Three Day Tour of West Wales Pembrokeshire Beaches
3 Day guided tour and walking trip of the highlights of South West Wales
Experience the very best of West Wales on a three-day adventure that begins and ends in Cardiff. Travelling west, this tour follows a route rich in castles, coastlines, and culture, revealing the timeless beauty of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
See the detailed South West Wales Itinerary
With a maximum of just four guests per tour, you’ll enjoy a relaxed and personal experience led by a long-standing tourism professional who knows South West Wales inside out. Each day offers an expertly planned mix of unforgettable sights, gentle walks, and time to explore at your own pace. Your guide will bring Wales to life with stories, insight, and passion — or you can simply soak in the views in peace.
Staying for two nights in the colourful seaside town of Tenby, you’ll explore the historic heart of West Wales without the need to change accommodation. Along the way, visit ancient fortresses standing guard over wide estuaries, wander through the landscapes that inspired Dylan Thomas, and enjoy some of Britain’s most celebrated beaches and coastal walks. There’s time to explore Tenby’s medieval walls and golden sands, to discover the breathtaking cliffs and coves of the Pembrokeshire Coast, and to step inside Pembroke Castle — one of the finest in Wales.
The journey reaches its spiritual and scenic peak in St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, where the cathedral has drawn pilgrims for centuries and the surrounding coastline offers some of the most dramatic views in the country. Optional visits to local museums, gardens, and craft shops add a cultural touch.
With comfortable transport, scenic stops, and a relaxed pace, this tour captures the essence of West Wales — its stories, scenery, and seaside charm — all from the comfort of a single coastal base.
Please note
You will have to book your own accommodation in Tenby, South West Wales. A variety of accommodation is on offer from budget to luxury, so the choice is yours. We are here to assist you in your accommodation choice. Or visit www.tourwales.co.uk to look and book directly.
Know before you go:
This tour will take place rain or shine
Not much of Wales is flat! Although most levels of fitness can be accommodated, please be sensible when booking and know your ability, walking takes place mostly on good paths but there might be times you will be walking over rough and broken ground, on cobbled streets, up and down spiral steps in castles etc.
Britain is generally known as a nation of dog lovers; you might meet owners walking on and off-leash dogs in the countryside
We do not recommend this tour for people with mobility issues, recent back, hip, leg, knee or foot injuries or for people who cannot walk up and down moderate inclines or declines
We recommend sturdy footwear and a good set of waterproof jacket / trousers
Sometimes attractions are closed for maintenance or filming. We will, in these rare instances, offer an alternative stop of similar interest.
You will travel in a modern and fully electric vehicle, in the company of your driver guide, Kate, who is an experienced hiking guide a Green Badged Tourist Guide. Kate is also the business owner of Wales Outdoors.
Exclusions
Meals, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Admission to attractions are optional. Example, enjoy Pembroke town and castle walls OR you pay on the day for admission to the castle.
Accommodation - find and book your own hotel in Tenby for 2 nights.
Kit Hire
We have, for hire, walking boots, trekking poles and waterproof backpacks here - https://www.walesoutdoors.co.uk/shop
Cancellation policy
Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final. You can purchase cancellation insurance for this product in the checkout.
We Tour...
From Cardiff to wonderful South West Wales...
Meeting Point
Natioanl Museum Wales
Departure
09.00 AM
Explore beaches, history and culture of South West Wales
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Day 1: A Journey Through West Wales: History, Heritage & Seaside Beauty
Pick Up: National Museum Wales Cardiff
The National Waterfront Museum
We stop in Swansea to visit a museum that tells the story of Wales’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, exploring how the country helped shape the modern world through coal mining, copper production, shipping and innovation. Located in Swansea Marina, the collection combines historic artefacts, photographs and interactive displays that bring the lives of Welsh workers and their communities to life. Discover how Swansea became known as “Copperopolis”, learn about the industries that transformed Wales, and explore the country’s journey from the Industrial Revolution to the present day.
Llansteffan Castle & Beach
Llansteffan is a picturesque village set on the Towy Estuary in Carmarthenshire, West Wales. It’s a place where history, landscape, and seaside charm come together beautifully. The village itself has a timeless feel, with whitewashed cottages, a welcoming pub, and quiet lanes leading down to a wide sandy beach that looks across to Ferryside. Overlooking it all is Llansteffan Castle, one of Wales’s most dramatically sited medieval fortresses. Built by the Normans in the early 12th century on the site of an earlier Iron Age hillfort, the castle commands sweeping views over the estuary and Carmarthen Bay. Its twin-towered gatehouse and curtain walls still stand impressively, and wandering through the ruins offers a vivid sense of its former strength and strategic importance.
Dylan Thomas' Laugharne
Laugharne is a charming estuary town in Carmarthenshire, best known for its strong links to the poet Dylan Thomas. Overlooking the River Taf, it has a dreamy, timeless quality, with pastel-coloured houses, cosy pubs, and tidal views that inspired much of Thomas’s writing. The impressive ruins of Laugharne Castle dominate the waterfront — part medieval fortress, part Elizabethan mansion — offering panoramic views across the estuary. Nearby, visitors can see the Boathouse, where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote, and his writing shed perched above the water. Laugharne perfectly blends literary heritage, history, and coastal beauty.
Tenby
Tenby is one of Wales’s most picturesque seaside towns, famous for its colourful harbour, sandy beaches, and medieval charm. Enclosed by 13th-century town walls, its narrow cobbled streets are filled with shops, galleries, and cafés, giving it a lively yet historic atmosphere. Overlooking the harbour is Castle Hill, where the remains of Tenby Castle stand amid sweeping views of the coast, Caldey Island, and Carmarthen Bay. The combination of golden beaches, historic architecture, and postcard-perfect scenery makes Tenby a highlight of the Pembrokeshire coast. Check in to your accommodation and maybe set off for sunset walk along the beach!
Day 2: Wild Wales: Beaches, Castles & Cathedrals
Bosherston Lilly Ponds
The Stackpole Estate, managed by the National Trust, is a stunning stretch of Pembrokeshire coastline combining woodland valleys, lily-covered lakes, and dramatic cliffs. Once part of a grand estate, its landscape now offers some fine walking, we will explore the lily ponds and walk to Broadhaven beach overlooking ‘Church Rock’. Optional: your guide can give you directions for a very scenic linear walk on the Pembrokeshire National Path along the coast from Broadhaven beach to Stackpole Quay (where a café awaits!). A highlight is Barafundle Bay, a sheltered, golden-sand beach often ranked among the best in the world. Reached only by foot over the clifftops, Barafundle feels wonderfully secluded, framed by dunes and limestone cliffs, with clear turquoise waters. The walk itself takes about 1 hour but is breathtaking, showcasing the natural beauty and tranquillity of this unspoiled corner of Pembrokeshire.
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle is one of Wales’s most magnificent and complete medieval fortresses, dramatically set beside the River Cleddau. Built in the 11th century and later strengthened with massive stone walls and round towers, it was the birthplace of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty. The castle’s vast keep, labyrinth of tunnels, and great hall reflect its military and political importance through the centuries. Visitors can climb the towers for panoramic views over the town and river, explore exhibitions within the walls, and descend into the natural cavern beneath the castle known as Wogan’s Cavern. Pembroke Castle combines rich history with an impressive, atmospheric setting.
St Davids Cathedral
St Davids is the smallest city in the UK, nestled in the far west of Pembrokeshire, yet it has a rich spiritual and historic significance. The city grew around St Davids Cathedral, a striking medieval building dedicated to Wales’s patron saint, featuring soaring arches, intricate stonework, and a peaceful cloister. The cathedral has been a pilgrimage site for centuries and remains the heart of the city. St Davids itself is a compact, charming place with narrow streets, quaint shops, and a serene atmosphere, serving as a gateway to the nearby rugged Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and stunning coastal walks.
Day 3 : Gold Mines, Castles and Welsh Heritage
You have some options this morning; you can take some free time in Tenby to catch a boat to Caldey Island; a monastic island where monks still live and produce their own chocolate and lavender perfume. Escape the bustle of the mainland and enjoy some tranquillity on the island. (Subject to weather conditions for crossing, 30 min boat ride to the island, service runs regularly from the harbour, subject to a fee approx. £25pp for a round trip).
OR departing from Tenby in the morning, enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside towards the north-western reaches of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. Visit Dolaucothi Gold Mines, where you can discover the fascinating history of Roman gold mining in Wales and learn how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills.
Continue to the charming market town of Llandeilo for a relaxed lunch stop, with time to explore its independent shops and colourful streets. In the afternoon, visit the spectacular Carreg Cennen Castle, dramatically perched on a rocky limestone hill. Explore the atmospheric ruins and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across the rolling Welsh countryside.
Your final stop is St Fagans National Museum of Welsh Life, one of Wales’s most popular heritage attractions. Discover traditional Welsh life through historic buildings relocated from across the country, including cottages, farmhouses and workshops. After exploring Wales’s rich cultural heritage, relax on the short journey back to Cardiff.
(Please note today’s itinerary is subject to change depending on your choices in the morning.)
Drop Off: National Museum Wales Cardiff
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