Conwy Castle & Town Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Castle Walls

Climb the castle towers and walk the town's oldest streets with a guide who knows the stories.

A guided walking tour of Conwy Castle and the walled town of Conwy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, led by an Official Tour Guide. You climb towers, walk the castle walls, visit the oldest and smallest houses in Wales, and explore medieval streets and the quayside. The tour runs about 95 minutes and covers the castle's royal apartments, Great Hall, Chapel and defences, plus key town landmarks and their history.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Conwy Castle and Town Highlights

• Walk through Conwy Castle
• Climb tower and castle walls
• View Conwy's bridges from East Barbican
• Visit historic church and grounds
• Walk along ancient thoroughfare
• Explore Conwy High Street shops
• Visit Conwy quayside and smallest house

The Experience

Conwy Castle is the centerpiece. You'll walk in the footsteps of kings and queens through the royal suite of apartments, the Great Hall, the Chapel, the Prison Tower and the King's chamber. The guide unpacks the features of the building and tells the stories from its past. You climb a tower and walk the castle walls, which gives you sweeping views across Conwy's bridges—19th-century engineering marvels that brought industrial heritage to the Welsh coast.

From the castle, the tour moves through the medieval town itself. You walk the ancient High Street past historic buildings, including Plas Mawr, considered the finest Elizabethan townhouse in Britain. The guide brings out the highlights and shares their context. You'll also visit the church and its grounds, which sit on the site of a 12th-century abbey, and use them as a window into the character of this unique town.

The quayside is the final stop—a bustling spot with views across the water, an active fishing fleet, and the smallest house in Britain. You'll see the oldest traditional pub in the town and sample the atmosphere of this popular gathering place. The tour wraps with the history, heritage and charm of Conwy's waterfront.

What’s included

• A guided walking tour led by an Official Tour Guide for the Walled Town of Conwy.
• access to Conwy Castle's towers, walls, royal apartments, Great Hall, Chapel and other interior spaces.
• visits to the oldest house in Wales, the smallest house in Britain, and Plas Mawr.
• exploration of medieval streets, the High Street and Conwy Quay.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Conwy Guided Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're ready for sustained climbing on castle walls and uneven medieval streets; skip it if you prefer mostly flat walking.

Top questions

What is the smallest house in Britain that we visit on this tour?

The smallest house in Britain is located on Conwy Quay, the town's bustling waterfront. It stands as one of the most distinctive landmarks on the tour and draws visitors from around the world.

Do we climb inside Conwy Castle on this walking tour?

Yes. You climb a tower, walk along the castle walls, and explore the interior spaces including the royal apartments, Great Hall, Chapel, Prison Tower and King's chamber. The tower climb gives you sweeping views of Conwy's bridges and the surrounding area.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about 95 minutes and covers Conwy Castle, the medieval streets, the High Street with its historic buildings, and the quayside.

Is castle entry included in the tour price?

Castle entrance is not included; you pay the castle fee directly to Conwy Castle when you arrive. It's best to arrange this in advance.

What is Plas Mawr and where do we see it?

Plas Mawr is considered the finest and best-preserved Elizabethan townhouse in Britain. You'll see it on Conwy High Street during the walking portion of the tour, where the guide will highlight its features and explain its historical significance.

Are there steps or steep slopes on this tour?

The tour includes climbing a tower and walking castle walls, so there are steps and some uneven ground. It is not recommended for travellers who would find steps, steep slopes or uneven ground challenging.