Road trips and guided tours around Wales

South Wales Personal Tours drive you north from Caerdydd (Cardiff) via the Bannau Brycheiniog to Eryri for a heritage-focused, small-group tour. The middle day of the three is absolutely packed. You’ll take a trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, visit Castell Caernarfon (Caernarfon Castle) and cross the Menai Strait to Ynys Môn (Anglesey) to see Llanfair PG and Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber. Then you’ll finish off in the traditional seaside resort of Llandudno, ready for a scenic journey back through Mid Wales on the third day.

With Celticos, you can choose from tours lasting between one and 12 days to discover as much of Wales as your time allows. The most outstanding experience on offer is the Grand North Wales Five Day Tour experience, which takes you from the coast of Ynys Môn to the mountains of Eryri, Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), and from the great castles like UNESCO World Heritage Site Castell Conwy (Conwy Castle) to the Italianate village of Portmeirion, and on to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the bridge in the air, another World Heritage Site. Their experienced local guides ensure that you discover hidden gems, meet local people at work and play, and learn about the unique culture of this historic region.

In this overnight tour, South Wales Personal Tours seeks out some of the quirkier places of interest in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, such as the Dylan Thomas Boathouse in Talacharn (Laugharne), St Govan’s Chapel and St Non’s Well, Petrolheads can worship the hallowed ground at Pendine Sands, site of several successful attempts to break the world land speed record in the 1920s, and on the second day, you’ll have a chance to take a short walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

If you only have one day for a road trip through the countryside around Caerdydd, Roam Wales will make sure you make the best of it. You could focus on Abertawe's (Swansea’s) Maritime Quarter and Penrhyn Gŵyr (the Gower Peninsula), or explore South Wales’ industrial heritage and present day food and drink culture at Big Pit, Rhymney Brewery and Y Fenni (Abergavenny). Another tour shows you a trio of castles – Cardiff, Castell Coch and Castell Caerffili (Caerphilly Castle) – then whisks you into the rolling hills of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Sample food from all around the world with Loving Welsh Food on a City of Arcades Tasting Tour. The public tour takes place on alternate Fridays or Saturdays, or there's a Cardiff Tasting Tour on Saturdays. Private tours include Cardiff Lunch & Landmarks, where you sample traditional and modern Welsh cuisine, take a water bus journey and admire Caerdydd's beautiful architecture and landmark buildings.

Enjoy a walking tour around Caerdydd city and Bae Caerdydd (Cardiff Bay) with accredited guides. Cardiff Tours run 'A Walking Tour of Cardiff Bay'. This tour provides a fascinating insight into the history of Cardiff Docks, when it was called Tiger Bay, with its leading role in the coal and iron industries, through to the modern city of today. 

There is also 'A Walking Tour of Cardiff City’, which explores the nooks and crannies of the city centre, including the many arcades and alleyways. Discover the history of the city and learn some secrets too.

Fogo's Free Tours, which operate on a 'pay as you feel' basis, regularly take place in Caerdydd city centre, Bae Caerdydd and Abertawe. As well as showcasing the history, architecture and characters of the cities, tour options include the Dark Side of Cardiff tour, and Doctor Who filming locations. 

Winner of the 2023 Wales Tourist Guide of the Year, Sarah's Wales offers walking tours around Caerdydd and multi-day itineraries across south east Wales, in English and BSL (approx. Level 3).

Explore the history and culture of Wrecsam (Wrexham) on a guided tour, and try out several different foodie venues with The Taste of Wrexham Food Tour.

Discover Wales with the UK’s only licensed motorcycle and sidecar tour. This unique tour offers a view of the scenic landscapes of North and Mid Wales. Mid Wales Tours, run by a former police officer, has both four and eight hour tours. There are also driver guided tours for four people using a Ford Edge SUV in Mid and North Wales. 

Boutique Tours of North Wales is a leading private tour company who specialise in a very personalised and flexible custom designed private touring service for international visitors. Based in the North of Wales, Boutique Tours feature flexible touring options from a single day tour, with their unique North Wales in a Nutshell Tour, to multi touring days. Cruise passengers looking for day trips from Caergybi (Holyhead) or Liverpool can book on a bespoke Cruise Tour.

They have six very different touring days that covers the whole of the Eryri National Park region, along with three National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in North Wales featuring the gateway to Wales, with the scenic and historic Borderlands of North East Wales, Pen Llŷn (the Llŷn Peninsula), Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey) and the stunning and scenic Conwy Valley areas. With flexible tour durations between two and six days, you can make the most of your visit with Boutique Tours tailor-made tour options helping you to capture the very best destination experience of the North Wales region.

Explore Wales on exclusive guided tours with Shân's Wales Tours, led by Shân Eastwood, a guide with over eight years’ experience. A luxury minibus is used for a ‘top to toe’ tour of Wales or shorter trips around South and West Wales, with each itinerary tailored to interests such as genealogy.

Join a guided tour with Pure Wales, covering landscapes, culture, history and food. Options include small‑group and private travel, themed cultural itineraries and scheduled departures, alongside shorter regional experiences and touring based around north‑east Wales and Wrecsam.

Discover Wrecsam and north‑east Wales on bespoke private guided tours with Chester & North Wales Multilingual Tours, tailored to individual interests and pace. Walking‑led itineraries focus on history, culture and storytelling, with tours available in English, French, Spanish and Italian and centred on Wrecsam and the surrounding area.

Find a guide to suit your tour on the Wales Best Guides website. Many of the guides have the prestigious blue badge guide qualification and all go through extensive training. Tours can be tailored to suit different timescales and budgets and can be offered in many languages.

The Wales Way is our family of touring routes that lead you to discover Wales on a self-guided tour. The three main routes take you along the wild shores and seaside towns of our Coastal Way, through The Cambrian Way snaking through the heart of Wales and The North Wales Way coastline. Here are a couple of short road trip ideas to inspire you!

Explore The Coastal Way on a seven day trip between St Davids and Aberdaron, exploring historical sites, hidden beaches and coastal castles. A seven day trip along The Cambrian Way takes you from our vibrant capital city Cardiff to the Victorian resort town of Llandudno. On the way you’ll discover our industrial heritage, beautiful countryside and outdoor activities, boutique craft centres and stunning gardens.

The North Wales Way takes you across the top of Wales. This six day itinerary takes you from the foodie heaven of Mold through Victorian seaside resorts to mighty castles on the coast, via spectacular scenery. The tour finishes on the beautiful island of Anglesey.