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Home/Destinations/Cardiff/Cardiff day trips
Day trips · Cardiff itinerary

Cardiff Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Cardiff is a base for South Wales. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Brecon
  2. 2Caerphilly
  3. 3Doctor Who
  4. 4Beyond

Brecon Beacons

The peaks and waterfalls.

Caerphilly Castle

The mighty fortress.

Doctor Who

The Welsh filming spots.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cardiff — prices per person.

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Cardiff
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$316/ person
via Viator
Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
Cardiff
Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour
5.0(30)·2h 30min
from$229/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Book & Brecon Tour including Hay-on-Wye
Cardiff
Full Day Private Book & Brecon Tour including Hay-on-Wye
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$741/ person
via Viator
Doctor Who Cardiff Bay Walking Tour
Cardiff
Doctor Who Cardiff Bay Walking Tour
4.9(18)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Day Tour from Cardiff
Cardiff
Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons Day Tour from Cardiff
8 hours
from$1,107/ person
via Viator
London: Doctor Who Private Walking Tour
London
London: Doctor Who Private Walking Tour
4.9(12)·3 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator
Wales: Cambrian Road Trip Guidebook-Cardiff & Brecon to Snowdonia
Cardiff
Wales: Cambrian Road Trip Guidebook-Cardiff & Brecon to Snowdonia
4 days
from$16/ person
via Viator
Cardiff Doctor Who Private Walking Tour
Cardiff
Cardiff Doctor Who Private Walking Tour
4.9(11)·3 hours
from$202/ person
via Viator

Cardiff day trips — FAQ

What are the Brecon Beacons?
A national park of peaks and waterfalls near Cardiff.
What is Caerphilly Castle?
One of Britain’s largest medieval castles.
How far are the Beacons?
About an hour north of Cardiff.

Explore more in Cardiff

Cardiff CastleCity WalkCardiff BayBrecon BeaconsDoctor Who