Snowdonia & Welsh Castles Tour

With this tour from Llandudno, you will explore the legendary history of Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon, three of the most remarkable castles in Wales, taking a journey back to the Middle Ages.

Snowdonia & Welsh Castles Tour

This North Wales tour begins at Llandudno Railway Station. At the scheduled time, we will depart for the Great Orme headland, where stunning views of Anglesey Island and the Irish Sea await us. Our first major stop will be the impressive Conwy Castle. Here, you will discover the adventures of King Edward I of England during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century.

After thoroughly exploring the castle's rooms, a walk through Conwy's historic centre will follow. You'll visit unique sites like the Elizabethan townhouse of Plas Mawr and see the smallest house in Britain, learning about the intriguing history of its diminutive size.

Next, we’ll journey into the lush landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. This protected natural area is renowned for its stunning scenery, including the Nant Ffrancon valley. We will also pause at the picturesque Llyn Ogwen and Llyn Mymbyr lakes to admire the mountains and valleys reflected in their serene waters.

Still under the spell of Snowdonia's natural beauty, we will proceed to Llanberis, where you will have one hour of free time for lunch. Following lunch, the visit to the National Slate Museum will reveal the significance of the slate industry in Wales' economic history.

The last part of our Llanberis visit will include a stop at the ruins of Dolbadarn Castle to uncover its captivating past. Finally, we will make our way to Caernarfon, where we will dive into its secrets and stories.

At the conclusion of this extraordinary trip, we will return to Llandudno, with an estimated total duration of 9 hours.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

During this tour, you will:
Start at Llandudno Railway Station for departure.Visit the Great Orme and enjoy views of Anglesey Island and the Irish Sea.Explore Conwy Castle and learn about its history.Walk through Conwy’s historic town center and see landmarks like Plas Mawr.Admire the natural beauty in Snowdonia National Park, including Nant Ffrancon valley and the lakes.Have an hour of free time for lunch in Llanberis.Visit the National Slate Museum and Dolbadarn Castle ruins.Conclude the tour with a visit to Caernarfon Castle before returning.

INCLUDED
Transport from Llandudno.Guided visits to all mentioned castles and sites.Free time in Llanberis.

NOT INCLUDED
Meals and refreshment costs.Entry fees to certain attractions (if applicable).

MEETING POINT

The meeting point is Llandudno Railway Station at the specified departure time.