Explore the dark side of Cardiff on a guided walking tour. Learn of the historical and hidden underbelly of the Welsh capital, full of murder, disease, pirates, and even ghosts.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Encounter the legendary ghosts of Cardiff Castle
Discover three vile, historical prisons
Learn about Cardiff's most infamous executions
Explore the pirates and punishments of the Taff river
Appreciate life in Cardiff's 19th century slums

Full description

Walk the dark edge of Cardiff, the largest city in all of Wales. Hear the twisted tales, from slums to graveyards, ghosts to pirates, and prisons to disease. Discover a time when danger lurked behind every corner. Confine yourself to the Cardiff's Castle Quarter, starting and finishing at The Hayes.

Includes

Private
Guide

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting point

The tour starts in the centre of Cardiff, on The Hayes, by the statue of John Batchelor. The guide will be easily identifiable with a green umbrella and/or green name badge.

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Comfortable shoes

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This tour will take place rain or shine

The Dark Side of Cardiff Guided Walking Tour

The Dark Side of Cardiff Guided Walking Tour

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