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A historic building with a clock tower, a modern glass structure, and a river in the foreground. 1
A covered shopping corridor with glass ceilings, marble floors, and storefronts. 2
The exterior of the Cardiff Market, a historic market building with a prominent archway and green awnings. 3
A covered shopping corridor with arched ceilings, potted plants, and storefronts. 4
A covered shopping street with shops on either side and a glass ceiling. 5
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The previous price was RM 29 and current price is RM 23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 21m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the 19th-century battle for Cardiff's soul. On one side, the unimaginably wealthy Bute family, transforming an ancient castle into a medieval fantasy fueled by coal. On the other, a rising class of ambitious merchants building spectacular, glass-roofed arcades to claim the city for themselves. This immersive walking tour takes you through the architectural marvels, hidden alleys, and bustling markets of Cardiff, revealing the human stories of power, displacement, and everyday commerce that shaped a global powerhouse.

    • A 1.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 81 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Cardiff Castle
    • Castle St
    • CF10 3RB, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cardiff Castle
    • Castle St
    • CF10 3RB, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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Podcast Tour Cardiff Glass Roofs and Gothic Dreams in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 21 minutes1h 21m
    1h 21m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
RM 28.18
RM 22.54 x 1 AdultRM 22.54
Total
The previous price was RM 28.18 and current price is RM 22.54
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cardiff Castle

  • 10m
The anchor of ancient power in the city, transformed into a Victorian Gothic fantasy by the immensely wealthy Bute family.

Castle Arcade

  • 10m
An 1887 arcade directly opposite the castle, famous for its striking two-story galleries and wooden balconies.

High Street Arcade

  • 10m
Built in 1885, featuring stunning Gothic facades that mirror the architectural tastes of the era.

Luggage Storage Cardiff Central Market - Radical Storage

  • 10m
A spectacular Victorian glass-roofed market opened in 1891, representing the everyday, working-class commercial heart of the city.

Royal Arcade, Cardiff

  • 10m
The oldest of Cardiff's arcades, built in 1858, marking the beginning of the city's covered shopping culture.

Morgan Arcade

  • 10m
Built in 1899 to connect the massive David Morgan department store, showcasing peak Victorian mercantile ambition.

Museum of Cardiff

  • 10m
A grand 1882 building housing the city museum, summarizing Cardiff's transformation into a global mercantile powerhouse.

Location

Activity location

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    Cardiff Castle
    • Castle St
    • CF10 3RB, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Cardiff Castle
    • Castle St
    • CF10 3RB, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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