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Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour

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Cardiff: Private Doctor Who Walking Tour
5  / 54 reviews

Discover how Cardiff is one of the secret stars of the Doctor Who series with this walking tour. Find out how the streets and the most iconic buildings have been featured in the show.

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Duration 2 - 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gyrga – Australia

Eugene was a great tour guide, We were running late, he was quick to communicate with us and came to find us. He showed us all the sights that the Dr Who series were filmed, he was very knowledgeable in all things Dr Who

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Gyrga – Australia
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Ann Koize – United States

Eugene was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly loved Dr. Who. All of this made for a delightful walk around Cardiff, and made our tour money well-spent.

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Ann Koize – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Wales National War Memorial

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cardiff University

    Guided tour, Pass by (15 minutes)

  • South Wales Police

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    National Museum Cardiff

    Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cardiff City Hall

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Saint John's Place

    Guided tour, Pass by (5 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cardiff Castle

    Visit, Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Westgate Street

    Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Wharton Street

    Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St John The Baptist City Parish Church

    Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff, UK, St John The Baptist City Parish Church

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Step into the Doctor Who universe
  • Find the Trap Street from the episode "Face the Raven"
  • Learn where Rose Tyler worked in the very first episode
  • See some of the artwork from the Van Gogh story, "Vincent and the Doctor"
  • Stand where the Doctor, Jack, and Martha said goodbye at the end of Series 3

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Entry to noteworthy buildings, when possible
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities/tips

Not suitable for

  • People with low level of fitness

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Meeting point

Meet at the Welsh National War Memorial in the Alexandra Gardens, behind Cardiff City Hall. Your guide will have a green umbrella, green shirt and a green name badge.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • This tour has a lot of walking

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Gyrga – AustraliaOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Eugene was a great tour guide, We were running late, he was quick to communicate with us and came to find us. He showed us all the sights that the Dr Who series were filmed, he was very knowledgeable in all things Dr Who
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Ann Koize – United StatesJuly 16, 2024  – Verified booking
Eugene was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly loved Dr. Who. All of this made for a delightful walk around Cardiff, and made our tour money well-spent.
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GetYourGuide traveler – CanadaJuly 6, 2023  – Verified booking
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Product ID: 407679

Activity provider:Fogo's Free Tours

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