$85
/person
An absolutely fulfilled day capturing cultural elements of history and life in Wales. We step into industrial life in Wales to the slate capital of Wales, where we travel 500 feet underground to experience the life of slate miners some 160 years ago. Back on the surface, we board a steam train operated by the world’s oldest railway company, following the route of the slate from the mountains to the coast, where it was exported all over the world. Wales is full of history and our cultural elements capture the history of the Roman occupation with a visit to one of the most isolated and hostile outposts in the Roman empire. We then contrast our history with the English 13th century King Edward 1st conquering of Wales in the 12th century by visiting the magnificent castle at Harlech, which provides a spectacular setting, crowning a sheer rocky crag overlooking the coast, with distant views of the Snowdonia Mountains. Farming is an important industry to Wales and our farm visit is one of our great hidden gems of Wales. With an intriguing story that unfolds of the simply life on a Welsh farm, but also the great tradition of the Welsh Eistedfford – a traditional cultural event held in Wales celebrating the Welsh language and arts. We also make a couple of scenic photo stops at Dolwyddelan, home to the Welsh Prince Llewellyn the Great, along with a stunning scenic photo stop on a beautiful remote hillside location, where you can experience our ‘Secret View of Snowdonia’.
Thank you for considering Boutique Tours of Wales as your private tour provider for your visit to Wales. We are a small, family run business and every booking is extremely important to us.
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Our private tour rates sit very competitively against the rates quoted by The Guild of Professional Tour Guides, along with the Association of Professional Tourist Guides and the Driver-Guides Association.
It’s your very own private tour and we can custom design the tour itinerary and arrangements to suit what you want to do and see. Our flexibility allows you to make changes to our itineraries. So take something out and add something more appealing to your desires. Alternatively combine an element of this tour with that of another tour. All you have to do is ask and if it is possible then it will be our pleasure to accommodate your wishes.
We have a selection of other tours featuring historic castles, combined with other aspects of Welsh culture and scenery. Take a look at these exciting and interesting alternative tour options:
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