Explore the three most famous castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon on this day tour of Wales. You’ll also visit the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, the Penrhyn Quarry and even make a stop at Britain’s Smallest House! This tour is the perfect combination of history, heritage, natural beauty and fun!
We meet at Llandudno Railway Station directly outside at (bus stop H) on Augusta Street. We leave prompt at 8.30, so please be early.
After our introduction and safety brief, we will hop onto our minibus and take a drive around Great Orme's one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea. Showcasing the limestone cliffs, caves, wildlife of birds, wild goats, and often dolphins and seals, as well as views towards the Snowdonia mountains.
We will then head to the old castle town of Conwy. Here you can do the ancient castle tour or simply walk the castle walls of the ancient village, stroll along the Conwy estuary and paying the local marina a visit for refreshments and lunch, and visit the worlds first syspension bridge built in 1819. (additional fee for main castle entry)
A wonderful gem set upon the bank of the estuary and part of the castle walls is great Britain's smallest house. With arms outstretched, you can touch either side. Unbelievably, a 6'3 large local fisherman lived in this tiny house with his partner for many years! Always a great photo opportunity. (additional fee to enter inside)
View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland overwatching for invaders to our lands. (limited parking - if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop)
Here you will step into the past and discover an industry and way of life that has chiseled itself into the very being of this country. Imagine the quarrymen and engineers have just put down their tools and left the courtyard for home and that's what you will witness here. Here the past meets modern, as integrated adrenaline adventures are using old closed quarries in spectacular locations.
Visit the spectacular route of Nant Ffrancon pass (the old roman road) which was carved out during the last ice age. Lake Ogwain and its dramatic setting next to Tryfan mountain. On our route including Pen-y-pass we see many great lakes, stunning scenery and mountain views deep in the heart of some of Snowdonia's finest locations
A spectacular 360 valley setting next to the lake. Whilst you stand in awe, we will tell stories of a historic find relating to king Arthur and his sword Excalibur at this very lake
Stop at Snowdonia viewpoint. Know as one of the UK's most spectacular views, this 360 panoramic view of snowdonia's horseshoe, gwynant valley and lakes, and the glyder's make it a photographers dream.
The pass at its highest point is the location of towering hills and foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Dramatically falling into the valley below, and winding roads meander and skirt their way through the craggy cliffs.
Occupying a lofty, spectacular spot overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, native-built Dolbadarn Castle was once a vital link in the defences of the ancient kingdom of Gwynedd. Constructed by Llywelyn the Great in the late 12th century
Take a walk round this world heritage site. After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed - a brute of a fortress. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse, the walk town’s narrow and colorful streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai. (additional fee to enter main castle)
Enjoy the return scenic drive along the Menai coast hugging the coastline and seeing the greenery of the Isle of Anglesey
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Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $87 per person for this Llandudno 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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Stroller must be collapsible as limited space is available For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own baby seat.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 402 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Adventure Tour Snowdonia.
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This tour was great, there was a great mix of castles, exploring towns, historical info, and nature. The only thing I would change is the time spent at the quarry. It felt like it could have been a drive by spot rather than a 40 min stop.
The tour was everything that we expected. All the sites were delivered. The van was comfortable. The tour leader, Freddie, was outstanding. tour is strongly recommended.
Wonderful day! Beautiful country, lots of opportunities to get out of the van for pictures or walks. Fred our guide was excellent, lots of information and he kept to the schedules . Very accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend this ttrip.
Shout out to our guide, Phil. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a mixed weather day, good near the coast, very rainy near Snowdonia. We missed seeing some things, but it barely mattered. 3 different types of castles, we might have liked the really destroyed one the most, you can see lots of intact castles so a ruined one was good. Spacious van, not too much driving around. The slate mines was an unexpected stop that we really enjoyed, even in the gale. The zip line is crazy. Note that no attraction tickets are included. They state this, but some people don't read it. Many people skipped one of 2 of the castles, we did them both and are glad we did.
Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful trip! We had such a fantastic time and truly enjoyed every moment. A very special thanks to Freddy, who was an amazing guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and made the whole experience even more memorable. The trip was very well organized, and I really appreciated all the interesting information and stories along the way.
We had a wonderful tour of three castles in Snowdonia: Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarvon. The land has beautifully pastoral hills and valleys populated with herds of goats and sheep. However, the catalyst to the magical nature of this journey was our guide Felix. His rich baritone, and often humorous delivery, cast a spell on the group as we proceeded through the countryside. Through his narration, the landscape gained a mystical, emerald quality to it that lended credibility to the 'discovery' of a dragon in the woods. There were "Alice in Wonderland" hallucinatory mushrooms that were found lurking on the pathways to a ruined castle. Not only historical events were referenced and explained for the various castles and sites we visited, but even allusions to the Mabinogion were used to create insights into the culture we were experiencing. Felix was an exceptionally adept guide who transformed our trip into an unforgettable journey.
We loved this tour! Freddie is very knowledgeable and personable! He took us to some beautiful places in Snowdonia as well as time in Conwy and Caerfernon. We also went to the Great Orme and saw seals! We saw three of the iron ring castles built by King Edward Longshanks. He knows his Welsh history! The travel van is also new and lovely to ride in. Don’t hesitate to book and take this tour!
Unforgettable trip! Had plenty of time to take some great pictures. The tour guide was lovely and had great knowledge of history. ✨📸
Very well organized tour, especially with the guide/driver Felix. He is jovial, helpful and knowledgeable about the history of Snowdonia. Head of this for a long time, it is breathtaking to have the actual visit.
Felix was a fantastic guide, informative and funny. The tour itself was just the right length, giving us plenty of time at each stop to explore, while still managing to hit lots of historic and beautiful landmarks across Wales. Even though my husband had already been to all the stops many times, most were a first for me and I throughly enjoyed myself. Thank you to Felix for a wonderful.day!
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