Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Cardiff, Wales

September 30, 2021 Kelli Reichel

The Welsh capital may have begun its life as a Roman fort, but it's since become a bustling city. Where the fort once stood, Cardiff Castle has held court since the 11th century. It remains a central presence in the city, now full of lively art and music venues, hip boutiques, fun bars and modern hotels. Even with so many new and exciting things to see, the National History Museum is still the most visited attraction in Wales. Don't be the only visitor who plays hooky!
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1. Cardiff Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

John Batchelor Statue, The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GA, UK Adam Smith Statue, 192 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

2. The Ghosts of Llandaff: Stalk the grounds of Llandaff Cathedral on an audio tour

Cathedral Close, Cathedral Cl, Cardiff CF5, UK VoiceMap Cardiff
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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.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink

3. Cardiff City Tour

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Explore Cardiff City centre this city sightseeing tour is a must for first time visitors to the city. Your driver guide is an expert on Cardiff, and will show you the main attractions, and some of the more not so well known sights. Being a driven tour you can save your feet as there is no walking involved. This means we can show you more in less time. Your guide will be available to you and only you, to answer any questions you may have, and even amend the tour as it progresses, so you can see more of what interests you, and less of what doesn't.

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4. Withlocals Your Way: Cardiff 100% Personalised City Tour with a Local

Tiny Rebel Cardiff, 25 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD, UK ►► Withlocals - Local Private Tours ????????????????????????????
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Checkmark out of your traveling bucket list the must-see places in Cardiff with the help of your favorite local host. From the classic landmarks that everyone talks about to neighbourhood exploring and off the beaten path roads that lead to the must-sees without the crowds. The choice is yours! All you have to do is pick the local host of your choice, tell them about your wishes and they’ll create the perfect itinerary for you. Check out below a few ideas of things to do and visit, and let your local host know what you have in mind. From a quick city tour to an extensive full-day experience, or a specific part of town that can cover everything on your list. Anything is possible! *Please keep in mind that this experience shows a base price that will change according to your requests and the personalised offer your local host creates for you. All the places you choose to go to will be shown from the outside. No entrance tickets included.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off

5. Private Tour: Doctor Who TV Locations and Tour of Cardiff

Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff CF10 5AL, UK Brit Movie Tours
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4.4 based on 13 reviews

Follow the trail of 'Doctor Who' around Cardiff on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour! The 4-hour TV locations tour is the perfect experience for fans of the eccentric time lord who want to see Cardiff’s sights, like the Millennium Stadium, as well. Hear insider gossip from your guide – an avid ‘Doctor Who’ fan – and stop to explore locations such as Amy Pond’s village of Leadworth.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ibean2018

My teenage son is a massive Dr Who fan and we booked the walking and bus tour 4 months ago. He was so looking forward to going but is poorly and unable to go and is absolutely gutted. The company do not offer any refunds or even the chance to re-book another Date which is absolutely terrible customer service. Be careful before you book.

6. City Sightseeing Cardiff Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Cardiff
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4.4 based on 97 reviews

The best way to see Cardiff! Join us for a 50-minute City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour, including Cardiff Castle, Techniquest and Millennium Stadium. This is a hop-on hop-off service, which allows you to use this tour as a convenient way to access all major highlights in Cardiff.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off tour, Recorded commentary, Vouchers valid for 12 months

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By kirstyab02

We took the City Sightseeing Bus Tour and throughly enjoyed it. It took us down to Cardiff Bay. Which was nice but really cold. I can imagine on a hot sunny day it would be amazing down there but it wasn’t quite like it yesterday. I’m glad we done it though as it was really interesting. The guide was really nice. Made little jokes and was really enjoyable.

7. Cardiff Day Tour from London

Earl's Court Station (Stop C), Earl's Court, London SW5 9TB, UK Anderson Tours
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3.7 based on 18 reviews

This tour takes you to the capital city of Wales, Cardiff, for a full day of exploring. This trip includes a sightseeing tour with a local guide, entrance to the impressive Caerphilly Castle, luxury return coach travel, and an accompanying tour manager. This a perfect way of visiting another country without the need of a visa or passport.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Pick-up and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By alexandrur215

Driver and guide have been astonishing and they work perfectly as a team! Our guide was very nice and helpful and our driver made us feel safe at all time!

8. Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour

Castle Street, Castle St, Cardiff, UK Brit Movie Tours
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Two hour guided walking tour of more than 30 memorable Doctor Who filming locations in Cardiff City Centre featured in the show since 2005.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ibean2018

My teenage son is a massive Dr Who fan and we booked the walking and bus tour 4 months ago. He was so looking forward to going but is poorly and unable to go and is absolutely gutted. The company do not offer any refunds or even the chance to re-book another Date which is absolutely terrible customer service. Be careful before you book.

9. Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

Cardiff Cruises, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ, UK Cardiff Cruises
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Enjoy the beautiful scenic landscapes of Cardiff Bay with the Cardiff Bay Boat Tour. Experience all of Cardiff Bay's beauty and unique locations such as the Welsh Assembly and the Norwegian Church buildings. You can also choose to join the tour at the Barrage and disembark in Mermaid Quay.

Inclusions: Recorded commentary, All taxes, fees and handling charges

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Reviewed By GrandTour733820

Nice little trip these is a speaker to tell you what all the places are , you get free WiFi toilets on board also drinks and snacks available

10. Cardiff's Civic Centre: An audio tour of the city's most historical buildings

Gorsedd Gardens Road, Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10, UK VoiceMap Cardiff
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This self guided audio tour is your chance to explore what is widely regarded as one of the finest collections of public buildings in the whole of Britain, strikingly presented with domes, towers, columns, and statues, and elegantly laid out amidst peaceful ornamental gardens and tree lined avenues. This tour is an escape from the hustle and bustle of Cardiff City Centre to the peace and tranquility of this parkland oasis, and a journey back in time to hear and see the story of a momentous period in Cardiff’s history. The parkland, its statues, and its buildings send powerful messages of a new city eager to stamp its place in the world, while rediscovering Welsh national identity and pride for the first time in generations.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink

Reviewed By Rachel D

This was so much fun, very easy and very quick to set up. I look forward to doing more voice maps...

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