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Tours/Cardiff/Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5.0(7)Cardiff1h 45min–3h 30min
VIATOR5.0(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 45min–3h 30min
Price from
$8 / person
Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Description

Long ago Tudor Cardiff faded into history, along with almost all of its buildings. Today, Cardiff is a bustling, modern city so it’s hard to believe that in the mid-1500s it was just a tiny port and market town on the River Taff. On this GPS-guided walking tour, you'll look beyond the modern buildings at the clues that tell the city’s story of fame and notoriety in the days of the powerful Tudor dynasty. As you make your way through the city centre, I’ll point out the only two remaining Tudor buildings and reveal the curious origin of some of Cardiff’s street names like Womanby, Golate and Wharton Streets. You’ll hear what life was like back in Tudor Cardiff, including how different the daily diets of the rich and poor were and how literacy meant there were different laws for the different social classes. And on your way to Bute Park, where the tour ends, you’ll pass by St John The Baptist City Parish Church’s striking tower, Gorsedd Stone Circle, and the spectacular Cardiff Castle.

Tour Options

Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Itinerary

Museum of Cardiff
Pass by

The tour passes by the Museum.

Pass by

The tour passes along St Mary St.

Pass by

The tour passes by St John The Baptist Church.

Cardiff Castle
Pass by

The tour passes by Cardiff Castle.

Bute Park
Pass by

The tour passes through Bute Park.

Pass by

The tour passes by Gorsedd Stone Circle.

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
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?

Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h 45min–3h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.

How much does Tudor Cardiff: 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 Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 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 Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Tudor Cardiff: 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(7)

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LUCY_C
April 25, 2026
Discover Cardiff

You take your time, spritely comments and lots of information. Very unique historical take; you could go back n forth and repeat as needed;

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LlisaA90
May 14, 2025
A beautiful morning spent in Tudor Cardiff

A beautiful, surprising and educating tour of a city I have visited and stayed in many times over the years. James captures your attention with the sounds and descriptions of Tudor life, from the rich to the poor. I could truly picture how different Cardiff is now to how it was then. Thank you a wonderful morning sent in Tudor Cardiff.

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731kasuns
April 25, 2025
Great

Fantastic, really enjoyed the information provided. Highly recommend it. Done professionally and enthusiastically

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Ammal_R
February 15, 2025
Great, easy listening...

Great, easy listening experience. I did get a bit turned around in the Bute park area because I assumed we’d be walking along the pathways but if you walk over the grass, you should be fine.

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Georgi_J
January 13, 2025
Must Do self guided tour

Awesome experience, easy to follow and so informative. If I could do this, anyone can. Allows you to travel at your own pace and to relished to the commentary .

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Jody_C
September 16, 2024
Awesome, easy to follow, fun, informative

I'd never heard of such audio tours but was looking for things to do in Cardiff whilst I had some free time, and this popped up. I took the plunge and it was so easy to follow. And so much fun! Alongside the narration there was often Tudor music and sound effects (what it would have sounded like in Tudor times, where I was stood) which made it even better as I felt immersed in the atmosphere and could then really take in the facts and descriptions. Walking through the park whilst the Friars were chanting was a beautiful moment, and I loved learning about some of the different parts of the castle & its links to Tudors. I think this may become a bit of an obsession - that evening I made a list of audio tours to do next - they're everywhere! I hope they're as good as this one 😁

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your first VoiceMap experience in Cardiff was both fun and immersive. Welcome to the world of self-guided audio tours! Our goal is to bring history and storytelling to life, and it sounds like the Tudor music and sound effects really added to the experience for you. With VoiceMap, you can explore at your own pace while diving deep into local stories—wherever you are. We're excited to hear that you've already made a list of future tours, and we hope they continue to surprise and delight you. Safe travels on your next adventure!

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Jeremy_M
May 21, 2024
A must do!

James! What a spectacular tour. It was well designed and very easy to follow. You can tell you have a real passion for Tudor times.

$8/ person
5.0(7)
Duration1h 45min–3h 30min
LanguagesEN
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