Cardiff: City Walking Tour with a Professional, Local Guide Small group walking tour Cardiff City

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ID: GYG408378-741358
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Explore Cardiff's avenues and alleyways with a Blue Badge qualified, local guide on this walking tour. Visit the Castle, the Museum, Victorian Shopping arcades and the Central Market.
Discover Cardiff's rich and varied history on this walking tour with a certified Green Badge guide. Wander through the city's streets and alleyways and see sights such as Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium, and the Civic Center.
With your guide, trace Cardiff's origins as a modest Roman Port, to its prominent role in the court of Elizabeth 1st. Learn about the prosperity of the entrepreneurial Victorian era when Cardiff dominated the world's coal industry and how this created one of Europe's youngest capital cities.

Start your tour on the grounds of Cardiff Castle and learn about its 2000-year history. Take in views of the Principality Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby. Walk through the beautiful parklands surrounding the Castle and learn about the Bute family clan and how they shaped Cardiff.
Next, visit the Civic Centre, which includes the Museum, City Hall, University, and the Queen Alexandria Remembrance gardens. In the Museum we will see the world famous Impressionist collection, including the Sculpture 'The Kiss' by Edwarde Rodin, the Water Lilies by Claude Monet and many others. Stop for a coffee in a unique landmark building. Take in the unique Victorian shopping arcades and indoor market before finishing the tour back at the castle.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Cardiff's vibrant history from a qualified Blue Badge guide
  • Wander through the castle's extravagant garden grounds and admire the Animal Wall
  • Savor a warm cup of coffee in one of the city's most important landmark buildings
  • Admire the breathtaking Victorian shopping arcades and learn about their importance
  • Pick up unique souvenirs and soak up the exciting atmosphere at the indoor market

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour route can be adapted to your group's preference
In the event of poor weather conditions, the tour will be refunded or rescheduled
Meet your guide at the front entrance of the castle. Your guide will be holding a clipboard.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.