Cardiff Bay Barrage (Morglawdd Bae Caerdydd) Tours and Tickets

Explore a part of South Wales that many travelers overlook—Penarth—during this local-led, small-group walk. Benefit from their insider insight and learn more about the history of the local area than you could alone, while touring places such as the Cardiff Bay Barrage and Penarth Head Park. Plus, take advantage of your guide’s knowledge and ask for recommendations for the rest of your stay.

The unique architecture of Cardiff Bay makes for iconic international images. But we also remember that just 100 years ago, Cardiff was the biggest coal port in the world. Millions of tons of iron and coal were exported providing rail tracks, machinery and power for the world. Cardiff earned the nickname Tiger Bay, rough and ready, it was one of the most cosmopolitan places of its age. This tour will take a walk through history, telling stories through old, remodelled and new buildings. Included in the tour is a coffee/refreshment at an iconic Bay Building. A number of photographs from the Tiger Bay archive collection will be used to show how the Bay has developed. The tour guide will be a qualified local guide; a member of Wales Official Tourist Guides Association. These are the only guides officially recognised by Visit Wales and Welsh Government to guide in Wales. They have undergone extensive training, passing both practical and academic guiding examinations.

Explore Cardiff City centre this city sightseeing tour is a must for first time visitors to the city. Your driver guide is an expert on Cardiff, and will show you the main attractions, and some of the more not so well known sights. Being a driven tour you can save your feet as there is no walking involved. This means we can show you more in less time. Your guide will be available to you and only you, to answer any questions you may have, and even amend the tour as it progresses, so you can see more of what interests you, and less of what doesn't.