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Cardiff Dark History Walking Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
John Batchelor statue, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1TD
Languages
English
From €18.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Cardiff is a young city but one steeped in history and culture. It is also a city which contains a darker edge, a hidden past and a mysterious historical underbelly.
The Welsh capital has a long association with murders, slums, disease, hangings and even ghosts. From the age of Norman invasion, through the days of the Tudor dynasty, Cardiff may have been a small town but it was a haven for pirates and capital punishment, and the threat of danger lurked around every corner.
The rapid growth of Cardiff across the 19th century didn't remove that reputation, despite becoming the biggest town in Wales. The success of the coal trade and the influence of the Bute family have given us the city we have today, but the changing face and rapid growth of the city came at a cost, as people lived in horrific conditions, disease and poverty were all around, and a hanging was never out of the question.
The Welsh capital has a long association with murders, slums, disease, hangings and even ghosts. From the age of Norman invasion, through the days of the Tudor dynasty, Cardiff may have been a small town but it was a haven for pirates and capital punishment, and the threat of danger lurked around every corner.
The rapid growth of Cardiff across the 19th century didn't remove that reputation, despite becoming the biggest town in Wales. The success of the coal trade and the influence of the Bute family have given us the city we have today, but the changing face and rapid growth of the city came at a cost, as people lived in horrific conditions, disease and poverty were all around, and a hanging was never out of the question.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Cardiff Castle
- Cardiff Market
- Principality Stadium
- St John The Baptist City Parish Church
- Native English speaking guide
- Discover the ghosts of Cardiff Castle
- See where Cardiff's slums still linger
- Learn about the ritual torture of the River Taff
- Locate former prison locations
- Discover execution sites in the heart of the city
On arrival
The statue of John Batchelor is in the heart of the city centre, on the main central strip called the Hayes, opposite the big TK Maxx store. Look out for the guide in the green shirt, jacket or carrying a green umbrella.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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