Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Our condensed (but content packed!) 60 minute walking tours are perfect for those on a brief visit to Canterbury, but still looking for an introduction to all of the history and culture Canterbury has to offer.
Come with us and explore the rich history of this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history from ancient settlers 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
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! 5 minutes
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
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Canterbury, United Kingdom Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the biggest figure in the city's history! 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.
John_G
12 Sep 2022
Sam was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond! My fiancé & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves over the course of the hour. The tour was extremely educational and Sam was able to inform us on a wide range of facts! Would definitely recommend!
Sofya_M
30 Aug 2022
Great tour the covers all of the highlights of Canterbury. Sam, our guide, was very knowledgeable, patiently answered all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and gave us great tips for things to do after the tour.
liorsapir57
17 Jun 2022
Sam the guide was just amazing!
He's very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour.
We came to the tour woth our dog and Sam was very accommodating and helpful.
Would definitely recommend getting his tours!
This tour in
England
is organized by
CT Tours | Canterbury
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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