Swansea History Tour: From Vikings to Dylan Thomas

Discover the captivating history of Swansea City on a two-hour walking tour. From Vikings to Dylan Thomas, explore the city’s evolution from its Norse origins to the impact of the copper trade and the industrial revolution.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Swansea Castle - We will view and discuss the oldest building in the city before we set off on our journey through Swansea.
  • Swansea Marina - What was once the heart of Swansea’s docks is now a modern and impressive neighbourhood full of museums, cafes, restaurants and even sail boats and yachts. Discover the area’s history, origins and…
What's Included
  • Personal guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Swansea stands as the second largest city in Wales, carrying a rich and diverse history with it. The city, founded by the Normans, took its name from Norse roots. After enduring the Middle Ages, Swansea rose to prominence in the 1700s as the leading town in Wales, thanks to the flourishing copper trade. As the industrial revolution unfolded, it shaped…

Location
Swansea Castle
Castle Street
Meet the tour guide on at Swansea Castle on Castle St, right in the heart of the city centre. The guide will be easily identifiable by a green umbrella and/or green name badge.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Donnadx5060nt
Aug 25, 2024
While in Swansea - Had a wonderful, informative tour of Swansea by Eugene. He provided insights of the area to help me understand what I was seeing but also the history of the area. Eugene also had suggestions for me to try after the tour which I appreciated.
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Aleksandrak499
Apr 17, 2023
Great way to see the city - I had a great time walking around with Eugene. He was telling us many interesting stories and facts, also sharing his knowledge of Welsh language. As it was during Easter I was lucky to be able to participate in a dark tour where he covered stories about prison, pirates, witched and haunted pub where later I went for a pint;) Definitely can recommend this tour anyone interested in discovering Cardiff and its stories.
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Jord838
Oct 18, 2022
Swansea - The Celtic Capital of Wales - Excellent tour - Really shows how Swansea was the most crucial area in all of Wales from the 17th - 20th century and one of the most industrially important regions in the whole of the UK. Also shows how Swansea was and still is the most culturally rich place in Wales.
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Noellestravels
Feb 15, 2022
A great few hours learning about Cardiff - Thoroughly enjoyed Eugene’s tour of Cardiff! Despite living a short drive away, my mother and I learnt a lot about Cardiff that we didn’t know. Eugene’s tour was packed with information, and he clearly knew the city well and answered all our questions. Will definitely be trying to catch one of his other tours soon. Thank you 😊
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