Things to do in Wales
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct canoe tour: paddle across 126ft, Wales★ 4.96 (2,728) · 2h 30m
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Whitewater Rafting River Dee Llangollen: 3 Hours of Rapids★ 4.97 (1,082) · 3h
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Barry Island: Gavin & Stacey TV Locations Tour★ 4.87 (1,223) · 3h 30m
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Llangollen River Dee: White Water Rafting 4km★ 4.97 (530) · 2h 30m£ 65View ›
Conwy & Portmeirion: Castles, Snowdonia & Welsh Coast Day Tour★ 4.85 (472) · 9h£ 65View ›
South Wales: Valleys Castles & Swansea Bay Day Tour★ 4.93 (454) · 8h 30m£ 80View ›
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Trip: 2-Hour Guided Paddle Wales★ 4.89 (402) · 2h 30m£ 50View ›
Whitewater Rafting Bala, Wales: Grade 3-4 Rapids★ 4.98 (396) · 2h£ 63View ›
Snowdonia & 3 Castles Day Trip from Llandudno★ 4.91 (384) · 9h£ 65View ›
Snowdon Summit Hike: Guided Day Trip with Local Mountain Guide★ 4.99 (259) · 6h£ 54View ›Top rated (10)
Snowdon Sunrise Hike: Wales Summit with Mountain GuideYou climb Snowdon in darkness with a local mountain guide, arriving at the summit as the sun rises over Wales. The small-group format means personalized pacing and safety checks throughout. You get a qualified guide who shares mountain knowledge and local details, plus the logistics handled so you just show up and climb. The early start and fixed timing are what make the sunrise moment actually happen.Is it for me?Right for hikers who want the Snowdon experience but don't want to navigate the mountain alone or guess the timing — the guide removes the navigation and logistics, and the small-group format means you're not herded through a crowd.
Snowdonia: Canyoning Adventure with Waterfall Abseil & JumpsYou’ll plunge into icy pools, abseil down Prysor waterfall with a local guide, tackle wild natural slides, and test your nerve on deep-water jumps in Snowdonia’s rugged canyons. Expect laughter echoing off stone walls and moments that’ll stick long after you dry off.
Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen: Serpents Tail RapidsWhitewater river tubing in Llangollen, Wales puts you in an inflatable donut on the River Dee, guided through three major rapids by experienced instructors. You're kitted with a wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid at the Bearded Men Adventure Hub, then driven to Horseshoe Falls to start. The rapids are mandatory or optional—you choose whether to run Serpents Tail once, twice, or not at all.Is it for me?Book this if you're coming with a group of friends or family and want to choose your own level of intensity—you can run Serpents Tail twice, once, or skip it, so everyone in the boat can do the same stretch their own way. The guide handles the steering, so you don't need white water experience to do it.
Cardiff: Guided Bike Tour with Welsh Cakes & Local StoriesYou’ll cycle through Cardiff’s parks and past landmarks like Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium with a local guide leading at an easy pace. Expect coffee at a historic Norwegian church, a taste of fresh Welsh cakes at the Victorian market, and plenty of small stories along the way — it feels more like exploring with friends than ticking off sights.
Cardiff: Castle, Market & Civic Centre Walking TourYou walk through seven centuries of Cardiff's story in two hours with a native English-speaking guide who knows the castle's Roman foundations, the market's hidden history, and why rugby matters here. The route covers all the major landmarks—castle, park, stadium, civic buildings and Victorian arcades—without backtracking, and you finish knowing how a young capital city became one.Is it for me?Book this if you want Cardiff's main story—from Roman fort to Welsh capital—told in one walk without arranging a guide yourself; the two-hour pace fits the landmarks into a single morning or afternoon without feeling rushed.
Tenby: Guided Kayak Trip from Castle Beach with Sea CavesYou’ll launch straight from Tenby’s Castle Beach with a local guide who knows every cove, paddle beneath pastel houses only visible from the water, and—if conditions allow—explore mysterious sea caves near St Catherine’s Island by kayak. All gear is included so beginners are welcome. There’s something quietly thrilling about seeing Tenby from this angle—you might find yourself thinking about it long after you’re dry.
Canyoning in Snowdonia: jumps, slides, abseilingCanyoning in Snowdonia is a four-hour activity where you jump into pools, slide down rock chutes, zip line across water and abseil down waterfalls in North Wales. The trip is tailored to your experience level—big jumps and extreme features are optional, so you can bypass them or be lowered on a rope instead. Helmets, harnesses, lanyards, buoyancy aids and wetsuits are included; you bring your own trainers and towel.Is it for me?Book a public session if you want to meet other canyoners and share the cost, or choose a private booking to control the group size and timing. Either way, the optional jumps and rope-lowering options mean confident swimmers and nervous ones do the same gorge together—you just choose your own level at each feature.
Archery & Axe Throwing in Llangollen, Wales: All equipment includedArchery and axe throwing activity in Llangollen, Wales, where you learn to hit targets with both bow and axe over a 2.5-hour session, then move into competitive skill challenges. A live English-speaking guide leads small and large groups through the basics and games; children from age 8 are welcome. All equipment is provided.Is it for me?Book this activity if your group wants to learn a real skill and compete against each other in the same session—the guide moves you past the basics fast, so the games and challenges fill most of the time and keep the energy high.
Snowdonia Day Tour from Llandudno: Best of Wales PicnicA full-day guided tour of Snowdonia departing from Llandudno covers Beddgelert, Llanrwst, Betws Y Coed and hidden stops like Dolbadarn Castle and the National Slate Museum, with a local guide in English, picnic lunch and coffee included. The route adapts to weather; children from age 2 are welcome. Book by email if you have dietary needs.Is it for me?The full eight-hour day means an early start and a long coach ride, which is what fits everything in—Beddgelert, the slate museum, Llanberis, Llyn Ogwen, Llanrwst and Betws Y Coed all sit inside one departure, so you don't need a car or a second day to see them.
Alcotraz Cardiff: Prison Cocktail Bar & Smuggling ExperienceYou arrive at Alcotraz in Cardiff, don an orange jumpsuit, and receive a criminal identity. Bring a bottle of liquor and work with the crooked guards to smuggle it past the Warden while serving inmates craft four custom cocktails from your contraband. The whole night is immersive theatre—real cells, backstory, and a bar that operates on the premise that everyone's in on breaking the rules together. Book if you want a night out that's actually a story.Is it for me?Book this if you want a night out that's actually a story—one where you're not just ordering drinks but actively part of the show, and where the whole evening hinges on the bottle you bring and the guards who help you keep it hidden.
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St Davids Comedy Walking Tour: Wales's Patron Saint GuidesA comedy walking tour of St Davids, Pembrokeshire, guided by the "actual" St David through thousands of years of mythology and local legend. The tour covers around 90 minutes, moving at a moderate pace through the city's landmarks—the cathedral, Cross Square, St Non's Rocks and hidden corners—with heavily-embellished stories about Vikings, monks, leeks and Welsh history. Children from age 5 are welcome, and dogs come along too.Is it for me?The guide is a character—the "actual" St David—which is what separates this from a standard walking tour of the city. If you want the landmarks and the history but delivered as comedy rather than fact, this is the one.
Conwy Town & Castle Walking Tour: Medieval Walls & BridgesA 1-hour guided walking tour of Conwy, Wales, led by an official guide for the walled town, covering the medieval castle exterior, town walls, historic high street, quayside and two engineering landmarks — Telford's suspension bridge and Stephenson's railway bridge. The tour meets at Conwy Visitor Centre and moves through the town's key sites, stopping at Lancaster Square, the church grounds, Plas Mawr (an Elizabethan townhouse), and the quay where the smallest house in Britain stands. Walking includes uneven surfaces, some short steep inclines and narrow pavements over roughly a mile.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you have one hour and want a guide to lead you through the medieval streets and landmarks—you'll see the castle, the oldest house in Wales, and the smallest house in Britain with their stories explained as you walk.
Cardiff City Walking Tour: Castle, Markets & Street ArtA guided walking tour of Cardiff covers the city's landmarks and hidden corners over two hours, starting at a central meeting point and finishing at Cardiff Castle. The route takes in the Animal Wall, Bute Gardens, Cardiff Market, St John's Church (a 12th-century medieval building), the arcades with their cafes and artisan shops, City Hall's Edwardian Baroque facade from 1906, the National Museum, street art, and the Principality Stadium. Children from age 1 are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Start from a central meeting point in Cardiff, so you don't need a car or a transfer to join—if you're staying in the city center or can reach the meeting point by bus or taxi, the two-hour walk covers the main sights without you having to plan stops or navigate on your own.
Cardiff: Doctor Who Filming Locations Walking TourYou walk through Cardiff city centre with a professional guide who points out 30+ Doctor Who filming locations across two hours, starting at Cardiff Castle and moving through the National Museum Cardiff and surrounding streets. The tour shows you how specific scenes from over 20 episodes were shot on location, and you finish in the city centre. Bring comfortable shoes and expect a moderate-paced walk on public pavements.Is it for me?Book this if you're a Doctor Who fan visiting Cardiff and want to see the actual locations where the show was filmed without having to research the spots yourself — the guide handles the route and the stories behind each location, so you just walk and recognize the scenes.
Cardiff Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Cardiff led by a Lokafyer—a local resident, not a professional guide—who personalizes the route around your interests and pace. You pick the duration (2 to 6 hours), meeting point and what you want to see; the guide shares stories, hidden spots and practical tips as you walk. Service animals are welcome; children under 3 are free.Is it for me?Choose this for a private walk where your local guide shapes the route around your interests—neighborhoods, food, history, or whatever matters to you—rather than following a set itinerary.
White Water Rafting on the River Dee, WalesWhite water rafting on the River Dee in Wales is a two-hour guided session where you and your crew operate the raft through rapids, playing games to spin and move the boat around. The guide leads the navigation; wetsuits, helmets and personal flotation devices are provided. Children from age 7 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?You paddle and steer the raft yourself as part of a crew, so this suits anyone who wants to actively move the boat rather than sit as a passenger. The guide handles route decisions and safety calls, which means you get the control without needing prior rafting experience.
Wales: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Trip with Transport IncludedYou paddle the Shropshire Union Canal for two and a half hours with an instructor who handles transport from Riverbanc centre, teaches you to navigate the canoe, and explains the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct as you approach it. Buoyancy aids and helmets are provided, and small groups keep the pace manageable. You avoid arranging your own transport and learn the site from the water instead of the bank.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct from the water without arranging their own transport or worrying about canoe skills — the instructor covers both. Plan for two and a half hours on the water, which is what gives you time to learn the canoe and paddle the full route to the aqueduct itself.
North Wales day trip from Holyhead: Snowdonia, Conwy, CaernarfonA guided day trip from Holyhead Cruise Terminal through North Wales, visiting Snowdonia National Park, the medieval walled town of Conwy, Caernarfon, and Llanfairpwll Railway Station. The itinerary is built around your cruise schedule, with pickup at the arrival gate and return guaranteed one hour before all aboard. A live English-speaking guide narrates throughout; transport between stops is in an air-conditioned minibus or coach.Is it for me?The 7 to 8 hour commitment is built around your cruise schedule, not the other way around — you're back an hour before all aboard no matter when you dock, which means you can commit to a full day inland without the logistics of arranging your own transport or worrying about timing.
Pembroke Castle, Tenby & Laugharne tour with historian guideA full-day tour of Pembroke, Tenby and Laugharne led by a historian guide fluent in Welsh, English and French. You explore Pembroke Castle, a well-preserved Norman fortress; walk through Tenby, a former medieval port now lined with beaches; and visit Laugharne, where poet Dylan Thomas lived and wrote. Bottled water and snacks are included; the tour runs 9 to 10 hours.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and French fluently, so you follow the commentary comfortably whether Welsh is your language or not. If you want the history and culture of the region explained by someone who knows it deeply rather than reading from a standard script, this tour is built around that.
Cardiff day tour: South Wales cliffs, castles & beachesA full-day guided tour from Cardiff visiting Barry Island, Nash Point, Ogmore Castle, St Fagans National Museum of History and Caerphilly Castle—Wales's largest castle and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Private transportation and a live English-speaking guide are included; the route covers five distinct stops across South Wales in eight hours. Caerphilly Castle entry is optional, and you can spend free time exploring the town instead.Is it for me?The tour picks you up from Cardiff and handles all transport between the five stops, so you do not need a car or have to coordinate buses and taxis between the coast, the castle ruins, the museum and Caerphilly—everything moves as one day with a guide who knows the route.
