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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Swansea Castle
We will view and discuss the oldest building in the city before we set off on our journey through Swansea.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Swansea Marina
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Dylan Thomas Centre
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Swansea Museum
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Swansea Beach
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Swansea Market
We will discuss and pass through the biggest public market in Wales.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The new modern wonder of Swansea's skyline is the shiny Arena with its colourful facade and nearby, kooky, Copr Bridge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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