Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Cardiff, Wales

Delicious ways of discovering Cardiff! Our food tours enable you to visit the city and enjoy the many different tastes of Wales. We work with independent businesses and our local Loving Welsh Food guides share their stories with you about Welsh life, history and culture. We can also organise private, bespoke tours in Welsh, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.

An independent family-run business started in 2002, and voted top tour operator in Cardiff by Lonely Planet Wales Guide. Scheduled day tours operate February through to the end of October visiting all the ‘must see’ places in Wales, taking no more than 15 passengers provides a more relaxed and informal style of touring. Itineraries are carefully planned to travel along the most scenic routes to deliver the ultimate tour experience. Tours are suitable for single travellers, families and groups.

The Open Boat 'Daffodil' sails from the Cardiff Waterfront throughout the year weather permitting. Carrying up to a maximum of 11 passengers per trip it's the best way to see Cardiff bay. An informative commentary is given, and there is a lively, fun and friendly atmosphere on board as Daffodil cruises Cardiff Bay out in the fresh air! Warm blankets are provided on cooler days, but remember that Daffodil is an OPEN BOAT so dress accordingly. Each trip lasts approx 20 mins and is ideal if you're on a tight schedule or have small children with you. Pay by CARD ONLY on board Daffodil the little GREEN boat, NO NEED TO BOOK in advance, just turn up! Check the first post on the Facebook Page "The Open Boat" daily for the latest operating news.

Welcome to the Cardifferent Historic Pub tour. For hundreds of years the local public house has been the community meeting hub and a great source of tales and entertainment. So, why not start your journey of Wales' beautiful capital city in the comfort of her public houses, listen to her stories, and walk her streets. A real opportunity to meet new people and have a truly authentic experience. ​ This is a theatrical walking, talking history pub tour... ​ Let us take you on a special and unique journey celebrating Cardiff's people, streets and stories. We invite you to discover the historical, religious and cultural life of the city, where you will be royally entertained and personally guided by our professional actor duo who will dramatically bring the city's story alive. Our rough guide tour will be bursting with fascinating facts about Cardiff. Come fill your glass with a dash of history and a twist of drama. It's the best of both worlds - a tour and a theatre show in one. Bespoke group bookings are available by arrangement for groups of 10 or more.

Bute Park & Arboretum is an extensive area of mature parkland that forms the 'green heart' of Cardiff. Equivalent to 80 football pitches in size, Bute Park is one of the largest urban parks in Wales. As well as beautiful flowers and an abundance of paths and tracks to explore, visitor facilities include an Education Centre & Visitor Centre (open daily 12 - 3pm), 3 cafes, toilets, a woodland play trail, wooden sculptures and fitness equipment. There is a varied events programme, see Bute-park.com for current listings. A Grade 1 listed landscape, it contains designed views and interesting built heritage such as the remains of a medieval friary and the ever-popular Animal Wall. The magnificent arboretum contains “champion” (tallest or widest of their species in UK) and many rare and beautiful trees. The site is managed by Cardiff Council and benefitted from a £5.6M restoration project between 2010 - 2014, supported by a £3.1M grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Picturesque wharf lined with shops, boutiques and cafes.

The beautiful fabled home of a very wealthy man. While resting on ancient foundations, Castell Coch (Red Castle) is relatively modern, the by-product of a vivid Victorian imagination, assisted by untold wealth. The Middle Ages fascinated the Victorians as much as the Victorians fascinate us today. High Gothic was the order of the day. The ‘eccentric genius’ William Burges was given free rein by his paymaster, John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd marquess of Bute, to create a rural retreat to complement the opulence of his main residence, Cardiff Castle. He didn’t hold back. Dazzling ceilings, over-the-top furnishings and furniture were liberally applied. The displayed opening times are our general pattern. Please check the Cadw website for specific times and days, including closures.

Mermaid Quay is set in a stunning waterfront location in the heart of Cardiff Bay. It's the perfect place for dining out or relaxing over a drink in one of the 30+ restaurants, bars and cafés. With cuisine from around the world – from Welsh ice cream to Japanese sushi, from freshly prepared French food, stylish crepes and flame-grilled Latin American dishes to Italian pizza, Portuguese PERi-PERi chicken and everything in between – Mermaid Quay has somewhere for every taste, mood and budget. And why not have a laugh at The Glee, Cardiff’s first and finest comedy club or visit the new Everyman five screen boutique cinema. Mermaid Quay also offers the gorgeous Zia Boutique gift shop, the fabulous Fabulous Welshcakes, Pavers Shoes, Tesco Express and the award-winning Ken Picton Salon as well as other stores and services. PLUS, it’s home to the Aquabus waterbus service – offering with trips around the Bay and beyond and to the city centre.

In the heart of the city centre, tucked away on Caroline street, come and find one of Cardiff's best cocktail scenes. Established in 2012, Lab 22 has been at the forefront of cocktail innovation and technology for over five years. Championing local culture and great drinks.