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The 15 Best Cardiff Tours & Day Trips

30 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $17

From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip - Cardiff meet-up and the van ride rhythm you should expect
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From Cardiff: Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

1.Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 8 hours · from $134Our pick

Roman Caerleon, Tintern Abbey, Brecon Beacons peaks, and Welsh industry in one 8-hour small group from Cardiff.

“It was a lovely day. Riki, the guide, was fantastic. Even though it rained and the weather did not cooperate- it was a great time. The Wye Valley is beautiful.”

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Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour - The Core Experience: Scene Angles, Photo Stops, and Real Filming Locations
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Cardiff: Doctor Who City Walking Tour

3.Doctor Who City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 126 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk Cardiff Doctor Who filming spots with a friendly guide, matching scene angles across the city in about 2 hours for $23.

“Very knowledgeable guide with plenty of local insight. Genuinely engaged and engaging, which made an enjoyable day out (with some bonus Cardiff facts thrown in for good measure!)”

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Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour - Cardiff Castle, then Caerphilly Castle’s fortress shock
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Cardiff: Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour

4.Welsh Castles, Mountains & Steam Railway Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 8 hours · from $148

Day tour from Cardiff with Caerphilly Castle, Brecon steam railway, Brecon canal, and Cyfarthfa museum.

“This trip was awesome! The bus was comfy and the guide was very informed and kind. Everything was perfectly spaced where we had just enough time at each location to see everything, but still fit it all in a day. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone coming to Cardiff. As a solo traveler I had a great time and met a lot of cool people in my group.”

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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour - Meeting at Cardiff’s central station, then settling into the minivan
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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

5.Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Small-group tour from Cardiff to Mumbles, Oystermouth Castle, and Gower cliffs, including Worms Head and Rhossili Bay.

“visited bay of cardiff, mumbles, rhossili bay , all lovely short individual walks. sufficient available bathrm facilities n food at all these too. Didnt expect long trail walk around langland bay, but that turned out to be a very lovely n fantastic scenic walk of > a mile to caswell bay which was a lovely beach, water shallow & walkable if u hve the time. Guide very friendly & informative, small travel van, only problem was last row seats only comfortable for small sized persons. But noted the narrow roads only easily passable in these size vehicles.”

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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys - Gareth, the Native Welsh Speaker, and What You Learn in Transit
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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

6.Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $122

Guided Wye Valley day trip from Cardiff to Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, and Caerphilly Castle with historian Gareth in a small group.

“Gareth was wonderful with his knowledge of the history of the areas we visited and the other things you could do in the area during the time. We visited 4 castles/abbey and had enough time to visit each comfortably. It was a lovely day that we thoroughly enjoyed.”

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Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Old center anchors: St John’s Church, Cardiff Market, and the Animal Wall
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Cardiff: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

7.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

A 2-hour Cardiff highlights walking tour linking arcades, street art, and Cardiff Castle, with guide James and smart local food picks.

“Excellent tour, very informative. an excellent insight to the city. James was very friendly . Would definitely recommend the tour .”

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From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons - Andy, the Mountain Leader who turns waterfalls into a story
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From Cardiff: Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons

8.Guided Hike to 6 Waterfalls in Brecon Beacons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews

Guided 15 km hike from Cardiff to Brecon Beacons waterfall valleys, with electric-vehicle pickup, geology stories, and optional final swim.

“What a great trip. It's a long hike so be ready. You will see fantastic spots. The hike is brilliant. Part Geology, Botany and History tour... Throw in a smidge of politics and you end up with a degree in awesomeness. You will go home fulfilled and tired. What a great way to spend a day. Top it off with a pint or two and you are set.”

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Cardiff: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting near 22 Duke St, then building your route on foot
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Cardiff: Private Walking Tour with a Local

10.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $56

Private Cardiff walking tour with a local Lokafyer. No fixed route, personalized tips on food, street art, and hidden spots.

“Gillian sat with me near the beginning of the tour and we discussed my expectations from the tour. Overall she was very nice and informative, and we even went on a book hunting to answer some burning questions I had. However, it was only later when she offered me to take me to Caerphilly Castle and back which very impressed me. It went on an hour past our appointment but she did it anyway. She is an excellent guide and if I had more cash on me after the shopping I would have tipped more. Totally deserved it.”

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From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour - Meet Andy: The Guide Who Turns Stone Into Stories
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From Cardiff: Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour

11.Caerleon, Tintern Abbey and Three Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Small-group Cardiff day trip to Tintern Abbey, Caerleon, Chepstow and three castles, with admissions included and guided time at each stop.

“An outstanding day exploring Tintern Abbey, Caerleon, and the Three Castles. Our guide, Andy, was extremely personable and incredibly knowledgeable, and he made the tour absolutely amazing from start to finish. He was full of fascinating facts about each location, bringing the history to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. Andy also did a wonderful job pointing out locations of interest along the way, sharing insights and stories we never would have discovered on our own. The scenery was beautiful, but Andy’s commentary truly elevated the experience. The kids loved the tour and especially enjoyed asking Andy questions; he was so welcoming, patient, and…”

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From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard's Mythical West Wales Tour - Cardiff to West Wales, the Drive Sets the Tone
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From Cardiff: The Wandering Bard’s Mythical West Wales Tour

12.The Wandering Bard’s Mythical West Wales Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 9h 30m · from $130

A small group day trip from Cardiff to Pembrokeshire, with Pembroke Castle, Tenby, and Laugharne for Dylan Thomas sites, plus Welsh lessons.

“The town of Tenby and the views of the sea were awesome. Also loved the town and castle of laugharne. The drive was a bit long but our driver Gareth filled the time by telling us interesting facts about Wales.”

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Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience - The smuggling challenge: your best chance to be the chaos
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Cardiff: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

14.Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1h 45m · from $79

Alcotraz Cardiff is a 105-minute prison-themed cocktail game. Bring sealed alcohol, smuggle it, and get 4 tailored cocktails in jumpsuits.

“Honestly was the best 2 hrs we laughed for the whole time! Drinks were delicious! Only 1 drink non of us liked and the lovely barmaid replaced them for ones we did like. Would highly recommend this experience. I booked this for 8 of us for my mums hen do weekend we are now planning more girls trips to the other Alcotraz locations to try them all”

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Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour - Starting at Cardiff Castle: how the tour begins and sets the pace
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Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

15.Doctor Who Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $197

A 3-hour private Cardiff walk linking Doctor Who filming spots with the city’s coal-era past, plus food tips for a great day out.

“We had a great tour with Dewi. He was very knowledgeable and informative. We were on the tour a big Dr Who fan. He was impressed!”

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