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Guided ghost tours are usually packed with other travelers, which detracts from a spooky atmosphere. However, this self-guided ghost tour lets you hear Llandaff’s darker secrets with your own group of family and friends, making it scarier than ever. Download a smartphone app, plug in your own headphones, then follow the itinerary along wooded lanes, passing Llandaff Cathedral and the banks of the River Taff. Paranormal stories line the route.

Follow in the footsteps of TV’s favourite Time Lord on this "Doctor Who" walking tour of Cardiff. Visit memorable locations from the sci-fi drama series, including Cardiff Castle and the National Museum of Wales, and spot recognizable sights such as Rose Tyler’s workplace and the site of Danny Pink's death. Along the way, your guide will entertain you with fun Doctor Who facts and trivia that most people aren't party to.

Instead of a traditional tour of Cardiff, try a new travel concept that’s like having a local friend to show you around. Meet up with a Lokafyer guide for a private walking tour that’s designed just for you, starting with a pre-tour consultation by phone or chat. That means personalized tips, local travel advice, and recommendations that come from actually living in Cardiff.

Discover the universe of Doctor Who with a captivating walking tour through Cardiff Bay, home to many of the show’s iconic filming locations. Start at Roald Dahl Plass, a memorable site featured in numerous episodes and Torchwood, including the Rift’s entrance. Marvel at the striking Millennium Centre, seen in episodes like “New Earth,” and learn how Cardiff Bay transformed into alien worlds and futuristic cities. Stroll along the waterfront to discover landmarks like the Pierhead Building and the Norwegian Church and the BBC Studios at Roath Lock. Explore Mermaid Quay, where hidden gems and familiar alleyways have played a role in the Doctor’s adventures. Your expert guide will share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, fun facts, and insights into the show’s production. Perfect for Whovians and casual fans alike, this tour brings the magic of Doctor Who to life in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

Follow in the footsteps of daring Doctor Who on a sightseeing Private tour of Cardiff.. Experience the exciting locations of the series and gain fascinating insight into the secrets behind the eccentric time lord and his fabulous sidekick. Cruise past iconic landmarks like the Millennium Stadium and the National Museum of Cardiff and hear insider gossip from your Doctor Who enthusiast guide. Enjoy a stop to explore locations within Amy Pond’s fictional village of Leadworth and hear behind-the-scenes tales about former doctors like David Tennant, Matt Smith and Christopher Eccleston.

Cardiff has a reputation as the home of Bad Wolf Studios and the city with ties to the Torchwood spin-off TV show. It’s also known as the beating heart of the Doctor Who cinematic universe: The Whoniverse. On this Cardiff Bay walking tour, you’ll experience the city’s vibrant culture, discover its rich history, and explore its status as the Doctor’s gateway into time and space. You’ll explore streets made famous by Doctor Who, Torchwood, and other productions. I’ll point out specific filming locations and explain how the film and television industry has become Wales’ fastest-growing economic sector. By the end of this tour, you’ll appreciate just how important Cardiff Bay has been for the filming of Doctor Who and Torchwood over the years. You’ll also have seen first-hand the key locations and learned a little bit about what was going through the minds of their writers and producers.

Ideal for Doctor Who fans and their trusty companions, this private tour of Cardiff ticks off all the city’s famous sights and filming spots in just one day. Get acquainted with Welsh history as you explore historical landmarks such as Cardiff Castle, then dive deep into lore as you discover hidden locations you’ll recognize from the TV. Benefit from your guide’s personalized insights and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included in the price.

It’s an orientation tour of Cardiff that takes you into the darker past of the capital city of Wales. This professionally guided Cardiff walking tour, led by a Wales Official Tourist Guide, sees us visiting, over the two hours and two miles walked, some of the major landmarks as well as locations infamous for dark deeds, hauntings and miscarriages of justice. By the end of the tour, you will have a mental map of the city centre, and some tall tales told that will certainly not ease you into a good nights sleep… But that’s what this tour is all about! Unsettling tales and spooky occurrences. You will be regaled with stories of murders, restless spirits, the innocent hanged and of people that disappeared, never to be seen again… The tour ends at The Rummer, Cardiff’s most haunted pub. Here, you can remain for a pint, or you can continue your exploration of Cardiff on your own… If you dare ;)

This is the perfect tour for die-hard Doctor Who fans! Starting in the morning with the Doctor Who Walking Tour of Cardiff which takes in Cardiff's National Museum, City Centre, and Castle after a brief stop for lunch (where you will also be able to explore Cardiff Castle) we will then travel to the filming locations of Farringham Village, and Leadworth, before finishing in Cardiff Bay. Whilst exploring these filming locations you will uncover the history and importance of the filming locations that you are visiting, how these locations were used in various episodes, how filming was managed, and even some behind-the-scenes secrets!

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example. Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital. Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example. Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.