1. South Wales
  2. Glamorgan and Cardiff
  3. 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.

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.

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Facilities

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  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
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Opening Times

Regular 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
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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • 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

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours

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FAQs

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

BBC Cymru Wales
Central Square
Cardiff
Glamorgan and Cardiff
CF10 1FT
Wales

Tel: 02920636464

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