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Digital Walking Tours

I am delighted to offer multi-lingual digital self-guided walking tours in South East Wales.

These affordable tours can be done at your own pace and at a time that suits you!


TV Location tours in Cardiff also include snippets of local history.  Scroll down to see the tours...

Cardiff VoiceMap digital tour testimonials

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

"What a wonderful way to explore a new city and learn about some of my favourite shows.  A must-do for any Whoniverse fan!"      December 2024

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

"Fantastic tour! A must for Doctor Who and BBC Drama fans, but also a lovely way to get to know Cardiff with some interesting historical and cultural tidbits - the perfect way to liven up these sometimes dry tours by combining it with your hobby. Great value for what you get. Sarah is a lovely guide with a clear love of Cardiff, great recommendations for your tourist experience, and second-to-none Who knowledge. My only note is I think at one point Spyfall was referred to as Jodie’s first episode, but meh, it’s not like this fanbase to nitpick 😉 Thank you, Sarah, really enjoyed! Currently enjoying a pint in one of Sherlock’s pub-crawl pubs, though sadly not out of a measuring beaker 😂"   May 2025 - David

Cinematic Cardiff: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood & more

"This was amazing! We saw so many lovely places around Cardiff as well as the Doctor Who locations. The cyberman was a really nice surprise! The history facts were really interesting and a good addition. It was very easy to navigate and I’m glad it was self-guided, as you could pause to check other things out and take everything at your own pace. Thank you Sarah for making this, your love of Cardiff really shines through!!"   

June 2025 - Ella

"I loved the mix of history as well as film locations from numerous genres of films and tv series. That was a lovely surprise. I also liked its bite size pockets of information, which gave you time to have a good look around, and made the tour relaxing - where I could go at my own pace." 

May 2025 - Lisa

"The tour was wonderful! Sarah was the perfect guide. It was exciting seeing all of the Doctor Who locations and learning about the local history of Cardiff. Very fun and engaging, would definitely recommend :)"

June 2025 - Kat 

"Excellent, informative and full of moments to pause and explore for yourself. I would highly recommend this tour for any Whovian/Sherlock fan!"

December 2024 - Andy

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

Great production values and a nice mix of local history as well as Doctor Who, Torchwood, and other film locations. Really enjoyed the morning walk!    

October 2025 - Michael R

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

Thanks Sarah. We loved this tour. Well organised with excellent information. A wonderful afternoon 

October 2025 - Mark W

Cardiff Bay's Whoniverse: A guide to its filming locations

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Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Barrage - Norwegian Church to Cardiff Bay Barrage

Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Barrage - Norwegian Church to Cardiff Bay Barrage

45 minute walking tour.


Cardiff is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, which has been shaped by residents and visitors alike. On this walking tour around some of Cardiff Bay’s most famous landmarks, you’ll hear the stories of those people, and the legacies they have left. You’ll also discover how an extraordinary vision transformed Cardiff Bay into a fascinating and popular tourist destination. 


Image by Ben Salter



Pristine Penarth - Dirty Dock to Millionaire's Row

Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Barrage - Norwegian Church to Cardiff Bay Barrage

1.5 hour walking tour


With more millionaires per square mile than anywhere else in the world during the industrial revolution, Penarth has had plenty of quirky residents. Hear their stories while enjoying the charms of this genteel Victorian seaside town on a walking tour.

Starting at Cardiff Bay Barrage, you’ll see many of the iconic grand buildings and homes.


Penarth grow from a tiny hamlet to a busy town. But she wasn’t the only woman to influence the town, as you’ll soon see. 


Image from Visit the Vale

Cardiff Bay's Sights and Sounds - A Children's Trail

Cardiff Bay's Sights and Sounds - A Children's Trail

A view of Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre with it's iconic silver water tower in the foreground.

1 hour walking tour


Hunt for clues about Tiger Bay's nautical past.  This audio walking tour brings the area's past to life with storytelling, poetry, sound and music.  Homesick sailors, intrepid explorers and mythical beasts are just some of the characters you will meet along the way.



Cinematic Cardiff Tour: Dr Who and other filming locations

Cinematic Cardiff Tour: Dr Who and other filming locations

Landmarks for the filming of Doctor Who, Sherlock, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures in Cardiff

Doctor Who Walking Tour of Cardiff City Centre  Duration 1.25 hours


Cardiff is packed full of television locations, if you know where to find them. On this walking tour of central Cardiff, you’ll see multiple locations from the BBC Sci-Fi drama Doctor Who, from the ninth to the fifteenth doctor.


You’ll have the chance to enter many of these iconic locations and, with my help, be able to picture the scenes that took place here.  Along the way, I’ll also point out locations from Torchwood, The Sarah-Jane Adventures, the BBC’s Sherlock, and a few more surprising television productions.


Our tour starts at the iconic Cardiff Castle, where you’ll find out just how versatile it’s been as a TV location. As you walk around the new Canal Quarter, you’ll hear about directors and CGI enhancements, along with a few film shoot stories – like why it was tricky filming a particular scene with Kylie Minogue. I’ll also share some of Cardiff’s war-time tales, its medieval history, and tell you how it grew from a small town to a massive coal exporting city. 


Our tour ends at Cambrian Tap, a popular pub that you may recognise from Sherlock, where you’ll have the option to sample local food and drink, armed with the confidence to know what to ask for.

Cardiff Bay’s Whoniverse: A Guide to its Filming Locations

Cinematic Cardiff Tour: Dr Who and other filming locations

Walking tour of Cardiff Bay area.  Duration: 1.5 hours


Cardiff has a reputation as the home of Bad Wolf Studios and the city with ties to the Torchwood spin-off TV show. It’s also known as the beating heart of the Doctor Who cinematic universe: The Whoniverse.

On this Cardiff Bay walking tour, you’ll experience the city’s vibrant culture, discover its rich history, and explore its status as the Doctor’s gateway into time and space. Cardiff holds a special place for Doctor Who fans because it’s not just the show’s production base, but also a central location in many of its iconic scenes.

The tour starts outside the iconic Wales Millennium Centre at the Torchwood Tower, where I’ll tell you how CGI was used to turn a Cardiff Bay location into a Parisian Art Gallery. You’ll explore streets made famous by Doctor Who, Torchwood, and other productions. I’ll point out specific filming locations and explain how the film and television industry has become Wales’ fastest-growing economic sector. 

La Baia di Cardiff e la diga di sbarramento: dalla chiese norvegese a Penarth

La Baia di Cardiff e la diga di sbarramento: dalla chiese norvegese a Penarth

Una escursione a piedi di 45 minuti 


Cardiff è una vibrante città cosmopolita, forgiata nella stessa misura da residenti e visitatori. Durante questo itinerario a piedi lungo alcuni dei punti panoramici più famosi della Baia, ascolterete le storie di coloro che hanno lasciato un segno. Scoprirete anche come uno straordinario progetto ha trasformato Cardiff Bay in una popolare ed attraente destinazione turistica. 


Foto di Ben Salter

La baie et le barrage de Cardiff: de l'église norvégienne à Penarth

La Baia di Cardiff e la diga di sbarramento: dalla chiese norvegese a Penarth

 Une visite de 45 min à pied avec un audio-guide 


Cardiff est une ville dynamique et cosmopolite, qui a été façonnée par ses habitants et ses visiteurs. Lors de cette visite à pied vous verrez plusieurs monuments parmi les plus célèbres de la baie de Cardiff, vous entendrez les histoires de ces personnes et l’héritage qu’elles y ont laissé. Vous découvrirez comment une vision extraordinaire a transformé la baie de Cardiff en une destination touristique fascinante et populaire. 




 Photo de Ben Salter 

Stupenda Penarth: da Porto Industriale a Quartiere dei Milionari

Colourful Edwardian style buidings along Victorian Esplanade

1,5 ore tour a pied


Dal momento che, durante la rivoluzione industriale, a Penarth risiedevano più miliardari per kilometro quadro che in qualsiasi altra parte del mondo, tra loro si potevano contare molti tipi bizzarri. Ascoltate le loro storie passeggiando con il nostro tour lungo le strade ed i viottoli di questa graziosa cittadina vittoriana sulla riva del mare.

Partendo dalla diga di sbarramento di Cardiff Bay, vedrete edifici iconici ed importanti, ville costruite per ricchi residenti, ed ascolterete la storia della Baronessa Windsor, che fondò un porto per l’esportazione del carbone da rivaleggiare con quello di Cardiff. Cosi facendo, mise in moto una serie di eventi che vedranno la crescita di Penarth da minuscolo villaggio a prospera cittadina. E lei non fu nemmeno l’unica donna ad aver influenzato cosi profondamente la città, come vi accorgerete.


Image from Visit the Vale

Cardiff Bay und Barrage: Von der norwegischen Kirche nach Penarth

Ein 45-minütiger selbstgeführter Spaziergang 


Cardiff ist eine pulsierende und kosmopolitische Stadt, die sowohl von ihren Einwohnern als auch ihren Besuchern geprägt wurde und wird. Auf diesem Spaziergang zu einigen der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Cardiff Bay werden Sie einiges über die Geschichte dieser Menschen und ihr Vermächtnis erfahren. Sie werden auch entdecken, wie eine aussergewöhnliche Vision Cardiff Bay in ein beeindruckendes und populäres Besuchsziel verwandelt hat.


Photo von Ben Salter

How do I use a Digital Downloadable Tour?

Using the VoiceMap app to download and use your tour couldn't be easier.  Head to Google Play store or Apple Apps and search for VoiceMap.  Download for free.  Search for your tour by name or destination.  Click on the tour and choose Download.  Create an account and pay for your tour.  Once your tour has downloaded it will open.  It will also appear in your library.  A map will lead you to the start point.  Once at the start point you will be able to press play.  Put your ear buds in, your phone in your pocket and explore like a local!

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Getting to Cardiff Bay

To head "down the Bay" as we say in Cardiff you have a number of options.  You can always walk.  It takes about 30 mins.  Walk along Lloyd George Avenue.  The number 6 circular bus route runs between the Cardiff Bus Interchange,  Central Square and Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay every 30 minutes.  
See the timetable and all stops here.

There is a frequent train service that runs between 

Cardiff Queen Street Station and Cardiff Bay. There is also a hop on hop off bus service throughout the summer months.

Local Transport Planning
Getting to Cardiff Bay

Princess Katherine

Departs on the half hour from Bute Park, Cardiff City Centre.  

Departs on the hour from the Waterfront at Cardiff Bay.

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