Explore Cardiff’s hidden past with tales of executions and graveyards. Discover the city’s dark secrets on this intriguing walking tour.
Explore Cardiff’s hidden past with tales of executions and graveyards. Discover the city’s dark secrets on this intriguing walking tour.
- The Hayes - Located in the heart of modern Cardiff’s central street, The Hayes is now a high-end shopping destination. Historically, it was known for its notorious housing courts, which were associated with the spread of disease.
- House of Fraser - Currently a prominent department store, this site has a rich history, having once been home to a…
- The Hayes - Located in the heart of modern Cardiff’s central street, The Hayes is now a high-end shopping destination. Historically, it was known for its notorious housing courts, which were associated with the spread of disease.
- House of Fraser - Currently a prominent department store, this site has a rich history, having once been home to a chapel and an execution site.
- Cardiff Central Market - Serving as the vibrant hub of daily life in the city, Cardiff Central Market has a storied past. The current market is known for more than meets the eye.
- Cardiff Castle - As the city’s centerpiece and oldest structure, Cardiff Castle is renowned for being the most haunted building in Cardiff and was once the town’s main prison.
- Womanby Street - This street, with its rare Norse name, dates back nearly 1,000 years. Over the centuries, it has been linked with immigration, prostitution, crime, and slums.
- St John’s Church - As Cardiff’s second oldest building, St John’s Church has been a significant landmark throughout the town’s history, known for its associations with hauntings, graveyards, and more.

- Experienced native English speaking guide
- Experienced native English speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Gratuities
The Cardiff Dark Side Tour reveals the hidden aspects of the Welsh capital.
Cardiff is famous for its castle and rugby stadium, both symbols of the Bute family’s legacy and the coal export industry. Yet, the city also has a shadowy past, marked by hangings, executions, graveyards, and disease, which is not visible today.
Even the most ordinary spots in…
The Cardiff Dark Side Tour reveals the hidden aspects of the Welsh capital.
Cardiff is famous for its castle and rugby stadium, both symbols of the Bute family’s legacy and the coal export industry. Yet, the city also has a shadowy past, marked by hangings, executions, graveyards, and disease, which is not visible today.
Even the most ordinary spots in central Cardiff, which people pass daily, might have once been sites of executions or slums.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.