Private Doctor Who Tour: Explore the Filming Locations in the Heart of Cardiff
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6 Ratings
Cardiff
Embark on a private Doctor Who tour in Cardiff, exploring filming locations with passionate guides who are experts on all things Doctor Who. Perfect for Whovians of all ages!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Womanby Street - Explore how the same location can be used in two separate Doctor Who episodes, with two very different Doctors. Starting with “The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances” we will explore how this non-descript location is transformed into 1940’s Blitz London. Then we will discuss how the same location, filmed from a slightly different angle and ‘dressed’ in a different way could be used as Pete’s World from “Rise of the Cybermen/Age of Steel” with not even the most eagle-eyed fans spotting that it was the same place.
What's Included
  • Professional guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Cost of transport to Cardiff Bay (either Train or Taxi)
Additional Information

Each of our tour guides is a huge fan of Doctor Who, some have even been associated directly with the show, featured in Doctor Who Magazine, and are recognized as authorities on everything Doctor Who. This tour provides an opportunity to not only tour the city of Cardiff, but also immerse yourself in the historical aspects of this wonderful city, and visit filming locations of Doctor Who with a guide who shares the same enthusiasm for Doctor Who as you do. Even if you’re accompanying someone on the tour, we assure you that by the end of the journey, you will have developed a fondness for the capital of Wales, and everything related to Doctor Who.

This tour, lasting 3 hours, is ideal for individuals who desire to visit the highlights of Cardiff before venturing out to explore the city independently, or for those who wish to make a day trip to the Welsh capital from other places including London.

Consistently updated with the release of new episodes, this tour is the ultimate pleasure for Whovians of all age groups and it can be tailored to suit your requirements or duration of visit.

Location
Cardiff Castle
Castle St
Please wait outside the main gate to Cardiff Castle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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U3527qcrobb
Dec 11, 2023
Terrific tour, top notch guide - My family and friends made a special trip to the UK for Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary. Being such huge fans, we knew Cardiff was a must. Dewi was such a terrific guide. A true Doctor Who fan, he told us countless stories about the places we went, life in Cardiff as relates to Doctor Who, and encounters with cast and crew. He was patient, chill, friendly, and eloquent. We learned a ton about Doctor Who in Cardiff but also about Cardiff itself. Who knew it was such a beautiful place - with tremendous art as well, as a brief trip through the Cardiff Museum revealed masterpieces from impressionists and other masters. We had a Doctor Who tour of London a few days prior and it was not nearly as good, largely because the guide was meh. Dewi was the opposite. Book this.
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Drcindy87
Oct 19, 2023
Who knew Cardiff was so interesting - We loved our private walking tour with Dewi. He picked us up at our hotel lobby and took us all over. I’m not a fast walker at all but he set an easy pace. I’m the Dr Who fan, Hubby is not but Dewi had so much Cardiff history including a visit to the art museum that he enjoyed it every bit as much as I did. We had no idea Cardiff was such a center for films. We also learned about locations used in Sherlock and James Bond. Dewi was a font of knowledge about the area and his restaurant recommendations were also spot on. Such a great tour!
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Navigator61723293153
Oct 16, 2023
Great doctor who tour by David - Our tour was great as David gave us alot of information including images to remind you of what is being referenced. It is not only great for doctor who fans but also for people who want to know more about Cardiff as a whole. He also recommend alot of places around the town you should visit or eat at. I would highly recommend taking this tour if you want to know more about Cardiff and everything doctor who in Cardiff.
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Y8779kqgavins
Oct 16, 2023
Perfect intro to Cardiff for Whovians and non-fans alike. - I’m a Doctor Who fan, so this was very interesting, but my wife knows next to nothing, and very much enjoyed it too. Enough about Cardiff and Wales in addition to Whovian stuff, so a great experience. Didn’t feel rushed, tour guide David clearly enjoys what he does, and is very good at it. His food recommendations were spot on, we had lunch at Cosy Club, which was a perfect rest after the walking. Good pace, I took plenty of pictures and had time to shop at the Market at David’s suggestion, so it was fun. I don’t love tours usually, I like to do my own thing, but this was great for all 4 of us.
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802matana
Sep 2, 2022
good trip - Excellent guide,The guide made the trip fun and entertaining.He also explained about the past of the place regardless of the topic of the trip and answered the questions seriously
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778deidres
Oct 16, 2023
10 out of 10 - David was an awesome tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and clearly a huge Dr Who fan. The tour was great for Dr Who fans as well as other TV shows filmed in Cardiff plus added Cardiff facts.
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