This tour is perfect for history buffs and curious minds ready to unearth the remnants of Tudor Cardiff, a time when the city was but a humble port and market town. Led by the voice of your audio guide, James, you'll navigate the transformation from a small town to a modern city, discovering hidden tales of the Tudor dynasty. The tour format is ideal for travelers who prefer exploring at their own pace, with captivating narration accompanying each step of their journey.
Starting at the enclosed garden opposite Barclays Bank, the tour takes you down treasured paths like The Hayes and St Mary Street, then through the old town quay, ending in the lush tranquility of Bute Park. Along the way, you'll gain insights into the daily lives of townsfolk, walk the streets where markets thrived, and stand where historical events unfolded. You'll traverse historic marketplaces, solemn grounds of punishment and worship, and lanes narrating Cardiff's bustling past.
This tour promises memorable encounters with the past, as you uncover the dietary habits of Tudor Cardiff, the contrasting lives of the rich and the poor, and the once-dreaded Black Tower. By the journey's end, crucial moments and figures of Tudor Cardiff will have been resurfaced, leaving you with a deepened appreciation for the city's rich historical tapestry.