• Caerphilly Castle - Featured on the Valleys tour. Be amazed by the grandeur and location of the UK’s third largest castle.
• Tintern Abbey - Part of the Valleys Tour. Delight in the abbey and the picturesque views of the River Wye.
• Chepstow Castle - Included in the Valleys tour. Stroll through the market town and explore Wales’s first Norman Castle, beautifully situated overlooking the River Wye.
• Rhossili Bay - Available in the Swansea Bay option. Experience stunning views of the cliffs and Worm’s Head at one of Wales’s most iconic beaches.
• Mumbles - Offered in the Swansea Bay option. Pause for lunch at one of Wales’s cherished seaside resorts and savor a world-renowned Joe’s ice cream.
• Neath Abbey - Part of the Swansea Bay option. Admire the largest Abbey in Wales, a 900-year-old masterpiece nestled in the scenic Vale of Neath.
• Melincourt Waterfall - Featured in the Swansea Bay option. The Vale of Neath is famed as waterfall country, and this is one of the finest. Painted by JMW Turner, the walk to the waterfall is truly breathtaking.

• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Tour escort/host
• Driver/guide

• Drinks
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Lunch

On this tour, a historian with extensive knowledge and passion for Wales will accompany you. You will have the opportunity to learn some Welsh, taste traditional Welsh cuisine, and explore the ancient history and culture of Wales. Gareth, your guide, is a fluent Welsh speaker who will provide insights into Wales that you wouldn’t get with a standard tour operator.

South Wales is the most populated region of Wales and is renowned worldwide. This area features Neolithic sites, Roman ruins, stunning waterfalls, imposing Norman castles, industrial heritage, dramatic mountain landscapes, and beaches that are ranked among the best in the world. The Wandering Bard offers two options: a Valleys tour, showcasing some of Wales’s most famous ancient wonders, or the Swansea Bay tour, highlighting some of Britain’s most beautiful coastlines. Both tours are fantastic experiences and have received excellent feedback from 99% of customers. Please confirm which tour you have booked.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A maximum of 8 people per booking
• Customers need to be aware that there are two tours available. There is the Valleys option calling at Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle and Caerphilly Castle and there is the Swansea Bay option calling at Rhossili Bay, Mumbles, Neath Abbey and Melin Court waterfall. Gareth is the only guide so only one of these trips goes ahead per day. Please check your booking to see which trip you have booked. They are both the Wandering Bard’s tour but one goes to Swansea Bay whereas the other goes inland to the Valleys. This has caused confusion with customers in the past.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.