Castle and Snowdonia Tour

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Our Castle and Snowdonia Tour captures the best of the history of Wales, along with some of the most breath-taking scenic landscapes and castles in the country. The tour provides plenty of scenic photo stops and two very contrasting short walks set amongst the most amazing scenery.

We take in one of the finest medieval castles at Caernarfon. The UNESCO castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings and castles of the Middle Ages. Built in the late 13th century, the castle was the biggest of all the castles built for King Edward 1st in his conquest of Wales. The ‘Royal Castle’ has associations for the investitures of the Prince of Wales and you can follow in the royal footsteps, as we guide you through the castle on a fascinating historical tour.

In complete contrast, the Snowdonia National Park features wild landscapes and villages steeped in history, all set amongst the most stunning scenery, with the feature being the highest mountain in Wales – Mount Snowdon.

We go onto tour one of the quieter and scenic glacial valleys of the Snowdonia National Park, with some of the best landscapes of the touring day.

We make a stop at one of the prettiest village locations in all of Wales and we go onto tour through the mountains and glacial valleys along what is regarded as ‘the most scenic road in Wales’.

Our finale, features a short walk out onto the UNESCO Slate Landscapes of North Wales to witness the working slate galleries and the most stunning mountain landscapes.

What's on the Touring Route

The options below provide you with a choice of places to see and things to do during your touring day with us. We will work with you to design the perfect custom tailor made tour around your personal preferences and choices.

Please note: It is not possible to cover and include every location in one day.
Some attractions have restricted operating and opening times.

The town with the longest name in Wales and Europe

No tour to Wales would be complete without visiting the town with the longest name in Britain. It just happens to be on the Isle of Anglesey where we will stop for photographs of the famous railway station name and challenge you to our ‘famous competition!’

The Menai Strait Viewpoint

Enjoy one of the most scenic landscapes in the whole of Wales as you look down over the Menai Strait, with the famous suspension bridge, along with the fishing island and the magnificent backdrop of the Snowdonia and coastal mountains.

Thomas Telford Suspension Bridge

A spectacular waterside setting underneath the bridge. There is an option to enjoy a short walk along the edge of the Menai Strait to wander along the ‘Belgium’ promontory and to discover the 6th century church of St Tysilio on ‘Church Island’.

Caernarfon Castle

Our castle tour is of the royal UNESCO medieval castle where Prince Charles was invested as the Prince of Wales back in 1969.

Caernarfon Castle is a brute of a fortress. King Edward 1st created what is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive castles in Wales.

Entrance Fee applies on entry to the castle.

Welsh Farm

Our refreshment/lunch stop is a place where you can meet the locals and hear the Welsh language being spoken during our visit to a farm location set on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. We recommend you sample one of our traditional national dishes – ‘Welsh Rarebit’ for a real taste of Wales

This site is closed on Monday and Tuesday. As an alternative, we will offer a lunch stop in Caernarfon after your tour of the castle at a quintessential historic Welsh inn.

Snowdonia National Park Touring

The Snowdonia National Park stretches out over 830 square miles and we have selected the very best touring route as we travel through stunning and picturesque glacial landscapes, passing lakes and streams and climb into the elevated mountain regions of the National Park.

Beddgelert

One of the prettiest villages in Wales, where we set you down for a stunning riverside walk. The village is set amongst some of the most majestic scenery that Wales has to offer. Located where two rivers meet, the village features a cluster of miner’s stone cottages and there is the opportunity to sample some of the best ice cream in Wales.

The Most Scenic Road in Wales

Our tour takes us along one of the most scenic roads in Wales, where we pass lakes and small streams and we stop for some great photos of this area of Snowdonia.

Mount Snowdon Viewpoint

We stop on an elevated platform to view the highest Mountain in Wales at 3,560 feet above sea level. The landscape of mountain and glacial valleys is a photographer’s paradise

Blade of the Giants

Enjoy this stunning lakeside setting with the ‘Sword in the Stone’.

We have many Arthurian legends in the mountains and the Sword in Stone provides a link to one of the great legends of Excalibur being thrown back to the lady of the lake.

The Secret View

A beautiful lakeside setting. We call it the secret view as its out of sight to everyone passing along the two main roads nearby, yet we open up an amazing vista of a glacial lake and the Snowdonia Mountains.

Time permitting, these are two options
that come up towards the end of the touring day.

Walk the UNESCO Slate Mountain Landscapes

We drive out to an elevation on the slate mountain for our second short walk of the day. Here you will get to witness the harsh conditions of working life on the side of the mountain, whilst taking in some of the best scenic landscapes of the whole touring day.

This short walk is around 45 minutes in duration and is fairly gentle in the slope, walking on cut rock tracks, with uneven surfaces.

Time permitting, these are two options
that come up towards the end of the touring day.

Quarrymans ‘Slate’ Villages of the Hills

We tour through the UNESCO slate landscapes, passing through several small remote villages, where life was simple and homes were very basic. Learn of stories of hardship, loyalty and life working for the industrial lords – owners of the great slate quarries.

Customer Tour Testimonial

“Private Tour of Snowdonia”

My husband and I had a fantastic day touring with Boutique Tours of Wales through Snowdonia. We saw and learnt so much more in one day than we did in 2 weeks driving ourselves - and without the stress! John was quick to adapt the tour to our interests and was interesting with a good sense of humour. He showed us some special locations that you would miss on your own without immense research and time and we got our best photos all in one day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John, and in particular the value of a private tour with Boutique Tours.
Maggi Miles from Adelaide, Australia

Castle and Snowdonia Tour

The Castle and Snowdonia Tour can be custom designed to fit a number of
touring options such as duration and pick up/drop off locations.

This private tour can start from Beaumaris, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon,
Conwy, Holyhead, Llandudno, Ruthin, Llangollen and Wrexham Areas.

If you are staying anywhere else in the North Wales region, then please contact us to
discuss your tour requirements and we will be pleased to quote for our services.

We can also start/end the tour from Chester and Liverpool.

If you are visiting by cruise ship to the port of Holyhead we can custom design
a touring day to fit the duration that you are in port, but please note that because of
your time restrictions, we are unable to cover every site in our tour listing.

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All our tours are custom designed and operate on a private basis.

With each private custom tour that we design, there is a number of factors that affect the overall tour price:

  • The dates that you choose
  • Your chosen location to start and end the tour
  • The number of passengers in your party
  • The tour duration that you choose
Like most other professional private driver guide operators, our tour rates do not include:
Accommodation / Entrance fees to Attractions / Refreshments, Drinks, Meals / Gratuities.
By booking direct with us there are no booking fees or credit card charges.

We accept payment by American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Debit Card or by Electronic Bank Transfer.

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It’s your very own private tour and we can custom design a tour itinerary to suit what you want to do and see.  Our flexibility in designing a tailor made tour means you have the flexibility to make changes to any of our tour examples.  So take something out or add something more appealing to your desires, or alternatively, add an element from another tour and combine it to create your perfect touring day.

All you have to do is ask and if it is possible, then it will be our pleasure to accommodate your wishes.

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