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Cardiff: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

1. Cardiff: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Cardiff is the youngest and fastest growing capital city in Europe. Cardiff is home to the famous Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle which is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions, the magnificent Cardiff Civic Centre which includes The National Museum of Wales and the beautiful tranquil Alexandra Gardens. Hop-off at Cardiff Bay and see this fantastic new development and the Cardiff Barrage. Visit the Millennium Centre, one of the world’s iconic arts and cultural destinations, Mermaid Quay a major waterfront development for a wide range of eating and drinking places and Techniquest, the hands on Science Exhibition Center for all ages. Cardiff is known for it's shopping with a vast array of popular high street stores with three indoor shopping centers, surrounded by many independent stores in and around the city. It is also well known for its prestigious Victorian & Edwardian Arcades which houses a mix of designer boutiques, cafes, arts and crafts shops, specialist food shops, and music shops – to name but a few. See the past, present and future of Cardiff with a live tour guide. Your Tour Itinerary Stop 1 - Kingsway Cardiff Stop 2 - Principality Stadium Stop 3 - St Mary's Street Stop 4 - Herbert Street Stop 5 - Norwegian Church Stop 6 - Cardiff Bay Stop 7 - Mermaid Quay Stop 8 - Techniquest Stop 9 - Craft in the Bay Stop 10 - Lloyd George Avenue Stop 11 - John Lewis/Bute Street Stop 12 - Queen Street Station Stop 13 - National Museum of Wales

Cardiff: Tootbus Cardiff Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Tour

2. Cardiff: Tootbus Cardiff Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Explore all the famous landmarks and attractions in and around the capital city of Wales by hopping on and off our bus tour, which stops at 14 different locations. You can visit Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Principality Stadium, Norwegian Church, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff's Civic Centre, and many more exciting places. Cardiff Bay is a particularly noteworthy area to explore, where you can visit the modern Wales Millennium Centre, the Craft in the Bay Gallery, and the Cardiff Barrage. You can also take a break and have a drink at the Mermaid Quay or visit Techniquest, an interactive science discovery centre with a 360° Planetarium that's perfect for families. After exploring Cardiff Bay, you can get back on the bus to head to the city centre, which offers a fantastic shopping experience with a mix of designer brands, high street shops, and independent stores. Cardiff is also considered one of the top ten shopping destinations in Britain! Don't forget to grab a pair of earphones and listen to our informative multi-lingual audio commentary, or be amazed by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guides.

Cardiff: City Center Walking Tour

3. Cardiff: City Center Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour of central Cardiff shows you the best the Welsh capital has to offer: beautiful green spaces, the iconic castle, unique arcades and its stunning civic center. Cardiff is a city with over 2,000 years of history. It’s the youngest capital city in Europe, and the fastest growing capital in Western Europe. Discover many facets of Cardiff’s rich past and present on a leisurely stroll through the city. The route will take you via the shopping district, the Castle Quarter, through Bute Park and the civic center, ending in front of Cardiff Castle.  Your guide will give you plenty of tips, suggestions and recommendations of things to do in Cardiff and around Wales, including where to find the city’s hidden gems and best bars and restaurants. The tour is flexible, so if you have any specific requests they can be catered to, such as where you want to start or finish, what you want to see, and what you want to learn about in particular.

The Dark Side of Cardiff Guided Walking Tour

4. The Dark Side of Cardiff Guided Walking Tour

Walk the dark edge of Cardiff, the largest city in all of Wales. Hear the twisted tales, from slums to graveyards, ghosts to pirates, and prisons to disease. Discover a time when danger lurked behind every corner. Confine yourself to the Cardiff's Castle Quarter, starting and finishing at The Hayes.

Cardiff: Private Half-Day City Center and Bay Walking Tour

5. Cardiff: Private Half-Day City Center and Bay Walking Tour

Discover Cardiff's rich past and present on a private half-day tour. Take a leisurely stroll through the city center, starting at Cardiff Castle. Continue to the civic center, Bute Park and the Castle Quarter. Then head to Cardiff Bay.  Learn about Cardiff's 2,000 years of history from your informative guide. Benefit from advice and suggestions on what to do in Cardiff and around Wales. You guide will tell you where to find the city's hidden gems and best bars and restaurants. Specific requests regarding the itinerary can be accommodated with prior notice. The tour will end outside the stunning Wales Millennium Center.

Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

6. Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

Walk through the world of Doctor Who in Cardiff as you encounter the show's most iconic filming locations. See how Cardiff has featured in the modern show from the first the episode to the most recent stories. On this tour you will discover 30 filming locations that reference up to a 100 different episodes all over central Cardiff. Your guide will reveal all of Cardiff's major geographic landmarks and notable buildings that are used in the show. Head to the glamorous Civic Centre area and stroll through the old city center towards the modern Cardiff Bay area. Finish your tour at the home of the Doctor Who spinoff "Torchwood" in Cardiff Bay.

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4.5 / 5

based on 86 reviews

Its was great to travel with 2 kids and hasslefree.All the drivers were very polite and helpful,we travelled on the bus for 2 days.I would definitely recommend it to fellow travellers as it is worth every penny for the cost and the experience of viewing the city in an open bus❤

Really easy. Lovely day and great commentary. Learnt lots didn't know about Cardiff. Friendly staff. Cardiff Bay a must stop off for trip to Senedd and boat trip.. Its quieter and lots lovely places to eat.

Easy to book online and very reasonable price. Tour was excellent and the driver was so helpful. Would recommend this tour to everyone visiting Cardiff.

Great commentary and friendly drivers. Didn't realise Cardiff had so much going on

An excellent tour. Thoroughly enjoyed by our party.