Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

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About this activity

Swansea is the second biggest city in Wales, and a city with a fascinating history. It is a city with a name of Norse origins, but developed by the Normans. It lived through the Middle Ages and became the biggest town in Wales in the 1700s due to the emergence of the copper trade. The industrial revolution created the Swansea we have today, but the city suffered through the demise of heavy industry, as well as the impact of World War 2. From Vikings to copper, from trains to Dylan Thomas, the evolution of this young city is revealed across this two hour tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Fogo's Free Cardiff Walking Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Personal guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Swansea Castle

5 min

We will view and discuss the oldest building in the city before we set off on our journey through Swansea.
Swansea Marina

20 min

What was once the heart of Swansea's docks is now a modern and impressive neighbourhood full of museums, cafes, restaurants and even sail boats and yachts. Discover the area's history, origins and evolution as we take in numerous sections of Swansea Marina.
Dylan Thomas Centre

10 min

Dylan Thomas is arguably Swansea's most famous son. There are numerous things named after him around the city, most notably this little museum, dedicated to the life and work of the famous poet.
Swansea Museum

10 min

Swansea museum is the oldest museum in Wales. Time permitting and depending on opening hours, we will step inside the beautiful building and check out some of its most interesting features.
Swansea Beach

5 min

One of Swansea's more unique quirks is that the city beach is basically in the centre of town, much closer than people often realise and spans a long curving swoop of Swansea Bay.
Swansea Market

10 min

We will discuss and pass through the biggest public market in Wales.
Swansea Building Society Arena

10 min Admission not included

The new modern wonder of Swansea's skyline is the shiny Arena with its colourful facade and nearby, kooky, Copr Bridge.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet the tour guide on at Swansea Castle on Castle St, right in the heart of the city centre. The guide will be easily identifiable by a green umbrella and/or green name badge.

End point

Meet the tour guide on at Swansea Castle on Castle St, right in the heart of the city centre. The guide will be easily identifiable by a green umbrella and/or green name badge.