United Kingdom · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Sacred Wales Tour of Llandaff Cathedral and Llantwit Major

4 Hours Round trip from Cardiff Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Llandaff Cathedral with its Rossetti triptych, Epstein Majestas, and fabulous font
02 St Illtud's Church in Llantwit Major, dating from the 13th century
03 The Galilee Chapel's important collection of Celtic Christian stones
04 Stories of the early saints and missionaries who transformed Wales into a Christian country

A guided tour of two of the most important religious places in Wales: Llandaff Cathedral and Llantwit Major. Explore sacred art, ancient stones, and the stories of the early saints and missionaries who helped shape Wales as a Christian country. From the Cathedral's remarkable artworks to the Galilee Chapel's important collection of Celtic Christian stones, this half-day experience offers a rich introduction to Wales's spiritual heritage.

We will explore the ancient stones in the Galilee Chapel and have a guided tour of the church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cardiff

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Llandaff Cathedral and Llantwit Major

Enjoy a guided tour of Llandaff Cathedral, just to the north of Cardiff.
Then take a short drive to Llantwit Major, the cradle of Christian learning from the 6th century. We will explore the ancient stones in the Galilee Chapel and have a guided tour of the church.
Discover the stories of the early saints and missionaries who came to Wales and transformed the country into a Christian one. Art plays a big part in the story, from the early crosses and stones to the 20th-century artworks in the Cathedral.