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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

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Ages 5-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 10h 45m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Admission Fee -Includes admission to Conwy Castle
  • Professional Driver Guide
  • Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach
  • Small Group Tour with maximum 16 people
  • Entry/Admission - Castell Conwy
What's not included
  • Admission fees unless specified
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Store Street, Store St, Manchester M1 2WD, UK
    Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2250P106

    • Most travelers can participate
    • Conwy Castle - Included in tour price
    • Chester Cathedral - Admission is free (donations encouraged) and you do not need to pre-book.
    • Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in.
    • We regret that we are unable to permit children under 5 years on our tours.
    • You are allowed up to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours from Manchester. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
    • Please note that tour timings are for reference only and may vary for operational reasons.
    • In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
    What is the departure point for the Snowdonia, North Wales and Chester Small-Group Day Tour?
    The tour departs from the NCP Car Park on Store Street in Manchester.
    Answered Jun 2021
    Is parking available near the departure point for the Snowdonia, North Wales and Chester Small-Group Day Tour?
    Parking can be difficult to find in the center of town. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the excellent public transportation that is available.
    Answered Jun 2021
    How early should I arrive for the Snowdonia, North Wales and Chester Small-Group Day Tour?
    Check-in closes 15 minutes before your departure time. The tour departs on time, so please do not arrive late.
    Answered Jun 2021
    Can I bring luggage with me on the Snowdonia, North Wales and Chester Small-Group Day Tour?
    You may bring up to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
    Answered Jun 2021

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2250P106

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      Coach parking bays, Store Street (Boad Street intersection), Manchester, M1 2WD. Exit Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester. At Caffe Nero, turn left and walk towards Motel One. Take the first left under the tunnel. Walk until you see your white Rabbie's mini coach.
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    lilipants1
    Baltimore, MD6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great day trip from Manchester if you want to visit northern Wales. Our driver (Chris) was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas being passed or visited on the trip. Really enjoyed driving thru the English/Welsh countryside. Conwy Castle is in a picturesque area (but beware, the sea gulls will take the food right out of your hand). Driving through Snowdonia was beautiful. The mountain lakes were very blue and we saw lots of sheep and a few goats. Betws y Coed is very cute - the train station is pretty. Walking along the castle walls in Chester was fun - lots of shops and architecture to learn about. Chris was a great story teller about Welsh and English folklore and history and he played good music. It was nice to just sit back and relax on this mini road trip.
    Written December 31, 2023
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    Angel V
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    The tour with Darren was filled with his shining personality, humor, amazing food stops, photo opportunities, and self exploration. We saw the most beautiful places in England and Northern Wales. We learned so much about the culture and language on the way there through his stories. Darren entertained us the whole ride, played music, and we were able to bring our food on the ride from different stops. My favorite part was the ability to independently explore each area for about 45 minutes each to an hour. He would share the go to spots to explore in each city. It was lovely to choose which areas and roam the city as a couple. There were so many local artisan shops to buy unique gifts from. Overall it was such a fun and relaxing day! It was one of our favorite tours the views were just unbelievable.. 😍
    Written October 26, 2024
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    Mary C
    Wilberforce, Australia80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Solo
    From the first moment we set off, Richie was such a fun tour guide, telling us interesting and funny things about the area. He told so many legends of the places we went, terrible histories and fascinating facts. I wrote pages afterward in my journal. He also dropped us off at places, recommended highlights, then left us to wander at will which was awesome as it meant I could browse in craft stores or just walk by a river. So even though we squashed a lot in, it did not feel like just a fleeting glance or rushed. His music was suited to the tour and all in all it was the best day- worth every cent.
    Written July 7, 2024
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    Ariel R
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Solo
    Three impressive locations in one day! I saw so much that I’ll be processing my photos for days. Wales is beautiful, even in the pouring rain.

    Things I wish I’d known:
    There are stretches of as many as three hours between bathroom breaks. You’d better be able to hold it because options are few and far between.

    The mini bus has double seats and single seats. The heaters blow full blast under the single seats. 💺 🥵If you’re menopausal - stick with the much cooler double seat side. If you’re perpetually cold, then the single seats will warm you right up.

    All of these locations, including the Conwy castle, are essentially outdoors so bring your ☂️🧣 or other gear you need for being exposed to the wind/rain. But you can also leave stuff on the bus throughout the day if the rain dries up.
    Written September 27, 2024
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    Sahm J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    My husband and I do not usually take organized tours when on vacation but compared the cost of renting a car with taking a tour and it seemed reasonable so thought we'd try Rabbie's. We're very glad we did! Our guide, James, was knowledgeable and personable, the spectacular Snowdonia countryside was gorgeous and the town of Chester was very interesting. It was an enjoyable day and we got to take a break from planning everything ourselves.
    Written June 2, 2024
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    TDM_13
    Vancouver Island, Canada67 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Couples
    Good overview of the area. Our biggest complaint is that the mini bus seats are super uncomfortable. It is a long time to sit in a cramped (we are not big people) seat that has no ergonomic design left. The extra cost for the castle visit is above the cost of buying on your own. Knowledgeable driver.
    Written September 20, 2024
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    Simon
    Brussels, Belgium4 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    The tour "Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester" has the ambition to give participants the opportunity to visit many places in just one day. However, we ended up not having enough time to visit any of those places properly.

    The part of the tour dedicated to Snowdonia was ridiculous: we just drove past the region for a few minutes. Many participants, including myself, expected to spend a bit more time in the Snowdonia.

    Then we headed to Chester where we stayed for just one hour, which is too little even to have a proper walk in the city centre.

    The programme in the website says that the tour finishes at 19:15. Unfortunately this is not true because the driver dropped us off at 18:30 at Manchester Piccadilly station. We could have at least spent a little more time in Chester.

    I expected to have a good experience from this tour and I trusted Rabbie’s, but I was truly disappointed. It was just a waste of time and money.
    Written August 17, 2023
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    Hi, We've already been in touch with you about your time on tour and we are truly sorry you didn't enjoy it. It's important to remember the return time is approximate and this is to allow for situations out of our control such as delays and traffic. It seems like this time you had a fairly good run through the day and the tour was conducted as expected with multiple stops in Snowdonia and even some extra time in Chester. We really hope that you were able to enjoy all the beautiful spots on the journey. Thanks, Jo
    Written August 18, 2023
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    markay163
    Berkeley Lake, Ga199 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely tour, perfect day. Our guide Chris' enthusiasm was contagious and set the tone for the whole day from the start. He displayed exceptional knowledge of the area and made provided an extra surprise stop for a wonderful photo op. All stops were excellent.
    Written November 26, 2023
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    V Reyes
    Los Angeles, CA42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tour was awesome! Tour guide Chris is excellent! More than we had hoped for! We mapped out visiting Conwy Castle on our own, not only would it have been a waste of time and money as that would have been the only destination of the day, we would’ve also missed the opportunity to visit Snowdonia, Chester, Betws-y-coed, to drive through the Welsh countryside with beautiful views of the sea and would have missed hearing the best and greatest stories that Chris, our very charismatic tour guide enthusiastically shared! We couldn’t have picked a better provider and they couldn’t have set us up with a better guide. Hats off to Chris! Also appreciated his great playlist! Thank you for facilitating a great birthday memory that neither my husband nor I will forget.
    Written September 13, 2023
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    Grant M
    Toronto, Canada38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our second Rabbie trip this week! Another amazing experience! Loved Conway castle and town. Snowden park was amazing! It would have been great to perhaps stop at another location for more photo opps in the park. Chris actually added a stop as is. Chester could have been the day on its own. Chris, our guide/driver was fun, knowledgeable, easy going, and professional. These two trips with Rabbie makes us want to take everything they offer. Love the philosophy and intimate/relaxed experience.
    Written April 21, 2023
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