Doctor Who Cardiff Bay Walking Tour

Two hour guided walking tour of more than 15 memorable Doctor Who filming locations in Cardiff Bay featured in the show since 2005.

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Availability: Public Tours: Sat at 2:30pm (Feb - Oct)
Private Tours: Daily at 10:30am & 1:30pm (Jan - Dec)

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Ages: Adults, All Ages, Kids

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Duration: 1 ½ hours

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Tour Type: Walking Tour

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Language: English

Tour Length: 2 miles

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Start Location: The Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay
End Location: Cardiff Bay

Tour Highlights

  • See where Professor Richard Lazarus changes what it means to be human
  • Get a selfie outside Torchwood Cardiff
  • Spot the stairwell where Donna pursued Lance in 'The Runaway Bride'
  • Pay your respects at the shrine to Ianto Jones
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and lowest price guarantee
  • Gift vouchers available with 12 months validity and free exchanges

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy all the same locations as the public tour but with your very own private guide who tailors the tour to your interests, pace, and favourite characters
  • Flexible timings and personalised experience make it ideal for families, fans, and special occasions (10:30am and 1:30pm or arrange a custom time if you contact us)
  • Ideal for families, friends, school groups or special occasions like birthdays
  • Works out cheaper per person than the public tour if you have at least 9 persons in your group
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Ticket Price
Adult 16 years+£15
Child 5 – 15 years£10
Toddler 0 – 4 years£0

About This Tour

  • Tour description

    The Doctor Who Cardiff Bay Walking Tour is a must for fans of the long-running British science fiction series. This guided walking tour explores the waterfront area that became the production base for Doctor Who when the show returned to television in 2005. Since then the area has appeared in numerous episodes and has become one of the most recognisable filming locations in the Whoniverse.

    This tour complements the Doctor Who Cardiff City Tour which runs earlier in the day at 11am. Book both and get a 25% discount on the Ultimate combo Tour ticket.

  • Itinerary

    The exterior used as the Musée d’Orsay in Vincent and the Doctor
    See the distinctive entrance used to represent the famous Paris art museum where the Doctor takes Vincent van Gogh to view his own paintings.

    The plaza that acts as the entrance to the Torchwood Hub
    Visit the open square where the TARDIS lands in several episodes and where the hidden entrance to Torchwood lies beneath the pavement.

    The futuristic government building used as Lazarus Laboratories
    See the striking building whose interior becomes the headquarters of Professor Lazarus during his experiment in The Lazarus Experiment.

    The office building seen during Donna’s wedding story
    View the building used during the flashback sequence in The Runaway Bride when Donna explains how she chased Lance before agreeing to marry him.

    The waterfront location used as the Boeshane Peninsula in Torchwood
    Stand by the waterside area transformed into an alien world in the Torchwood episode Adam.

    The BBC Studios that was home to the production of Doctor Who
    View the exterior of the studios that served as the home of Doctor Who filming from 2012 to 2021.

    The tourist information building hiding the Torchwood entrance
    See the building used as the fake visitor centre concealing the secret entrance to the Torchwood Hub.

    The waterfront restaurant used for the dinner scene in Boom Town
    Finish in the waterfront dining area where the Doctor confronts Margaret Blaine over dinner in Boom Town.

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  • FAQ's / Good to Know

    Is the tour accessible?
    – This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

    Do children need to be accompanied?
    – All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

    Is the tour suitable for children?
    – Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult

    Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
    – Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure

  • Why book with us?

    – Free Cancellations: Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.

    – Unlimited Rescheduling: Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.

    – Save £££s Booking Direct: Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

    – Hassle-Free Booking Experience: Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

    Trip Protection Insurance: Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout.

  • Inclusions / Exclusions

    – Inclusions: Professional guide

    – Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

  • Disclaimer

    This is an independent, unofficial tour of public locations featured in the BBC’s Doctor Who television series. It is not connected with, or licensed or endorsed by, the BBC in any way, and does not include access to any official Doctor Who sets or props. Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures (and related titles and characters) are trade marks of the BBC. All rights reserved by the BBC.

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