Cardiff: Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bay and Barrage Cardiff’s Bay and Barrage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
ID: GYG455450-816381
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Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Dive into Cardiff’s industrial past on a captivating walk along the Bay Trail with this audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this coastal stroll.
Cardiff is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, which has been shaped by residents and visitors alike. On this walking tour around some of Cardiff Bay’s most famous landmarks, you’ll hear the stories of those people, and the legacies they have left. You’ll also discover how an extraordinary vision transformed Cardiff Bay into a fascinating and popular tourist destination.
Starting on Cardiff’s vibrant modern waterfront, this tour highlights the importance of Cardiff Dock during the industrial revolution. Having lived in and around the city all my life, I’ve witnessed several extraordinary changes that have taken place here. Working in tourism has allowed me to access places that the public don’t always get to visit, and given me a wealth of information that I’m delighted to share with you.
Highlights on this tour include hearing about:
• The Norwegian Church and why there were so many Norwegian sailors in Cardiff
• How Tiger Bay got its name
• What an Italian man and Flatholm Island have to do with safety at sea
• The Story of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his connection to the city
• Pit Ponies in the coal mines
• Cardiff’s most unusual accommodation block
• Cardiff Bay Barrage control and locks
This tour is a valuable introduction to Cardiff’s bay and barrage, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local who’s curious to learn more about the city. There are plenty of cafes at either end of the route for a quick (or lengthy) stop, so allow at least an hour for this walk.
Highlights
- Discover how an extraordinary vision transformed Cardiff Bay
- Hear from producer Sarah Salter, a tour guide and founder of Sarah's Wales
- Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way
- Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
- Use the virtual tour option at home
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour uses a mobile app. You will need to download the app and then use the voucher code provided to download the tour
It is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It is best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
When the download is complete, you will see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next Please note that you'll need to use your own mobile device and headphones for this tour. The tour is only available in English, French, Italian and German
This tour starts at the Norwegian Church on Cardiff Bay's waterfront. Head to the waterfront and turn left. The white church with black roof and spire is a prominent landmark. The tour starts in front of the church. Stand between the church and the waterfront railings.
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Address: Norwegian Church, Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4PA
There is a limited amount of parking adjacent to the church. There is a larger multi-storey car park 5 minutes walk away at Pierhead Street. Q-Park Cardiff Bay Car Park, Pierhead Street, Cardiff CF10 4PH
Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street Station to Cardiff Bay or Cardiff Bus Number 6 from Cardiff City Centre.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
