beacons to Brecon
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Wales Chauffeur Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walk along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal Path is approximately 2 miles. The path is flat, well maintained and largely gravel
- Communication from your driver on the day will be via WhatsApp ONLY. If you do not have WhatsApp your driver may not be able to contact you
- If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour. We will provide your driver guide details via Whatsapp to the number provided when making the booking, between 4:00pm and 8:00pm the day before your tour. This will include their name and direct contact number, should you have trouble locating each other on the day. As well as their vehicle details, Make, Model, Colour, Registration. If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour
How it compares in Cardiff
- Its from-price is 212% above the median of the 12 city tours we list in Cardiff.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 12.
- 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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