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Caerphilly is more than its castle. This self-guided audio tour takes you through the streets and riverside park of a town with 2,000 years of history, mystery, and legend woven into every corner.

Starting in the town centre, you'll walk past a statue of one of Britain's most beloved comedians, through the park, and out to the site of a Roman fort with views of a side of the castle most visitors never see. The tour ends at the castle gates with one final story about one of the most influential figures of the Victorian age.

Along the way you'll hear how this town grew and changed through the centuries, and the remarkable stories and legends that have gathered around its famous medieval fortress over time.

Your guide is an actor, storyteller, and lifelong Caerphilly resident who grew up with the castle as her playground. Her passion for Welsh history is personal and deep, and her storytelling brings the town's long and layered past to life with warmth and genuine local pride.

The tour uses GPS technology to trigger commentary automatically as you walk. It works fully offline too, so you can explore the park and riverside without needing a signal.

Main features

Place: Cardiff
Duration: 50 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Tour with Audioguide
Virtual experience

Why you’ll love this…

  • You will admire one of Caerphilly's oldest buildings, a 14th-century courthouse where medieval justice meant trial by ordeal
  • You'll walk past a statue of one of Britain's most beloved comedians, through the park, and out to the site of a Roman fort with views of a side of the castle most visitors never see
  • There's the opportunity to discover the story of David Williams, a Caerphilly-born minister who befriended Benjamin Franklin
  • You will uncover the origins of Caerphilly cheese, from a monthly market where local farmers sold crumbly white rounds to miners, to a protected Welsh product

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Smartphone and headphones required
  • The tour works offline, so you won't need a signal to explore. GPS tracks your position throughout, making it easy to follow even in the winding medieval lanes.
  • Download before you go while on strong WiFi
  • Simple instructions emailed upon booking
  • Flexible start time (can pause and resume anytime)
  • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
  • The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next

Remember to bring:

  • Your own headphones
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Downloadable APP

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Individual headset

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Rosita's, Rosita’s, Caerphilly, UK

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at Visit Caerphilly Centre. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours


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