Top Cardiff Rail Tours

There's no better way to explore South Wales than in the company of a historian, and native Welsh speaker, who is passionate about the country. This tour, which provides a deeper insight into Welsh culture than any other, takes you to neolithic sites, Roman ruins, Norman castles, and into the atmospheric valleys that have so inspired Welsh culture.

Our Private Half-Day Tour of Cardiff is the best way to quickly get to know the Welsh Capital. Whatever your reason for visiting, this is the best way to discover as much as you can of this stunning city in half a day. Led by a Cardiffian, this trip allows you to see the best bits of Cardiff, hear what it is like to live in the city and discover some of the local hidden gems that only a local knows about. Because our guides are locals, they know all the best places to eat, drink, and how to experience all the best bits of the city including those places that are away from the usual tourist trails. Starting in the city, and including a brief visit the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff's civic centre, the tour will finish 'down the bay' where you are able to visit some of Wales newest and most iconic buildings and learn how the city (and Wales) has changed in the last 100 years.

Explore the mythology and magic of west Wales on this adventurous small-group sightseeing tour from Cardiff. Following pickup from central Cardiff, spin into the Welsh countryside by private vehicle and enjoy sweeping views over the pretty scenery. Explore traditional old towns and charming villages where time stands still, discover attractions like Pembroke Castle and the Dylan Thomas sanctuary, and gain insight into local Welsh folklore.

Enjoy the views without the strain of left-side driving on this small-group day tour of South Wales’ most stunning castles and mountain landscapes. Pass by Cardiff Castle before exploring the medieval Caerphilly Castle. Board a steam train through beautiful scenery to the historic market town of Brecon, with free time to explore. Finish with an exploration of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park for sweeping panoramic views.

Enjoy stunning views over beautiful Cardiff Bay on this panoramic boat tour. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat at Mermaid Quay, then cruise onto the waters as the on-board commentary sheds light on the region’s rich history. Along the way, learn of the regeneration that has shaped the bay we see today and take in top landmarks including the Barrage and its lock gates, the Old Docks, the Wales Millennium Centre, the Welsh Assembly, and the Wetlands Nature Reserve.