Explore the wonderful sights that Cardiff has to offer

Duration

8 hours

About

Our Private Day Tour of Cardiff, including Cardiff Castle, St Fagan’s and Cardiff Bay, is the perfect tour for anyone who wants to get to know the Welsh Capital quickly. Whether you are here for a holiday, a flying visit, or are looking to see the capital for any other reason, this day tour is the best way to discover as much as you can in a single day. Led by a local Cardiffian, this day-trip allows you to see the best bits of Cardiff, learn its history, and hear what it is like to live in the city. Best of all, because our guides are locals, they know all the best places to eat, drink, and explore, often away from the usual tourist spots.

While this tour is usually only available for groups of up to 3 people, we can offer tours for larger groups of up to 30 (please contact us for more details). This means that should you want to explore with a group of friends, or a college or university group, you can knowing that you will get precisely the same fantastic tour.

We will visit

Cardiff Castle started life as a Roman Fort, evidence of which is still visible today. Indeed the city of Cardiff gets its name from the old Roman fort, as Cardiff or the Welsh version Caerdydd translates into English as “Fort on the river Taff”. Developed by the Normans, the castle has seen many changes and was once used as a royal prison. Developed further by various English marcher Lords, the castle fell into ruin in the 16th Century. Taken over by the Marquis’ of Bute in the 17th Century, it wasn’t until the 3rd Marquis that the current version of Cardiff Castle came into being. Described as a victorian escapist dream, it is a stunning former stately home and Welsh national treasure. Whilst here, your guide will show you around the castle, including its most interesting historical features such as a million-pound ceiling, the Second World War Tunnels, and the Museum of Welsh Soldering. Finally, you will be able to climb the castle’s keep and see the stunning views of Cardiff.

Saint Mary Street St Mary’s Street has historically been the heart of Cardiff’s shopping district. Home to Cardiff’s famous market and Victorian arcades, full of beautiful boutiques, cosy cafes, and the oldest record shop in the world, this is your chance to explore a part of Cardiff that is not normally seen on a tour. Thanks to the nature of this private tour, you will be able to stop and explore any of the shops that take your fancy. You will also hear how these shopping gems are an integral part of life here in Cardiff from a local guide who has spent many an hour exploring these beautiful arcades with their friends and family.

Spillers Records Spillers Records is the oldest record shop in the world and is a South Wales institution. Everyone who lives in or near Cardiff has brought at least one record from this fantastic part of local history. Regardless of your musical tastes, Spillers will have something for you – often a record that you didn’t even know you needed in your life but which will find its way into your possessions and your heart.