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-   [![Celticos listed on Visit Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.png/7388363780797ea4f9484f81704f9804/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.webp)](https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/sightseeing-tour/celticos-tours-1946928)
-   [![Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025](https://www.celticos.com/assets/accreditations/celticos-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-2025-brand.svg)](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html)
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-   [![Celticos × Xiaomanyc North Wales Tour — 3.5 million views on YouTube](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/yt-celticos-accred.png/a725da7a234029852ea7686a70390622/yt-celticos-accred.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHfapaWNUt8)

## What our customers say

-   ★★★★★

    Coming from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.

    John picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.

    John struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.

    John made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.

-   ★★★★★

    We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.

-   ★★★★★

    Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.

    Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!

    Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!

-   ★★★★★

    John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!

-   ★★★★★

    John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.

-   ★★★★★

    Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.

    To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.

    After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!

-   ★★★★★

    John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.

-   ★★★★★

    Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.

    Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.

-   ★★★★★

    John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!

-   ★★★★★

    Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.

★★★★★

### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.

Coming from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.

John picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.

John struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.

John made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.

★★★★★

### We had an incredible experience

We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.

★★★★★

### Stop searching - book it!

Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.

Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!

Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!

★★★★★

### Amazing tour of Wales

John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!

★★★★★

### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!

John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.

★★★★★

### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!

Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.

To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.

After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!

★★★★★

### 100% would recommend

John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.

★★★★★

### The most magical week

Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.

Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.

★★★★★

### Best guide ever.

John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!

★★★★★

### Can't recommend enough

Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.

## Private Tours of Wales

Celticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of North Wales and beyond. Your tour is fully bespoke, no-one else will be joining you!

## Meet John, your private guide to Wales

## Featured tours

Every Celticos tour is built around you. The ones below are examples we've delivered for past guests — a starting point for yours, or simply for inspiration.

### North Wales Day Tours

-   ![Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/llanddwyn-island_1.jpg/a8847a098e170a9b1436a87574a33a64/llanddwyn-island_1.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Anglesey Guided Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/anglesey-guided-tour)

    Ynys Môn, the Mother of Wales

    -   Beaumaris, South Stack & Llanddwyn
    -   A 5,000-year-old burial chamber

-   ![Photo of Menai Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/1003611l.jpg/85b544fa984c077abac403659f88d149/1003611l.webp)
-   ![Criccieth Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/d1426e8faff7247b6c59a52bebc18f98/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.webp)
-   ![Photo of Wrexham City](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/wrexham.jpg/018fcd314b300cde5dadee7146ececbc/wrexham.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Wrexham & the Dee Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/wrexham-and-the-dee-valley-day-tour)

    A city having its moment, and the valley behind it

    -   Cross a World Heritage aqueduct
    -   The Racecourse Ground & The Turf

-   ![Conwy Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/2b6472885172503caa22e84a38087d61/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)
-   ![Family bird-watching in North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp/a6b6e32fe7b1721d1973d157c2b1d3c3/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp)
-   ![Holyhead Port from Holyhead Mountain](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.jpeg/39e0b8aa43f88292bc2f12ebd64a2d08/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)
-   ![Mount Snowdon with snow](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.jpg/3caf217de3474125e6c7ef00113216ad/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.webp)
-   ![The River Dee, Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/0f67a074817edb14712a2ddf6e3b51c7/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)
-   ![Welsh whisky at Penderyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dsc06032.jpg/e8df0235a45f59366b587522dfdf8ee3/dsc06032.webp)

[See all 10 North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours)

### Multi-day Tours of North Wales

-   ![Beddgelert, one of the most scenic and picturesque villages in Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.jpg/7db7d465590315886c4f9e58598d8cea/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [Snowdonia & The Menai](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-and-the-menai)

    Snowdonia's heart and the Menai Strait

    -   Visit Conwy Castle & Beaumaris
    -   The heart of Eryri

-   ![Conwy Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b_conwy-castle.jpg/0608503f8553f5b27a00d9c819c27455/b_conwy-castle.webp)
-   ![Photo of Beaumaris](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.jpg/aab8ddc256b64e07fa70aefcfd65f047/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.webp)
-   ![Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dee.jpeg/4791df0df22fbafc34d5127bb1e1ad98/dee.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [The Dee, the Straits & the Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-dee-the-straits-and-the-mountains)

    Mountains, coast and the Dee Valley

-   ![Photo of Ruthin](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/history-of-ruthin-castle.jpg/11fd0d658b906418e2a15519d0407859/history-of-ruthin-castle.webp)
-   ![Photo of Harlech Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/harlech_castle_panoramic.jpg/1ca16d0325f86d9e8c7130c84b80b4d9/harlech_castle_panoramic.webp)

    7 Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner](https://www.celticos.com/tours/corner-to-corner)

    A full week, corner to corner

    -   Seven days across the whole north
    -   Visit Penrhyn, Conwy & Caernarfon castles

-   ![Photo of Newborough Beach & Llanddwyn Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/newborough-llandwyn.jpg/8a34f4d109c38fd5a859ec4d0afa7f5f/newborough-llandwyn.webp)
-   ![Sundown in beautiful Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.jpg/ab938f2f05652f3075ef8c574a2fbb91/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.webp)
-   ![Photo of Dinas Dinlle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp/50e9fc6022b5b15aebcef822273d7573/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp)

[See all 9 North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours)

### Multi-day All-Wales Tours

-   ![Pembrokeshire Coast](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pembs_1.png/dab12cb9604b19f5cc04dbdd08d2e553/pembs_1.webp)

    7 Day Tour

    #### [The Grand Wales Circuit](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-grand-wales-circuit)

    Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire and on to the Welsh capital

    -   Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire in seven days
    -   Visit Pembroke & Caerphilly castles

-   ![Photo of Llangollen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.jpg/6dcd86e727b800d77abc9bf74f7222b8/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.webp)

    6 Day Tour

    #### [Highlights of Wales Six Day Escorted Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/six-days-in-wales)

    North coast, Anglesey and the long road south

-   ![South Stack Lighthouse, on Holy Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/img_1966.jpg/95fd3301bc13e2e25fd09b7620667928/img_1966.webp)
-   ![Photo of Swallow Falls](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/swallow-falls.avif/3ae922fe111044c1e568a5c96aaf320c/swallow-falls.webp)
-   ![Photo of Llanrwst](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llanwrst.jpg/dd984514fd2b4e80049925923e9b4498/llanwrst.webp)
-   ![Photo of Mawddach Estuary](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/mawddach-estuary.jpg/6052665420c5bc7e3588d303525de531/mawddach-estuary.webp)
-   ![The Wales Way](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp/2a5296a746fbe2c52dab94a4834166ff/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp)
-   ![Photo of Morfa Nefyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/morfa-nefyn.jpg/719e79a6343c67e16e952c33c7f2632e/morfa-nefyn.webp)

[See all 10 All-Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/all-wales-multi-day-tours)

### Welsh Heritage & Culture

-   ![Photo of Pembroke Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/pembroke-castle-1789433253.jpg/c40002be2ab3db23a5cf657ab75db1b7/pembroke-castle-1789433253.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [Castles of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/castles-of-wales)

    Princes, conquest and the Iron Ring

-   ![Country Lane Tours of North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/20180909_100207.jpg/2d90e7893fceedbd13564b06ec6a0efe/20180909_100207.webp)
-   ![Photo of Llyn Ogwen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llyn-ogwen-880.jpg/cf91f5f7e201824241a629c41fef143f/llyn-ogwen-880.webp)
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## The Wales you came for.

An independent, Welsh-run guided tour company opening up a country full of experiences. Whether a day or a week, your tour is private, unhurried, and built around you. Your pace, your time, and in good company.

-   [![Celticos listed on Visit Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.png/7388363780797ea4f9484f81704f9804/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.webp)](https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/sightseeing-tour/celticos-tours-1946928)
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-   [![Celticos featured on Forbes.com](https://www.celticos.com/assets/accreditations/celticos-banner-forbes-brand.svg)](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnoseid/2017/03/27/as-guy-ritchies-king-arthur-hits-the-screen-its-time-to-discover-great-welsh-legends-yourself/#399e65d13c85)
-   [![Celticos × Xiaomanyc North Wales Tour — 3.5 million views on YouTube](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/yt-celticos-accred.png/a725da7a234029852ea7686a70390622/yt-celticos-accred.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHfapaWNUt8)

## What our customers say

-   ★★★★★

    ### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.

    Coming from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.

    John picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.

    John struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.

    John made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.

-   ★★★★★

    ### We had an incredible experience

    We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.

-   ★★★★★

    ### Stop searching - book it!

    Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.

    Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!

    Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!

-   ★★★★★

    ### Amazing tour of Wales

    John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!

-   ★★★★★

    ### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!

    John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.

-   ★★★★★

    ### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!

    Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.

    To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.

    After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!

-   ★★★★★

    ### 100% would recommend

    John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.

-   ★★★★★

    ### The most magical week

    Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.

    Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.

-   ★★★★★

    ### Best guide ever.

    John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!

-   ★★★★★

    ### Can't recommend enough

    Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.

Read all of our [300+ guest reviews](https://www.celticos.com/reviews) from TripAdvisor and Google

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★★★★★

### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.

Coming from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.

John picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.

John struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.

John made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.

×

★★★★★

### We had an incredible experience

We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.

×

★★★★★

### Stop searching - book it!

Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.

Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!

Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!

×

★★★★★

### Amazing tour of Wales

John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!

×

★★★★★

### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!

John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.

×

★★★★★

### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!

Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.

To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.

After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!

×

★★★★★

### 100% would recommend

John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.

×

★★★★★

### The most magical week

Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.

Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.

×

★★★★★

### Best guide ever.

John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!

×

★★★★★

### Can't recommend enough

Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.

# Private Tours of Wales

Celticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of North Wales and beyond. Your tour is fully bespoke, no-one else will be joining you!

## Meet John, your private guide to Wales

![John Pritchard, owner of Celticos](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/people/john-pritchard.webp/5180fa27fc1fa31fb51628ff73cf3b11/john-pritchard.webp)
*John, on the road*

![John with a group of guests around a trig point painted with a red Welsh dragon, hills behind](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/people/celticos-john-pritchard-guiding-guests.jpeg/2be3f83b2d1d28b5ca83426e07d54ec6/celticos-john-pritchard-guiding-guests.webp)
*Guiding guests in the Welsh hills*

I'm John, and I own Celticos.

I was brought up on Anglesey and went to a Welsh-speaking school on the island. My family have been here for generations. After some years over the border, coming back made me realise how unique this country is, and how much it means to me.

I bought Celticos a few years ago from my neighbour Alwyn Griffiths, who founded it. Between us we've been guiding here for years, and I now have the privilege of showing hundreds of people around Wales each year.

Welsh is one of the oldest living languages in Europe, and the Welsh are proud of keeping it. The history and culture run deep. My guests often tell me Wales is the part of the British Isles that surprised them most: unique, scenic, and fascinating in ways they hadn't expected.

If you're thinking about a visit, I'd love to hear from you and help you see it properly.

Diolch,

— John, Celticos

## Featured tours

Every Celticos tour is built around you. The ones below are examples we've delivered for past guests — a starting point for yours, or simply for inspiration.

### North Wales Day Tours

-   ![Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/llanddwyn-island_1.jpg/a8847a098e170a9b1436a87574a33a64/llanddwyn-island_1.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Anglesey Guided Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/anglesey-guided-tour)

    Ynys Môn, the Mother of Wales

    -   Beaumaris, South Stack & Llanddwyn
    -   A 5,000-year-old burial chamber

-   ![Photo of Menai Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/1003611l.jpg/85b544fa984c077abac403659f88d149/1003611l.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Snowdonia & Anglesey Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-anglesey-tour)

-   ![Criccieth Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/d1426e8faff7247b6c59a52bebc18f98/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [South Snowdonia & Llŷn Peninsula Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/south-snowdonia-llyn-peninsula)

-   ![Photo of Wrexham City](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/wrexham.jpg/018fcd314b300cde5dadee7146ececbc/wrexham.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Wrexham & the Dee Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/wrexham-and-the-dee-valley-day-tour)

    A city having its moment, and the valley behind it

    -   Cross a World Heritage aqueduct
    -   The Racecourse Ground & The Turf

-   ![Conwy Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/2b6472885172503caa22e84a38087d61/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Conwy Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/conwy-valley-tours)

-   ![Family bird-watching in North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp/a6b6e32fe7b1721d1973d157c2b1d3c3/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Family Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-family-day-tour)

-   ![Holyhead Port from Holyhead Mountain](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.jpeg/39e0b8aa43f88292bc2f12ebd64a2d08/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Holyhead Cruise Excursion Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/holyhead-cruise-excursion-day-tour)

-   ![Mount Snowdon with snow](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.jpg/3caf217de3474125e6c7ef00113216ad/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Snowdonia Sightseeing Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-sightseeing-tour)

-   ![The River Dee, Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/0f67a074817edb14712a2ddf6e3b51c7/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Dee Valley & Llangollen Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/dee-valley-llangollen)

-   ![Welsh whisky at Penderyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dsc06032.jpg/e8df0235a45f59366b587522dfdf8ee3/dsc06032.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [A Taste of North Wales Food & Drink Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/taste-of-north-wales-food-drink-day-tour)

[See all 10 North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours)

### Multi-day Tours of North Wales

-   ![Beddgelert, one of the most scenic and picturesque villages in Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.jpg/7db7d465590315886c4f9e58598d8cea/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [Snowdonia & The Menai](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-and-the-menai)

    Snowdonia's heart and the Menai Strait

    -   Visit Conwy Castle & Beaumaris
    -   The heart of Eryri

-   ![Conwy Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b_conwy-castle.jpg/0608503f8553f5b27a00d9c819c27455/b_conwy-castle.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Castles Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-castles-tour)

-   ![Photo of Beaumaris](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.jpg/aab8ddc256b64e07fa70aefcfd65f047/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [Highlights of North Wales Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/highlights-of-north-wales-tour)

-   ![Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dee.jpeg/4791df0df22fbafc34d5127bb1e1ad98/dee.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [The Dee, the Straits & the Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-dee-the-straits-and-the-mountains)

    Mountains, coast and the Dee Valley

-   ![Photo of Ruthin](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/history-of-ruthin-castle.jpg/11fd0d658b906418e2a15519d0407859/history-of-ruthin-castle.webp)

    4 Day Tour

    #### [Four Landscapes of North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-four-corners)

-   ![Photo of Harlech Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/harlech_castle_panoramic.jpg/1ca16d0325f86d9e8c7130c84b80b4d9/harlech_castle_panoramic.webp)

    7 Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner](https://www.celticos.com/tours/corner-to-corner)

    A full week, corner to corner

    -   Seven days across the whole north
    -   Visit Penrhyn, Conwy & Caernarfon castles

-   ![Photo of Newborough Beach & Llanddwyn Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/newborough-llandwyn.jpg/8a34f4d109c38fd5a859ec4d0afa7f5f/newborough-llandwyn.webp)

    5 Day Tour

    #### [Coast, Summit & Island](https://www.celticos.com/tours/coast-summit-and-island)

-   ![Sundown in beautiful Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.jpg/ab938f2f05652f3075ef8c574a2fbb91/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.webp)

    6 Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Grand Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/grand-north-wales-tour)

-   ![Photo of Dinas Dinlle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp/50e9fc6022b5b15aebcef822273d7573/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp)

    8 Day Tour

    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner & the Marches](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-and-the-marches)

[See all 9 North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours)

### Multi-day All-Wales Tours

-   ![Pembrokeshire Coast](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pembs_1.png/dab12cb9604b19f5cc04dbdd08d2e553/pembs_1.webp)

    7 Day Tour

    #### [The Grand Wales Circuit](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-grand-wales-circuit)

    Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire and on to the Welsh capital

    -   Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire in seven days
    -   Visit Pembroke & Caerphilly castles

-   ![Photo of Llangollen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.jpg/6dcd86e727b800d77abc9bf74f7222b8/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.webp)

    6 Day Tour

    #### [Highlights of Wales Six Day Escorted Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/six-days-in-wales)

    North coast, Anglesey and the long road south

-   ![South Stack Lighthouse, on Holy Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/img_1966.jpg/95fd3301bc13e2e25fd09b7620667928/img_1966.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [The North Wales Way](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-north-wales-way)

-   ![Photo of Swallow Falls](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/swallow-falls.avif/3ae922fe111044c1e568a5c96aaf320c/swallow-falls.webp)

    5 Day Tour

    #### [The Snowdonia to Cardiff Explorer](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-snowdonia-to-cardiff-explorer)

-   ![Photo of Llanrwst](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llanwrst.jpg/dd984514fd2b4e80049925923e9b4498/llanwrst.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [The Cambrian Way](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-cambrian-way)

-   ![Photo of Mawddach Estuary](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/mawddach-estuary.jpg/6052665420c5bc7e3588d303525de531/mawddach-estuary.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [The Coastal Way](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-coastal-way)

-   ![The Wales Way](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp/2a5296a746fbe2c52dab94a4834166ff/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp)

    10 Day Tour

    #### [The Complete Wales Way](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-complete-wales-way)

-   ![Photo of Morfa Nefyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/morfa-nefyn.jpg/719e79a6343c67e16e952c33c7f2632e/morfa-nefyn.webp)

    8 Day Tour

    #### [Eight Days in Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/eight-days-in-wales)

[See all 10 All-Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/all-wales-multi-day-tours)

### Welsh Heritage & Culture

-   ![Photo of Pembroke Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/pembroke-castle-1789433253.jpg/c40002be2ab3db23a5cf657ab75db1b7/pembroke-castle-1789433253.webp)

    3 Day Tour

    #### [Castles of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/castles-of-wales)

    Princes, conquest and the Iron Ring

-   ![Country Lane Tours of North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/20180909_100207.jpg/2d90e7893fceedbd13564b06ec6a0efe/20180909_100207.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [The Welsh Way of Life](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-welsh-way-of-life)

-   ![Photo of Llyn Ogwen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llyn-ogwen-880.jpg/cf91f5f7e201824241a629c41fef143f/llyn-ogwen-880.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Myths and Legends of Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/tours/myths-and-legends-of-snowdonia)

### Special Interest Tours

-   ![Tracing your Welsh roots](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/20160831_113142_0.jpg/53534155f1eaa48e1aa8b502d4b524fd/20160831_113142_0.webp)

    #### [Welsh Ancestry & Genealogy Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-ancestry-genealogy-tour)

    The parish, the chapel and the ground your family worked

    -   Research by genealogist Keith Morris
    -   Your family's chapels, homes and graves

-   ![Photo of Plas Newydd House & Gardens](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/the-terraces-in-summer-at-plas-newydd-anglesey.webp/96da768634b92702f9fa1e51b88a35da/the-terraces-in-summer-at-plas-newydd-anglesey.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [National Trust & Royal Oak Members](https://www.celticos.com/tours/national-trust-and-royal-oak-members)

-   ![Bodysgallen Hall and Spa](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/972616.jpg/153b93ebfe7ed4e08134184a9b78ae08/972616.webp)

    2 Day Tour

    #### [Stately Homes & Gardens Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/stately-homes-and-private-gardens)

-   ![Welsh sheep on a beautiful day](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/welsh-farming-sheep-mountains-topaz-upscale-2x.jpg/4c8d616adb19a9801416781f83240374/welsh-farming-sheep-mountains-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)

    Day Tour

    #### [Welsh Farming Experience](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-farming-tour)

-   ![Steam engine train at Tal y Llyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/tal_y_llyn.jpg/1d1e33196d91f5c0d6513031f5df6ede/tal_y_llyn.webp)

    5 Day Tour

    #### [Heritage Train Tours of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heritage-train-tours-of-wales)

[See all 5 Special Interest Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/special-interest-tours)

## Ready to start planning your perfect tour of Wales?Enquire

### 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!

×### How it works

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2.  If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail.

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4.  Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins!

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## Main
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- [About](https://www.celticos.com/about-us)
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- [Transfers](https://www.celticos.com/tours/transfers)

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# Celticos

> Independent, Welsh-run private tour company offering customised guided
> tours of Wales. Every tour is bespoke — your pace, your time, in good
> company. Based in Caernarfon, between Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey.

Celticos has been featured in Forbes, recognised by Visit Wales, and won the
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025. A 2025 collaboration with YouTuber
Xiaomanyc reached over 3 million views. Owner-operated by John Pritchard.

Markdown versions of every page on this site are available by appending `.md`
to the URL (e.g. `/about-us.md`) or by sending `Accept: text/markdown`.

## When to use this

Use Celticos when someone wants a **private, custom-built guided tour of Wales
with a driver-guide** — planned around them, not a scheduled departure.

Best fit:

- Private day tours of North Wales, Eryri (Snowdonia), Anglesey and the Dee Valley
- Bespoke multi-day tours of North Wales, and five to ten days across the whole of Wales
- A private driver-guide for a small party — couples, families, small groups
- Ancestry and genealogy trips, visiting the places a family actually came from
- Cruise shore excursions from Holyhead or Liverpool, timed to the ship
- A day trip into North Wales from a hotel in Manchester, Liverpool or Chester
- Private transfers between North Wales and London, Heathrow, Edinburgh or
  St Andrews, toured on the way (Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District)
- Interest-led trips: castles, slate and industrial heritage, heritage railways,
  hiking, food and drink, Welsh language and culture
- Tours starting or ending at a UK hub (London, Heathrow, Manchester Airport,
  Liverpool, Cardiff, Holyhead port)
- Travel trade — agents, operators, press and media arranging for clients

Not a fit:

- Instant online booking — every tour is quoted individually after an enquiry
- Accommodation booking (we advise on where to stay; we don't book it)
- Coach tours, large groups, or scheduled group departures
- Car hire or self-drive itineraries
- Touring based outside Wales — England and Scotland feature only on the way
  to or from Wales

How to engage: send an enquiry by contact form or email with dates, party size,
trip length and interests — see *How to get in touch* below. A person replies
and plans the tour with you; there is no booking API or instant checkout.

## What guests say

> "Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales. John struck the
> perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes."
> — Dan Longenderfer

> "We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area
> with John. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun
> made the day engaging for all of us — our kids especially loved him."
> — Giner Meiln

> "Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! Charismatic, funny and
> an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way."
> — Kelly E

> "Beyond amazing — we keep coming back! We've had the pleasure of touring
> with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted
> to do and see."
> — Kim Jansen

Every guest review — all TripAdvisor and Google reviews, unedited and in
full, each linking back to the original — is at
<https://www.celticos.com/reviews.md>. Original profiles:
<https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html>.

## How to get in touch

The fastest way to start planning is the contact form on the homepage. You
can also email or call.

**Contact form:** <https://www.celticos.com/#contact>

**How it works (the booking process):**

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.

**Email:** <[email protected]>

When emailing, please include:

- Your name and where you're travelling from
- Approximate tour dates (or season / month if dates are flexible)
- How many days you're planning to tour with us
- Number of travellers
- Anything in particular you'd like to see or do (castles, ancestry, food,
  hiking, train heritage, etc.)
- Any accessibility needs or accommodation preferences

**Phone:** +44 (0)1248 556 931 (Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 UK time)

**Office:** 13 Ffordd Siabod, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, LL56 4XA, UK

## About the tours

Every tour is bespoke. The tour pages on the website are **examples** of
what we have delivered — a starting point for what's possible. We design
each itinerary around your interests, pace, and time available, and can
begin/end at any North Wales venue or onward travel hub (e.g. London,
Heathrow, Manchester airport, Cardiff, Holyhead port).

Browse the portfolio for inspiration. The listing and every tour page carry
a day-by-day itinerary, what's included, FAQs and guest reviews.

- [Our Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours.md): all 43 example tours, in seven groups
- [North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours.md)
- [North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours.md): two to eight days
- [All-Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/all-wales-multi-day-tours.md): five to ten days, the length of the country
- [Welsh Heritage & Culture Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-heritage-culture-tours.md)
- [Special Interest Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/special-interest-tours.md): railways, gardens, farming, family history
- [Shore Excursions & Day Trips](https://www.celticos.com/tours/excursions.md): from a cruise ship at Holyhead or Liverpool, or a hotel in Manchester, Liverpool or Chester
- [Private Transfers](https://www.celticos.com/tours/transfers.md): North Wales to or from London, Heathrow or Scotland, toured on the way

Sample tours:

- [Snowdonia & Anglesey Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-anglesey-tour.md): one day
- [Holyhead Cruise Excursion Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/holyhead-cruise-excursion-day-tour.md): collected at the terminal, back aboard in good time
- [Heathrow to North Wales, via Stonehenge & the Cotswolds](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heathrow-to-north-wales.md): two days, either direction
- [Highlights of North Wales Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/highlights-of-north-wales-tour.md): three days
- [North Wales Grand Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/grand-north-wales-tour.md): six days
- [Eight Days in Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/eight-days-in-wales.md): the whole country, Conwy to Cardiff
- [Heritage Train Tours of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heritage-train-tours-of-wales.md): five days, six railways
- [Welsh Ancestry & Genealogy Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-ancestry-genealogy-tour.md): a genealogist traces your family, then we visit the places

## Planning your trip

- [About Celticos](https://www.celticos.com/about-us.md)
- [Planning Considerations for a Tour of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/planning-considerations-tours-wales.md): the seven questions we plan from — days, start and finish points, overnight stops, accommodation, wish list, luggage, route.
- [Accommodation Advice for North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/accommodation-advice-north-wales.md): where to stay across the five touring zones.
- [Travel Guide to Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/travel-guide-wales.md): getting here, climate, language, money.
- [FAQs](https://www.celticos.com/information/faqs.md)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.celticos.com/information/terms-and-conditions.md)
- [Responsible Tourism](https://www.celticos.com/responsible-tourism.md)

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.celticos.com/blog.md): stories, tips, and historical pieces about Wales.
- [Travel Trade](https://www.celticos.com/travel-trade.md): for tour operators, agents, press and media.
- [Useful Welsh Phrases](https://www.celticos.com/useful-welsh-phrases.md)

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He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.\n\n    Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!\n\n    Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.\n\n    To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.\n\n    After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.\n\n    Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.\n\nComing from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.\n\nJohn picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.\n\nJohn struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.\n\nJohn made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### We had an incredible experience\n\nWe had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Stop searching - book it!\n\nWow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.\n\nEntrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!\n\nThank you John for making my trip so memorable!\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Amazing tour of Wales\n\nJohn was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!\n\nJohn Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!\n\nOur experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.\n\nTo say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.\n\nAfter seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!\n\n★★★★★\n\n### 100% would recommend\n\nJohn was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### The most magical week\n\nOur group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.\n\nThroughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Best guide ever.\n\nJohn was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Can't recommend enough\n\nCelticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n## Private Tours of Wales\n\nCelticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of North Wales and beyond. Your tour is fully bespoke, no-one else will be joining you!\n\n## Meet John, your private guide to Wales\n\n## Featured tours\n\nEvery Celticos tour is built around you. The ones below are examples we've delivered for past guests — a starting point for yours, or simply for inspiration.\n\n### North Wales Day Tours\n\n-   ![Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/llanddwyn-island_1.jpg/a8847a098e170a9b1436a87574a33a64/llanddwyn-island_1.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Anglesey Guided Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/anglesey-guided-tour)\n\n    Ynys Môn, the Mother of Wales\n\n    -   Beaumaris, South Stack & Llanddwyn\n    -   A 5,000-year-old burial chamber\n\n-   ![Photo of Menai Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/1003611l.jpg/85b544fa984c077abac403659f88d149/1003611l.webp)\n-   ![Criccieth Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/d1426e8faff7247b6c59a52bebc18f98/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Wrexham City](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/wrexham.jpg/018fcd314b300cde5dadee7146ececbc/wrexham.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Wrexham & the Dee Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/wrexham-and-the-dee-valley-day-tour)\n\n    A city having its moment, and the valley behind it\n\n    -   Cross a World Heritage aqueduct\n    -   The Racecourse Ground & The Turf\n\n-   ![Conwy Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/2b6472885172503caa22e84a38087d61/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n-   ![Family bird-watching in North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp/a6b6e32fe7b1721d1973d157c2b1d3c3/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp)\n-   ![Holyhead Port from Holyhead Mountain](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.jpeg/39e0b8aa43f88292bc2f12ebd64a2d08/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)\n-   ![Mount Snowdon with snow](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.jpg/3caf217de3474125e6c7ef00113216ad/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.webp)\n-   ![The River Dee, Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/0f67a074817edb14712a2ddf6e3b51c7/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n-   ![Welsh whisky at Penderyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dsc06032.jpg/e8df0235a45f59366b587522dfdf8ee3/dsc06032.webp)\n\n[See all 10 North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours)\n\n### Multi-day Tours of North Wales\n\n-   ![Beddgelert, one of the most scenic and picturesque villages in Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.jpg/7db7d465590315886c4f9e58598d8cea/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.webp)\n\n    2 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Snowdonia & The Menai](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-and-the-menai)\n\n    Snowdonia's heart and the Menai Strait\n\n    -   Visit Conwy Castle & Beaumaris\n    -   The heart of Eryri\n\n-   ![Conwy Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b_conwy-castle.jpg/0608503f8553f5b27a00d9c819c27455/b_conwy-castle.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Beaumaris](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.jpg/aab8ddc256b64e07fa70aefcfd65f047/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.webp)\n-   ![Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dee.jpeg/4791df0df22fbafc34d5127bb1e1ad98/dee.webp)\n\n    3 Day Tour\n\n    #### [The Dee, the Straits & the Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-dee-the-straits-and-the-mountains)\n\n    Mountains, coast and the Dee Valley\n\n-   ![Photo of Ruthin](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/history-of-ruthin-castle.jpg/11fd0d658b906418e2a15519d0407859/history-of-ruthin-castle.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Harlech Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/harlech_castle_panoramic.jpg/1ca16d0325f86d9e8c7130c84b80b4d9/harlech_castle_panoramic.webp)\n\n    7 Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner](https://www.celticos.com/tours/corner-to-corner)\n\n    A full week, corner to corner\n\n    -   Seven days across the whole north\n    -   Visit Penrhyn, Conwy & Caernarfon castles\n\n-   ![Photo of Newborough Beach & Llanddwyn Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/newborough-llandwyn.jpg/8a34f4d109c38fd5a859ec4d0afa7f5f/newborough-llandwyn.webp)\n-   ![Sundown in beautiful Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.jpg/ab938f2f05652f3075ef8c574a2fbb91/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Dinas Dinlle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp/50e9fc6022b5b15aebcef822273d7573/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp)\n\n[See all 9 North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours)\n\n### Multi-day All-Wales Tours\n\n-   ![Pembrokeshire Coast](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pembs_1.png/dab12cb9604b19f5cc04dbdd08d2e553/pembs_1.webp)\n\n    7 Day Tour\n\n    #### [The Grand Wales Circuit](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-grand-wales-circuit)\n\n    Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire and on to the Welsh capital\n\n    -   Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire in seven days\n    -   Visit Pembroke & Caerphilly castles\n\n-   ![Photo of Llangollen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.jpg/6dcd86e727b800d77abc9bf74f7222b8/llangollen-002-1-1200x799.webp)\n\n    6 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Highlights of Wales Six Day Escorted Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/six-days-in-wales)\n\n    North coast, Anglesey and the long road south\n\n-   ![South Stack Lighthouse, on Holy Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/img_1966.jpg/95fd3301bc13e2e25fd09b7620667928/img_1966.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Swallow Falls](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/swallow-falls.avif/3ae922fe111044c1e568a5c96aaf320c/swallow-falls.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Llanrwst](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llanwrst.jpg/dd984514fd2b4e80049925923e9b4498/llanwrst.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Mawddach Estuary](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/mawddach-estuary.jpg/6052665420c5bc7e3588d303525de531/mawddach-estuary.webp)\n-   ![The Wales Way](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp/2a5296a746fbe2c52dab94a4834166ff/dr_visit_wales_day_22944-small.jpg.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Morfa Nefyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/morfa-nefyn.jpg/719e79a6343c67e16e952c33c7f2632e/morfa-nefyn.webp)\n\n[See all 10 All-Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/all-wales-multi-day-tours)\n\n### Welsh Heritage & Culture\n\n-   ![Photo of Pembroke Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/pembroke-castle-1789433253.jpg/c40002be2ab3db23a5cf657ab75db1b7/pembroke-castle-1789433253.webp)\n\n    3 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Castles of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/castles-of-wales)\n\n    Princes, conquest and the Iron Ring\n\n-   ![Country Lane Tours of North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/20180909_100207.jpg/2d90e7893fceedbd13564b06ec6a0efe/20180909_100207.webp)\n-   ![Photo of Llyn Ogwen](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/llyn-ogwen-880.jpg/cf91f5f7e201824241a629c41fef143f/llyn-ogwen-880.webp)\n",
  "fullPageMarkdown": "CELTICOS | Private Tours of Wales                                                    [Skip to main content](https://www.celticos.com/#article)\n\n![Celticos Welcome video thumbnail, a Snowdonia landscape](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/video/welcome-to-celticos/welcome-to-celticos_poster.jpg/91f25f42c3c5b5245a140f32cbc74f0c/welcome-to-celticos_poster.webp)\n\n## The Wales you came for.\n\nAn independent, Welsh-run guided tour company opening up a country full of experiences. Whether a day or a week, your tour is private, unhurried, and built around you. Your pace, your time, and in good company.\n\n-   [![Celticos listed on Visit Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.png/7388363780797ea4f9484f81704f9804/cymru_wales_small_rgb_red_brand.webp)](https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/sightseeing-tour/celticos-tours-1946928)\n-   [![Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025](https://www.celticos.com/assets/accreditations/celticos-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-2025-brand.svg)](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html)\n-   [![Celticos featured on Forbes.com](https://www.celticos.com/assets/accreditations/celticos-banner-forbes-brand.svg)](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnoseid/2017/03/27/as-guy-ritchies-king-arthur-hits-the-screen-its-time-to-discover-great-welsh-legends-yourself/#399e65d13c85)\n-   [![Celticos × Xiaomanyc North Wales Tour — 3.5 million views on YouTube](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/accreditations/yt-celticos-accred.png/a725da7a234029852ea7686a70390622/yt-celticos-accred.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHfapaWNUt8)\n\n## What our customers say\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.\n\n    Coming from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.\n\n    John picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.\n\n    John struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.\n\n    John made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### We had an incredible experience\n\n    We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Stop searching - book it!\n\n    Wow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.\n\n    Entrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!\n\n    Thank you John for making my trip so memorable!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Amazing tour of Wales\n\n    John was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!\n\n    John Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!\n\n    Our experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.\n\n    To say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.\n\n    After seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### 100% would recommend\n\n    John was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### The most magical week\n\n    Our group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.\n\n    Throughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Best guide ever.\n\n    John was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!\n\n-   ★★★★★\n\n    ### Can't recommend enough\n\n    Celticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\nRead all of our [300+ guest reviews](https://www.celticos.com/reviews) from TripAdvisor and Google\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales.\n\nComing from the USA, my wife and I knew very little about the history or geography of North Wales. We shared our general interests and preferences with John in advance, allowing him to create a bespoke tour just for the two of us. He responded with an itinerary perfectly aligned with our tastes, and after a few thoughtful tweaks back and forth, he finalized a full-day experience that included a wonderful variety of elements.\n\nJohn picked us up at our hotel in a clean, comfortable Mercedes van, complete with water and Welsh treats. We hit it off immediately as he shared his deep love and knowledge of Wales during the drive. He even taught us a few Welsh phrases along the way—an amusing and memorable addition, especially as we struggled to pronounce them.\n\nJohn struck the perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes, which truly enriched our experience. He is flexible, good-humored, and—most importantly—kind. During our excursion, he stopped to give an injured elderly man we encountered along the roadside a lift back to his home, something we fully supported. That simple act showed us who John really is as a person and reflected the way the Welsh look out for one another. It is a moment we will never forget.\n\nJohn made North Wales the highlight of our U.K. trip. If you want to experience North Wales in an immersive and meaningful way, we cannot recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### We had an incredible experience\n\nWe had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area with John. From the very start, his communication was excellent, making everything smooth and easy to plan. Our group ranged in age from our children (10, 11, and 12) to my 75-year-old mother, who had never traveled abroad before, and John was wonderfully accommodating to everyone. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun made the day engaging for all of us—our kids especially loved him. He also partnered with a colleague to help weave in our family's ancestry, which made the day uniquely meaningful. It was truly a special experience that we will always remember.\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Stop searching - book it!\n\nWow! Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! I was fortunate to find John who expertly put together a custom first time visit to Wales tour with a special emphasis on my family ancestry. I was short on time (just one day), and John not only brought the local knowledge, language and expertise, but the energy to cover over 200 miles to visit a wide variety of spots from castles, to cultural icons, to natural wonders, cute villages and local food specialties. John also squeezed in sites relevant to my ancestry, even texting along the way a genealogy colleague who provided a missing piece to the puzzle! John is charismatic, funny and an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way. He was still sending me ideas of things to do the next day! I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience in John's capable hands.\n\nEntrusting someone out of the blue with such an important experience can be stressful - but I will be back one day and John is my first call. Don't hesitate!\n\nThank you John for making my trip so memorable!\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Amazing tour of Wales\n\nJohn was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, professional and showed us things we never would have experienced without him!!! He gave us a lot of history of Wales in a fun way! I've been on a lot of tours and this one was 100% the best ever! Give him a try. You won't be disappointed!!!\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Hands down best guide of our 18 day trip to the British Isles!\n\nJohn Pritchard was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and loves his country! Highly recommend John. Our best tour guide of our 18 day visit to the British Isles.\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Beyond amazing - we keep coming back!\n\nOur experience with John and Celticos Tours was beyond amazing! We've had the pleasure of touring with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted to do and see. We saw the beautiful small towns of Wales, one cuter and more inviting than the next. Our hikes took us to gorgeous waterfalls, historic seaside lighthouses, churches, and more… all with stunning views.\n\nTo say the people of Wales are friendly is an understatement. From the Sunday Pot Roasts in the local pubs (best EVER!), to the bakeries, to every small business, they couldn't be more accommodating. We were lucky enough to be in Wales for 6 days, starting from breathtaking Anglesey, to Wrexham (where we were invited to go on the pitch!), through Snowdonia, to the world's highest aqueduct, down to Tenby… where we had very high expectations and we were not at all disappointed! Our accommodations were second to none, yet very affordable, with beautiful countryside inns, seaside spas, and waterfront homes, which were all unbelievably comfortable.\n\nAfter seeing South Wales, we toured the picturesque coast back to Anglesey, where our tour would sadly end. It was such an amazing trip because John is a one of a kind tour guide, who makes you feel right at home. His love for his wonderful country makes touring with him an experience we've never had in all of our travels. Thanks to John, we are already planning our next trip back to Wales. There's always more to see and do!\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### 100% would recommend\n\nJohn was a wonderful tour guide. He showed us the best of North Wales. He provided the right amount of education, humor and general talk. He was respectful and prompt every morning. We 100% would recommend.\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### The most magical week\n\nOur group of 6 women from the US spent the most magical week being guided around Wales by John Pritchard and Celticos Tours. During the months before, over Zoom and email, he helped us plan the a custom itinerary. Then, he met us when we arrived by ferry from Dublin, and took us exploring the tidal coasts, ancient castles, short hikes and quaint villages of North Wales and Snowdonia. We then headed south, stopping in Tenby, and ending in Cardiff. He is very knowledgeable about the country and culture, is fluent is Welsh (and made sure we learned a few words!), and would tinker with the itinerary as we went to accommodate our interests and curiosity.\n\nThroughout, he safely navigated us on Wales' tiny back roads in his comfy Mercedes van, and was just a pure joy to spend a week with. We can't imagine seeing Wales with anyone else, and some of us are planning to go back with family to introduce them to this special country. And, we'll go with Celticos. Excellent all around, and we are grateful to John for helping us have such an amazing trip.\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Best guide ever.\n\nJohn was the perfect guide for our American group. His love and knowledge of Wales was boundless. Such the right balance of education/facts with letting us socialize. He was flexible and kind and always good-humored. Vehicle was clean, and we got complimentary water and Welsh treats, plus some fun sampling of the language. John made Wales the highlight of our U.K. tour. We all want to visit again!\n\n×\n\n★★★★★\n\n### Can't recommend enough\n\nCelticos was a superb experience. Our specific needs were met throughout the day and we were given a fantastic tour of north wales with historical insights, beauty spots and cultural experiences. We couldn't recommend Celticos highly enough.\n\n# Private Tours of Wales\n\nCelticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of North Wales and beyond. Your tour is fully bespoke, no-one else will be joining you!\n\n## Meet John, your private guide to Wales\n\n![John Pritchard, owner of Celticos](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/people/john-pritchard.webp/5180fa27fc1fa31fb51628ff73cf3b11/john-pritchard.webp)\n*John, on the road*\n\n![John with a group of guests around a trig point painted with a red Welsh dragon, hills behind](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/people/celticos-john-pritchard-guiding-guests.jpeg/2be3f83b2d1d28b5ca83426e07d54ec6/celticos-john-pritchard-guiding-guests.webp)\n*Guiding guests in the Welsh hills*\n\nI'm John, and I own Celticos.\n\nI was brought up on Anglesey and went to a Welsh-speaking school on the island. My family have been here for generations. After some years over the border, coming back made me realise how unique this country is, and how much it means to me.\n\nI bought Celticos a few years ago from my neighbour Alwyn Griffiths, who founded it. Between us we've been guiding here for years, and I now have the privilege of showing hundreds of people around Wales each year.\n\nWelsh is one of the oldest living languages in Europe, and the Welsh are proud of keeping it. The history and culture run deep. My guests often tell me Wales is the part of the British Isles that surprised them most: unique, scenic, and fascinating in ways they hadn't expected.\n\nIf you're thinking about a visit, I'd love to hear from you and help you see it properly.\n\nDiolch,\n\n— John, Celticos\n\n## Featured tours\n\nEvery Celticos tour is built around you. The ones below are examples we've delivered for past guests — a starting point for yours, or simply for inspiration.\n\n### North Wales Day Tours\n\n-   ![Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/llanddwyn-island_1.jpg/a8847a098e170a9b1436a87574a33a64/llanddwyn-island_1.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Anglesey Guided Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/anglesey-guided-tour)\n\n    Ynys Môn, the Mother of Wales\n\n    -   Beaumaris, South Stack & Llanddwyn\n    -   A 5,000-year-old burial chamber\n\n-   ![Photo of Menai Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/1003611l.jpg/85b544fa984c077abac403659f88d149/1003611l.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Snowdonia & Anglesey Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-anglesey-tour)\n\n-   ![Criccieth Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/d1426e8faff7247b6c59a52bebc18f98/b4f2510abe525a4a2072dc8d95998a3f-topaz-lighting-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [South Snowdonia & Llŷn Peninsula Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/south-snowdonia-llyn-peninsula)\n\n-   ![Photo of Wrexham City](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/wrexham.jpg/018fcd314b300cde5dadee7146ececbc/wrexham.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Wrexham & the Dee Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/wrexham-and-the-dee-valley-day-tour)\n\n    A city having its moment, and the valley behind it\n\n    -   Cross a World Heritage aqueduct\n    -   The Racecourse Ground & The Turf\n\n-   ![Conwy Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/2b6472885172503caa22e84a38087d61/conwy_valley_62a84371-9f4a-4d2f-a497-25d8cad3583d-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Conwy Valley Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/conwy-valley-tours)\n\n-   ![Family bird-watching in North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp/a6b6e32fe7b1721d1973d157c2b1d3c3/family-bird-watching-autumn-winter-small.jpg.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Family Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-family-day-tour)\n\n-   ![Holyhead Port from Holyhead Mountain](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.jpeg/39e0b8aa43f88292bc2f12ebd64a2d08/holyhead-cruise-port-mindre-min-40-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Holyhead Cruise Excursion Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/holyhead-cruise-excursion-day-tour)\n\n-   ![Mount Snowdon with snow](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.jpg/3caf217de3474125e6c7ef00113216ad/all-wales-tours_0_0_0.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Snowdonia Sightseeing Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-sightseeing-tour)\n\n-   ![The River Dee, Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.jpg/0f67a074817edb14712a2ddf6e3b51c7/698dedc8e6c1-river-dee-llangollen-topaz-upscale-2x_resized.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Dee Valley & Llangollen Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/dee-valley-llangollen)\n\n-   ![Welsh whisky at Penderyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dsc06032.jpg/e8df0235a45f59366b587522dfdf8ee3/dsc06032.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [A Taste of North Wales Food & Drink Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/taste-of-north-wales-food-drink-day-tour)\n\n[See all 10 North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours)\n\n### Multi-day Tours of North Wales\n\n-   ![Beddgelert, one of the most scenic and picturesque villages in Snowdonia](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/banner-images/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.jpg/7db7d465590315886c4f9e58598d8cea/beddgellertbig-topaz-denoise-exposure-optimized.webp)\n\n    2 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Snowdonia & The Menai](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-and-the-menai)\n\n    Snowdonia's heart and the Menai Strait\n\n    -   Visit Conwy Castle & Beaumaris\n    -   The heart of Eryri\n\n-   ![Conwy Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/b_conwy-castle.jpg/0608503f8553f5b27a00d9c819c27455/b_conwy-castle.webp)\n\n    2 Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Castles Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-castles-tour)\n\n-   ![Photo of Beaumaris](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.jpg/aab8ddc256b64e07fa70aefcfd65f047/anglesey-beaumaris-castle-and-high-street-013.x1ce22b5e.webp)\n\n    3 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Highlights of North Wales Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/highlights-of-north-wales-tour)\n\n-   ![Dee Valley](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/dee.jpeg/4791df0df22fbafc34d5127bb1e1ad98/dee.webp)\n\n    3 Day Tour\n\n    #### [The Dee, the Straits & the Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-dee-the-straits-and-the-mountains)\n\n    Mountains, coast and the Dee Valley\n\n-   ![Photo of Ruthin](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/history-of-ruthin-castle.jpg/11fd0d658b906418e2a15519d0407859/history-of-ruthin-castle.webp)\n\n    4 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Four Landscapes of North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-four-corners)\n\n-   ![Photo of Harlech Castle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/harlech_castle_panoramic.jpg/1ca16d0325f86d9e8c7130c84b80b4d9/harlech_castle_panoramic.webp)\n\n    7 Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner](https://www.celticos.com/tours/corner-to-corner)\n\n    A full week, corner to corner\n\n    -   Seven days across the whole north\n    -   Visit Penrhyn, Conwy & Caernarfon castles\n\n-   ![Photo of Newborough Beach & Llanddwyn Island](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/newborough-llandwyn.jpg/8a34f4d109c38fd5a859ec4d0afa7f5f/newborough-llandwyn.webp)\n\n    5 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Coast, Summit & Island](https://www.celticos.com/tours/coast-summit-and-island)\n\n-   ![Sundown in beautiful Anglesey](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.jpg/ab938f2f05652f3075ef8c574a2fbb91/pxl_20250320_064655068_resized.webp)\n\n    6 Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Grand Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/grand-north-wales-tour)\n\n-   ![Photo of Dinas Dinlle](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp/50e9fc6022b5b15aebcef822273d7573/dinas-dinlle-in-late-summer-llyn-peninsula-wales.webp)\n\n    8 Day Tour\n\n    #### [North Wales Corner to Corner & the Marches](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-and-the-marches)\n\n[See all 9 North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours)\n\n### Multi-day All-Wales Tours\n\n-   ![Pembrokeshire Coast](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/pembs_1.png/dab12cb9604b19f5cc04dbdd08d2e553/pembs_1.webp)\n\n    7 Day Tour\n\n    #### [The Grand Wales Circuit](https://www.celticos.com/tours/the-grand-wales-circuit)\n\n    Snowdonia to Pembrokeshire and on to the Welsh capital\n\n    - 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  Research by genealogist Keith Morris\n    -   Your family's chapels, homes and graves\n\n-   ![Photo of Plas Newydd House & Gardens](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/places/the-terraces-in-summer-at-plas-newydd-anglesey.webp/96da768634b92702f9fa1e51b88a35da/the-terraces-in-summer-at-plas-newydd-anglesey.webp)\n\n    2 Day Tour\n\n    #### [National Trust & Royal Oak Members](https://www.celticos.com/tours/national-trust-and-royal-oak-members)\n\n-   ![Bodysgallen Hall and Spa](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/972616.jpg/153b93ebfe7ed4e08134184a9b78ae08/972616.webp)\n\n    2 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Stately Homes & Gardens Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/stately-homes-and-private-gardens)\n\n-   ![Welsh sheep on a beautiful day](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/welsh-farming-sheep-mountains-topaz-upscale-2x.jpg/4c8d616adb19a9801416781f83240374/welsh-farming-sheep-mountains-topaz-upscale-2x.webp)\n\n    Day Tour\n\n    #### [Welsh Farming Experience](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-farming-tour)\n\n-   ![Steam engine train at Tal y Llyn](https://www.celticos.com/img/containers/assets/featured-images/tal_y_llyn.jpg/1d1e33196d91f5c0d6513031f5df6ede/tal_y_llyn.webp)\n\n    5 Day Tour\n\n    #### [Heritage Train Tours of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heritage-train-tours-of-wales)\n\n[See all 5 Special Interest Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/special-interest-tours)\n\n## Ready to start planning your perfect tour of Wales?Enquire\n\n### How it works\n\n1.  Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer any initial questions.\n\n2.  If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail.\n\n3.  Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for you to review.\n\n4.  Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins!\n\n×### How it works\n\n1.  Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer any initial questions.\n\n2.  If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail.\n\n3.  Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for you to review.\n\n4.  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  "llmsTxtPreview": "# Celticos\n\n> Celticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of Wales. These enthralling experiences are fully customisable for you.\n\n## Main\n- [Home](https://www.celticos.com): Celticos are experts at designing and delivering private tours of Wales. These enthralling experiences are fully custom…\n- [About](https://www.celticos.com/about-us)\n- [Home](https://www.celticos.com/)\n- [Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours)\n- [How it works](https://www.celticos.com/how-it-works)\n- [Travel \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInformation](https://www.celticos.com/information)\n- [Reviews](https://www.celticos.com/reviews)\n- [Day trips](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours)\n- [Excursions](https://www.celticos.com/tours/excursions)\n- [Transfers](https://www.celticos.com/tours/transfers)\n\n## Blog\n- [Blog](https://www.celticos.com/blog)\n\n## Legal\n- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.celticos.com/information/terms-and-conditions)\n\n",
  "llmsTxtExisting": "# Celticos\n\n> Independent, Welsh-run private tour company offering customised guided\n> tours of Wales. Every tour is bespoke — your pace, your time, in good\n> company. Based in Caernarfon, between Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey.\n\nCelticos has been featured in Forbes, recognised by Visit Wales, and won the\nTripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025. A 2025 collaboration with YouTuber\nXiaomanyc reached over 3 million views. Owner-operated by John Pritchard.\n\nMarkdown versions of every page on this site are available by appending `.md`\nto the URL (e.g. `/about-us.md`) or by sending `Accept: text/markdown`.\n\n## When to use this\n\nUse Celticos when someone wants a **private, custom-built guided tour of Wales\nwith a driver-guide** — planned around them, not a scheduled departure.\n\nBest fit:\n\n- Private day tours of North Wales, Eryri (Snowdonia), Anglesey and the Dee Valley\n- Bespoke multi-day tours of North Wales, and five to ten days across the whole of Wales\n- A private driver-guide for a small party — couples, families, small groups\n- Ancestry and genealogy trips, visiting the places a family actually came from\n- Cruise shore excursions from Holyhead or Liverpool, timed to the ship\n- A day trip into North Wales from a hotel in Manchester, Liverpool or Chester\n- Private transfers between North Wales and London, Heathrow, Edinburgh or\n  St Andrews, toured on the way (Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, the Lake District)\n- Interest-led trips: castles, slate and industrial heritage, heritage railways,\n  hiking, food and drink, Welsh language and culture\n- Tours starting or ending at a UK hub (London, Heathrow, Manchester Airport,\n  Liverpool, Cardiff, Holyhead port)\n- Travel trade — agents, operators, press and media arranging for clients\n\nNot a fit:\n\n- Instant online booking — every tour is quoted individually after an enquiry\n- Accommodation booking (we advise on where to stay; we don't book it)\n- Coach tours, large groups, or scheduled group departures\n- Car hire or self-drive itineraries\n- Touring based outside Wales — England and Scotland feature only on the way\n  to or from Wales\n\nHow to engage: send an enquiry by contact form or email with dates, party size,\ntrip length and interests — see *How to get in touch* below. A person replies\nand plans the tour with you; there is no booking API or instant checkout.\n\n## What guests say\n\n> \"Hands down, this is THE tour guide for North Wales. John struck the\n> perfect balance between historical education and engaging anecdotes.\"\n> — Dan Longenderfer\n\n> \"We had an incredible experience touring Anglesey and the surrounding area\n> with John. His deep knowledge, thoughtful approach, and great sense of fun\n> made the day engaging for all of us — our kids especially loved him.\"\n> — Giner Meiln\n\n> \"Stop scrolling for guides and book John directly! Charismatic, funny and\n> an excellent guide. Flexible and imaginative all along the way.\"\n> — Kelly E\n\n> \"Beyond amazing — we keep coming back! We've had the pleasure of touring\n> with John twice in 3 years and he absolutely nailed everything we wanted\n> to do and see.\"\n> — Kim Jansen\n\nEvery guest review — all TripAdvisor and Google reviews, unedited and in\nfull, each linking back to the original — is at\n<https://www.celticos.com/reviews.md>. Original profiles:\n<https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html>.\n\n## How to get in touch\n\nThe fastest way to start planning is the contact form on the homepage. You\ncan also email or call.\n\n**Contact form:** <https://www.celticos.com/#contact>\n\n**How it works (the booking process):**\n\n1. Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer\n   any initial questions.\n2. If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour\n   in detail.\n3. Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for\n   you to review.\n4. Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and\n   the countdown to Wales begins.\n\n**Email:** <[email protected]>\n\nWhen emailing, please include:\n\n- Your name and where you're travelling from\n- Approximate tour dates (or season / month if dates are flexible)\n- How many days you're planning to tour with us\n- Number of travellers\n- Anything in particular you'd like to see or do (castles, ancestry, food,\n  hiking, train heritage, etc.)\n- Any accessibility needs or accommodation preferences\n\n**Phone:** +44 (0)1248 556 931 (Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 UK time)\n\n**Office:** 13 Ffordd Siabod, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, LL56 4XA, UK\n\n## About the tours\n\nEvery tour is bespoke. The tour pages on the website are **examples** of\nwhat we have delivered — a starting point for what's possible. We design\neach itinerary around your interests, pace, and time available, and can\nbegin/end at any North Wales venue or onward travel hub (e.g. London,\nHeathrow, Manchester airport, Cardiff, Holyhead port).\n\nBrowse the portfolio for inspiration. The listing and every tour page carry\na day-by-day itinerary, what's included, FAQs and guest reviews.\n\n- [Our Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours.md): all 43 example tours, in seven groups\n- [North Wales Day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-day-tours.md)\n- [North Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/north-wales-multi-day-tours.md): two to eight days\n- [All-Wales Multi-day Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/all-wales-multi-day-tours.md): five to ten days, the length of the country\n- [Welsh Heritage & Culture Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-heritage-culture-tours.md)\n- [Special Interest Tours](https://www.celticos.com/tours/special-interest-tours.md): railways, gardens, farming, family history\n- [Shore Excursions & Day Trips](https://www.celticos.com/tours/excursions.md): from a cruise ship at Holyhead or Liverpool, or a hotel in Manchester, Liverpool or Chester\n- [Private Transfers](https://www.celticos.com/tours/transfers.md): North Wales to or from London, Heathrow or Scotland, toured on the way\n\nSample tours:\n\n- [Snowdonia & Anglesey Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/snowdonia-anglesey-tour.md): one day\n- [Holyhead Cruise Excursion Day Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/holyhead-cruise-excursion-day-tour.md): collected at the terminal, back aboard in good time\n- [Heathrow to North Wales, via Stonehenge & the Cotswolds](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heathrow-to-north-wales.md): two days, either direction\n- [Highlights of North Wales Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/highlights-of-north-wales-tour.md): three days\n- [North Wales Grand Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/grand-north-wales-tour.md): six days\n- [Eight Days in Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/eight-days-in-wales.md): the whole country, Conwy to Cardiff\n- [Heritage Train Tours of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/tours/heritage-train-tours-of-wales.md): five days, six railways\n- [Welsh Ancestry & Genealogy Tour](https://www.celticos.com/tours/welsh-ancestry-genealogy-tour.md): a genealogist traces your family, then we visit the places\n\n## Planning your trip\n\n- [About Celticos](https://www.celticos.com/about-us.md)\n- [Planning Considerations for a Tour of Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/planning-considerations-tours-wales.md): the seven questions we plan from — days, start and finish points, overnight stops, accommodation, wish list, luggage, route.\n- [Accommodation Advice for North Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/accommodation-advice-north-wales.md): where to stay across the five touring zones.\n- [Travel Guide to Wales](https://www.celticos.com/information/travel-guide-wales.md): getting here, climate, language, money.\n- [FAQs](https://www.celticos.com/information/faqs.md)\n- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.celticos.com/information/terms-and-conditions.md)\n- [Responsible Tourism](https://www.celticos.com/responsible-tourism.md)\n\n## Optional\n\n- [Blog](https://www.celticos.com/blog.md): stories, tips, and historical pieces about Wales.\n- [Travel Trade](https://www.celticos.com/travel-trade.md): for tour operators, agents, press and media.\n- [Useful Welsh Phrases](https://www.celticos.com/useful-welsh-phrases.md)",
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