Open Group Guided Tour of Conwy Castle with an Official Guide
Description
Discover the rich history of Conwy Castle with a knowledgeable guide who will enhance your visit by sharing captivating stories and insights. This small group tour allows for a personal experience as you walk through the castle's majestic structures and climb its towers. Explore significant areas including the royal suite, Great Hall, and King's chamber, while capturing stunning photos of the breath-taking backdrop. - Small group sizes for a personalized experience - Guided exploration of key areas like the Great Hall and Chapel - Opportunities for beautiful photography throughout the tour - Meet and start the tour at the Conwy Visitor Centre (Conwy's largest souvenir shop), 19 Rose Hill St (opposite The Erskine pub)
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Itinerary
We meet and start our tour at the largest souvenir shop in Conwy which is located at 19 Rose Hill St (opposite the Erskine pub)
Conwy Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is arguably the most striking and iconic of Edward I's castles in Wales. Here we will walk in the footsteps of kings, queens, freedom fighters and townsfolk as we explore this mighty structure. Together we will interpret and unpack the features of this unique building and hear the stories from its' incredible past. We will climb the towers and experience the castle wall walk as we visit the mighty defences, royal suite of apartments, the Great Hall, the Chapel, the Prison Tower, the King's chamber and much more. There will plenty of opportunities to capture beautiful photos with a stunning backdrop.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who will find uneven surfaces, a steep slope and some stairways challenging
Reviews(9)
A bit more simple info about the meet-up point. we went to the castle only to be told we had to walk back 1/4 mile to the visitor cemtra and wait outside it
Thank you for your 5-star rating, I am glad you enjoyed the tour so much despite the confusion about the meeting point. I will double check the meeting point information published and make sure it is as clear as it should be.
James was a wonderful guide getting us to all the interesting places in and interesting facts about Conwy Castle. Worth it!!!
It was lovely meeting you both. Thank you for your kind review - I am so pleased that you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your trip is a great success!
James was a very knowledgable guide. I was very lucky to get a dry and sunny day. The Castle is very impressive and James’ stories bring it to life. He gave me a great recommendation for lunch too which turned out to be fantastic 😋 thank you very much ☺️
Thank you for your kind review! It was lovely meeting you and I am very pleased that the lunch recommendation was to your liking too!
James was an absolutely fantastic tour guide at Conwy Castle. He was incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history in such an engaging and easy-to-follow way, which really brought the castle to life. He was also so kind, welcoming, and genuinely lovely, making the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We came away feeling like we had a real understanding of the history and stories behind the castle. A truly memorable tour. Thank you James.
Thank you so much for writing such a lovely review. I am so pleased that the tour was enjoyable and it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and getting ti share Conwy with your.
Unfortunately, the Castle was closed so we could touch the wall but couldn't go inside! However, we were offered a walking tour of the lovely town of Conwy which included a history of the castle. Led by the incredibly knowledgable Ruby, we learnt so much about Conwy including Edward I, Llewellyn the Great and Mam Cymru. We didn't meet any Jackdaws (if you know you know) but we had a wonderul time. Thoroughly recommend this tour for a whistestop tour of a very pretty and town.
Thank you so much for your feedback - I took great pleasure in passing it on to Ruby!
Fun tour guide with great stories! James is a lively and engaging speaker with many facts and stories to tell. This makes taking a guided tour far better than setting off on your own. He was kind enough to meet us early when it looked like we might be rained out. Highly recommend!
It was lovely meeting you and thank you so much for your kind review!
Wonderful guide -James, was very passionate and knowledgeable on the history of the Conwy castle and really fun to be with. The castle has many narrow, steep stairs but worth going up and down them ..
I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and really do appreciate you taking the time to write a review - thank you so much!
Well researched by a former history teacher, I managed to do 2 of his walks and was very impressed; he also does the Ghost 👻 walk if you have time. Unfortunately I didn’t, but I would like to do it when I return @ some point.
Thank you for your review - I am so pleased that you enjoyed the castle tour so much that you booked onto the town tour! I will look forward to seeing you again on the ghost when you are in the area again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Conwy Castle tour with James. He provided great context and colorful stories which brought life at this ancient castle to life. We could almost smell the bread baking and see the crossbow soldiers on patrol! The views from the towers were amazing.
Thank you for your review, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the castle tour and I hope the rest of your trip was a great success too!
