Cardiff Bay’s Whoniverse: A Self-Guide Audio Tour

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About this activity

Cardiff has a reputation as the home of Bad Wolf Studios and the city with ties to the Torchwood spin-off TV show. It’s also known as the beating heart of the Doctor Who cinematic universe: The Whoniverse.

On this Cardiff Bay walking tour, you’ll experience the city’s vibrant culture, discover its rich history, and explore its status as the Doctor’s gateway into time and space.

You’ll explore streets made famous by Doctor Who, Torchwood, and other productions. I’ll point out specific filming locations and explain how the film and television industry has become Wales’ fastest-growing economic sector.

By the end of this tour, you’ll appreciate just how important Cardiff Bay has been for the filming of Doctor Who and Torchwood over the years. You’ll also have seen first-hand the key locations and learned a little bit about what was going through the minds of their writers and producers.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
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: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Wales Millennium Centre

Passing by

We will start the tour close to Wales' premier entertainment venue in Cardiff Bay. Hear all about the architecture of this extraordinary building and the different television productions that have used this as a filming location.
Stop 2

Passing by

We'll pass by the Coal Exchange building in the historic trading centre of Cardiff Bay. There will be an opportunity to pause the tour and enter this key filming location.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour presents the opportunity to enter one of Cardiff Bay's original historic pubs. A proper old school boozer in the heart of the bay with friendly staff and a warm welcome.
Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

Passing by

Strolling through Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve will take you away from the built environment giving you the chance to listen to nature and learn a little about what this area once meant for the local residents during the Industrial Revolution.
Pierhead Building

Passing by

After examining the outside of this decorative and historic landmark on Cardiff Bay Waterfront you will have the chance to pop inside and enjoy its decorative Victorian tiles and watch a local history film. (Opening times dependent).
Ianto's Shrine

Passing by

No tour of television locations in Cardiff Bay would be complete without a visit to Ianto's Shrine. Find out how this shrine came to be and what it means to the Torchwood fans of today.
Senedd

Passing by

We will pass by Senedd Wales Parliament government building on Cardiff Bay Waterfront where you can enjoy its modern architecture and learn about the television productions that used this space as a filming location. Entrance is free subject to opening days and times.
Norwegian Church Arts Centre

Passing by

Our tour will end at the historic Norwegian Church on Cardiff Bay waterfront. You will have the opportunity to finish your tour in its coffee shop subject to opening times and hours.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts in front of the Wales Millennium 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.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Norwegian Church Arts Centre.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent 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:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

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]