Day Tour

Tour type

8 hours

Duration

Saturday

Availability

Our sightseeing day tour takes in three of the principal castles of South Wales, beginning with a drive around Cardiff Castle, a site of historical strategic importance. We then visit the enchanting ‘fairy-tale castle’ Castell Coch, followed by the imposing Caerphilly Castle – and Wales’ largest. The tour then continues with a fascinating glimpse into the history of Welsh industry at Cyfarthfa Castle and museum, a drive through the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, finishing with a chance to explore the market town of Brecon.

DEPARTURE DAY

Saturday

DEPARTURE TIME

09:30

DEPARTURE POINT

The front of Eglwys Dewi Sant,	View on map
St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 3DD

PRICE (per person)

£95.00

INCLUDED

Transport
Driver guide

NOT INCLUDED

Refreshments	Gratuities
Admissions	Caerphilly Castle entrance prices

RETURN TIME

17:30 – 18:00 dependent on traffic conditions.

This sightseeing day tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore some of South Wales’ finest castles, enjoy scenic mountain views and experience a historical market town.

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Depart from Cardiff

Our departure point is conveniently located in the centre of Cardiff, on St Andrew’s Crescent and is easily reached by train, car or on foot.

Cardiff Castle

We drive around the capital’s castle, located in the city centre. Cardiff Castle was of great strategic importance as the home to the powerful Romans during their occupation of Wales. Its rich history is reflected in its construction, which combines building work across many centuries from Gothic to Norman and Roman architecture.

Castell Coch

Castell Coch, which translates in Welsh as red castle, is also known as the ‘fairytale castle’ thanks to its tapered turrets and conical rooves. Although actually built in the 1870s, this charming castle is medieval in style and was built as a country retreat for the third Marquess of Bute, one of Britain’s richest men.

* Please note, Castell Coch is currently under renovation works. Whilst you can still enter the castle, the opportunity to walk around the grounds of the castle is currently limited.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. This formidable fortress boasts an extensive ring of water defences and huge gatehouses and was built mainly in the 13^th century. After exploring this magnificent castle from the inside out (an admission charge is payable), there is time for refreshments in town of Caerphilly before the sightseeing tour continues.

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum

Uncover the legacy of the Welsh industrial age at Cyfarthfa Castle, once home to the powerful ironmasters of the world-famous Merthyr ironworks. Set in 160 acres of beautiful parkland, Cyfarthfa Castle also houses a museum of local history, art, and craftsmanship – all with panoramic views towards Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

One of Wales’ 3 National Parks, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), has stunning scenery which you can enjoy as we drive through the rolling hills to the northern part of the mountains.

Brecon

The picturesque market town of Brecon is steeped in history and dates from Norman times. Here, you can spend time visiting the 12^th century cathedral or walking through the narrow streets and browsing the eclectic range of shops. Brecon also marks the start of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, so a peaceful walk alongside this beautiful canal is also an option.

Return to Cardiff

We return to central Cardiff, leaving you free to enjoy your evening in Wales’ capital city.

caerphilly castle from the outside across moat 3

Tour Reviews

4.83 based on 6 reviews

Rachel (Toronto)

9 July 2017

Prompt and professional service. It was a full and enjoyable day. We were lucky enough to see some of the famed wild horses of Mid Wales.

Vidya (Bangalore)

7 June 2017

Jim has good subject knowledge about the places we visited… we had a lovely time through the day knowing more details about Wales in general.

Sol (Sandefjord)

13 May 2017

The castles were amazing… beautiful little streets. I strongly recommend this company.

Elsa (Langres)

17 February 2017

Wonderful landscapes and castles to see. I recommend it to anyone who loves castles and nature.

Larry (Tennessee)

23 October 2016

Our driver was informative and interesting. The scenery was beautiful… what made the tour special was the information and stories that Chris told. Experienced and professional.

Martita

21 June 2016

Absolutely stunning Brecon Beacons National Park… the guide was very professional. Will recommend to anyone who would like to visit beautiful Wales.