Private Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

5.0
(3 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Driver & Transport by 8 or 16 seat business class private minibus
Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
Ancient Conwy & caernarfon village and castle walls entrance is free
Company insurance and liability
Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
Snacks
Tips / Gratitude's
Conwy & Caernarfon castle entrance fee - Child Free entry, junior £9.10, adults £13.10.
A combined ticket for both castles is available for a greatly reduced price. Ask at castle entrance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Llandudno Railway Station

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Llandudno

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Great Orme

    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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Castell Conwy

    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).

    1 hour 40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Smallest House in Britain

    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!

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Bethesda

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Snowdonia National Park

    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.

    1 hour 25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Nant Ffrancon Pass

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Llyn Ogwen

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    National Slate Museum

    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.

    1 hour 5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Castell Dolbadarn

    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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Castell Caernarfon

    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)

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Adventure Tour Snowdonia

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