Private Tour: The Darker History Of Cardiff Walking Tour

Wales Outdoors

Available to 15 February 2026

Book now from £385.00

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Book now for an epic walking tour of Cardiff and hear all of its darker tales...

Join this professionally guided Cardiff walking tour, led by a Wales Official Tourist Guide, and explore major landmarks and sites infamous for dark deeds, hauntings, and miscarriages of justice over two hours and two miles.

Tour highlights:

  • By the end of the tour, you'll have a mental map of the city centre and a collection of eerie tales that might keep you up at night!
  • This tour is all about unsettling stories and spooky occurrences, featuring murders, restless spirits, and the innocent hanged.
  • The tour starts at the main entrance of Cardiff Castle and concludes two hours later at The Rummer, Cardiff’s most haunted pub, just across the road from the castle entrance.
  • Your guide is a professional with a keen interest in the darker histories of Wales, qualified through the Wales Official Tourist Guide Association. They have a deep understanding of the history and culture of Wales and will share tall tales of Cardiff's darker past as you explore the city's central area!

Tour details:

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Age guidance: 12+
  • Meeting point: Cardiff Castle Main Entrance, Castle Street, CF10 Cardiff
  • The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The stories told may not be suitable for young children
  • The tour ends at a pub
  • Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final

So don't miss out on this eerie walking tour of Cardiff, get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!

Castle Street,
South Glamorgan
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  • Guide
  • Walking Shoes
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Warm Layers
  • Swimming Costume

Minimum age of participants is: 8

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