Wales tours, things to do and tickets

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.

South Wales is the most populated area of Wales and it is the area of Wales that is the most iconic around the world. This area includes neolithic sites, Roman remains, imposing Norman castles, industrial heritage, dramatic mountain scenery as well as beaches voted as some of the best in the world.The valleys have defined Wales with images of coal miners, rugby players, and male voice choirs. Since the demise of the coal industry the valleys have gone through some tough times but these resolute people still have a culture all of their own.

Enjoy the beautiful scenic landscapes of Cardiff Bay with the Cardiff Bay Boat Tour. Experience all of Cardiff Bay's beauty and unique locations such as the Welsh Assembly and the Norwegian Church buildings.

You can also choose to join the tour at the Barrage and disembark in Mermaid Quay.

Discover the locations of Gavin and Stacey on this official tour. See Barry Island and visit the home of Stacey. Visit Nessa's Slots and see where she tattoos her customers, then take a walk on Barry seafront.

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.

Cardiff may be a young capital city, but it is a city steeped in history and culture. From the Romans to the Normans, from Tudor times to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, Cardiff has lived an eventful and full life despite its youth as a capital city.

On this two-hour walking tour of central Cardiff we will discuss this journey of Cardiff from Roman outpost to the capital of Wales, which saw the city grow rapidly in size, population and wealth across the nineteenth century in particular. This tour takes in all of the major landmarks of the city centre, including Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Cardiff Market, the Principality Stadium, and the spectacular Civic Centre.

Discover not only the architecture and history of Cardiff, but the culture and characters of Wales too, from rugby, Welsh food and language, to the iconic figures who have made this country what it is today.

This tour of Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath takes in some of the most popular sights in easy reach of London. You’ll visit historic Windsor town, marvel at the monolithic rocks of Stonehenge and have time to explore Bath – a World Heritage Site.

Explore the best of South East Wales on this full-day tour. Visit Roman towns, admire the ruins of Tintern Abbey, travel through the upper Wye gorge, and enjoy the delights of the Black Mountains.

Enjoy 5 days exploring Devon and Cornwall on a trip from London. Home to the legends of King Arthur, Celtic Kingdoms, and Roman towns, stop at beautiful beaches and wild moorlands.

Two hour guided walking tour of more than 30 memorable Doctor Who filming locations in Cardiff City Centre featured in the show since 2005.

Explore the charming area of Mumbles and the scenic beauty of the Gower Peninsular on a guided tour from Cardiff.

Discover stunning beaches, rugged coastline, and amazing Welsh history on this guided day tour, from Cardiff. Travel along the breathtaking Gower Coast by minibus to Swansea, Mumbles and Worm’s Head.

Along bike lanes and through the city’s parks, you’ll learn the history behind Cardiff’s landmarks and visit the parts other tours can’t reach. With frequent stops and an easy pace, you don’t need to be super-fit – just a competent cyclist. And the added ingredient? Our friendly guides, featuring journalists and broadcasters, will pass on their own experiences of living and working in the city. So, give the bell a ding and come along for the ride.

See South Wales' three major castles: drive-by Cardiff Castle, visit Castell Coch, and Caerphilly Castle. Enjoy mountain views in Brecon Beacons National Park and explore the market town of Brecon.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

This tour explores the ‘Avenues and Alleyways’ of Cardiff City Centre, uncovering its nooks and crannies and its inner secrets. Discover Cardiff’s rich and varied history. Trace its origins as a modest Roman port, via the influence of the Normans, its prominent role in the court of Elizabeth 1st, the remarkable prosperity of the entrepreneurial Victorian era when it dominated the world’s coal industry – culminating in today’s modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan centre, one of Europe’s youngest capital cites

The tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association. These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.

Take a day trip from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons National Park to hike the six waterfalls with a guide. Hike the area surrounding the secluded waterfalls and marvel at Wales' natural landscape.

Follow the forgotten but, in places, ancient pathways which lie behind Llandaff Cathedral on this self-guided audio tour. Isolated, atmospheric, and away from modern urban Cardiff, they are filled with mystery, atmosphere, legend and ghost stories. In places, these paths were ancient Celtic trade routes or medieval roadways.

They are filled with strange and sometimes spine chilling tales of ghosts and phantoms, still being witnessed and reported in modern times. In places, the atmosphere can become strange, overwhelming, even sinister, especially in the dark seclusion of the night!

This tour follows a circular route taking you along a mysterious and atmospheric wooded lane, the scene of many ghostly experiences, before following the riverbank where more ghostly encounters and legends are told. The route turns back towards the Cathedral for more tales, and culminates in the old abandoned and overgrown woodland graveyard, with its intense atmosphere and ghostly tales.

Join the adventure, and turn the streets of Cardiff into a GIANT outdoor escape room!

✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends
✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale
✔️ Discover Cardiff's amazing history & hidden gems

Cardiff’s wealthy Bute family strike a secret deal to buy the city’s most valuable oil painting… but when the crate is opened… the masterpiece is gone!

Who was the mysterious thief? Nobody knows.

But clues found in an old diary could finally expose the truth.. and this is where you come in...

Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidden messages, as you eliminate suspects & gradually unravel the crime.

And an exciting twist awaits..

Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes!

Don’t let the villain get away.. Your time to start is now!

The unique architecture of Cardiff Bay makes for iconic international images. But we also remember that just 100 years ago, Cardiff was the biggest coal port in the world. Millions of tons of iron and coal were exported providing rail tracks, machinery and power for the world.

Cardiff earned the nickname Tiger Bay, rough and ready, it was one of the most cosmopolitan places of its age.

This tour will take a walk through history, telling stories through old, remodelled and new buildings.

Included in the tour is a coffee/refreshment at an iconic Bay Building.

A number of photographs from the Tiger Bay archive collection will be used to show how the Bay has developed.

The tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association. These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.

Go behind the scenes on an award-winning guided tour and learn about coin production with this entry ticket to The Royal Mint Experience in Ynysmaerdy. Get the rare chance to strike your own coin.