What to do and see in City Centre, Wales: The Best Things to do

Roam Wales is South Wales’ leading independent, award-winning tour company, offering an unrivalled range of tours, departing from central Cardiff. Join us to create lifelong memories, taking in castles steeped in history, stunning scenery, breathtaking beaches and the places and people that make South Wales truly unique. Enjoy year-round sightseeing tours in a range of dedicated vehicles, for group and private tours, appealing to families, groups and independent travellers alike. Discover world famous attractions as well as local secrets; an unforgettable experience delivered with passion by a knowledgeable, friendly guide.

Principality Stadium is the home of the Welsh Rugby Team and one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Sporting the first fully-retractable roof in the UK, the venue is at the leading edge as a multi-purpose, multi-faceted event venue. The Stadium is established as a world class must play, must visit venue and has played home to major sporting bodies and music artists over the years. From Madonna and U2 to David Beckham and Joe Calzaghe, Rugby World Cups & Olympics events, some of the world's greatest stars have set the stage alight here. Tours of the Principality Stadium are available through out the week. Experience the inner workings of the 74,000 seater stadium and see where the Welsh Rugby Team battle against opponents from across the globe and where the football titans of Europe fought for the 2017 Champions League Trophy. Principality Stadium Tours run 7 days a week and are £12.50 for adults & £9.00 for 5-16 year olds.

Beautifully ornate pleasure palace built by the Victorian architect William Burges.

Witness one of Europe's finest art collections. Five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings, sculpture, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world, including one of Europe's best collections of Impressionist art. The building also has galleries showing the diverse natural history of Wales, as well as a journey taking you through the Evolution of Wales (with dinosaur displays) from the very beginnings of time to the present day.

The oldest shopping mall in the city, dating back to 1856; features everything from antiques to clothes.

The Castle Quarter Arcades are a historical part of Cardiff's architectural and retail heritage, spanning 131 years of public service since doors first opened in 1885. The Castle Quarter is comprised of 3 outstanding Victorian and Edwardian arcades, all located within a short distance of Cardiff Castle - Castle Arcade, High Street Arcade and Duke Street Arcade. Originally home to many specialist shops of the era - drapers, apothecaries, tailors, jewellers and fortune tellers - the Castle Quarter has grown and adapted to the needs of a modern shopping environment without losing any of it old world charm. Castle Arcade, built in two sections during 1882 and 1889, is known for its striking central junction. From here the view of the iconic Cardiff Castle is framed perfectly through the Dutch renaissance-inspired archway. This North/South section was designed by local architect EWM Corbett, and the East/West wing, slightly different in character, was designed by S Rooney. The Castle Arcade also houses its iconic balcony, splitting the retail floors over two levels, and incorporating public walkways which you are welcome to wander and explore. There are two staircases leading to the balcony, one on each wing, with wonderful opportunities to photograph the mirrorred walls at each end.

In our fun, free and interactive galleries, discover how Cardiff was transformed from the small market town of the 1300s, to one of the world's biggest ports in the 1900s, to the cool, cosmopolitan capital we know today. The museum, in the beautiful and historic Old Library building, is rich in stories, objects, photographs and film telling the history of Cardiff through the eyes of those who created the city – its people.

Mermaid Quay is set in a stunning waterfront location in the heart of Cardiff Bay. It's the perfect place for dining out or relaxing over a drink in one of the 30+ restaurants, bars and cafés. With cuisine from around the world – from Welsh ice cream to Japanese sushi, from freshly prepared French food, stylish crepes and flame-grilled Latin American dishes to Italian pizza, Portuguese PERi-PERi chicken and everything in between – Mermaid Quay has somewhere for every taste, mood and budget. And why not have a laugh at The Glee, Cardiff’s first and finest comedy club or visit the new Everyman five screen boutique cinema. Mermaid Quay also offers the gorgeous Zia Boutique gift shop, the fabulous Fabulous Welshcakes, Pavers Shoes, Tesco Express and the award-winning Ken Picton Salon as well as other stores and services. PLUS, it’s home to the Aquabus waterbus service – offering with trips around the Bay and beyond and to the city centre.