Discovering the Medieval Walled Town of Conwy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

40 min – one hour Private tour

Discovering the Medieval Walled Town of Conwy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

See the town’s main and medieval sites including Conwy Castle, the town walls, Plas Mawr, and cobbled alleys and back streets
Hear from producer Amanda Whitehead, a tour guide with over 20 years experience and a passion for Conwy’s medieval town
Do it all in 40 minutes 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: 40 min – one hour
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: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Not included

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

Itinerary

Conwy Tourist Information Centre

Passing by

The tour starts outside the Conwy Tourist Information Centre. You'll be introduced to the tour and the area. You'll also hear about how VoiceMap works before getting started.
Castell Conwy

Passing by

You'll see the castle from outside. You'll also hear the two reasons the castle is a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Please note, the tour does not go into the castle or include entry to the castle.
Conwy Town Walls

Passing by

The tour passes by Conwy Town Wall. You'll hear about the walls and how they were used for defense purposes while you walk.
Stop 4

Passing by

The tour passes by Parisella's Ice Cream Parlour. While you pass by the ice cream parlour, you'll briefly hear about how Italians migrated to the area in the 1800s.
Aberconwy House

Passing by

The tour passes by Aberconwy House. You'll hear about the house which is the oldest in Conwy, after the castle and church, while you walk.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour passes by The Smallest House In Great Britain. You'll see the house and hear about it including how it came to be and a former six-foot resident while you walk.
Conwy Suspension Bridge

Passing by

The tour goes over Conwy Suspension Bridge. You'll learn about the bridge and its architect while you walk. You'll also be shown various interesting viewpoints from the bridge.
Stop 8

Passing by

The tour ends in front of the Incredible Edible Garden. You'll hear about the garden, how it came to be and who is allowed to eat from the garden before the tour ends.

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 in front of the Incredible Edible Garden.

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]