North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Manchester, England
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of an expert guide with this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.
- See the sights of North Wales—Snowdonia, Conwy Castle, Llandudno and more
- Licensed guide-driver picks unusual routes to get you off the tourist trail
- Capture stunning photos of lakes and mountains in scenic Snowdonia
- Lively driver/guide keeps the mood up and the banter flowing for a fun day
What's Included
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport
- Full audio narration throughout the day
- Transport between locations on a luxury minibus or coach
- Digital diary of your day that is uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee - Castle Conwy
- MealsFood and drink is not provided. Snacks and refreshments can be brought to be consumed at stops. Chance to have lunch in Conwy
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Manchester AirportManchester M90 1QX, UK
Your tour commences from Bay A, Ground Level of 'The Station' Transport Interchange Building, Manchester Airport. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time, so your driver is able to welcome you aboard. Your tour will depart at 08:45am PROMPT. Additional pick up in Chester onroute.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:45 am
Itinerary
1
Llandudno
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Conwy Suspension Bridge (Pass By)
2
Conwy
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Snowdonia National Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Betws-y-Coed
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kenny_Y
Frank was a great guide! He’s very knowledgeable and he kept the trip fun with trivia questions along the way. North Wales has a lot of fascinating history and truly beautiful scenery, and the tour did a great job showcasing it.
One suggestion I’d make would be to offer a pickup and drop off closer to Manchester city center instead of only at the airport, which would make it even more convenient for visitors staying in town.
Reviews
4.8
based on 249 reviews
Matus_B, May 2026
A great tour around Northern Wales with Adrian. We went on a Busy Bus tour a few years ago with Adrian and we enjoyed it so much, we made sure to book with the same company the next time we were in Manchester, and we were lucky enough to have him guide us again. As for the tour itself, the locations were beautiful, no time was wasted, and we had a great time all day.
Irfan_A, Apr 2026
It was our first ever tour to north Wales.
We really had a great time and enjoyed every moment. Special and big fat thanks to Shelly, who continued to give us information about the tour and the historical background of the places we have seen.
Cheryl_K, Apr 2026
We loved this tour. We only had one day to visit Wales on our holiday, so we chose this tour as it had a nice variation of stops, and we are very happy with our choice. From Victorian seaside town, stunning castle ruins, Snowdonia national park, and quaint welsh towns, we felt we were given a great overall taste of Wales. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and informative, and the tour was well organized. We had a group of 15 which was so much nicer than the huge coach buses unloading masses of people. We loved each stop so much, we could have spent hours at each one, which is obviously not possible on a tour, but we were given enough time to to get a decent visit to each place. Would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you chose our North Wales tour and that you enjoyed the variety of stops and small group experience.
It’s great to hear your guide made the day informative and enjoyable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure soon...
Suzel_M, Apr 2026
Fantastic day out! Frank was knowledgeable and provided lots of info of what we were seeing. He made the longer driving spells pass by quickly with amusing games and anecdotes. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Frank and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best wishes, The BusyBus team.
Kenny_Y, Apr 2026
Frank was a great guide! He’s very knowledgeable and he kept the trip fun with trivia questions along the way. North Wales has a lot of fascinating history and truly beautiful scenery, and the tour did a great job showcasing it.
One suggestion I’d make would be to offer a pickup and drop off closer to Manchester city center instead of only at the airport, which would make it even more convenient for visitors staying in town.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you
enjoyed your time onboard with Frank and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best
wishes, The BusyBus team
March_B, Apr 2026
Dress warm if it looks to be cold. Beautiful scenery, the mountains are amazing. Lots of walking up and down.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you
enjoyed your time onboard with us and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best
wishes, The BusyBus team
Kimberly_V, Mar 2026
This tour was so much fun and I highly recommend! Lee was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable, professional, and kept us entertained the whole time. The sites we visited were diverse and worth the trip. I learned so much about Welsh history and culture!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you
enjoyed your time onboard with Lee and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best
wishes, The BusyBus team
Morgan_C, Jan 2026
We had the best time on our North Wales trip! The sights were STUNNING to say the least. Our tour guide, Adrian, also made the experience extremely fun! He was knowledgable and funny, and he kept the good vibes going between each sight. I couldn't recommend this trip enough. If you're even slightly considering it, absolutely go for it!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Adrian and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Best wishes,
The BusyBus team
Amy_R, Oct 2025
Had a lovely trip to North Wales today with Shelly. She was very friendly and helpful and gave lots of interesting facts and relevant songs along the way. It was easy to see how passionate she was about the area and all of the gorgeous scenery it has to offer/
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Shelly and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Best wishes,
The Busy Bus team.
Marla_E, Oct 2025
Shelly was our tour guide, she was punctual, knowledgeable and enthusiastic from start to finish. She made sure our day was full of information, interesting and fun! We could tell she loves her job! North Wales was breathtaking, every place was more beautiful than the next one. It was a full day, long one but 100% worth it!! We were lucky with the weather, it was cloudy/sunny and not that cold. Great day!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Shelly and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
Best wishes,
The Busy Bus team.
Aaron_C, Sep 2025
Frank was a fun and enthusiastic guide! We had a great experience! Small group tours are definitely the way to go!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had a great experience with Frank. We’re glad to hear you enjoy our small minibus tours – they really do make exploring North Wales extra special!
Laxmikant_P, Aug 2025
Excellent package with great comfort. The guide Adrian was outstanding and nice host. The bus provided was comfortable and tour was perfect.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the bus comfortable. Adrian will be delighted to hear your kind words — he really enjoys making each trip memorable. We hope to welcome you on our Lake District adventure soon!
Michelle_W, Jul 2025
Shelly our tour guide was knowledgeable relaxed and she was a good driver and the tour really was a good insight into northern wales !
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Shelly’s knowledge and relaxed style made the tour enjoyable. We hope to see you again for more adventures soon!
Nevada_G, Jul 2025
I had an incredible time on the bus tour of Northern Wales! The scenery was breathtaking, and the itinerary was well-paced and thoughtfully planned. Shelly, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of great local insights. She truly made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the beauty and history of Northern Wales!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable time exploring North Wales with us. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for our Lake District adventure soon!
Gillian_R, Jun 2025
We had such a great time on this tour. The smaller group size was ideal for getting around and staying organized. All of the stops were well organized and timed, with such beautiful scenery. The true stand out was Shelly-she is made for this job and provided us with great information in an entertaining way. 10/10
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time exploring with us and enjoyed the smaller group experience. We're especially happy to hear Shelly made such a strong impression! She's truly passionate about what she does, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Team BusyBus
Rekha_S, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful experience visiting north wales today with our tour guide Gerry (Hope i pronounced their name right)Such a wonderful tour guide knew everything about the locations and looked after us all with so much love and kindness ,always keeping in mind the safety aspects too .I would recommend this lovely tour guide .Thank you for this experience .Even if you’re going solo I’m sure you would love the experience.Please let Gerry know about our review and how warm they are a human being .🙌🙌Rekha
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Rekha! We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience exploring North Wales with Gerry. Your kind words truly capture the warmth and care Gerry brings to every tour—we’ll be sure to pass your message along. It will mean a lot to him. We hope to see you on another adventure soon! Team BusyBus
Kezia_S, May 2025
We had an incredible journey to North Wales despite being windy with some showers. Our guide-and-amazing driver Shelley is very knowledgeable, fun, friendly and polite. Her storytelling during the journey made our trip even more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had an incredible journey to North Wales, even with a bit of wind and rain. Shelly will be thrilled to hear your kind words—her knowledge and storytelling truly make the trip special. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Team BusyBus
Silvia_C, May 2025
Shelly, our tour guide, has a huge talent for story-telling, and it was a sheer pleasure to listen to!
The tour was nice, however I wish we had more time (1 hour at least) to spend in the Snowdonia National Park
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words about Shelly’s storytelling—it means a lot to us! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour overall and appreciate your feedback about wanting more time in Snowdonia National Park. We’ll definitely take this into consideration as we look to improve the experience. Hope to see you on another adventure soon! Team BusyBus
Florika_K, May 2025
A lovely day in Northern Wales, with Frank, a great guide with a good sense of humour! We saw a beautiful town of Conwy, amazing views in Snowdonia National Park, climbed to reach even more amazing views and walked on a high aquaduct. All in all, recommend wholeheartedly!🌞
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had a lovely day in North Wales with Frank and enjoyed the beautiful sights. Frank will be happy to know his humor added to your experience. We truly appreciate your wholehearted recommendation and hope to see you again soon! 🌞 Team BusyBus
Jessica_L, Apr 2025
Had the best time on this trip. Tried to fit something in on my work trip and it was a wonderful tour. Lots of things packed into the day and our guide Jerry was awesome!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your wondeful review! Yes, our tour has lots of stops to be able to experience as many delights of North Wales as possible.
Please try our Lake District and Yorkshire tour next :-)
Helene_I, Mar 2025
Great day with Frank. We saw a lot of different places. You spend a lot of time in the car, but the scenery is beautiful and Frank has a few tricks up his sleeve to make time fly. The meeting point is at the airport, next to the trains coming from Manchester (my advice : try to buy your train tickets in advance, since the fare is much cheaper in advance) I also recommend the welsh cakes that you can by at several pastry shops, along the way (delicous !)
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Welsh Cakes are delicious, what fantastic tips- thank you!
BusyBus entertainment en route to North Wales is what makes our tours special.
Coupled with the beautiful scenery at all our stops it sounds like you certainly did have a great day :-)
Carolyn_L, Jan 2025
Snowdonia national park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen! I would love to go back and spend days there.
Our guide, Shelley, was excellent—telling lovely stories and giving great background of each stop.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Yes it is truly beautiful! I am glad that you were pleased with Shelly your Guide which added to your overall experience of North Wales and all it has to offer. Thank you
Connor_M, Dec 2024
My wife and I had a fantastic time. Lee was a fabulous driver/guide. He was educational and entertaining. The tour was well put together. Well done with time frame, travel, stops, etc. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
'Fun and great little adventure' just about sums BusyBus up perfectly- thank you!
We are so pleased that you both had a fantastic time with Lee in North Wales.
Lake District next? :-)
Sallyane_C, Dec 2024
Had a really great time on this trip. Very relaxing and scenic. Get ready for a very charged phone to take lots of pictures and be astounded at the vast number of sheep along the tour. I was truly amazed that you could literally count sheep!!!
Adrian was our relief driver that day and his communication was clear and very jovial. Loved the music he played and engaged us throughout, with various games (spot the black sheep) and guess the artist to the song.
I travelled alone and felt very safe. My trip comprised 11 in total with a lovely group of people that made the entire journey so cordial and conformable. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
I love your top tip- Yes, a fully charged phone/camera is a must!!
I am delighted that you felt safe as a solo traveller and that you felt entertained throughout by your Tour Guide Adrian as there was lots to see and do.
Fantastic, thank you!!
Jorien_M, Dec 2024
This trip was absolutely amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed the journey itself and every stop we made. The landscape was beautiful even in December. From the industrial heritage, to the mountains, the quaint village of Betws-y-Coed and the seaside towns and Conwy castle. Everything was lovely! Lee was a gem. He narrated pretty much the entire tour with a great sense of humor, a nice selection of fitting music, historical facts and personal anecdotes. A great way to get a quick introduction to what Wales has to offer. We’ll be back.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, and we will pass your amazing feedback back to Lee! We hope to see you again in the future aboard BusyBus! - Team BusyBus
Penny_E, Dec 2024
My daughter and I took this tour during a month long visit to the UK. It gave us a wonderful sense of the country and gave us some great places to note for further exploration. Whales is incredible! The guides are great! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, and we will pass your amazing feedback back to your guide! We hope to see you again in the future aboard BusyBus! - Team BusyBus
Anjaly_V, Dec 2024
It was a wonderful trip. Our guide was very friendly. Had a great time in wales with my friends. Thank you viator.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, and we will pass your amazing feedback back to your guide! We hope to see you again in the future aboard BusyBus! - Team BusyBus
Viola_M, Dec 2024
The whole trip was amazing! Shelley explained all about the Landmarks where we went to.
She’s fun and very helpful!🥰
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi Viola - Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you aboard a BusyBus again in the future! - Team BusyBus
JeanClaude_R, Nov 2024
Very nice experience, well organised, Excellent comments by the guide/driver. Thanj you very much indeed.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour. We hope to welcome you aboard a BusyBus again in the future! - Team
BusyBus
Kayla_B, Nov 2024
We had amazing time with Shelly! The weather was terrible, but we made the most of it. I would definitely do it again!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Kayla - Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Shelly, despite the good old British weather. I will be sure to pass your feedback on to Shelly, and we hope to welcome you aboard a BusyBus again in the future! - Team BusyBus
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