Take a 2.5-hour walking tour of Cardiff, and discover locations in the Welsh capital used in the hit TV series “Doctor Who.” Learn how the city was utilized for intergalactic purposes, and how it was transformed to become New York, Pompeii and more.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Learn how Cardiff has been transformed into 1970's New York, ancient Pompeii, London and Paris as well intergalactic locations
See more than 20 Doctor Who filming locations used in the show since 2005
Stand where Clara speaks on her mobile phone to the Doctor (Matt Smith) in Deep Breath

Full description

Cardiff has been the home of Doctor Who since the show returned in 2005 and on this fully guided walking tour you will get to see where over 30 memorable scenes from more than 20 episodes have taken place. This is then followed by a walking tour around Cardiff city center and includes the scene of Danny Pinks death from Series 8, a visit to the National Museum of Wales which has hosted many scenes from the show, the site of Donna Nobles ill fated wedding, Rose Tyler’s workplace and much more. Your guide will show you how terrestrial and intergalactic scenes were filmed on location in Cardiff and give you the chance to follow in the footsteps of four of the Doctors’ and their assistants. Please note that due to the nature of the locations visited this tour is not wheelchair or pram friendly.

Includes

Guide

Gratuities (optional)
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Cardiff Castle entrance, Castle Street

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Important information

Know before you go

Please note that the locations on the walking tour are exclusive to this tour. For those interested, 3-hour Doctor Who Cardiff Bus Tour (departing at 2 pm on the same day as this tour from Cardiff Bay) is a complementary activity and visits other locations around the Welsh capital.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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It was well worth the getting lost four times on the way and battling with four parking meters and stress walking to get there because I was running late due to the parking meters. Thankfully they were still at Cardiff Castle our meeting place because our extremely knowledgeable guide had lots to say about it and the history as well as how it was used in the filming and making of Doctor Who. It was great to get to actually see where it all comes to life. To actually be on the same spot where some of my absolute favorite actors have been. It was so much fun to meet fellow Whovians. If you are a Doctor Who fan, then this tour is for you! Our guide most definitely knew his stuff. And this particular tour is priced at a great value that won't break the bank. So much so that you could afford to take the whole fam. So what are you waiting for, book now!

April 17, 2022

Combination city and bay would be great, otherwise everything would be fine.

April 14, 2019

Excellent tour, guide was informative and friendly

Good tour, interesting for Doctor Who fans, nice walk around Cardiff

August 5, 2018

Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

Cardiff: Doctor Who Walking Tour

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Excellent tour, guide was informative and friendly