Cardiff City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour takes you through Cardiff’s most iconic landmarks and vibrant city streets with a knowledgeable local guide. You’ll meet just outside Cardiff Central Library, beneath the large 50-foot hoop sculpture, and from there set off on foot to explore the capital’s rich history and cultural highlights. The tour includes a stroll through Bute Park and Bute Gardens, where you’ll glimpse the splendid “Animal Wall” and pause at Cardiff Market to soak in the atmosphere of this bustling civic centre. Wandering into the city’s historic arcades, you’ll discover hidden cafés and artisan shops within elegant Victorian architecture, before admiring the Edwardian Baroque facade of City Hall which opened in 1906.

As the tour progresses, you pass St John the Baptist City Parish Church, a 12th-century ecclesiastical landmark, and walk past the grand exterior of the National Museum, known for its art and natural history collections. You’ll also see striking examples of street art, hear stories of local life, and gain insider tips from your guide on the best restaurants, bars and lesser-known spots around the city. Finally, the journey concludes at the imposing Cardiff Castle, a Victorian Gothic masterpiece with roots dating back to the 11th century, providing a fitting end point among the city’s historic strongholds. The narrative throughout offers both heritage and contemporary perspectives, making it ideal for first-time visitors wanting orientation and a sense of Cardiff’s character.

Accessible to visitors of most abilities, the tour is fully guided in English with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. As you walk, you’ll be free to ask questions and customise parts of the experience to suit your interests - whether you’re focused on history, architecture or modern local culture. With city icons like the Principality Stadium, the castle walls, the arcades and Bute Park included among the highlights, this guided stroll is a compact and friendly introduction to Cardiff’s charm and story.