Croeso! Welcome to Cardi­ff
The gateway to Wales which is a city of contrasts. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings giving the city a rich cultural heritage. Cardiff’s Roman influence stems from AD 55 when the Roman’s established a fort on what is now the site of Cardiff Castle

Open top Bus Tour
Hop-on and off to explore all the attractions and famous landmarks in and around Wales' capital city! With 14 stops along our route, you'd be sure to see Cardiff Castle and Bute park, Principality Stadium, Norvegian Church, Cardiff Bay, National Museum of Wales, Cardiff's Civic Centre and more!

Cardiff Bay is a great area to explore. Jump off the bus, admire the modern Wales Milenium Centre, visit the Craft in the Bay Gallery and the fascinating Cardiff Barrage or stop for a drink at the Mermaid Quai, ideal for an evening break. If you are looking for a family-friendly activity in this area you may want to have a look at Techniquest, an interactive science discovery centre including a 360° Planetarium.

Once you have covered Cardiff's Bay area, get back on the bus to head the city centre. Cardiff City has a combination of designer brands, high street shops and independant stores the city is a fantastic place to go shopping and is considered one of the top ten shopping destinations in Britain!

Be sure to grab a pair of earphones and listen in to our informative multi-lingual audio commentary. Or get amazed by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guides!

Lunch and shopping There is time for independent shopping and lunch.

First Class (optional) includes refreshments served at your seat, extra leg room and access to the first class lounge.

Days of departure: Monday to Sunday

Paddington station: Praed St, London W2 1HB

Meeting time: 7:30am Monday to Friday, 8am Saturday and Sunday.
Your train will depart at:
8:18am* on Monday to Friday
8:48am* Saturday
8:33am* on Sunday

Journey time: 1 hour 50min - 2hrs approx.

Please ensure you arrive to the station at least 15min prior to your train departure time to avoid missing the train.

Return Journey
Monday to Friday - Your train departs at 5:54pm*, arriving at London Paddington Station at 7:44pm.
Saturday - Your train departs at 6:23pm*, arriving at London Paddington Station at 8:11pm.
Sunday - Your train departs at 6:18pm*, arriving at London Paddington Station at 8:14pm.

Schedule Open Top Bus Tour:
1st May to 30th June
First departure: 10am
Last departure: 4.30pm

1st July to 30th Sept
First departure: 10am
Last departure: 5pm

2nd to 30th April & 1st to 31st Oct
First departure: 10am
Last departure: 4pm

Frequency: Every 30min.

Tour runs daily, except on 25th & 26th December and 1st of Jan.