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The 15 Best Cardiff Tours & Days Out

21 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Cardiff keeps its castle in the middle of the shopping streets and its water at the bottom of the hill. These 15 cover the bay boats, the Doctor Who locations, the guided walks and the valley trips west, priced and timed.

The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. - The Valleys tour: three castles and Tintern Abbey
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The Wandering Bard’s Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

1.The Wandering Bard’s Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Compare Cardiff’s castle-filled Valleys tour with the Swansea Bay coast, led by Welsh guide Gareth in a small group of up to eight.

“It was very well done. Small group. Visited three castles and one Abby (Tintern ). All day it it spaced out well. Excellent driver/tour guide. Gareth. Taught us much about Wales and the Welsh language.”

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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour - Seeing Cardiff Bay’s modern waterfront
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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

2.Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 384 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $17

See Cardiff Bay by boat in 45 minutes, with recorded commentary, Wetlands views, lock gates, and practical tips on boats and value.

“We enjoyed the very helpful and friendly crew member that welcomed us onboard. It was a pet friendly service. The tour of the bay was beautifully relaxing and informative, with great views of the bay.”

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The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour - Tenby South Beach: the day’s most relaxed stop
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The Wandering Bard’s Mythical West Wales Tour

Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff - Starting at Sandon Street at 10:00
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Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

5.Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Cycle Cardiff’s castle, civic center, bay, and market with local guides Mark or Beccy, Welsh cakes included, at an easy three-hour pace.

“It was a fun interesting experience i went on a day that a game was on so I got to see the atmosphere and characters at a match day in the city. If your a doctor who Torchwood fan you get to see the sights.”

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Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour - Cardiff Castle: 2,000 years in one place
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Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour

6.Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, the arcades, and Welsh food on a private two-hour walking tour led by guide Eugene.

“Interesting tour highlighting key aspects of the history of Cardiff. Eugene delivers the information very clearly and with humour which holds your attention making it a worthwhile way to spend a couple of hours while visiting the city. I would recommend this tour.”

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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour - Mumbles, the pier, and Oystermouth Castle
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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

7.Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Explore Mumbles, Oystermouth Castle, Worms Head, and Rhossili Bay on a small-group coastal tour from Cardiff with local stories.

“Fantastic trip. Our tour guide was well informed, very friendly and kind. Even though it rained for a good part of the day, it was still interesting. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Cardiff Mystery Adventure: Cardiff's Missing Masterpiece - Key points at a glance
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Cardiff Mystery Adventure: Cardiff’s Missing Masterpiece

Doctor Who Cardiff City Walking Tour - From castle walls to Cardiff city streets
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Doctor Who Cardiff City Walking Tour

9.Doctor Who Cardiff City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Explore 30-plus Doctor Who filming sites in Cardiff, from Cardiff Castle to Rose Tyler’s workplace, with an expert guide and city walk.

“Our guide, Terrance, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and really brought the story of the tour to life. One quibble, though: the Viator description says castle entry is included in the fee, but we were told we weren't going in the castle because castle entry costs extra. I was disappointed because I was eager to see the castle again. Please update the description.”

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Cardiff Private Walking Tour with a Local - Arcades, the market, and Cardiff’s everyday character
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Cardiff Private Walking Tour with a Local

10.Cardiff Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $57

Review of Cardiff’s private local walking tour, with flexible timing, personal recommendations, city sights, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“Gillian provided us with a magical tour of Cardiff chock full of in depth insights as well as great recommendations for restaurants and sights in and around Cardiff. Highly recommend.”

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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys - Tintern Abbey beside the River Wye
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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

11.Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · from $121

Explore Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, and Caerphilly Castle on a small-group Welsh Valleys tour from Cardiff with a local guide.

“Our guide, Gareth was FABULOUS. The scenery was beautiful, and even the weather, for us, was lovely, cold but lovely and clear. The valley tour of Abbey and castles was excellent. We especially liked Chepstow Castle with extra bonus of (free) audio narration - great idea. Back to our guide, we were so impressed, he was knowledgeable, passionate, intellegent amd so interesting. What a fabulous day. Thank you Gareth”

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Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour - Nash Point combines cliffs, seabirds, and a lighthouse
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Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

12.South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Explore Barry, Nash Point, Ogmore Castle, St Fagans, and Caerphilly Castle on a small-group South Wales day tour from Cardiff.

“The whole tour covered a lot of different aspects of the Welsh history and every day life overall.The castles and the unique countryside mesmerized us . Alex, our guide, was so helpful and had a grade range of knowledge as well as he inspired us to wanting to come back and explore more of the Wales. Alex, was always open to answer our questions and he was very professional and kind.”

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Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour - Mumbles: shops, seafront, and a Norman castle
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Cardiff: Gower Peninsula’s Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

13.Gower Peninsula’s Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Explore Mumbles, Langland Bay, and Rhossili on a small-group Gower tour with cliff walks, sandy beaches, lighthouse views, and wild horses.

“Everybody who loves nature should go on this tour. In one day, you have a chance to admire diverse Welsh scenery: beaches, cliffs, lighthouse, wild horses. Our guide Max was very punctual and informative and told us a lot about Welsh nature and traditions, provided enough time to walk by ourself and take pictures. We will be remembering this wonderful sunny day.”

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Llandaff's Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour - Starting at Llandaff Cathedral
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Llandaff’s Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

14.Llandaff’s Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 35 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Explore Llandaff’s haunted cathedral, river, meadow, and old graveyard on a flexible 35 to 50 minute audio walk.

“It was fun. I couldn't do it at night because it was too far from my hotel and I didn't want to walk back in the dark. The cemetery was really the best part, it doesn't really need the night for atmosphere. Be careful, especially at night, when you first get to the river. It talks of taking the path past the fence, but apparently there's a new path that's been added since it was recorded that leads directly into the water.”

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From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls - What to pack for a six-hour walk
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From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

15.Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Hike six Brecon Beacons waterfalls from Cardiff with expert guides, a small group, electric transport, forest trails, and a waterfall swim option.

“Thanks to Andy and Kate for the brilliant, friendly guides as well as the lovely 2 dogs. Thanks to the free iced lolly, my first time to have those. :-) The hike is highly recommended including those starters.”

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