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THERE’S MUCH MORE TO SEE AT CARDIFF CASTLE!
Upgrade your Castle ticket and delve a little deeper in to the Castle’s fascinating history. Follow in the Bute family’s footsteps and see more spectacular Victorian interiors, not included with the admission ticket. Ask at the ticket office about the regular guided tours and, for a small additional fee, join one of our expert guides in exploring a story 2000 years in the making.
| Guided Tour Rates (unless stated otherwise) | Prices |
| Adult | £4.50 |
| Child (Ages 5 – 16, must be with an adult) |
£3.50 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled (single carer free with each disabled ticket) |
£4.00 |
| Adult Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) |
£13.50 |
| Senior Family Ticket (2 Seniors and 2 Children) |
£12.50 |
Tours can only be joined by Castle Ticket or Castle Key holders and bookings are not currently available online. If you’d like to join a tour then please ask for more information at the Castle’s ticket office.
CASTLE HOUSE TOURS
Follow one of our expert guides on a 50 minute tour of the Castle Apartments.
Join this essential tour if you’d like to see more of the Castle’s spectacular Victorian interiors, learn more about the lavish decorations and the visionary people who created them.
As well as the large and impressive rooms included with your entry ticket, your guide will also show you more incredible spaces that are not open to the public, including the Winter Smoking Room, Nursery, Lord Bute’s Bedroom and the Roof Garden.
| House Tour Times | |||
| 10:00* | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00** |
*Available Sat – Sun only / **Available Sat – Sun, from Mar to Oct only
MEDIEVAL TOURS
Available on weekends from March – August only.
Join a costumed Castle guide for an entertaining 30 minute tour of the Castle grounds.
Explore the stories of medieval heroes and villains, revolutions and rebels and the Lords of Glamorgan on one of our Medieval Tours.
From the Norman Conquest to Magna Carta and the Wars of the Roses, Cardiff Castle has been an important part of British history. Join us for an open-air tour of the castle, where the stories of fascinating figures like Robert of Gloucester, King John and Henry Tudor are told by our costumed guides, bringing long-forgotten history to life.
| Medieval Tour Times | ||
| 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
Please note that the Medieval Tours take place outdoors around the Castle grounds so please dress appropriately for the weather. In severely inclement weather, these tours may be cancelled.
BLACK TOWER TALES
Available during all School Holidays and on weekends from March – August
Listen to the Black Tower Tales here at Cardiff Castle, an exciting new experience re-telling the story of Llywelyn Bren, a forgotten hero of medieval Welsh history.
In the 14th century, Llewelyn and his followers led a brave rebellion against the oppressive Sheriff of Glamorgan. They fought hard but the rebellion ultimately failed and Llewelyn would pay with his life. He was wrongfully imprisoned and murdered in the very same Black Tower where you will hear this chilling tale.
| Black Tower Tales Times | ||
| 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
CLOCK TOWER TOURS
Available on weekends and bank holidays from April to September.
Join a Castle guide on this 35 minute tour of the truly remarkable Clock Tower.
Easily one of the most recognisable landmarks in Cardiff and contained within are some of the most stunning rooms in the entire Castle.
Follow your guide up the spiral staircase from the Winter Smoking Room to the Bachelor Bedroom and, finally, to the breath-taking Summer Smoking Room with its magnificent views over the Castle grounds and city centre.
| Clock Tower Tour Times | |||
| 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 |
Please note there are many steep and uneven steps on this tour which may not be suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
CONNOISSEUR TOURS
A 90 minute private tour by arrangement only, please telephone 029 2087 8100.
For a truly exclusive visit, take a private tour of the Castle Apartments with your own personal guide who will give you a further insight into the Castle’s exquisite decoration and the powerful personalities that transformed the Castle in the nineteenth century. The tour also includes a visit to the spectacular rooms in the Clock Tower.
This tour is suitable for groups of between 2 – 8 people (minimum of 2 required); the price also includes a souvenir guidebook.
| Connoisseur Tour Rates | Prices |
| Adult | £45.00 |
| Child (Aged 5 – 16) | £45.00 |
| Senior / Student / Disabled | £45.00 |
Please note there are many steep and uneven steps on parts of this tour that may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
