Llanberis, Conwy and Caernarfon Castle: A Self-Guided Driving Tour of Snowdonia

Conwy, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore Snowdonia at your own pace
  • Discover local lore and Welsh language
  • Complete the tour in two hours or linger at stops
  • Unlimited use before and after your booking date
  • Experience a self-guided driving tour of medieval towns

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

JUNCTION RETAIL PARK, Junction Way, Llandudno Junction LL31 9XX , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

The tour ends just a short distance from the start location.

Meeting point

Conwy LL32 8FZ , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Conwy

This self-guided audio tour starts and ends in Conwy. You'll hear how the tour works using the VoiceMap mobile app before you set off.

2

Conwy Suspension Bridge

The tour passes over Conwy Suspension bridge.

3

Castell Conwy

The tour passes by Conwy Castle which was built by the English to subjugate the hardy Celts. A world heritage site for justifiable reasons. Unique fortifications towering over the conquered town

4

Conwy Town Walls

Some of the most complete medieval town walls in Britain and you can walk on them!

5

Abergwyngregyn

You’ll trace the coastline over mighty mountains and through lush valleys en route to medieval towns and Victorian villages like Abergwyngregyn.

6

Conwy Quay

The bustling waterfront with fishing vessels and views of the mussel beds

7

Smallest House in Britain

In the Guiness Book of records, you'll look like a giant photographed beside it

8

The Knight Shop

Run by a top armourer you can browse wonderful reproduction weaponry and sample different types of mead

9

Dylan's Conwy

A wonderful delicatessen where you can buy quality welsh produce or eat in the restaurant for Welsh fusion food with great views

10

The Jackdaw

Named after the iconic bird that those born in Conwy are titled, this restaurant is famous for its quality tasting menu

11

Menai Bridge Viewpoint

You'll pass by the Menai Bridge Viewpoint where you'll have the opportunity of stopping, stretching your legs and enjoying the view.

12

Llanfairfechan

You’ll trace the coastline over mighty mountains and through lush valleys en route to medieval towns and Victorian villages like Llanfairfechan.

13

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

The tour passes through Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. You'll learn how to say Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch at the llanfairpwllgwyngyll station, and how to decipher Welsh names.

14

Penrhyn Castle

The tour passes by Penrhyn Castle which was built by the English to subjugate the hardy Celts.

15

Castell Caernarfon

The tour passes by Caernarfon Castle which was built by the English to subjugate the hardy Celts.

16

Caernarfon

You’ll trace the coastline over mighty mountains and through lush valleys en route to medieval towns and Victorian villages like Caernarfon.

17

Menai Suspension Bridge

On this tour, you'll cross the oldest suspension bridge in the world, the Menai Suspension Bridge, and hear how it’s connected to Lewis Caroll’s Alice Through the Looking Glass.

18

Segontium Roman Fort

The tour passes by Segontium Roman Fort. You'll hear about the ancient barracks that once housed 2,000 soldiers.

19

Llanrug

You’ll trace the coastline over mighty mountains and through lush valleys en route to medieval towns and Victorian villages like Llanrug.

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Llanberis

You’ll trace the coastline over mighty mountains and through lush valleys en route to medieval towns and Victorian villages like Llanberis.

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The tour passes by Pont Pen-y-llyn.

22

Llanberis Lake Railway

The tour passes by Llanberis Lake Railway.

23

Llafn y Cewri - Blade of the Giants

The tour passes by Llafn y Cewri - Blade of the Giants. You'll have the opportunity of stopping, getting out the car and taking a few photos of the giant blade.

24

St. Michael's Old Church

The tour passes by St Michael's Old Church.

25

Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

You'll pass through sections of Snowdonia National Park. I’ll tell you about Snowdonia National Park and one of the most recently named UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Slate Landscapes of North Wales.

26

National Slate Museum

The tour passes by the National Slate Museum. You'll how thousands of Welshmen scooped huge and dramatic quarries out of mountains to roof the world.

27

Castell Dolbadarn

The tour passes by Dolbadarn Castle. I'll compare Dolbadarn Castle, an old Welsh castle, with several English-built World Heritage Fortresses en route.

28

Gwydir Castle

The tour passes by Gwydir Castle which was built by the English to subjugate the hardy Celts.

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Yr Wyddfa

On this tour, you'll be about to take in the impressive Snowdon mountain, the highest in England and Wales.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Bring headphones for the audio tour.
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    Stop by Caernarfon for local fish & chips.
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    Visit a nearby cafe for traditional Welsh cakes.
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    Check out the views from Conwy Castle.
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    Explore Llanberis for scenic hiking trails.

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