--- title: 'Snowdonia Sightseeing Tour | CELTICOS' url: 'https://www.celticos.com/tour/snowdonia-sightseeing-tour' description: ", The Mountains of Myths & LegendsThe day will be spent exploring the Snowdonia National Park, travelling around Mount Snowdon, via the glacial Nant Ffrancon Pass, Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia Lakes, Nant Gwynant, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Llanberis and the Menai Straits.\_\_We will visit the highlights of this fascinating area, where history has left its mark on every farm, ca" type: article site_name: Celticos locale: en_GB author: Celticos published: '2017-11-16T10:39:57+00:00' modified: '2021-03-31T15:52:37+00:00' image: 'https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy9hbGwtd2FsZXMtdG91cnNfMF8wXzAuanBn/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.jpg?w=440&h=220&fm=webp&fit=crop&q=65&s=c1be3864cc49b2dff0fb4c087a59a20b' --- # Snowdonia Sightseeing Tour | CELTICOS - Totally customisable - Local guide - Hotel pickup & dropoff ## The Mountains of Myths & Legends The day will be spent exploring the Snowdonia National Park, travelling around Mount Snowdon, via the glacial Nant Ffrancon Pass, Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia Lakes, Nant Gwynant, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Llanberis and the Menai Straits. We will visit the highlights of this fascinating area, where history has left its mark on every farm, castle and mountain. ## We can include visits to - Nant Ffrancon - The 'Ugly House' - Betws-y-Coed village - Snowdonia National Park - Dolbadarn Castle - National Slate Museum, Llanberis - Beddgelert historic village - Caernarfon - Penrhyn Castle ## Touring Information ![Wildflower near Mount Snowdon](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMDExXzIuanBn/011_2.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=56a634e5da3192804b9e734f77761486) Wildflower near Mount Snowdon ### Mount Snowdon ![Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-mountains.svg "Mountains") Mount Snowdon dominates the National Park to which it gives its name. For centuries it has challenged walkers and climbers then 100 years ago a railway reached the summit so that you can take the easy or the hard route up the slopes. From the summit, on a clear day you can see Wales spread out before you. Around the mountain are a series of beautiful landscapes and historic villages, each with a story to tell. Our tour takes you on a journey to see the changing faces of the mountain from below. ![Llyn Gwynant, with Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) in the distance](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMjAxNjEwMDJfMTE0OTUwXzAuanBn/20161002_114950_0.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=1d193647e41fc1f94ba85116bbf5ec65) Llyn Gwynant, with Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) in the distance ### Snowdonia National Park ![Farming](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-farming.svg "Farming")![Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-mountains.svg "Mountains") Snowdonia National Park includes 823 square miles (2132 square Km) of North West Wales, including Mount Snowdon itself, and the mountainous region around it. As well as striking mountain scenery, it is a treasure trove of history, from early warrior Princes through resolute farming stalwarts to early industrial entrepreneurs who plundered the rich resources of the region to roof the world with slate. It is also the home of rare animals, birds, flowers and trees, and host of stories to be discovered. ![Our guests visiting the National Slate Museum](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvaW1nXzE2MTYuanBn/img_1616.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=1a9e683d7b69288f2ddd6b53d6054d8d) Our guests visiting the National Slate Museum ### National Slate Museum ![Farming](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-farming.svg "Farming")![Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-mountains.svg "Mountains") The National Slate Museum at Llanberis is one of the most alluring assets of this beautiful region. Visitors expecting dusty displays or worthy walkabouts are delighted to find a treasure trove of human stories and engaging activities, where craftsmen show the art of splitting slate and dramatic landscapes are magnets for exploration. ![One of the many rivers around Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMjAxNzEwMTRfMTQyNTQ4XzAuanBn/20171014_142548_0.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=63ba34435169e15bc23af0776c39de0f) One of the many rivers around Snowdonia ### Mountain Rivers of Snowdonia ![Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-bridge.svg "Bridge")![Farming](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-farming.svg "Farming") The mountain rivers of Snowdonia rush down steep narrow valleys to feed the many lakes that fill the valleys beneath the mountains. As they flow, nature grows lush on the constant refreshment by mountain waters and all sounds of the twenty-first century are conquered. ![The majestic Penrhyn Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvbnZ3LWM4Mi0xMDExLTAwNzktMTAyNHB4LmpwZw/nvw-c82-1011-0079-1024px.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=15a523edac75d3e8b0132fb323eaa890) The majestic Penrhyn Castle ### Penrhyn Castle ![Castle](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-castle.svg "Castle")![Garden](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-garden.svg "Garden")![Museum](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-museum.svg "Museum")![Stately Home](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-stately_home.svg "Stately Home") Penrhyn Castle as we see it today was built near Bangor between 1822 and 1837 by Thomas Hopper, who created a fantasy Norman Castle based around a medieval fortified house, glimpses of which can still be seen. Hopper's client was the fabulously wealthy George Dawkins Pennant who inherited the place from his second cousin. The fortune was based on wealth earned from sugar in the Carribean and slate from Snowdonia. The interiors are strikingly rich, lavishly furnished and filled with artwork of the highest renown. The castle is surrounded by both extensive formal gardens and parkland. It is now owned by the National Trust. ![The Ugly House, a famous landmark of the area](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMjAxNjA1MTNfMTMzMDM0LSgyKV8wLmpwZw/20160513_133034-%282%29_0.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=508aca4a594f0c301e10c737cac6551a) The Ugly House, a famous landmark of the area ### The Ugly House ![Food](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-food.svg "Food")![Garden](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-garden.svg "Garden")![Museum](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-museum.svg "Museum") The Ugly House is in reality far from that. It is believed to have been originally built as a hafodunos, which means a house built overnight to conform to an ancient law providing land for development. It is now a very picturesque visitor centre and cafe in a beautiful woodland glade. ![Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the port](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvaW1nXzA3MjJfMC5qcGc/img_0722_0.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=00aaf8afb2ec22f1005c6501cffd4e2c) Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the port ### Caernarfon Castle ![Castle](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-castle.svg "Castle") Caernarfon Castle and its walled town is a world heritage site, and deservedly so. This is much more than a ruin - it is a well-preserved building which mixes defensive stronghold with a royal palace, inspired by the walls of Constantinople with bands of decorative masonry, making a statement of dominance by a powerful king. Its site at a river mouth and on the Menai Straits has ensured its importance well past the medieval period of regional warfare. ## Tour Information Can I include this tour as part of a multi-day tour? Yes! All of our tours are fully customisable and can be included into a multi-day tour. Included Your knowledgeable local guide • Pick up and drop off at your local hotel Not included Admission fees to sights and attractions, where payable To help you enjoy the day Please wear sensible footwear for some light walking and bring a rain jacket (just in case!) As we tour, we will make suggestions for eating places that our guests have enjoyed visiting ## [Start your journey. Get in touch ↓](#contact) ## Our clients love this tour! > Fantastic day tour of North Wales The guide led my husband and me on the perfect day tour of North Wales/Snowdonia area in August. We mentioned some things we were interested in, and he packed a day full of fascinating Welsh history and sites in the beautiful countryside. > > Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota - [![TripAdvisor](https://static.tacdn.com/img2/brand_refresh/Tripadvisor_lockup_horizontal_secondary_registered.svg)](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html) ## Ready to start planning your perfect tour of Wales? ### How it works 1. Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer any initial questions. 2. If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail. 3. Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for you to review. 4. Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins! Contact form didn't load? 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