Cardiff’s Bay and Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.7 (14 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see Cardiff without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

Trace Cardiff Bay’s transformation from the world’s busiest coal-exporting port to a vibrant waterfront area
Hear from producer Stephen Griffin, a Wales Blue Badge Tourist Guide whose passion for Cardiff led him to carefully craft this VoiceMap tour.
Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

Passing by

The tour begins near the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. You'll learn a bit about Cardiff's history and how the tour works.
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour takes you through part of Waterfront Park.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by Merchant Seaman’s Memorial on the Cardiff Bay Art Trail.
Pierhead Building

Passing by

The tour passes by the Pierhead.
Wales Millennium Centre

Passing by

The tour passes by the Wales Millennium Centre.
Mermaid Quay

Passing by

The tour goes along part of Mermaid Quay.
Techniquest

Passing by

The tour passes by Techniquest.
Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

Passing by

The tour ends at Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the edge of Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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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.
This 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.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]