Victorian Cardiff Arcades & Market Tour

Departure Point We meet at the statue of John Batchelor on The Hayes in central Cardiff opposite the big TK Maxx store. Look out for the green umbrella jacket or shirt. Return Details We finish the tour between two of Cardiff's most impressive arcades High St and Castle Arcades which is also the epicentre of restaurants and bars in the city centre opposite the entrance to Cardiff Castle as well. Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: The Hayes The Hayes Cardiff Wales CF10 We meet on The Hayes the central strip of Cardiff city centre by the John Batchelor statue. From here we set the context background and overview for the tour before we set out to see the historic shopping arcades of the city. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Wyndham Arcade Cardiff Having traversed The Hayes we encounter our first arcade namely Wyndham Arcade. We explore the origins history shops and evolution of one of the city's oldest covered shopping areas. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Royal Arcade Royal Arcade Cardiff We move on to Royal Arcade both the oldest and arguably the busiest or best arcade in the city. We explore the origins history shops and evolution of one of the city's oldest covered shopping areas. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Cardiff Market St. Mary Street Cardiff From Royal Arcade we make the short jaunt to Morgan Arcade one of the cities most distinctive architecturally featuring one of the most famous and noteworthy shops in the city as well. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Castle Quarter Arcade Castle St Cardiff Now for Cardiff Market the cities traditional shopping centrepiece or epicentre. We will learn about the origins evolution and future of the central market as well as what the location of the market once was in previous centuries. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Dominions Arcade Dominions Arcade Cardiff Wales CF10 Castle Arcade is one of the most distinctive in the city due to its shops restaurants balcony chandeliers and its overall appearance. Find some of the best photo spots in the city as we stroll through Cardiff's most Parisian arcade. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Queens Arcade Queen Street Cardiff Wales CF10 2BY We move from Castle St towards Queen St and the cities most underappreciated old shopping gallery. While a bit quieter than the others sometimes Dominions arcade is still a throwback to early 20thC Cardiff economic success. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Duke St. Arcade Duke Street Arcade Cardiff Wales CF10 1QR Queens Arcade is the most modern 'arcade' in Cardiff city centre built only in 1994. While not as glamorous or fascinating as its arcade colleagues around the city Queens Arcade is still noteworthy nonetheless due to its development location and occasional TV appearances. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: High Street Arcade High Street Arcade Cardiff Wales CF10 Back into the Castle Quarter Duke St Arcade overlooks Cardiff Castle. While not always the busiest it has unique and popular businesses past and present and some pretty architectural and artistic features. Duration: 15 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Professional experienced native English speaking guide Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Fogo s Free Cardiff Walking Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.