Wales · GUIDED
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Ride Cardiff for about three hours with a local guide, free entry stops, Welsh cakes, and bike included for $34.72.
“We had a very nice time. Our guide was informative and helpful and flexible. It’s a great way to see a new city!”
Private English walking tour of Cardiff: Roman to Gothic Castle, markets, rugby stadium, arcades and parklands, with a friendly guide.
“Eugene was very knowledgeable and took time to answer our questions in detail. We learned a lot about the history surrounding Wales as a country and Cardiff as a city.”
Guided kayak on Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia with Kieran. Wetsuit, water shoes, history, castle views, optional swim in crystal water.
“Genuinely one of the best activities I’ve ever booked with the kids! Kieran is super friendly and knowledgeable about the area (which is AMAZING). I had emailed prior to booking because it is unusual to find a company who will accommodate one parent and two children on this kind of activity, but Kieran assured us it was no problem and took my eldest in a kayak while I took the youngest. I’ve always wanted to head further out onto the lake having spent lots of time here in my uni days and to be able to do it, with the kids, and feeling at ease thanks to a great guide,…”
Follow Llandaff ghosts with offline VoiceMap audio from the cathedral. 35 to 50 minutes, River Taff, graveyard scares.
“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.”
Small-group walk in Penarth with panoramic Bristol Channel views and local history led by Peter. Free entry stops, 1-2 hours.
“This was an excellent way to spend 2 hours. Peter, the guide, gives a thoughtful walk through of the social geography of Penarth. His deep knowledge of the history of the region, indeed of Britain generally, means that he easily answers all sorts of questions - on architecture, on social structure, on historical politics, on culture: He loves and appreciates Penarth and this is very obvious. This is clearly a labour of love. I am so pleased that we did this- including my partner, who started off a bit skeptically, and ended wanting more. Thanks Peter.”
A self-guided Doctor Who and cinematic Cardiff walking tour with GPS audio and offline maps, hitting top filming spots and ending at a pub.
“Very good tour including cool doctor who locations and to see a side of Cardiff we wouldn't normally see.”
Walk Cardiff Bay with an offline audio tour for $7.99. Follow turn by turn directions, learn coal port roots, and end at Wetlands Reserve.
“Learnt a lot about Cardiff great tour wonderful location very interesting. Don’t miss it was so easy to use too!”
Tudor Cardiff self-guided audio tour through St Mary Street and Bute Park, with offline maps and Tudor music in about 1 hour.
“Awesome experience, easy to follow and so informative. If I could do this, anyone can. Allows you to travel at your own pace and to relished to the commentary .”
Small-group guided day trip from Cardiff Bay to the Vale of Glamorgan with a driver, bottled water, and a smooth Central Station meeting.
“Riki was an amazing guide! He responded promptly to all our queries, and through this tour, we explored many beautiful parts of Wales. We loved the experience, his insights and recommendations made the trip worthwhile!”
Drive Snowdonia at your pace with VoiceMap audio from Conwy to Caernarfon, medieval walls, castles, bridges, and Snowdon.
“The commentary is not always in the direction you are traveling. You will need a second person in the car to tap on points of interest well in advance. We started our trip where the “tour” recommended but it appears the commentary was made with no particular direction in mind. If you wait for the virtual tour to comment on points of interest on its own you will be well past the site. For the money it did give us some information of interest.”
A 2-hour private Cardiff Bay walk connecting the coal-trade port past to the Senedd, Pierhead, and Roald Dahl sites.
“Eugene was a fabulous guide. He took us for a 2.5hr tour in Cardiff and we enjoyed every minute. It was super variete and every single one of us learned so much.”
Explore Cardiff Civic Centre with a VoiceMap self-guided audio tour. See City Hall, gardens, university buildings and more offline for $7.99.
“We couldn’t download the required app as it needed a higher IOS than my phone had and my phone is not that old. So we didn’t do the tour. Tried to call them but just got a call centre abroad.”
A 3-hour self-guided Cardiff Bay walk in English with Helen’s real audio, free stops, and big-hits landmarks from Penarth to the Trail.
“My husband and I offered to trial Helen's walking tour as we live close to Cardiff. Despite visiting the Bay many times, there are a lot of features that I've walked past and not thought much of, or never researched when I got home. Helen's tour was brilliant. It encouraged us to look in all directions, from the tops of buildings to down on the ground, and provided lots of fantastic information about buildings and landmarks I've seen so many times, but knew so little about. The total walk was about 4km which was really nice, and took us right down towards Penarth - somewhere else I've never been! We…”
Private warden-led hike to Pen-y-Fan summit for sunset views in the Brecon Beacons, with farming history, small groups, and 3.5 hours.
“Really lovely walk with Andy an experienced guide with lots of knowledge of the local area and laughs along the way.”
Cardiff Bay Quest is a self-guided treasure hunt app that loops past Roald Dahl Plass and Mermaid Quay. Start anytime in daylight.
“The design of the experience was cleverly thought through and extensive such that we saw a wide ranging area of Cardiff and felt mentally stimulated. We found it all great fun and were helped by sunny weather.”
Every kind of day out, north coast to south.
