Discover the iconic landmarks in Swansea’s city centre and the Maritime Quarter including Swansea Castle and St Mary’s Church. You’ll also learn about Swansea’s origins, the rise and fall of Copperopolis, and the impacts of WW2.
£4.99
Get it here on the Wales Guidebook app:
Full Description
Explore Swansea on a self-guided walking tour. You’ll visit the city’s top landmarks and learn about its history in the copper industry and famous past residents.
How Do AudioWalks Work? First download the Wales Guidebook: AudioWalks app for Apple or Android. From here, you can purchase the Swansea AudioWalk.
The tours are GPS-enabled. To start the tour, simply visit the start point, pop in your earphones and hit ‘Start Tour’. Your guide will give you full directions, but there’s also an onscreen map if you’d prefer to use that.
All of our tours are created and narrated by locals who are passionate about sharing their country with visitors.
The Swansea AudioWalk begins near the ruins of Swansea Castle. You can get directions to the start point here.
The tour will end on the promenade next to Swansea Beach.
On the tour, you’ll make your way through Swansea City Centre and the Maritime Quarter, visiting the following landmarks:
- Swansea Castle
- St Mary’s Church
- Dylan Thomas Square
- Swansea Observatory
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Important Things To Know
You’ll need to download the Wales Guidebook app to access the tour. Remember to bring headphones so that you don’t annoy people around you and ensure you have adequate battery in your device.
The tour is only available in English right now. Please let us know if there are other languages you would like.
You can download the tour before you go if you’d like to save your mobile data. However, don’t press ‘Start Tour’ until you are at the start point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my tour begin?
The start location for each tour is included in the tour description. You can also see it using the onscreen map after purchasing the tour.
When does my tour start?
You can begin your AudioWalk whenever you like, that’s the beauty of a self-guided tour. It’s also possible to pause the tour if you want to explore the area around you.
Can I use my tour on more than one device?
No, once you have activated a tour on your device, it can only be used on this device. However, we do encourage you to share the tour with friends and family. You can do this by sharing a pair of headphones or taking the tour using your phone's speaker (ensuring not to disturb others around you).
Is the tour suitable for dogs?
Yes, everywhere we visit on the Swansea AudioWalk is dog-friendly.
Is the tour suitable for wheelchairs or prams?
No, the main tour route goes over Copr Bay Bridge which only has step access. However, you can bypass this by taking the road crossing if you want to make the tour suitable for a pram or pushchair.
Is the tour suitable for rainy days?
No, we wouldn’t advise you take the tour on a rainy day as it’s an entirely outdoor tour. You can always pause the tour and complete it later or on another day if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
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Published: 11 August 2023