Medieval Walls Walking Tour in Conwy
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Stop At: Conwy Town Walls, Conwy Wales
Conwy medieval town walls are mostly complete. No wonder they are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site !
On our tour we will see these walls from every angle - and they photograph well. We will even walk on the wall-top of most of the circuit. From this crows-nest vantage point the panorama of Snowdonia's mountains and the beautiful Conwy Estuary are superb - and that's without wonderful views of the huge castle.
You'll get the history - I'm very good at picking up clues as to how much of this you can imbibe - everybody has a different information threshold!
We'll learn about the defensive structures of the gates, portcullises and watchtowers and how they were built without modern machinery. We'll also talk about why they were built - how Wales was England's first colony and learn what the local population thought about that then and now .
We'll be able to look down on the rooftops and gardens of my fine little town and photograph the array of chimneys and birds nesting in any spare space. Did you know a resident of Conwy is called a Jackdaw?
We'll finish with a stroll along Conwy Quay learning how locals make a living from the fishing tackle and lobster pots on the quayside and photograph the cute little Smallest House in Britain - made official the Guinness Book of Records.
I'll be happy to give you advice on what to do with the rest of your time in Wales
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Smallest House in Britain, 11 Lower Gate Street, Conwy LL32 8BE Wales
We'll have a photo stop here and learn about it's history and who lived here
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Conwy Castle, Coast Rd - A55, Conwy LL32 8AY Wales
We'll have several fantastic photoshoots of the world heritage castle
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- We use individual receivers for guests. The guide has a microphone and therefore social distancing can be maintained. Guests should bring their own earphones or can buy a set from the guide for £1
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This tour is perfect for those who want to learn a bit of the history of Conwy while getting some of the best views in the city. Our guide Eileen (I apologize if I spelled this wrong) was extremely friendly and informative. She walked at a great pace that was neither too fast nor too slow, gave a...
This tour is perfect for those who want to learn a bit of the history of Conwy while getting some of the best views in the city. Our guide Eileen (I apologize if I spelled this wrong) was extremely friendly and informative. She walked at a great pace that was neither too fast nor too slow, gave a good overview of the history of the city and provided us with great recommendations on where to sample cheese and places to eat.Amanda is very knowledgeable and friendly. She invited lots of questions, and answered them in depth -- she has done her homework in the local archives and even consulted with local experts: she has lots to say about the history, culture, and present-day life of people in Conwy and Wales. Her mix...
Amanda is very knowledgeable and friendly. She invited lots of questions, and answered them in depth -- she has done her homework in the local archives and even consulted with local experts: she has lots to say about the history, culture, and present-day life of people in Conwy and Wales. Her mixture of easy going humour and high energy made our trip to Conwy really enjoyable and fun!Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the city walls wouldn’t have learnt even half as much without our tour guide. Enjoyed by everyone in our party with ages ranging from 11 to 65
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the city walls wouldn’t have learnt even half as much without our tour guide. Enjoyed by everyone in our party with ages ranging from 11 to 65Absolutely great day out and our guide Amanda was very entertaining and knowledgable.. would definitely recommend this trip
Absolutely great day out and our guide Amanda was very entertaining and knowledgable.. would definitely recommend this tripThe guide, Amanda, is lovely, very knowledgeable and has plenty of interesting anecdotes about the town as you walk along the walls. We did this tour on our first day here and found it very informative. It provided a lot of scenic photo opportunities. Fully recommend, but you do need to be quite ...
The guide, Amanda, is lovely, very knowledgeable and has plenty of interesting anecdotes about the town as you walk along the walls. We did this tour on our first day here and found it very informative. It provided a lot of scenic photo opportunities. Fully recommend, but you do need to be quite fit to attempt the walk as the walls are a bit steep and uneven in places. We felt it was reasonably covid safe, even though there is a one way system in place some tourists seem to not understand how that works.Amanda knows her history and tailors the tour to your interests. Experienced, knowledgeable, and a natural. Was great to walk with a local to give you inside information on other things to do too. Most enjoyable and informative.
Amanda knows her history and tailors the tour to your interests. Experienced, knowledgeable, and a natural. Was great to walk with a local to give you inside information on other things to do too. Most enjoyable and informative.