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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy your very own private guided tour of Canterbury with your family or group of friends. We will take you on an entertaining 90-minute walking tour of the highest quality with an expert Guide, thrilling you with stories and gruesome history! From medieval lanes and pilgrim inns to the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, our tours will transport you back in time, regaling you with stories and revealing how the city has evolved over the years.
Our official city tour is the only walking tour that includes access to the Cathedral Precincts. You will be led by your own highly qualified Green Badge City Guide, all of whom are accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
If you have a particular interest, from architecture, gardens or the Medieval period, or you're simply with a young family, simply send a message once you have booked so our Guides can tailor your tour to your interests.
English, French and German language tours available.
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Your own personal fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
Walking tour of central city streets and Cathedral Precincts (exterior, not inside)
Entrance to any attractions
Entrance to Cathedral not included
Departure Point
Butter Mkt, Canterbury CT1, UK
Guides wear a bright red sash.
Return Details
High St, Canterbury CT1, UK
Most tours will finish in the High Street, however your Guide will be happy to escort you to another central location if more convenient for you
Canterbury, Canterbury, United Kingdom Enjoy a private tour with your own dedicated, expert Green Badge City Guide, exploring the narrow cobbled lanes of central Canterbury with its eclectic mix of historic buildings; from pilgrim inns and medieval timber-framed houses, to the modern theatre.
In addition you will enter the Cathedral Precincts where you'll walk around the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral, through its cloisters and past the old monastery, possibly also stopping to see the prestigious and historic King's School.
During your tour you will hear stories of some of the famous people who are connected with the city, from literary greats such as Chaucer and Marlowe, to the Royal Family, and of course, Saint Thomas Becket.
This tour is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful, historic city of Canterbury.
Please note on booking, we will need to contact you via email to provide you with contact details for your Guide. Please look out for messages via the TripAdvisor messaging service.
90 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.
Suzanne0561
09 Jun 2023
Jane was an amazing guide - warm, friendly and extremely knowledgable. We found out so much about Canterbury which is a fabulous city to visit.
330beverlyb
10 Jun 2022
We were in town on a cruise and had no clue what we were going to do when we got to town. We stumbled upon Sam holding the sign and asked about the tour. It ended up being one of our favorite days in our 16 day trip. Sam knows his stuff!!! He is funny, smart and told some great stories of the town. I would highly recommend taking the 90 minute walking tour with them!
815kristinaw
14 Apr 2022
We were in Canterbury in April 2022. We were staying at Canterbury Lodge located next to St. Augustine's Abbey and wanted a private tour as we were interested in the historical significance of the area and wanted a detailed tour. Our hosts at the Canterbury Lodge recommended Canterbury Guided Tours which we booked in advance. Our guide was Jane and she met us at the Lodge and spent the next few hours walking us through the town and sharing not only the historical facts but fun facts such as how the term "eaves dropping" came from. We had a wonderful time with Jane and definitely left feeling much more knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour company and our tour guide Jane!
This tour in
England
is organized by
Canterbury Guided Tours
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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