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The 15 Best Tours in Wales

15 tours  ·  from $18

Snowdonia, the Dee valley and a village pretending to be Italian. These 15 cover the rafting, the canoeing, the castles and the coast tours, with prices and how wet each one gets.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen - What the 2.5-hour route is like
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

1.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend about 2.5 hours canoeing from Llangollen across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Your guide teaches basic paddling, explains the canal and local history, and keeps the pace relaxed. Guides including Joe, Harry, Mike, Ella, and Sol have led past trips. Routes can change to Chirk Aqueduct if maintenance affects access.

“Wonderful atmosphere, well paced activity with spectacular views and friendly instructor. Would highly recommend”

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Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen - The Scenery Between the Rapids
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Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

2.Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 939 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen, gear up in a supplied wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and helmet, then ride a bus to Horseshoe Falls. A guide such as Harry, Alex, Dan, Sol, or Hugh stays in your raft, teaching paddle skills and river safety before leading you through the River Dee’s rapids. Expect about 80 minutes on the water.

“The whole white water rafting experience was fantastic. Hughie was a brilliant instructor who Made the day such fun we will definitely do this again.”

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White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen - Transport to the River Dee get-in
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White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen

3.White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $97

Join Whitewater Active for a 2.5-hour rafting session on the River Dee. You’ll cover 4.5km of white water with equipment, transport to the get-in, and a guided route included. Groups are kept small, with space for up to 12 people on the rafting session. Guide Becky is praised for clear safety advice and local river knowledge.

“A great experience. I booked it for myself and my best friend. We were partnered up with a lovely group of people and then were talked through the safety briefing. The river, weather, and surroundings are beautiful, an amazing way to see Llangollen. Our guide, Becky was brilliant, she made everything clear to understand and made sure we got the most out of the experience, she told us all about the different parts of the river and got stuck right in to make sure everything went perfect, shout out to Becky! I would definitely recommend spending your money on this experience and I will be back. Thanks again to all…”

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The Wandering Bard's Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour. - The Valleys route: three castles and Tintern Abbey
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The Wandering Bard’s Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

4.The Wandering Bard’s Valley Tour or the Swansea Bay Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

From Cardiff, Gareth leads one of two small-group day trips: the Valleys tour visits Caerphilly Castle, Tintern Abbey, and Chepstow Castle, while Swansea Bay visits Rhossili, Mumbles, Neath Abbey, and Melincourt Waterfall. Expect Welsh history, language tips, hotel pickup, and about 8.5 hours on the road.

“Just the right amount of time between stops to enjoy the sites! 3 castles and an abbey! Get the 3 day explorer pass!”

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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour - From Mermaid Quay to the bay
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Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

5.Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 384 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Cruise Cardiff Bay for about 45 minutes from Mermaid Quay, with recorded commentary on the barrage, docks, locks, Wales Millennium Centre, Senedd, Wetlands Nature Reserve, and Penarth Barrage. Boats may be Enterprise or Marianne, with indoor and sometimes upper-deck seating.

“The most memorable part is when we turned up at the wharf 10 minutes early and the boat never showed up. We spoke to a person from another boat which left around 11.30am and were told to board the boat as they were doing the same route. This was not true, there were no earphones, no description and all we did was go to the other side of the lake and come back. We notified Viator and were told they will get back to us after the service provider responded. So far no response.”

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Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour - Conwy gives you medieval walls and a choice of pace
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Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

6.Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend nine hours exploring North Wales by 16-seat minibus with a local guide such as Freddie, Fredy, or Chris. The route links Great Orme, Conwy, Caernarfon, Portmeirion, Snowdonia, Swallow Falls, and Llanrwst. Portmeirion, castle entries, and some small attractions cost extra, so bring money or a picnic.

“Excellent tour guide, Freddy, who shared his knowledge about the local area as well as Welsh history. Really enjoyed the variety of stops and it took away the hassle of planning trips ourselves. Our favorite stops were The Great Orme and Snowdon would 100% recommend.”

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Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour - Great Orme begins the morning with sea views
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Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

7.Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Set out from Llandudno with guides such as Phil, Freddie, Guy, or Chris for a nine-hour tour through North Wales. You’ll visit Conwy, Caernarfon, and Dolbadarn castles, pause at mountain lakes and viewpoints, see Penrhyn Quarry, and hear local stories along the way. Admission fees, lunch, and snacks are not included.

“Well planned and timed Freddy was very good informative polite good driver very friendly accomating.”

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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery - Starting with the story of gin and Hensol Castle
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Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

8.Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At Hensol Castle Distillery in Pontyclun, you’ll spend 90 minutes with a guide such as Hugo learning gin’s story, exploring more than 50 botanicals by touch, taste, and smell, sampling three gins, and choosing a complimentary gin and tonic. The tour is in English, limited to 18 people, and ends at the distillery bar.

“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”

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Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - Learning to paddle before the high crossing
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Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

9.Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join an instructor-led canoe trip from Froncysyllte along the Llangollen Canal and across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the world’s tallest navigable aqueduct. You’ll learn basic paddling, hear local facts, and enjoy a relaxed 2-hour session with room for games, photos, and dogs. Minimum age is 6.

“Although the experience is 2 hours, it is not strenuous. You canoe through the canal at a relaxed pace. The lead we had was Nick and she was excellent. You learn a bit about the history whilst taking in some amazing views. A cool thing to do.”

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Whitewater Rafting Activity, Bala,Wales - Grade 3 to 4 rapids, with real participation
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Whitewater Rafting Activity, Bala,Wales

10.Whitewater Rafting Activity, Bala,Wales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87

Raft through Snowdonia’s grade 3 to 4 rapids at the National White Water Centre near Bala. You receive a wetsuit, footwear, safety gear, and clear instruction before tackling several runs with a professional guide. Sammy and Zak have earned special praise for calm, easy-to-follow coaching. Plan on getting thoroughly wet during this two-hour adventure.

“The friendly staff and great atmosphere was top of the list and the rafting for my other half’s birthday made his day. The food after was fantastic and a great place to be… Thank you”

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Hike to the summit of Snowdon! - The climb to Yr Wyddfa
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Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

11.Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Join a guide such as Simon, Tom, Keith, or Hywyn for a roughly six-hour hike from Llanberis to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, and back. Expect a small group of up to eight, mountain views, local stories, steady encouragement, and advice on clothing, weather, and pacing. Private bookings may allow different routes.

“As a solo trip I was quite anxious about feeling alone but Simon was extremely friendly and made the whole group very comfortable. Everybody in the group was lovely and Simon made it a pleasure. Giving lots of enthusiasm on the way.”

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Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen - Learning to handle the inflatable ring
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Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

12.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about three hours tubing the River Dee from Llangollen toward Horseshoe Falls with Bearded Men Adventures. Guides such as Jack, Flynn, Alex, Saul, Jason, and Hugh explain safety, help you handle the inflatable ring, and keep the rapids fun. Expect calm stretches, rocky white water, wet clothes, scenery, and plenty of laughter.

“Amazing Guides Jack and Flynn great lads, good laugh and explained everything clearly definitely would recommend to anyone who is a water sport funatic or something new to try X our neck ar killing 🤣”

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From Llandudno: Snowdonia National Park & Three Castles Tour

13.From Llandudno: Snowdonia National Park & Three Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 9 hours · from $88

Spend nine hours with a local guide such as Phil, Freddie, Chris, or Guy, touring Conwy, Caernarfon, Snowdonia, the Great Orme, Pen-y-Pass, and Dolbadarn Castle. Travel by minibus, hear Welsh myths and local history, and enjoy time to explore several stops independently. Castle entry fees and lunch are extra.

“Absolutely amazing and was very informative. Worth the money”

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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour - Starting at Cardiff Central and heading west
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From Cardiff: Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

14.Mumbles and Gower Peninsular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Travel from Cardiff in a small air-conditioned minivan with guide Rikki or Ricky, visiting Mumbles, Oystermouth Castle, Langland Bay, Caswell Bay, Worms Head, and Rhossili Bay. Expect coastal walks, Welsh legends, photo stops, water, and time for lunch, with a maximum of six people.

“Had the most amazing time on this tour ! Everything was perfect and well planned. We got to see so much of beautiful Wales, all the hidden gems, while being informed about the history. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone !”

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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys - Cardiff pickup and the small-group setup
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From Cardiff: Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

15.Guided Tour of Welsh Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · from $121

Travel from Cardiff into the Wye Valley with Gareth, a historian and native Welsh speaker. Visit Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, and Caerphilly Castle, while learning about Welsh language, culture, and history. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a small group of up to eight are included, but castle and abbey entry fees are extra.

“It was a lovely trip. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I enjoyed travelling through the beautiful countryside.”

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