Just one day in Cardiff

Cardiff, the capital of Wales is a compact city meaning that you can pack a lot into just one day. This day tour gives you a taste of the city centre and Cardiff Bay, but you could spend a whole week exploring in depth the attractions and history or Cardiff and the immediate surrounding area.

Explore Cardiff

Stop 1 – National Museum Cardiff has amazing art collections and displays about Wales. You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the extensive galleries as well asthe museum exhibits and there is also a regular programme of events and activities. Lunch Stop. Closed Mondays.

Stop 2 – Cardiff Castle stands at the very centre of Wales’ capital — a historic fortress set within green parkland, surrounded by shops, cafés and city streets. Few castles in the world sit so closely alongside modern urban life, ensuring that Cardiff Castle is one of the most distinctive visitor attractions in the UK.

With nearly 2,000 years of history contained within its walls, the castle offers a unique introduction to Cardiff itself. From Roman defenses and medieval towers to lavish Victorian interiors, every era has left its mark on this remarkable site.

Stop 3 – Cardiff Boat Tours offers a range of waterside experiences linking Cardiff Castle with Cardiff Bay, and around the Bay, so add a boat trip to your day.

Stop 4 – Take a walk around Cardiff Bay and call into the Norwegian Church which was a former Norwegian Sailors Church and is now one of the landmark buildings on the Bay and has panoramic views over the waterfront. A great coffee stop.

Stop 5 – As you continue your walk around the Bay call into the Wales Millennium Centre. The most popular tour takes you behind the scenes of this iconic building, walking in the footsteps of the stars. Nearby you can also visit the Craft in the Bay or Pierhead Building.

A great way to explore Cardiff is with a guide who can tell you the stories behind the impressive buildings and the amazing aray of artworks around the city and Cardiff Bay. Another way to bring the stories of Cardiff Bay to life is to download the Art and Heritage Trail.

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National Museum Cardiff has amazing art collections and displays about Wales. You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the extensive galleries as well as the museum exhibits and there is also a regular programme of events and activities.

Cardiff Day 1 Stop 1

Cardiff Castle stands at the very centre of Wales’ capital — a historic fortress set within green parkland, surrounded by shops, cafés and city streets. Few castles in the world sit so closely alongside modern urban life, ensuring that Cardiff Castle is one of the most distinctive visitor attractions in the UK.

With nearly 2,000 years of history contained within its walls, the castle offers a unique introduction to Cardiff itself. From Roman defences and medieval towers to lavish Victorian interiors, every era has left its mark on this remarkable site.

Cardiff Day 1 Stop 2

Wales Millennium Centre, home to the Welsh National Opera and the stage where you can see the very best of dance, musicals and classical music.

Cardiff Day 1 Stop 5

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Cardiff Boat Tours offers a range of waterside experiences linking Cardiff Castle with Cardiff Bay, and around the Bay, so add a boat trip to your day.

Cardiff Day 1 Stop 3

Take a walk around Cardiff Bay and call into the Norwegian Church which was a former Norwegian Sailors Church and is now one of the landmark buildings on the Bay and has panoramic views over the waterfront.

Cardiff Day 1 Stop 4