BBC Cymru Wales Tour

If you’re looking for an activity to do in Cardiff, why not take a tour around the BBC Cymru Wales studios, one of the best attractions in Cardiff. Come and step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios. Have you ever wondered how sound effects are added to your favourite podcasts? Or what it’s like to read the news? Join the friendly guides for an exclusive behind-the-scenes award-winning BBC Cymru Wales Tour. Visit the state-of-the-art television and radio studios to discover the secrets of making a BBC programme and follow in the footsteps of some of Wales’ famous faces.

BBC Central Square has received a coveted Visit Wales gold award for the quality of its tours and each walking tour will last approximately 90 minutes. As a live and working broadcast centre, no two tours are the same, so every visit will be unique.

On the BBC Cymru Wales Tour you will visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras. You’ll be able to take a sneak peek at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities.

Venue information

• Tickets are available to buy until midnight the day before your intended visit.
• Babies or children under 7 years can’t be admitted to this tour.
• Under 18s must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult at all times.
• Bathroom facilities will be available at the start of each tour but please note there are no catering facilities on the tour. You’ll find a choice of bars, cafés and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets right on their doorstep.
• If you, or a member of your party uses a wheelchair or has other access requirements, please get in touch by calling 029 2063 6464. Tour guides will be notified of any access requirements in advance of your tour. This is to ensure all of the guests have a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
• If you require a BSL interpreter please call us on 029 2063 6464 and they will endeavour to book one for you.
• Children under the age of 16 who have a valid Blue Peter badge and ID card can go free of charge when accompanied with a paying adult.
• If a disabled Blue Peter badge holder is accompanied by a registered carer, both can gain free entry. Carers must bring along evidence. Please call 029 2063 6464 to book.

Security information

Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your tour time. You will be permitted to take an A4 size bag or smaller into the venue (one bag is allowed per person), they class small bags as no larger than A4 size or standard handbags. Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags and large tote bags are NOT permitted inside the venue and all adult visitors attending tours must bring photo ID.

The BBC reserves the right to cancel tours for operational reasons; if this happens they will give you as much notice as possible and refunds or exchanges will be given, but they can’t be held responsible for any expenses you have in getting to us. Unfortunately in all other circumstances they are not able to offer any refunds or exchanges.