a tall tower with a clock on the side of it
a tall tower with a clock on the side of it
a river running through a city next to tall buildings
a river running through a city next to tall buildings
castle surrounded with trees under blue sky
castle surrounded with trees under blue sky

The Darker History Of Cardiff Walking Tour

A sightseeing tours of Cardiff that takes in Cardiff's rich darker histories… Be prepared to be scared ;)

This professionally guided Cardiff walking tour, led by a Wales Official qualified tourist guides, sees us visiting, over the two hours and two miles walked, major landmarks. We focus on locations infamous for dark deeds, hauntings, and miscarriages of justice.

By the end of the tour, you will have a mental map of Cardiff city centre, and some tall tales told that will certainly not ease you into a good night’s sleep! But that’s what this tour is all about! Unsettling tales and spooky occurrences. You will be regaled with stories of murders, restless spirits and the innocent hanged.

A Haunting Cardiff One-Day Tour

The tour begins at the main entrance of Cardiff Castle and ends two hours later, just over the road from the castle entrance, at The Rummer, Cardiff’s most haunted pub. If you arrive early, we highly recommend the café across the road from the start point called Palette, with excellent coffee and a wide range of decadent cakes.

Your qualified tourist guide (through the Wales Official Tourist Guide Association) is a professional with a keen interest in the darker histories and culture of Wales. They will take you through Cardiff city centre to tell you tall tales of its darker past.

What is the dark history of Cardiff?

Cardiff has a dark past with tales of restless spirits often heard but not seen, pirates, murders and the murky waters of its now lost canal systems.

Where to learn the dark history of Cardiff?

Wales Outdoors delivers a city centre Cardiff walking tour that focuses on the darker history of Cardiff across the sights and haunts of the city.

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby

  • Stroller / pram accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

What do I need to bring?

  • Waterproof Jacket

  • Warm Layers

Duration

  • 2 hours

Difficulty

  • Easy

Questions?

Contact Us!

Beware...

The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The stories told may not be suitable for young children The tour ends at a pub, allowing for further exploration or relaxation.

Cancellation policy

  • Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final. You can purchase cancellation insurance for this product in the checkout.

We Walk...

Taking the main orientation points in Cardiff city centre, all the time being regaled by tales of ghosts, pirates and Cardiff's darker past...

Meeting Point

Cardiff Castle Main Entrance

Departure

By Arrangement

Will you sleep well tonight?

Book your 'Dark Tour of Cardiff' today!

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