Mark was our guide for the Guided Cycle Tour of Cardiff at the University of South Wales. He was extremely knowledgeable, adaptive and friendly. He asked what we had seen in Cardiff. We advised him that we already toured Cardiff Bay. He offered a different itinerary. We agreed. We also mentioned that we are Doctor Who fans. He then took us to Temple of Peace building where we learned that 7 episodes of Doctor Who were filmed there. Next, we cycled through Bute Park. It’s now a community park, once owned by the rich Bute family. It's a beautiful park with several paths for biking and walking. Mark brought us to the beautiful Llandaff Cathedral where it just happened that a wedding was about to begin so we weren't able to go into the cathedral. We saw the bride arrive and then Mark took us for a beverage stop at Insole Court. Insole Court is a wonderful historic site where many movies and TV shows were filmed. After our break, we biked back through Bute park. We had a quick stop for a Welsh cake in one of the shops in an arcade in Cardiff. We ended our tour where we started. Overall, Mark provided many wonderful things to see on the tour. He even had a book of articles and photos of the places we were visiting. This augmented the tour nicely. Mark was a wonderful tour guide. We highly recommend him for your next bicycle tour in Cardiff. Eric & Karen
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 133 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ding Cardiff Cycle Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet behind the University of South Wales Atrium building: 3 Sandon Street, Cardiff, CF10 2HA. From the city centre, go down the steps to the left of the Ibis hotel on Churchill Way. What Three Words: https://w3w.co/dishes.tour.ridesYou can wait by the sofas by the back door of the main building.
Description
Along bike lanes and through the city’s parks, you’ll learn the history behind Cardiff’s landmarks and visit the parts other tours can’t reach. With frequent stops and an easy pace, you don’t need to be super-fit – just a competent cyclist. And the added ingredient? Our friendly guides, featuring journalists and broadcasters, will pass on their own experiences of living and working in the city. So, give the bell a ding and come along for the ride.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $34
- Youth (ages 15–17)
- $20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cardiff Castle
A brief guide to the history of the site, from the Romans to the present day
Cathays Park - Cardiff Civic Centre
The Edwardian Civic Centre including the National Museum Cardiff, City Hall and Cardiff Crown Court.
Principality Stadium Tours
The home of Welsh Rugby
Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve
A picturesque route to Cardiff Bay
Wales Millennium Centre
A brief guide to this iconic building
Senedd
The seat of the Welsh Parliament
Norwegian Church Arts Centre
A brief coffee stop at the historic church built by Norwegian sailors
Cardiff Market
A chance to taste traditional Welsh cakes at Cardiff's Victorian indoor market
What's included
Included
Waterproof ponchos
Helmets
Bikes
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
133 reviews
How it compares in Cardiff
- Rated higher than 74% of 31 reviewed tours in Cardiff
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 115 tours in Cardiff
- Starting price $34 is 47% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Cardiff
Excurgo comparison of 115 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Biking is included on the total duration time
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff take?
Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff cost?
Prices start at $34 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.
What days does Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet behind the University of South Wales Atrium building: 3 Sandon Street, Cardiff, CF10 2HA. From the city centre, go down the steps to the left of the Ibis hotel on Churchill Way. What Three Words: https://w3w.co/dishes.tour.rides. You can wait by the sofas by the back door of the main building. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 133 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ding Cardiff Cycle Tours.
Reviews(133)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Cardiff bike tour with Mark
B
Highly recommend!
I had such a wonderful time with Mark on my D!NG cycle tour! He was incredibly accommodating, kind, fun, knowledgeable and informative. He also gave me some wonderful recommendations on things to do in town, all of which I did, and all of which turned out to be highlights of my trip! Highly recommend.
J
Must in Cardiff
Great tour of the town! That all starts with our guide, well informed, well prepared, curteous and absolutely not gimmickey (like so many of these things)
A
A very enjoyable way to get acquainted with Cardiff.
Mark was very knowledgeable and personable. He showed us all over without talking AT us and without talking non-stop. A very enjoyable way to get acquainted with Cardiff. Thank you!
Operator response
Our thanks to you too for this lovely review. Always good to know we don't talk TOO much! Great to meet you. Mark and Beccy.
P
You won't be disappointed
Fantastic way to get a good feel of Cardiff and some basic history. The cycling is easy and moves at a relaxed pace.
Operator response
Many thanks for taking the trouble to post such a warm review. Glad you had a great time.
A
Excellent
Excellent. I’d definitely recommend this.
Operator response
Many thanks, Andrew. So glad you enjoyed it.
H
Great tour. Great bikes.
We had a fabulous 10 mile tour with Marc. Marc was an excellent guide and showed us many interesting and historical spots. Ding was Awesome!
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to post this lovely review. It's much appreciated! Mark and Beccy.
2
Excellent Tour
Excellent bike tour through the city centre, parks and to Cardiff Bay. Most of the route off road and along cycle paths. We got to see parts of Cardiff that we would never have visited. The bikes were really good and it was an easy going pace and flat route. Mark really friendly providing interesting information. Lovely welsh cake and we enjoyed a good chat on the coffee break. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for the lovely review. Really pleased you enjoyed it. By all means come back one day! Beccy and Mark
V
Educational and entertaining
Highly knowledgeable and entertaining guide! Worth seeing Cardiff from outside the city center. Also a good way to get some exercise on a hot day with a breeze blowing while biking!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank for for your lovely review. Glad we found a cool breeze too! Beccy and Mark.
J
Really enjoyed this tour...
Really enjoyed this tour :)) was a beautiful way to explore Cardiff on a sunny Saturday morning 🌞 Very welcoming and friendly, and the ride was a nice level, not intimidating or traffic-heavy etc 😅 would absolutely recommend! Thank you! 🫶
Operator response
Thank you Jenny for this feedback. It means a lot. The recommendation is much appreciated.
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