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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.
With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
Reproduction historical images and objects.
Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
Departure Point
18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.
Return Details
27 St George's St, Canterbury CT1 2LE, UK
The end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury, United Kingdom We start our tour from outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, conveniently located in the centre of the city and with facilities to use before the tour begins!
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer, Canterbury, United Kingdom Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'. 5 minutes
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, Canterbury, United Kingdom The largest surviving medieval city gate in the UK was built in a turbulent time, we will discover the multiple methods of attack and defence that made this the most innovative tower of its time. Plus, a story worthy of its very own short film! 5 minutes
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, United Kingdom Passing by this fantastic modern structure, we will learn about the eventful life of Christopher Marlowe and the influence of the written word on the city of Canterbury. 5 minutes
Christ Church Gate, Canterbury, United Kingdom Completed to commemorate a Tudor prince and his Spanish bride, but not the prince you might be thinking of! Plus, the surprising changes to the gate over time. 5 minutes
Canterbury Roman Museum, Canterbury, United Kingdom Outside the Canterbury Roman Museum, you will hear about the Roman city and how it was re-discovered thanks to the Second World War.
Whilst in Butchery Lane, there is the Bell Harry Tower of the Cathedral, the city coat of arms and surprisingly, a bull's head to discuss... 5 minutes
59 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HJ, Verenigd Koninkrijk Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the greatest figure in the city's history!
Plus, why does Pope Gregory the Great have a dove flying in to his ear? 5 minutes
Saint George's Tower, Canterbury, United Kingdom Our accredited guide will end the tour underneath this curious clock tower, explaining how this curious tower became a reminder of the past in the bustling shopping area of today! 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Starr_S
11 Sep 2024
Sam was a great tour guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He had answers to questions and history throughput.
chrisbA4400TD
15 Jul 2024
Sam our guide was absolutely brilliant,engaging,knowledgeable,friendly and a true local.Giving us so much information and setting us up for our two days here.Would thoroughly recommend for an informative,pleasant,knowledgeable Canterbury experience.
245annen
07 Jul 2024
Sam was very informative and we learnt a lot. We’ll worth the money and time been to Canterbury loads of times really glad we did the tour
This tour in
England
is organized by
CT Tours | Canterbury
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