Doctor Who and Cinematic Cardiff: Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Explore Cardiff’s famous filming locations on this self-guided walking tour. You’ll see several iconic locations from Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah-Jane Adventures, and a few more surprising television productions. Our tour starts at the iconic Cardiff Castle, where you’ll find out about its versatility as a TV location. You’ll walk around the new Canal Quarter and hear about directors, CGI enhancements, and a few film shoot stories. I’ll also share some of Cardiff’s war-time tales, medieval history, and how it grew from a small town to a massive coal-exporting city. Our tour ends at Cambrian Tap, a popular pub used in the BBC’s Sherlock, where you’ll have the option to sample local food and drink.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Published by a professional, qualified guide
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
376 Castle Street
Cardiff CF10 3RB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
51 Saint Mary Street
Cardiff CF10 1AD, UK
The tour ends at the start of Caroline Street, outside a traditional city centre pub called The Cambrian Tap.
What To Expect
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Cardiff Castle (pass by)
Cardiff Crown Court (pass by)
Cardiff City Hall (pass by)
University of Wales (pass by)
Temple of Peace (pass by)
Alexandra gardens (pass by)
National Museum Cardiff (pass by)
St John The Baptist City Parish Church (pass by)
Canal Quarter (pass by)
Cardiff Market (pass by)
Castle Arcade (pass by)
Cambrian Tap (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P792
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