Cardiff Private Dark History Tour

4.9(13)2 hFree cancellationBy Fogo's Free Cardiff Walking Tours

About this activity

The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital.

Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example.

Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.

What's included

✓Experienced native English speaking guide

Meeting and pickup

The walking tour starts from next to the statue of John Batchelor, who sits in the centre of Cardiff city centre on The Hayes. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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