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On this 2 hour historical and cultural Cardiff Bay walking tour, we'll delve deeper into Cardiff's political and industrial history, and discover stories and iconic structures old and new.

Cardiff Bay was once one of the world's most significant ports, at the centre of the international coal trade by the early, turning the small town of Cardiff into the capital of Wales.

Its former prominence as a major docklands has resulted in a rich history of industry, immigration & diversity.
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Today, it is Europe's largest waterfront development project, and Cardiff's centre of culture, entertainment and politics, yet still contains many references to its grittier and sometimes glorious past as Tiger Bay.

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.

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.

The unique architecture of Cardiff Bay makes for iconic international images. But we also remember that just 100 years ago, Cardiff was the biggest coal port in the world. Millions of tons of iron and coal were exported providing rail tracks, machinery and power for the world.

Cardiff earned the nickname Tiger Bay, rough and ready, it was one of the most cosmopolitan places of its age.

This tour will take a walk through history, telling stories through old, remodelled and new buildings.

Included in the tour is a coffee/refreshment at an iconic Bay Building.

A number of photographs from the Tiger Bay archive collection will be used to show how the Bay has developed.

The tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association. These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.

No travel in the UK would be complete without visiting Wales and its capital Cardiff, the home of Dr Who. This lovely 2-day package program aims to be the best of both worlds in our beautiful English Heritage. On the first day, Cardiff and on the second day, Wales' immaculate landscape. You will explore the region and have an extraordinary experience with the land of the miners, wildlife, proud people and the land of tears and sorrow. You will observe the rich and varied history with its most famous sites and landmarks. See how the Norwegian community has a home away from home experience in the heart of the city and survived. Get the real sense of beauty and be ready to see the wonders of Wales with your APTG qualified professional tour guide provided by Tourope UK during this tour.

Cardiff Bay to the City Centre, we will take in many historic sites - many familiar as film locations from popular TV series such as Doctor Who, Torchwood and Sherlock Holmes.

In the City the tour will take in the Castle, National Museum complete with its world famous impressionist paintings, Bute Park, the Principality Stadium and the Victorian market and shopping arcades.

If timings allow, we will travel by water taxi to Cardiff Bay, or if not by conventional taxi. This is payable locally approx £7 per person for water taxi; £5 per person for conventional taxi.

In the Bay the tour will take in the Millennium centre, The Welsh Parliament known at the Senedd, the Norwegian Church, Mount Stuart Square and the Coal Exchange and the Cardiff Bay Barrage which has effectively created a 500 hectare lake, The biggest regeneration project of its type in the 1990s.

We will take comfort and refreshment stops along the way

No travel in the UK would be complete without visiting Wales and its capital Cardiff, the home of Dr Who. This lovely 2-day package program aims to be the best of both worlds in our beautiful English Heritage. On the first day, Cardiff and on the second day, Wales' immaculate landscape. You will explore the region and have an extraordinary experience with the land of the miners, wildlife, proud people and the land of tears and sorrow. You will observe the rich and varied history with its most famous sites and landmarks. See how the Norwegian community has a home away from home experience in the heart of the city and survived. Get the real sense of beauty and be ready to see the wonders of Wales with your APTG qualified professional tour guide provided by Tourope UK during this tour.

Our journey from London to the Welsh capital, Cardiff, will take almost 3 hrs by car. Cardiff is rich in history, offering exquisite marvels such as Cardiff Castle, National Museum of Cardiff, Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay and The Principality Stadium in the city. After lunch, we shall start our 2-hour walking tour of the film locations of the famous series Dr Who. Cardiff has been home to Doctor Who since the 2005 show came back, where you will experience more than 30 memorable scenes from over 20 episodes on this fully-guided walking tour. Your movie tour starts at Cardiff Castle including Danny's death from Series 8, a tour of the National Museum of Wales, the site of Donna Noble's bad wedding, Rose Tyler's workplace and many more. Your APTG qualified tour guide will show you how planetary and interstellar scenes have been filmed on-site in Cardiff, giving you a chance to follow the footsteps of the Doctor Who and his helpers. Join us!

Along bike lanes and through the city’s parks, you’ll learn the history behind Cardiff’s landmarks and visit the parts other tours can’t reach. With frequent stops and an easy pace, you don’t need to be super-fit – just a competent cyclist. And the added ingredient? Our friendly guides, featuring journalists and broadcasters, will pass on their own experiences of living and working in the city. So, give the bell a ding and come along for the ride.

Turning Cardiff Bay Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of Mermaid Quay on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see the bay!

On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.

During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.

As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.

You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!

Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?