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Private Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) 9 hours Private tour
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Private Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

About this activity

Explore three of our most famous castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon on this day tour of Snowdonia. You’ll also visit the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, and the National Slate Museum and through the day learn much of Wales’s myths and legends! This tour is the perfect combination of history, heritage, natural beauty, and a whole lot of fun!

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Adventure Tour Snowdonia

What is included

Included

  • Included: Driver & Transport by 8 or 16 seat business class private minibus
  • Included: Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
  • Included: Ancient Conwy & caernarfon village and castle walls entrance is free
  • Included: Company insurance and liability
  • Included: Fun, smiles and laughter are always free

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks
  • Not included: Tips / Gratitude's
  • Not included: Conwy & Caernarfon castle entrance fee - Child Free entry, junior £9.10, adults £13.10.
  • Not included: A combined ticket for both castles is available for a greatly reduced price. Ask at castle entrance.

Itinerary

  1. Llandudno

    10 min

    We start the tour at our meeting point of Llandudno Railway Station (stop H) bus stop immediately outside with a departure of 8.30 prompt, so please be early.

  2. Great Orme

    50 min

    We will hop onto our minibus and take a drive around Great Orme's one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop-off into the sea. Showcasing nature at its finest, limestone cliffs, caves, and mountain views.

  3. Castell Conwy

    1 h 40 min

    We will then head to the old castle town of Conwy. Here we will do the ancient castle tour, visit the smallest house in Britain, walk the castle walls, stroll along the Conwy estuary, and pay the local marina a visit for refreshments and lunch (own expense for castle entry).

  4. Smallest House in Britain

    10 min Admission not included

    A wonderful gem set upon the bank of the estuary and part of the castle walls is Great Britain's smallest house. With arms outstretched, you can touch either side. Unbelievably, a 6'3 large local fisherman lived in this tiny house with his partner for many years!

  5. Bethesda

    30 min

    Visit the Welsh dragon of Snowdonia hiding in the woodland ready to tear limb from limb any invaders to this area., guarding the entrance to the mountains.

  6. Snowdonia National Park

    1 h 25 min

    Unrivalled awe-inspiring Snowdonia National Park and its spectacular rugged landscaped driving routes of the Ogwen Valley and Pen-y-Pass. Stop at viewpoints, witnessing great lakes, ice age carved valleys, rivers, and views, and more, as well as learn local history and heritage.

  7. Stop 7

    30 min

    Get right into the heart and nitty-gritty of Snowdonia mountain living. We travel along the ancient Roman road passing the slate industry showcasing the spectacular mountain views, distant waterfalls, and valley views.

  8. Llyn Ogwen

    15 min

    Spectacular scenery overlooked by Mount Trypan, we stop next to the historic lake of Ogwen to learn its history of a great find relating to King Arthur and the 5th century.

  9. Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

    20 min

    Stop at Snowdonia's famous viewpoint. This location with 360 panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and lakes is truly stunning.

  10. National Slate Museum

    1 h 5 min Admission included

    Visit the National Slate Museum next. The slate industry was one of the main economic motors of Wales. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a variety of talks and demonstrations to give you real insight into the hardships of past quarry life.

  11. Castell Dolbadarn

    50 min

    Occupying a lofty, spectacular spot overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, native-built Dolbadarn Castle was once a vital link in the defenses of the ancient kingdom of Gwynedd. Constructed by Llywelyn the Great in the late 12th century.

  12. Castell Caernarfon

    1 h 15 min

    Take a walk around this world heritage site. After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed - a brute of a fortress. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse, the walk town’s narrow and colorful streets, and the stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai. (admission is free unless you wish to enter the main castle grounds where is fee is required)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We meet at Llandudno Railway Station immediately outside the station entrance on Augusta Street.

End point

  • We meet at Llandudno Railway Station immediately outside the station entrance on Augusta Street.

Pickup points

  • Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
  • Dunoon Hotel
  • Grand Hotel
  • Premier Inn Llandudno Glan-Conwy
  • Elsinore Hotel
  • Hydro Hotel
  • White Heather Hotel
  • The Marlborough Hotel
  • St. George's Hotel
  • The Risboro Hotel
  • Llandudno Bay Hotel
  • The Manor Hotel

and 43 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Please give tour ticket to your tour guide before boarding the bus.

Cancellation

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Strollesr must be collapsible

  • For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own baby seat.

  • Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.

Options

  • Private Tour 16 seat business

    larger 16 seat minibus option

  • 8 seat business minibus

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