8 hours
National Museum Cardiff
Starting at GBP 407
Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm (GMT+01:00)
National Museum Cardiff
Gorsedd Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom
On the edge of Wales’ 2nd largest national park is heaven for all Bibliophiles. Hay-on-Wye. With more bookstores per square mile than anywhere in world, the ancient small town near the Wales / England border, the “Town of Books” is a must visit for any bookworm. This tour not only gives you the chance to explore the many bookshops in Hay-on-Wye, but also gives also opportunity to explore Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons)
Desgined around Hay-on-Wye it is an absolute must for any Bookworm who finds themselves in Wales. Starting in Cardiff, this private chauffeur tour will take you into the Black Mountains in Bannau Brycheiniog, and discover the serne tranquility of the 12th Century Llanthony Priory. You will take a trip along Wales' highest road with breathtaking views for miles across Wales, before arriving in Hay-on-Wye.Bilbliophiles will love "The Town of Books" which has more bookstore per square mile than anywhere in the world.Finally you will head through Wales' 2nd largest National Park and take a stroll along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal before returning to Cardiff.
Info: Discover the tranquility and ruins of the 12th Century Llanthony Priory, nestled away in the isolated and secluded Vale of Eways with the Black Mountains rising up over the Priory
Info: Travel along Wales' highest road, and stop to take in breath taking views across the Brecon Beacons and far into Mid Wales
Info: With more bookstores pre square mile than anywhere in the world Hay-on-Wye is a must for any book lover. Spend a couple of hours exploring the historic town and visiting the books, which range from pristine well organised presented shops, to stores that are more organised chaos, with rooms off rooms off rooms and books piles of books on the floor. In Hay-on-Wye you will find the latest releases, and next door you will find 2nd hand books, first editions and ancient books. Throughout the town you will discover books of all ages, all conditions and from just about every subject and genre under the sun. If you can't find a book on a particular subject in Hay-on-Wye, the subject doesn't exist
Info: Enjoy a gentle stroll along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal from Brynich Lock to the Brecon Canal Basin.
The canal was opened in 1797 to transport Coal, Limestone & Iron Ore mined from the Brecon Beacons and South Wales Valleys to Newport Docks. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon stroll along the flat, well maintained canal path and get closer to nature as you follow the canal through the Brecon Beacons to Brecon
Tickets for Private Brecon & Book Tour including Hay-on-Wye can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Private Group | 407 GBP |