Private Doctor Who Cardiff City Walking Tour
Description
Cardiff has been the heart and soul of modern Doctor Who ever since the show's regeneration in 2005. Whether it's supposed to be Victorian London, World War 2 era Berlin or even modern day Washington DC, Cardiff is always there. Join this two hour tour of Cardiff city centre and discover locations and landmarks from up to 75 episodes across 20 filming sites from every series and Doctor of NuWho.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cardiff Castle is the centre piece of the city, and the historical point from which the city of Cardiff emerged. It has also featured in Doctor Who occasionally, from Rebel Flesh in Series 6 to Heaven Sent in Series 10 and even potrays the Great Wall of China...
Cardiff City Hall has become one of the most used Cardiff buildings in Doctor Who in recent years, featuring as numerous incarnations from the White House to the Shadow Proclamation.
Arguably the most used buildings in all of modern Doctor Who, the National Museum of Wales regularly, perhaps unsurprisingly, portrays just that, a museum, on numerous occasions.
The Main building of Cardiff University has popped up sporadically over the years, but becomes a regular fixture as St. Luke's University in Series 10. Additionally, the Glamorgan Building of Cardiff University is one of the most frequently filmed buildings in Doctor Who history.
From a Pompeiian temple to Nazi Germany, Cardiff's Temple of Peace is a staple of the early years of NuWho, particularly its iconic Marble Hall.
This innocuous side street of central Cardiff plays a bigger role in Doctor Who than one might realise, especially in a couple of well known and significant stories from series 3.
Wales' modern day iconic landmark has also played a role in Doctor Who history, although usually not as a stadium. Not only has the Principality played a role over the years but also the streets around it, including Quay St and Westgate St...
Westgate St plays home to one of the most famous streets from the history of Doctor Who's time in Cardiff. A key sequence from Face the Raven occurs where you least expect in central Cardiff.
Cardiff's central nightlife strip has appeared consistently over the years, from early Christmas specials like Runaway Bride all the way up to the present day in The Church on Road Road.
The old House of Fraser or even older Howell's Department Store has been a regular fixture of Doctor Who, from the first episode in 2005, Rose, through to even the most recent stories.
Finally, we finish off in the centre of town at St. John the Baptist Church, which features one of Cardiff's most unexpected hidden decorations...
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Important Information
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
We (mum, dad, 2 teenage boys) spent over 2.5 hours with Eugene, wandering all over Cardiff looking at loads of Doctor Who filming locations. Eugene was brilliant, full of facts and information, such a lovely chap and we had the best afternoon!
Fantastic. Eugene knows his Dr Who and the history of Cardiff and he put the two together in a very informative and entertaining tour.
A very interesting and detailed tour. Covered all the main sites and points of interest. Loads of information on a large range of topics. Very worthwhile.
My family (myself, partner and our 2 girls aged 14 and 10 years) spent a fantastic day with Eugene in the Summer holidays. His enthusiasm and depth of knowledge for Dr Who wowed and enthralled us and we loved the special facts we came away with about the filming locations. Would highly recommend to any Dr Who fans.
Eugene was very knowledgable and informative about Cardiff and Doctor Who. It was great fun! I will rewatch old episodes with a new perspective.
I enjoyed the tour very much, I learned some new things I didn’t know and stuff I guessed from the location
We really enjoyed our walking tour of Cardiff. Our guide Eugene presented a great mix of historical information, pop-culture facts and Welch heritage. He engaged his audience and tailored his talk to things his audience said. Although not a native of Cardiff or indeed Wales, his knowledge of fact and history was wide ranging and displayed much affection for his new home.
We loved that the guide was so well informed. We found it good for the old fans (my son) and the newer fans(my self)
The private Doctor Who tour given by Eugene was amazing. My entire family enjoyed it. We learned a lot and had loads of fun too. Eugene was kind enough to give us a private tour even with his already packed schedule. That shows integrity and kindness. He engaged my entire family, even my dad who can be a tough cookie to impress! Bravo Eugene. Many thanks!
Hi Amanda, Thanks for the great reviews. It was lovely meeting you and the family and I'm glad you enjoyed the city and DW tours. Eugene
