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Cardiff Day Trip from London

13 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cardiff. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from London to Cardiff and Caerphilly Castle
  • 02 Panoramic Cardiff sightseeing tour with a local guide
  • 03 Free time to explore Cardiff at your own pace
  • 04 Entry included to Caerphilly Castle
  • 05 Guided commentary on the castle’s history and use through the ages
  • 06 Luxury return coach travel from London
  • 07 Accompanied by a tour manager throughout the day

Discover the Welsh capital on a full-day trip from London, combining guided sightseeing, free time in the city, and a visit to one of Wales’ most impressive medieval fortresses. Travel by luxury coach and enjoy a panoramic tour of Cardiff with a local guide, who will introduce the city’s major sights and stories along the way.

After time to explore Cardiff at your own pace, continue to Caerphilly Castle, where entry is included. Learn more about the castle’s history during a guided introduction, then enjoy free time to look around before returning to London in the evening.

Discover the Welsh capital on a full-day trip from London, combining guided sightseeing, free time in the city, and a visit to one of Wales’ most impressive medieval fortresses.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities London, Cardiff
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cardiff & Caerphilly Castle

  • 07:30-08:30 - London Pick-ups
    We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
  • 08:30 - Depart London
    After our London pick-ups, we head west to Cardiff. It’s a fair distance, so our driver will make a short rest stop at a service station en route. Look out for the bridge that crosses the River Severn, as this is the border between England and Wales.
  • 11:45 - Cardiff Sightseeing
    On arrival in Cardiff, we meet our local guide who takes us on a panoramic city tour by coach, pointing out the major sights & entertaining us with stories about the city & its people.
  • 12:45 - Cardiff Exploration
    After our sightseeing tour, you will have some free time to explore the city by foot. You might want to use this time to see Cardiff Castle, visit the National Museum (where entry is free) or have a leisurely lunch at one of the many restaurants & cafes.
  • 14:30 - Depart Cardiff
    We depart Cardiff city centre for Caerphilly Castle.
  • 15:00 - Arrive at Caerphilly Castle
    Entrance is included into Caerphilly Castle. Our tour guide will take us through the property to point out some of the main parts & provide interesting commentary on the maintenance & use of Caerphilly Castle through the ages. You will also have some free time to explore the castle on your own.
  • 16:30 - Depart Caerphilly Castle
    We depart Caerphilly for our return to London. There will be a comfort stop at a service station en route for drinks, snacks, and to use the WC facilities.
  • 21:00 - Arrive in London
    This is our approximate arrival time back in London, subject to traffic conditions. We offer a drop-off at Earls Court only; sometimes the driver will also offer additional drop-offs if time permits. He/she will advise you of this on the day and please feel free to ask him/her any questions you may have regarding how to get back to your accommodation in London.

07:30-08:30 - London Pick-ups

We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.

08:30 - Depart London

After our London pick-ups, we head west to Cardiff. It’s a fair distance, so our driver will make a short rest stop at a service station en route. Look out for the bridge that crosses the River Severn, as this is the border between England and Wales.

11:45 - Cardiff Sightseeing

On arrival in Cardiff, we meet our local guide who takes us on a panoramic city tour by coach, pointing out the major sights & entertaining us with stories about the city & its people.

12:45 - Cardiff Exploration

After our sightseeing tour, you will have some free time to explore the city by foot. You might want to use this time to see Cardiff Castle, visit the National Museum (where entry is free) or have a leisurely lunch at one of the many restaurants & cafes.

14:30 - Depart Cardiff

We depart Cardiff city centre for Caerphilly Castle.

15:00 - Arrive at Caerphilly Castle

Entrance is included into Caerphilly Castle. Our tour guide will take us through the property to point out some of the main parts & provide interesting commentary on the maintenance & use of Caerphilly Castle through the ages. You will also have some free time to explore the castle on your own.

16:30 - Depart Caerphilly Castle

We depart Caerphilly for our return to London. There will be a comfort stop at a service station en route for drinks, snacks, and to use the WC facilities.

21:00 - Arrive in London

This is our approximate arrival time back in London, subject to traffic conditions. We offer a drop-off at Earls Court only; sometimes the driver will also offer additional drop-offs if time permits. He/she will advise you of this on the day and please feel free to ask him/her any questions you may have regarding how to get back to your accommodation in London.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cardiff. 2 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Caerphilly Castle

What's Not Included

  • TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Itinerary is intended as a guide and some details may be subject to change due to operational reasons
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cardiff.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cardiff.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cardiff..

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