Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Tintern March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Tintern](https://expedia.ca/Tintern-Hotels.d4787.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Tintern](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Tintern.d4787.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Tintern Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tintern.d4787.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tintern Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Tintern.d4787.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Tintern ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Tintern Types of activities [Tintern travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Tintern.dx4787) ![Tintern Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4787/07fc3de8-823f-48b9-82da-c1ad0a127f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wandering around the old #village of #tintern i came across this #beautiful #scene of a #cottage with all the #trees in the #forest behind with the #sunlight #kissing the #autumnal #colours i just had to take the #shot. #visitwales #tintern #tinternabbey #cottage #road ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4787/bf9d148a-8223-49cc-910d-50e8d5e1815c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This giant 13th-century sandstone abbey stands along the picturesque River Wye. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 the lead roof was sold off and the Abbey lay neglected for 200 years. The Abbey was "rediscovered" in the 18th century and became a haven for artists and poets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4787/43e77c6c-1661-420f-84c7-d304002d0278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tintern Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4787/3818acaf-da09-47de-98e5-5387e1f3e245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This giant 13th-century sandstone abbey stands along the picturesque River Wye. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 the lead roof was sold off and the Abbey lay neglected for 200 years. The Abbey was "rediscovered" in the 18th century and became a haven for artists and poets. Tip: Visit on a weekday in the spring and you may the place all to yourself!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4787/6a4f92a5-bb0b-4114-9c42-1cf6ca39b8ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Tintern Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Tintern has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Tintern is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tintern to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Tintern Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tintern. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tintern attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Tintern | Number of things to do | 9 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Distillery Tour](/things-to-do/distillery-tour.a49229338.activity-details): CA $37 | | Top 5 things to do | [Distillery Tour](/things-to-do/distillery-tour.a49229338.activity-details)[From Cardiff: 3 Amazing Castles, Tintern Abbey & Roman Caerleon](/things-to-do/one-amphitheatre-tintern-abbey-and-three-castles-from-cardiff.a47129139.activity-details)[3 Days Castles & Waterfalls Tour South Wales with a Luxury Hotel](/things-to-do/3-night-castles-waterfalls-tour-south-wales-incl-luxury-hotel.a51605608.activity-details)[Private Guided Hike: King Arthur's Wye Valley Wander](/things-to-do/king-arthurs-wye-valley-walk.a3961329.activity-details)[Private Tour: Three Castles, Tintern Abbey and Roman Caerleon](/things-to-do/private-tour-in-3-castles-tintern-abbey-and-roman-caerleon.a49393825.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Distillery Tour](/things-to-do/distillery-tour.a49229338.activity-details) | ## What to do in Tintern --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Tintern ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Principality Stadium 4/5(4 reviews) Follow in the footsteps of sporting and musical greats when you tour this vast sporting arena. Walk on the pitch, see dressing rooms and lift a trophy. [](https://expedia.ca/Principality-Stadium-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Cardiff with a trip to Cardiff Bay. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Cardiff.d553248621532490507.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Castle 4.5/5(29 reviews) A fortified tower from the 12th century, World War II tunnels and Welsh military history make a fascinating day out at this magnificent castle. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Castle-Cardiff-City-Centre.d6084239.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial panorama of Barry Island, Wales, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086531/a86c09df-3b2a-4b70-a87e-f2b8f03961ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Barry Island Beach 4/5(1 review) If you’re looking for a quintessential Welsh seaside experience, look no further than Barry Beach in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. [](https://expedia.ca/Barry-Island-Beach-Cardiff.d6086531.Vacation-Attraction) ![D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6168689/0811544b-b030-400b-bd9c-ebc68552d1d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Utilita Arena Cardiff 4/5(1 review) Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is located on Mary Ann Street in the heart of Cardiff. It was opened in 1993 and is the largest purpose-built facility for staging exhibitions and concerts in South Wales. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Motorpoint-Arena-Cardiff.d6168689.Vacation-Attraction) ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff University 4.5/5(5 reviews) Founded by Royal Charter in 1883 and located in the heart of the thriving Welsh capital, Cardiff University has built an international reputation for the quality of its work. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-University-Cathays.d6084247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wales Millennium Centre featuring street scenes, signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084283/9d4a0c60-eeec-4a2c-9eb7-41b5b3aedd9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wales Millennium Centre 5/5(4 reviews) Book your tickets for theater, opera, dance and comedy shows and go on a backstage tour at this prestigious arts venue. [](https://expedia.ca/Wales-Millennium-Centre-Butetown.d6084283.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tintern Abbey featuring a castle, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086409/67eaf186-ef24-4975-86cb-e6312904d1bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tintern Abbey Tour the ruins of an ancient monastery where Cistercian monks used to live, pray and study. See the remains of their former dwellings and church. [](https://expedia.ca/Tintern-Abbey-Cardiff.d6086409.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024341/c51ad8e9-6802-45e2-95c6-ad8118c482cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cardiff Bay Waterfront Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's entertainment choices, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bay-Waterfront-Butetown.d553248621533024341.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Tintern ![Tintern Abbey showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086409/fb8b13ac-189c-4b6e-a910-25ac56c540ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chepstow ![Monmouth Viaduct an old derelict railway viaduct bridge crossing the river Wye in Monmouthshire Wales.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182873/b0370070-5f3b-4ff9-8a85-0adf0b43dc6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monmouth ![Cardiff featuring a city, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054272/52aa637b-e13a-4bd5-87f2-9e0e39b7acdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cardiff ![Tintern Abbey from Devil's Pulpit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000425346/3085f962-e097-4941-b72b-07fbbd1c5671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) by [Schwerdf](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Schwerdf) ([Creative Commons Attribution 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ### Tidenham ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tintern worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Tintern? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Tintern? ### Is three days enough to stay in Tintern? ### What are some activities to do in Tintern with kids? > - [Distillery Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/distillery-tour.a49229338.activity-details) ### What to do in Tintern for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Tintern? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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