- Cardiff Castle - 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.
As this tour offers an overview of the city of Cardiff, we will be unable to enter the Castle during the tour. However, your guide will tell you the highlights of this impressive structure’s history from outside the Castle.
- Private Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Cost of transport (train or taxi) to Cardiff Bay
Our Private Half-Day Cardiff Tour provides an efficient way to become familiar with the capital of Wales. Regardless of your purpose for visiting, this tour is designed to help you uncover as much of this beautiful city as you can in half a day.
Guided by a native of Cardiff, this journey provides an opportunity to experience the highlights of the city, gain insight into life in the city, and unearth some hidden gems that only the locals are familiar with. Our guides, being locals themselves, hold the secrets of the top spots to dine, unwind, and delight in the city’s best offerings, including those tucked away from typical tourist paths.
The tour commences in the city center, includes a short stop at the National Museum of Wales located in Cardiff’s civic center, and concludes ‘down the bay’ where you get the chance to explore some of Wales most recent and iconic architecture and discover how the city (and Wales) has evolved over the past century.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
