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The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour
4.9
108 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
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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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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Nola_t
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent!!!!! - I had a very enjoyable day on this tour. Gareth was a entertaining guide. His knowledge of the history areas we visited was impressive and also the welsh language was good to hear about. The highlight of the day was Tenby and the weather was perfect. I enjoyed the day enormously.
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Heidis629
Aug 3, 2024
An insightful day - This was a great trip to discover the south part of Wales..the guide provides insights into the life of Welsh people and the culture. Getting to some of these places can be tricky as some roads are narrow so traveling with him made the trip easier..
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Marissa_n
Jul 30, 2024
Great day!!! - The tour was incredible! Garith was professional, punctual, and knowledgeable. We loved seeing the castle! The two additional towns we visited were so charming. Best day ever!
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Jennifer_k
Jul 24, 2024
The Best Day Tour!!! - WOW!! I totally enjoyed the WHOLE day. Gareth was extremely knowledgeable on all of the history, culture and everyday topics that made the day amazing. I learned so much and truly enjoyed everything that we saw. One of the best tours that I have taken!! Thank you so much.
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Karen_l
Jul 22, 2024
Highly entertaining day trip through West Wales - Gareth is a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. He took us in comfort to explore wonderful castles and historical sites that we never would have found on our own. On the journey, he told us so much about the Welsh culture —language, politics, food, history, and modern life — and answered all our questions with good humor. Great trip!
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Davinab393
Jul 22, 2024
A highlight of our trip! - Gareth was fantastic! This tour was a wonderful way to see more of Wales. Not too much time in the van and the perfect amount of time at each spot. Gareth is so knowledgeable, thoughtful and fun. We loved this and would totally do another tour with Gareth in the future! We were nervous about paying multiple entry fees but the 3-day explorer pass was 32 pounds for 2 people and was well worth it.
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Jonna_v
Jul 19, 2024
Great tour - This is the perfect way to experience the area if you aren't willing to drive on the wrong side of the road by yourself ;) Gareth was an excellent driver and his knowledge of the history of Wales etc. was phenomenal. Also, the traditional Welsh cakes were really good!
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Manju_h
Jul 9, 2024
Wonderful tour - We enjoyed everything especially our guide, Garreth’s knowledge and communication skills. He was very professional and personable. He gave us a complete historical background of Wales, and in Pembrookeshire how King Henry the 7th ended the War of the Roses, united the kingdom and established the Tudor dynasty. Tenby was a lovely seaside resort and Dylan Thomas’s birthplace and boathouse quite interesting. All in all, a great tour.
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Amy_s
Aug 13, 2024
Tenby is worth the tour! - Unfortunately, Wales did not grant us with the best weather which took away from the experience (out of everyone's control) but we still enjoyed this tour. We skipped Pembroke castle and got some coffee at our first stop. Tenby was a lovely little touristy town and the colorful houses lining the beach are gorgeous! With the weather, we also skipped walking the Dylan Thomas sanctuary due to the weather and had a drink at the only pub that was open that day. Overall, I think more time should be given to walk around Tenby as I could have continued on there for a while and, regardless of the weather, don't think I needed as much time at the first or last stop.
Gareth was very nice and gave great info on Welch history and would recommend touring with him!
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Karen_h
Aug 2, 2024
Tenby was exceptional and... - Tenby was exceptional and really enjoyed the trip there. Wonderful weather as well. The tour operator Gareth was very knowledgeable and answered any questions asked of him.
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