From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys
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4.733333 out of 5 stars
45 reviews

Travel through the enchanting Wye Valley, stopping at some of Wales' most iconic landmarks such as Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, and Caerphilly Castle, on a guided day trip from Cardiff.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
I will contact the customer before the trip to ask where they want to be picked up from. I will describe my vehicle and suggest that they arrive 10 minutes before. If they are close to one of the suggested pick up points I would be very grateful if they could make their way there. Cardiff has a lot of pedestrianized areas and a lot of places where it is difficult or impossible to pull up a large vehicle. It can also be very busy. The places that I have suggested are easy for me to use.
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Limited to 8 participants

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Chris – Australia

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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Patricia – United States

We had a wonderful trip with Gareth! The sites were very interesting and well worth the money. Gareth was very knowledgeable and we felt well taken care of. Would recommend this trip to anyone!

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Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the historical charm and cultural richness of Welsh villages
  • Relax and take in the beautiful vistas as your journey through The Welsh Valleys
  • See a masterpiece of medieval engineering, perched high above the Wye Valley
  • Marvel at the grandeur of the second largest castle in the UK, Caerphilly Castle
  • Head to the Cistercian abbey of Tintern, one of Wales' greatest monastic ruins

Full description

Discover South Wales in the company of a historian and native Welsh speaker, on this guided tour from Cardiff. After being picked up from your hotel, be whisked away to the countryside. Get a breakdown of the Welsh language and gain a deeper insight into culture.

Continue to Tintern Abbey, a national icon that is still standing in roofless splendor on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. Explore the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a medieval abbey have inspired artists, poets, and travelers.

Then, enjoy a walk around the market town and visit Chepstow Castle, the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Enjoy its stunning setting overlooking the River Wye and spend an hour here.

Finally, visit the 13th-century Caerphilly Castle, Wales' largest and Britain's second-largest castle behind Windsor. As you marvel at its massive walls, towers, and gatehouses, see how it stands out from other Welsh castles.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry to Caerphilly Castle, Tintern Abbey, and Chepstow Castle

Important information

Know before you go

  • Entry is not included but you can buy a pass that will save you quite a bit
  • Food is not included but your guide can recommend you the best places to grab lunch

Customer reviews

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4.7 /5

based on 45 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
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Chris – AustraliaMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
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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Patricia – United StatesDecember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a wonderful trip with Gareth! The sites were very interesting and well worth the money. Gareth was very knowledgeable and we felt well taken care of. Would recommend this trip to anyone!
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Serge – SwitzerlandOctober 21, 2024 – Verified booking
Free dialog with Gareth, who was open to any question, and had a (clever/credible) answer about everything, I appricieted a lot. He may be could add a fee for monuments (4 castle/abbye) as guide, as he’s great. Cheers

Product ID: 566666

Activity provider:Tours of Wales

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