The Valleys tour or Swansea Bay tour. Please choose correctly.
Description
On this tour you are accompanied by a historian with a deep passion and knowledge of Wales. You will learn some Welsh, sample traditional Welsh food and learn about the ancient history and culture of Wales. Gareth, your guide is a fluent Welsh speaker and he will give you an insight into Wales that wouldn't be available with a standard tour operator. South Wales is the most populated area of Wales and it is the area of Wales that is the most iconic around the world. This area includes neolithic sites, Roman remains, breathtaking waterfalls, imposing Norman castles, industrial heritage, dramatic mountain scenery as well as beaches voted as some of the best in the world. The wandering bard offers either a Valleys tour, taking in some of Wales's best known ancient wonders or the Swansea Bay option which shows off some of Britain's most beautiful coastline. Both are fantastic days out and have been given excellent feedback by 99% of customers. Please check which tour you have booked.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is on the Valleys tour. Marvel at the size and location of the UK's third biggest castle.
This is on the Valleys Tour. Enjoy the abbey and the scenic views of the River Wye.
This is on the Valleys tour. Enjoy a walk around the market town and visit Wales's first Norman Castle in a stunning setting over looking the River Wye.
This is for the Swansea Bay option. Enjoy breathtaking views of the cliffs and worms head at one of Wales's most iconic beaches
This is for the Swansea Bay option. Stop for lunch at one of Wales's most beloved seaside resorts and enjoy a world famous Joe's ice cream
This is for the Swansea Bay option. Marvel at the largest Abbey in Wales. It's a 900 year old masterpiece set in the beautiful Vale of Neath.
This is the Swansea Bay option. The vale of Neath is known as waterfall country and this is one of the best. It was painted by JMW Turner and the walk to the waterfall will really take your breath away.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Customers need to be aware that there are two tours available. There is the Valleys option calling at Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle and Caerphilly Castle and there is the Swansea Bay option calling at Rhossili Bay, Mumbles, Neath Abbey and Melin Court waterfall. Gareth is the only guide so only one of these trips goes ahead per day. Please check your booking to see which trip you have booked. They are both the Wandering Bard's tour but one goes to Swansea Bay whereas the other goes inland to the Valleys. This has caused confusion with customers in the past.
Reviews(433)
A very lovely tour with lots of welsh trivia and history with a lovely tour guide. Lots of stunning sights and nature. Thank you very much!
Thanks for this great review. It was a lovely day
The tour was amazing with Castles and nature that you don’t see very often. We had three stops and the time on each stop was perfectly balanced which meant that we also had time for lunch and other activities. The guide was great as well and had a lot of knowledge about almost anything you could ask about. We would totally recommend this tour!
Thanks so much. Great meeting you.
Gareth is very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Wales and Britain. An amazing experience visiting three castles and one abbey in the same day.
Thank you my friend. Lovely to meet you
Excellent tour, full of great sites and plenty of free time to explore them. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable about the area, the culture, the history and the language. Such a beautiful country and experience!!
Thank you Nancy. Lovely to meet you. Thanks for this great review
Awesome tour and experience. The weather was beautiful and the guide fantastic! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much guys. I'm so happy that you enjoyed
Gareth was our guide and he was AMAZING. Very friendly and knowledgeable about everything we needed to know and more. He brought us a snack and had complimentary water. Each castle experience was the icing on the cake. Wasn’t rushed and van ride was comfortable and safe. 10/10!
Perfect 10. Thanks. It was great meeting you both. You were great company
I thoroughly enjoyed Chepstow Castle, which is one of the oldest in the British Isles, hailing from Norman times. Carroll Castle is more modern and more intact, making for better exploration. Tintern Abbey is also quite interesting.
So happy you enjoyed the day. Fabulous to meet you
Gareth was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Due to the weather we had to make a few adjustments but were able to see everything.
Thank you guys. It was great meeting you both. Safe travels
Had a wonderful day tour around wales. The guide was super friendly and quite knowledgable about the Welsh history
Thank you mate. It was a great day. Nice company
We went on the Swansea Bay tour and it was wonderful. The tour guide, Gareth, was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much about the Welsh history, culture and language. The areas he took us to were spectacular and it was a great mix where we could explore a bit on our own in some places while still be on a guided tour. We got to do a short walk along the coast and explore the village of Mumbles. We saw a few sites that we would not have been able to get to without a car. Definitely worth the price, which was actually a great value when you realize how much time is spent on the tour and how many sites you visit.
Thank you so much for this guys. This is a great review. One of my favourites
