Best Walking Tours in Cardiff

Discover the beauty of Cardiff on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Cardiff by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Cardiff

Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (103 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 199.49

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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.

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Doctor Who Cardiff City Walking Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (69 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.39

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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

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Cardiff Like a Local: Customized Private Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (42 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 57.36

 

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.

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The Ghosts of Llandaff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (28 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.99

 

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.

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From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls  in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)

From $ 109.37

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

See the six main waterfalls of the Brecon Beacons as well as some smaller falls and cascades, and admire the scenic valleys and the forest landscapes. You will travel in a modern and luxurious fully electric vehicle, limited to a maximum of seven passengers, in the company of your driver guide, Andy, who is a Mountain Leader and a Green Badged Tourist Guide. Meet your guide at National Museum Cardiff. Then it's off to Pontneddfechan and the start of our hike. We will hike to and visit each waterfall as you learn about the local area from your guide. You'll gain 400m of height on the 15km hike which is often over rough, muddy and broken ground. For our hiking troubles, we get amazing scenic views of the park and wonderful memories of sparkling waterfalls. Immerse yourself in the landscape as you get the chance to walk behind some of the waterfalls. Perhaps you will take an invigorating swim in the final pool to finish off the tour!

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Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour  in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (23 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 227.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Cardiff has been an essential part of Doctor Who for the last 20 years, be it as Victorian London, Depression era New York or present day Paris. Across two and a half hours, we will discover the heart and soul of Doctor Who in the Welsh capital, and traverse 13 series of the show, while discussing filming locations, important scenes and characters, as well as crucial buildings and streets. The Doctor Who Tour covers a range of locations from Cardiff's Civic Centre area to the city centre itself and then finishes in Cardiff Bay. What makes this tour distinctive to the Cardiff City Centre Doctor Who Tour option is that is includes Butetown and Cardiff Bay in addition to the central area of the city, so more scenes, more locations and more Doctor Who!

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Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (18 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.39

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Arrive at the meeting point and then follow your guide through the vibrant streets of Cardiff. Explore on foot and learn about this city's rich history and culture. See the Animal Wall, Bute Gardens and Cardiff Market. After this, check out St John's Church, a 12th-century medieval building. Wonder through Cardiff's arcades, known for their cafes, artisan shops, and beautiful architecture. Also, admire the Edwardian Baroque architecture of City Hall, which was opened in 1906. Pass by the National Museum, a famous art gallery. Admire the city's street art during the tour. Check out the city's stadium, and find out the best restaurants. Ask your guide any questions you have, so you can discover the city's hidden gems. Finally, walk to Cardiff Castle and finish the tour at this Victorian Gothic building that dates back to the 11th century.

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Cardiff All in One Walking Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 67.41

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Visit Small but Mighty Wales! In this walking tour, you will hear about the history and culture of this independent Country. On the Cardiff all-in-one tour, you will be immersed in Welsh Culture to help you experience the distinct Welsh identity that we hold. On this tour, you will learn how the history of the nation’s events from Roman and Norman times to the modern day, have met with an inspired response from the people of Cardiff who have a unique perspective and sense of passion for their home. From medieval times Cardiff moved into its golden era during the Victorian times and its enterprising spirit has seen it welcome people from all over the world to live, work, and pioneer new ideas and successes. The beauty of Victorian architecture reflects its glory days and on our tour, you will see how the city is still at the forefront of innovation; championing independent shops, markets, and cafes long before it became trendy!

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2.5 hour Walking and Tasting Tour in Cardiff in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (15 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 65.35

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The Cardiff Tasting Tour is a fun and delicious way of discovering Cardiff. On the Cardiff Tasting Tour you will enjoy a range of tastings including Welshcakes, cockles, cheeses and Welsh cider. We also get to discover Cardiff, its beautiful parks, majestic buildings, famous landmarks as well as finding the best places to eat, drink and shop! Cardiff Tasting Tours run once a month on a Saturday from 24 Feb until 23 Nov 2024. Tours start at Cardiff Castle at 10 00 and end at 12 30. Duration 2.5 hours. Inclusions • Tastings of Welsh food and drink, information re Welsh cuisine and culture, plus a few words of Welsh on a guided walking tour of Cardiff. • French, Italian and Spanish Guides available.

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Half Day Complete Cardiff Walking Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (15 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 378.34

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This tour will give you a complete overview of the history, culture, geography & architecture of Cardiff. The capital of Wales is a young city but also a fascinating place full of greenery, castles, waterways, Victorian and Edwardian splendour, forged around a strong, growing Welsh identity. Cardiff wouldn't exist without the influence of its Castle, while modern Cardiff wouldn't exist if not for the development of the docks. By choosing this tour you will discover how the two sections of the city compliment each other, and how they gave us the city we have today.

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Cardiff Private Dark History Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 192.61

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example. Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.

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Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (11 reviews)

From $ 7.99

 

Are you looking for a way to see Cardiff without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Trace Cardiff Bay’s transformation from the world’s busiest coal-exporting port to a vibrant waterfront area • Hear from producer Stephen Griffin, a Wales Blue Badge Tourist Guide whose passion for Cardiff led him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour. • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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A Silent Disco Adventure in Cardiff in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.32

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Cardiff. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the capital! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs, and your favorite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all-dance, all-singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, and It’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Cardiff!

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Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour  in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 11.99

 

Explore Cardiff’s famous filming locations on this self-guided walking tour. You’ll see several iconic locations from Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah-Jane Adventures, and a few more surprising television productions. Our tour starts at the iconic Cardiff Castle, where you’ll find out about its versatility as a TV location. You’ll walk around the new Canal Quarter and hear about directors, CGI enhancements, and a few film shoot stories. I’ll also share some of Cardiff’s war-time tales, medieval history, and how it grew from a small town to a massive coal-exporting city. Our tour ends at Cambrian Tap, a popular pub used in the BBC’s Sherlock, where you’ll have the option to sample local food and drink.

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Private Doctor Who Walking Tour of Cardiff  in Cardiff

Cardiff , Wales

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 206.37

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

All of our guides adore Doctor Who, and some of them have even worked on Doctor Who itself, been interviewed by Doctor Who Magazine, and are considered experts on all things Doctor Who. This tour is your chance not only to see the city of Cardiff but also explore some of this amazing city's history and see some of the places where Doctor Who was filmed with someone who is as passionate about Doctor Who as you are. Even if you are being dragged along as someone's companion, we're certain that by the end of the tour you will love the Welsh capital, and all things Doctor Who. This 3-hour long tour is perfect for people who wish to see the best bits of Cardiff before taking time to explore the city on their own, or people who wish to travel into the Welsh capital for a day trip from other locations such as London. Updated as new episodes are released, this tour is the perfect treat for Whovians of all ages and can be customised to suit your needs or length of stay.

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Local Tips for Cardiff

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Cardiff at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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