Private Guided Tours · South Wales

Discover the Real Wales

Private 3-day & 5-day guided journeys through breathtaking mountains, medieval castles, dramatic waterfalls and peaceful countryside — planned entirely around you.

Private tours only — never shared
Small groups & a relaxed pace
Local guide & comfortable vehicle
Experience Wales beyond the guidebooks

Whether it's your first visit or a return to explore more deeply, we craft comfortable, flexible and memorable journeys through one of Britain's most beautiful regions — no coach crowds, no rushing.

Our Signature Journeys

Two ways to see the real South Wales

Every tour is private, guided and shaped around your interests — pick the pace that suits you.

Most Popular
3-Day Explorer

3-Day South Wales Explorer

Ideal for visitors with limited time who want the very highlights of South Wales — castles, mountains and waterfalls at an easy, unhurried pace.

  • Cardiff
  • Brecon Beacons
  • Tintern Abbey
  • Big Pit
  • Waterfalls
  • Wye Valley
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5-Day Grand Tour

5-Day Grand South Wales Tour

A relaxed journey exploring South Wales in far greater depth — from the Gower coast to the Elan Valley, castles, market towns and hidden villages.

  • Gower Peninsula
  • Elan Valley
  • Caerphilly Castle
  • Four Waterfalls
  • Hay-on-Wye
  • Raglan Castle

Prefer something of your own? We also arrange bespoke private tours, North Wales & Snowdonia trips, Mid Wales journeys and fully custom itineraries. Tell us your dream trip →

Why Tulip Private Travel

A premium journey, not a transfer service

This is Wales at your pace, in your company — with someone who knows the roads, the stories and the quiet corners the coaches never reach.

Private & personal

Tours are yours alone — never shared with strangers, always shaped around you.

Local knowledge

An expert guide who brings the castles, valleys and history to life along the way.

Comfortable vehicle

Travel in a clean, modern, air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door ease.

Relaxed pace

No rushing and no early-morning stress — we stop for the views that matter.

Flexible itineraries

Change your mind on the day — we happily adjust to the weather and your mood.

Scenic routes

We take the beautiful roads — mountain passes, coastlines and hidden villages.

No coach crowds

Skip the queues and the crowds — enjoy the sights the way they were meant to be seen.

Personal service

Warm, attentive care from your first enquiry to your final wave goodbye.

3-Day Explorer — Detailed

Your journey day by day

Every stop, every highlight, with all the details you need.

Day 1 · Tintern Abbey, White Castle & Big Pit

~2 hours

Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is one of Wales's most iconic medieval ruins, set in the wooded Wye Valley. Founded in 1131, it inspired Wordsworth and Turner alike.

Free
~2 hours

White Castle

White Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Wales, standing proudly in the landscape with formidable walls and a deep moat.

Free
~4 hours

Big Pit National Coal Museum

Experience one of Wales's most unforgettable attractions at Big Pit. Descend 90m underground and explore the life of a coal miner.

Included

Day 2 · Brecon Beacons & Cathedral

~1 hour

National Park Visitor Centre

The Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, located at Libanus near Brecon, is the perfect start to your mountain day with maps and exhibits.

Free
~2 hours

Brecon Beacons Scenic Drive

Enjoy one of the most scenic drives in Wales as you travel through the heart of the Brecon Beacons, with panoramic views and photo stops.

Free
~1 hour

Brecon Cathedral

Brecon Cathedral is a historic and peaceful place of worship set beside the River Honddu, with a rich history dating back to the 11th century.

Free

Day 3 · Elan Valley, Devil's Bridge & Caerphilly

~2 hours

Elan Valley

Elan Valley is a spectacular landscape of rolling hills, vast reservoirs, and impressive Victorian dams — often called the "Welsh Lake District."

Free
~2 hours

Devil's Bridge Waterfalls

Devil's Bridge is a dramatic natural and historic attraction in Ceredigion, with waterfalls and woodland trails that have drawn visitors for centuries.

Included
~2 hours

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and one of the largest in Britain, surrounded by a massive lake and famous for its leaning tower.

Free
Extra Service

Airport Transfers from Powys

Seamless, comfortable airport connections for your tour. We’ll pick you up or drop you off at any major airport — stress-free.

  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Cardiff
  • Heathrow
📍 Based in Powys — we cover all of South Wales and major airports.

Door-to-door convenience

Whether you’re arriving or departing, we’ll be there. Relax and enjoy the ride.

Add transfer to your tour
Arrive With Ease

Airport collection for tour guests

Starting your Welsh adventure straight from the plane? We can collect you and bring you comfortably to the start of your tour — a supporting service for guests booking a trip with us.

  • Heathrow
  • Cardiff
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Gatwick (on request)
Door to door, stress-free

Tell us your flight details when you enquire and we'll take care of the rest.

Loved By Visitors

Kind words from fellow travellers

★★★★★

"Our 5-day tour was the highlight of our UK trip. We saw parts of Wales we'd never have found alone — and never once felt rushed."

SM
Susan & MarkCalifornia, USA
★★★★★

"A truly personal experience. Our guide's knowledge of the castles and valleys made every stop come alive. Comfortable, calm and wonderful."

JL
Jennifer L.Ontario, Canada
★★★★★

"Booked the 3-day Explorer for our anniversary. Flexible, friendly and beautifully organised from the airport pickup onwards. Highly recommend."

DR
David & RuthMelbourne, Australia
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Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd love to see. We'll reply personally with ideas and a tailored quote for your private tour.

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