BBC Tours
Cardiff, Glamorgan and Cardiff
About BBC Tours
Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios.
Ever wondered how sound effects are added to your favourite podcasts? Or what it's like to read the news?
Join our friendly guides for an exclusive behind-the-scenes award-winning tour of BBC Cymru Wales. Visit our 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 and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for the quality of its tours.
On your journey you will visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras.
You'll get a chance to take a sneak peek at TV galleries and other broadcast facilities.
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.
Award-winning behind-the-scenes BBC Tour
Step into the future of broadcasting at BBC’s newest and most advanced studios.
Join us on an award-winning tour of our television and radio studios.
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award.
BBC Tours has received a coveted Visit Wales gold award for the quality of its tours.
On your journey you will visit one of the largest BBC newsrooms, packed with cutting-edge technology including augmented reality, virtual reality and robotic cameras.
BBC Central Square has received a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award.
BBC Central Square has received a coveted Visit Wales gold award for the quality of its tours.
Facilities
Toilets
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, 10:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 16:30
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (7+) : £10.00
- Adult (0+) : £13.00
Adults, £13.
GROUP tickets - Adults (10 or more), £12.
Student | Under 26 Years | Registered unemployed, £10.
GROUP tickets - Students | Under 26 | Registered unemployed (10 or more), £9.
Disabled person | Over 65, £12.
GROUP tickets - Disabled people | Over 65 (10 or more), £11.
Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children or 2 Adults and 2 children), £38.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
BBC Cymru Wales
Central Square
Cardiff
Glamorgan and Cardiff
CF10 1FT
Wales
Tel: 02920636464
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