Cardiff Dark Side Walking Tour
Explore the Dark Side of Cardiff on a Guided Walking Tour
Cardiff
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Cardiff's Dark History
- • A Two-Hour Exploration
- • Uncover Cardiff's Most Haunted Sites
Discover the hidden corners and forgotten tales of Cardiff with the Private Dark History Tour. Cardiff is not just known for its stunning castle and rugby stadium, but also has a darker history filled with hangings, executions, graveyards, and disease. This two-hour tour will take you on a journey through the intriguing and macabre side of the Welsh capital, showcasing locations of historical significance that are often overlooked in modern times.
Starting at the John Batchelor Statue on The Hayes, the tour will explore the darker past of Cardiff's central streets, once home to slums and disease. Visit the House of Fraser, which was not always a department store but had a grim history as an execution site. Stroll through Cardiff Central Market, a bustling hub with a hidden past that adds a new layer of intrigue to this everyday location. Wander down Womanby Street, steeped in history and stories of immigration, prostitution, crime, and slums.
Uncover the secrets of Cardiff's history with this immersive and educational tour that offers a unique perspective on the city. Perfect for history buffs, enthusiasts of the macabre, or anyone looking for a captivating and unforgettable experience. Give the gift of exploration and discovery with the Cardiff Private Dark History Tour - a truly memorable and insightful experience for friends, family, or loved ones.
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The Cardiff Dark Side Tour shows you the other side of the Welsh capital.
Cardiff is a city renowned for its castle and its rugby stadium, built on the success of the Bute family and the coal exporting industry. However, it has a darker edge that one doesn't see today, one of hangings, executions, graveyards and disease, for example.
Even the most innocuous locations of central Cardiff that we walk by every day may have been the location of execution or slum.
Meeting Point
John Batchelor Statue
The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GA, UK
The walking tour starts from next to the statue of John Batchelor, who sits in the centre of Cardiff city centre on The Hayes. The guide will be carrying a green umbrella.
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
The Hayes
The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10, UK
We start in the middle of modern Cardiff's most central street. Today an upmarket shopping area, but historically Cardiff's infamous housing courts spread out from this street, as with them came disease.
20 minutes
House of Fraser
14, 18 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1TT, UK
While a major department store today, the site has historically been the location of a chapel, as well as an execution site.
15 minutes
Cardiff Market
St. Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AD
Cardiff Central Market is the heart and soul of daily city life today. There's a long history of markets in Cardiff, but the current incarnation infamous for more than it seems.
15 minutes
Womanby Street
Womanby St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Womanby is a rare example of a norse-named street in the Welsh Capital, so it dates back up to 1,000 years. In that time this street has been synonymous with immigration, prostitution, crime and slums.
30 minutes
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle Grounds, , Cardiff, CF10 3RB
Cardiff Castle is the centrepiece of the city and the oldest building in Cardiff. It serves as both the most haunted building in the city as well as previously serving as the main prison in the town.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
St John's Church
8 Rachel Cl, Cardiff, CF5 2SH
Cardiff's second oldest building, it has been a centrepiece of the town throughout its history, associated with hauntings, graveyards and much more.
20 minutes
What's included:
- Experienced native English speaking guide
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cardiff Dark Side Walking Tour
Cardiff
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Cardiff's Dark History
- • A Two-Hour Exploration
- • Uncover Cardiff's Most Haunted Sites
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