The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
4.9
96 Ratings
Cardiff
Join Gareth on a unique tour of West Wales. Learn Welsh, savor traditional food, and explore ancient history in picturesque villages and stunning coastlines.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pembroke Castle - Discover the Norman castle. Uncover the history of its construction and purpose. Experience what medieval life was like. Pembroke stands as one of the most well-preserved castles in West Wales.
  • Tenby South Beach - Admire the charming town of Tenby. Once a medieval port encircled by castle walls, it has become one of Wales’s top holiday spots. Savor a meal at numerous restaurants or take a stroll along the harbor. Tenby boasts two stunning beaches with pristine waters.
  • The Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk - This was the retreat of the renowned poet Dylan Thomas. In this village, he penned some of his most celebrated works, including ‘Under Milk Wood’. In Laugharne, you can enjoy a pint at Dylan’s favorite pub, visit his boathouse and writing shed, or take in the estuary views with the Norman Castle in the backdrop.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

On this tour you are accompanied by a historian with a deep passion and knowledge of Wales. You will learn some Welsh, sample traditional Welsh food and learn about the ancient history and culture of Wales. Gareth, your guide is a fluent Welsh speaker and he will give you an insight into Wales that wouldn’t be available with a standard tour operator.

The area we will visit is dotted with quaint old towns and picturesque villages which seem untouched by time. The South West is the home of Pembrokeshire coast national park, and is an area renowned for the beauty of its beaches and coastline.

An example of a tour could be a visit to the wonderfully preserved Norman Castle at Pembroke, then lunch in the beautiful medieval port of Tenby followed by a stop off in Laugharne, the former home of the poet Dylan Thomas.

Location
Cardiff Central Railway Station (South Entrance)
Penarth Road
By the taxi rank in the Cardiff Central Car Park. I have a blue Ford people carrier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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C8378bfjoela
May 20, 2024
Perfect day! - It was an outstanding day with perfect weather. Our host was very knowledgeable and made all guests feel comfortable. The pick up process was flawless. This is a must do!
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Jimandcarla
Apr 26, 2024
Across the Breadth of South Wales in a Day! - We had back-to-back tours with our wonderful Gareth! On this day Gareth drove us to the farthest point first and we worked our way back toward Cardiff. Oh yes it was raining, but then we knew we didn't book Hawaii. Gareth made the drive a real pleasure giving us really interesting information about Welsh history and literature as we rode along. Pembroke Castle was our first stop. NOTE: If you buy a 3-day or week's castle pass, they are not part of that, and you pay separately. Much to view and got great photos. Then we visited Tenby, a lovely resort town, busy even off-season, even in the rain. Can't imagine it in summer. Loved walking the beach. On to Laugharne where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote. Fewer stops because more driving. Loved every minute.
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Sueandkeng
Apr 1, 2024
Wonderful Tour with a World Class Guide! - From the moment we began our communication with Gareth, our experience was fantastic! He recommended towns to stay in outside of Cardiff which was booked solid due to a Six Nations rugby match and offered to pick us up at our B&B which was on route with our tour. At the end of the tour, he dropped us off right at the train station which was greatly appreciated. This saved us a lot of back and forth with taxis and trains on a very busy "match day". Throughout the tour, he communicated with both the French and English speaking participants and made everyone feel involved with the conversation. The tour stops were amazing, with enough time to visit and not feel rushed. If you are looking for a great way to see much of South West Wales with a trusted and knowledgeable guide, book this tour!
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Wanderer56589050412
Mar 13, 2024
Cool visit - Nice visit in the rain (English 😃) beautiful castles and beautiful monastery The guide Gareth is great for French people, he speaks well Passed on to us the love of his country and its traditions To do without reservation
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Marielucem2022
Mar 12, 2024
A great day exploring South Wales - Guide Garret very friendly, educated, knowing how to listen to these passengers. He does not hesitate to answer our questions and is invested in the answers Beautiful region very well commented by Garret Thank you for a nice day
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Connector48651009800
Nov 20, 2023
A lovely experience of Wales! - We took two trips with Gareth: one of the valleys of Wales and the other of the west. The tours were remarkable and Gareth was so patient in explaining the history behind every place we had seen. He provided us with useful tips to make our tours a success. Thank you.
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Jay_k
Oct 29, 2023
Welsh adventure - Gareth was a great guide! Even though the weather was iffy, the tour went on. Good insight on Welsh history and culture. Pembroke castle was interesting, but Tenby was the star of the show.
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Emme_h
Oct 29, 2023
Lots of fun - I had a great time exploring Tenby. The ocean side was beautiful with lots of good food. There was a lot to see and do.
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Danielle_w
Oct 14, 2023
Enjoyable small group tour. - We had a wonderful time exploring the Welsh countryside. There was plenty of time allowed for the stops. The ride was comfortable and our guide was very informative and kind. Would definitely recommend this tour to anybody who is thinking about doing it.
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Edwin_l
Oct 11, 2023
Great adventure! Just... - Great adventure! Just enough to do for the day without feeling overwhelmed or rushed. Totally recommend!
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