E
Great tour! Great way to learn about the city!
Easy to use app, informative commentary. Can't beat the quality for the price. Recommend for solo travelers or people who have limited time in the city.
Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 40 min–1h 5min
- Price from
- $8 / person
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the corner of King Edward VII Avenue and Gorsedd Gardens Road. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Description
This self guided audio tour is your chance to explore what is widely regarded as one of the finest collections of public buildings in the whole of Britain, strikingly presented with domes, towers, columns, and statues, and elegantly laid out amidst peaceful ornamental gardens and tree lined avenues. This tour is an escape from the hustle and bustle of Cardiff City Centre to the peace and tranquility of this parkland oasis, and a journey back in time to hear and see the story of a momentous period in Cardiff’s history. The parkland, its statues, and its buildings send powerful messages of a new city eager to stamp its place in the world, while rediscovering Welsh national identity and pride for the first time in generations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts in front of Cardiff City Hall.
National Museum Cardiff
The tour passes by the National Museum.
The tour passes by Cardiff University.
Alexandra gardens
The tour passes through Alexandra Gardens.
The tour passes by the Memorial.
The tour passes by the University of Wales Registry.
The tour passes by the Glamorgan Building.
The tour passes by the Welsh School of Architecture building.
The tour passes by the Temple of Peace.
The tour passes by the Bute Building.
The tour passes by the Queen Anne Square.
The tour passes by Aberdare Hall.
The tour passes by the School of Music.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink
Traveller Ratings
4.0
4 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 40 min–1h 5min. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $8 per person for this Cardiff experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour begins at the corner of King Edward VII Avenue and Gorsedd Gardens Road. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Cardiff's Civic Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(4)
A
Lovely walk. Highly recommend.
This was a very good way to spending an hour on a sunny Sunday morning. The buildings and garden look beautiful and the tour was helping me see many details and hear the story of Cardiff. I am visiting Cardiff and I am glad to do this tour! I highly recommend.
J
Good walking tour
Good overall view of Civic Centre The app worked extremely well, it guided you round and commentated at the right times Very good value and I hope to try other walks
P
Didn’t get to even start
We couldn’t download the required app as it needed a higher IOS than my phone had and my phone is not that old. So we didn’t do the tour. Tried to call them but just got a call centre abroad.
Operator response
We're sorry you couldn't use the tour. The app is compatible with iOS 11 and above, and according to Apple's own data, 99% of iPhones are running either iOS 12 or iOS 13. I hope this helps you understand why we haven't made a point of listing the version of iOS you require in order to install VoiceMap. This is also the first time this has ever been a problem. Did you call Viator for support, or VoiceMap? We're a small team and we don't have a call centre, so it sounds like you called Viator. We have a UK number where you can reach us during office hours. It's listed on your ticket along with a support email address. Can you please email us there, at support@voicemap.me, so we can resolve this for you? Thanks, Iain
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