Top Wales Private Sightseeing Tours

Our Wye Valley Tour has it all, and has been described in one review as “A great adventure that spans centuries of Welsh history, in the middle of a beautiful countryside.“ . Ancient Castles, Gothic Abbey, Historic Towns, Roman Ruins and stunning countryside, during this full day tour. . On the tour, you will visit Chepstow Castle, built in 1067 and the oldest Stone Castle in the UK. Tintern Abbey, one of the best Abbeys in Wales. Raglan Castle, a unique castle and one of our favourite in the whole country. If there is time, you will have a visit to Caerleon, where you can see some of the best preserved Roman Remains in Europe. As you are driven through the countryside, your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will tell you about the history of the places they are taking you, the history, culture and life in Wales, and be happy to answer any questions you may have. At each stop, you will be free to explore them independently at your in your own time, at your own pace.

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.

We want to show you the Wrexham that the locals know and love. That’s why we’ve selected a passionate and knowledgeable local guide, who is also a life-long supporter of Wrexham AFC, to show you around. A fan of the club since before the hit TV series went into production, our guide knows all the ins and outs of the Wrexham AFC story from before the club was purchased by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny. During your tour, they will tell you secrets that no one else knows, behind-the-scenes details from filming, and stories from their own experiences of following Wrexham through their highs and lows. Visiting locations from across the Welcome to Wrexham TV series, this tour is a must for anyone who has fallen in love with the cast, characters and city of Welcome To Wrexham.

Explore Cardiff’s famous filming locations on this self-guided walking tour. You’ll see several iconic locations from Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah-Jane Adventures, and a few more surprising television productions. Our tour starts at the iconic Cardiff Castle, where you’ll find out about its versatility as a TV location. You’ll walk around the new Canal Quarter and hear about directors, CGI enhancements, and a few film shoot stories. I’ll also share some of Cardiff’s war-time tales, medieval history, and how it grew from a small town to a massive coal-exporting city. Our tour ends at Cambrian Tap, a popular pub used in the BBC’s Sherlock, where you’ll have the option to sample local food and drink.

For those looking for a flexible way to explore Cardiff, this chauffeur service is the way to go. Choose from a half- or full-day service and customize an itinerary with your driver to see the sights that interest you the most. Attractions include Cardiff Castle, Wales Millenium Centre, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Bay, and the Victorian arcades. This service is ideal for business trips, sightseeing, or a shopping day.

This tour offers a mix of history, nature, art, and vibrant city life. Start with Cardiff Castle, an iconic historical site where you can admire impressive architecture and lush grounds. Stroll through Bute Park, a peaceful green space by the River Taff. Visit the National Museum Cardiff, a neoclassical gem showcasing exceptional art and natural history exhibits. End the tour with a visit to Queen Street, Cardiff’s lively shopping and dining hub, where you can experience the city’s bustling atmosphere. From heritage and art to modern-day Cardiff, this itinerary provides a well-rounded experience, offering both relaxation and exploration in one seamless day.

Cardiff is full of history and vibrant culture, yet some parts of the city can feel hard to navigate for newcomers. Take the guesswork out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Your guide can adapt the tour if you’d like to include a museum visit—just let them know in advance. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this experience highlights hidden gems, local stories, and a unique perspective on Cardiff you won’t find on your own.

Explore Cardiff with us. Our city sightseeing tour is a must for first time visitors to the city. You will see more of Cardiff than other other tour provider in the city, as our tour covers more of Cardiff than any one else. Being a driven tour, there is no walking involved. This allows us to show you more in less time. Being a private, personal tour, your guide will be available to you and only you, to answer any questions you may have. All our driver guides are friendly and knowledgeable, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the culture and history of Wales as a whole, and Cardiff in particular. Although car based, you will not be trapped in the car for the duration of the tour if you do not wish to be. This tour stops at Llandaff Cathedral, where you will have the chance to independently visit the Cathedral.

Caernarfon is the Welshest of all towns in Wales, despite being founded by a Norman King and populated with English settlers. On this walking tour, you’ll explore its cobbled streets, learning about daily life, how the town has been governed over the years, and why the Welsh language is so important today. The tour starts in front of a statue of David Lloyd George, the English Prime Minister during WWI, which has a view of the English castle that was built to keep the Welsh in their place. From there, you’ll make your way across Caernarfon’s waterfront and the Pont Yr Aber swing bridge. As you stroll through the town’s old streets to St Mary’s Church, you’ll take in sweeping views of Caernarfon Castle across the Afon Seiont River, and meet the characters and ghosts of the past.

Betws-y-Coed is Britain’s first artists’ colony, nestled at the entrance to Snowdonia National Park. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll down this village’s charming streets, riverside paths, and historic bridges to find out how this woodland paradise inspired generations of landscape painters. The tour starts at the historic Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. As you explore this picturesque settlement – meaning “prayer house in the woods“ – you’ll find out how painter David Cox established Britain’s first art colony here in 1844, forever changing the Welsh village’s fortunes. Other landscape artists, unable to travel to Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, soon discovered its dramatic beauty and, as railways brought Victorian tourists, the once-peaceful artist haven evolved into the gateway to Snowdonia we know today.

Discover Tenby, the jewel in Pembrokeshire's crown, on this self-guided walking audio tour that reveals how a small Welsh coastal town became an iconic destination. Follow medieval walls from Tudor Square while hearing tales of secret tunnels that sheltered future Henry VII, then explore the Five Arches gateway's clever defenses. You'll see the Tudor Merchant's House, Tenby Castle, and Wales' most photographed harbour before reaching Castle Hill for spectacular coastline views. Marvel at St Mary's imposing spire, spot offshore islands like Caldey, and discover the town's colourful Georgian houses. Learn about wealth, decline, plague, survival and reinvention that shaped today's Tenby as you go at your own pace through this dramatic coastal setting.

Are you looking for a way to see Conwy without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See the town’s main and medieval sites including Conwy Castle, the town walls, Plas Mawr, and cobbled alleys and back streets • Hear from producer Amanda Whitehead, a tour guide with over 20 years experience and a passion for Conwy’s medieval town • Do it all in 40 minutes 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.

Long ago Tudor Cardiff faded into history, along with almost all of its buildings. Today, Cardiff is a bustling, modern city so it’s hard to believe that in the mid-1500s it was just a tiny port and market town on the River Taff. On this GPS-guided walking tour, you'll look beyond the modern buildings at the clues that tell the city’s story of fame and notoriety in the days of the powerful Tudor dynasty. As you make your way through the city centre, I’ll point out the only two remaining Tudor buildings and reveal the curious origin of some of Cardiff’s street names like Womanby, Golate and Wharton Streets. You’ll hear what life was like back in Tudor Cardiff, including how different the daily diets of the rich and poor were and how literacy meant there were different laws for the different social classes. And on your way to Bute Park, where the tour ends, you’ll pass by St John The Baptist City Parish Church’s striking tower, Gorsedd Stone Circle, and the spectacular Cardiff Castle.

Cover more top Wales attractions in less time on a private sightseeing tour that gives you the freedom to tailor and tweak your itinerary. Letting someone else take the wheel lets you sit back and soak up the scenery as you travel between local favorites such as the Italian inspired village of Portmeirion, Snowdonia National Park, and Conwy Castle.

This walking tour takes you on a journey through the lanes of this 100-acre open-air museum to visit several of its historical buildings. They all have one thing in common: they’re believed to be haunted! This tour takes place in a delightful setting: St Fagans National Museum of History. The museum features restored buildings that were rescued from all over Wales and reopened here to show how Welsh people lived, worked and worshipped throughout the centuries. It was the first museum of its type in Britain, and is Wales’s top heritage attraction. Along the way, you’ll hear about each building’s history and the ghostly tales that have been shared about it over the years, right up until today. No one knows why this spot is tied to so many ghost stories. It might be due to the location’s previous use as farmland, and home to an ancient castle. Once the site of Wales’s largest ever battle in 1648, perhaps these rebuilt structures brought with them the spirits of their former occupants?

Learn more about Cardiff’s history and present on a two-hour private guided walking tour through the central city. Don’t struggle to keep up with your group or to hear the guide as this is a private tour. Listen to your guide’s colorful stories–including everything from Tudor history to Welsh rugby–as you pass highlights such as Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, the Principality Stadium, and elsewhere.

North Wales and Snowdonia's Medieval Castles are everything what myths and legendary stories stir up in ones imagination. Inflame those thoughts on this magical medieval tour by visiting 4 of the iconic castles in Wales.

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.

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.

Caernarfon is one of Wales's oldest settlements. It was where the Romans established a strategic fort and where centuries later Edward I King of England built one of Britain's most symbolic fortifications. Visit the castle with knowledgeable guides with many years experience and a sense of connection to the town.

Visit three different castles around Cardiff in one day. Starting with Caerphilly Castle, the largest Castle in Wales. After exploring the Castle, you will be taken to the magical Fairy-tale Castle, Castell Coch, nestled in the hills to the north of Cardiff, overlooking the Welsh Capital. Depending on how long you spend at Caerphilly Castle and Castell Coch, you may have time to visit the 900 year old Llandaff Cathedral. Finally, you will be taken to Cardiff Castle in the heart of the city, where you will be left to visit the Castle, and independently explore the city centre and its Victorian arcades. You will be free to explore Caerphilly Castle, Castell Coch & Llandaff Cathedral independently in your own time and at your own pace returning to your driver in your own time, who will be ready to move on when you are. Please Note: We are unable to accommodate luggage on this tour, and each person will be limited to one backpack / small bag

Hunt for clues about Tiger Bay’s nautical past on this self-guided audio tour that’s brought to life through poetry, music, and stories of yesteryear. Homesick sailors, intrepid explorers and mythical beasts are just some of the intriguing characters you’ll meet along the way. On this family-friendly stroll around Cardiff, you can expect to learn about the man who wrote a new poem for the King every single time he asked, hear about the brave sailors who journeyed to the icy Antarctic, see the house that was moved to an entirely new location and uncover the stories of the area’s mine workers. You will also find out how you can change Welsh laws. These are just some of the topics we’ll cover as you explore Cardiff Bay on this short tour which culminates in a fun quiz! So join me on this walk where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of Cardiff Bay waterfront.

Explore three of our most famous castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon on this day tour of Snowdonia. You’ll also visit the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, and the National Slate Museum and through the day learn much of Wales’s myths and legends! This tour is the perfect combination of history, heritage, natural beauty, and a whole lot of fun!