Dylan Thomas Birthplace Self Guided Swansea Tour

New2 hFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

This self-guided walking audio tour follows Dylan Thomas through the Welsh port city he called an "ugly, lovely town." Starting at Castle Square, the route winds past the ruins of Swansea Castle, the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Museum, and the National Waterfront Museum before ending at the Civic Centre on the Maritime Quarter waterfront. Narrator Adrian Metcalfe, a Swansea native and Cambridge-trained classicist, weaves readings from Thomas's work into tales of medieval sieges, the wartime bombing raids that flattened much of the town centre, and the industrial boom that once made Swansea "Copperopolis," tracing the poet's own path toward Swansea Bay and the Meridian Tower.

Highlights:

- Covers 1.9 miles (3km) in around 90 minutes, from Castle Square to the Civic Centre.

- Passes Swansea Castle, the Dylan Thomas Centre, and Swansea Museum en route.

- Narrated by Swansea-born guide and Cambridge Classics graduate Adrian Metcalfe.

No Crowds, just you and an inspiring audio tour!

What's included

✓Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓An Amazing Walk at Your Pace Narrated by Dylan Thomas of Swansea Old and New
✓Access to VoiceMaps App on IOS or Android, giving flexibility to enjoy the tour at your own pace.

Not included

✕NO ENTRY Tickets to paid attractions
✕Smartphone or Headphones
✕Food & Water

Meeting and pickup

The tour start in Castle Square in the City Centre of Swansea - a ten minute walk from High Street Railway or the Quadrant Bus Stations. The square itself has a fountain in the middle and steps (Tour starts at these steps) that lead up to the old ruined castle.

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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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