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Swansea Bay Tour

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  • 8 hrs

  • Max 8 people

Discover the history and beauty of Swansea Bay & Inland

Highlights

  • Take in Swansea Bay, compared with the Bay of Naples
  • Visit Rhossili Beach, voted one of the best in the world
  • Trace the region’s industrial past, including copper smelting
  • Spot ancient traces left by the Romans and Normans

Description

Swansea is the second city of Wales with a population of around 300,000 including surrounding areas. Swansea Bay is magnificent and has been compared to the Bay of Naples.


This was one of the first regions of the world to industrialise, with the smelting of copper very important to the area. Approaching Swansea from the east it is impossible to miss the massive Port Talbot Steel Works that dominates the landscape, and still shows the importance of heavy industry in the region to this day.

 

As in any part of Wales there are ancient remains aplenty, from the Neolithic to the Ancient British, as well as the Romans and the Normans. They have all left their mark in this part of Wales.

 

Outside the City of Swansea you’ll find the stunning and breathtaking valleys. Our day tour of Swansea and inland is flexible, and we will tailor it to suit your requirements if possible. Some of the sites that you could visit include Rhossili Beach, voted one of the best in the World. We can also include excursions to Oystermouth Castle, Neath Abbey ruins, and the Vale of Neath Waterfalls.

 

Our tours are full day, and time permitting we can also visit the spectacular Dan Yr Ogof cave system or Brecon Beacons National Park. Should you wish to visit an attraction or monument that charges a separate entrance fee we can arrange a subsidy with the attraction on your behalf.



What to bring

We specialise in small group tours of up to 8 people for you to experience first hand the beauty & history of Wales. Our full day sightseeing tours are flexible and you have an experienced tour guide with you at all times.

Itinerary

We offer flexible tours and alway do our best to fit in with your existing sightseeing plans. Our personalised and fully escorted day tours are available for groups of up to 8 people. We will arrange pickup from a location of your choice – your hotel, local landmark etc. – and our tours normally last a full day from 8.00a.m. to 4.30pm.


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