Things to do in Canterbury, England: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Celebrate Christmas Day on a tour of the beautiful English countryside. You’ll visit Canterbury, enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas lunch, see the White Cliffs of Dover and take a walking tour of Rochester. Soak up the holiday spirit of three historic English towns and sample a traditional Christmas lunch in the charming old town of Canterbury.

Inclusions: 2 Course Christmas lunch with welcome drink, Visit Canterbury, enjoy a short walking tour of this historic town, See Rochester Cathedral and Castle, Services of Professional guide and transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Take a private guided tour of the city of Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church for Anglicans worldwide and site of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket. Travel through the scenic Kent countryside and perhaps enjoy a light snack and drinks in an old country pub.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This tour of the Garden County of Kent includes a visit to the medieval Leeds Castle, said to be the most beautiful in England. It is the place where King Henry VIII stayed on his way to negotiating with the French king at The Field of the Cloth of Gold. It has has a fascinating recent 20th Century history having been owned by a wealthy aristocrat. After lunch in one of Kent's lovely garden villages, we spend the afternoon visiting Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and medieval streets. You will hear about the incredible stories attached to this home of the Church of England and will have the opportunity to explore this remarkable town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

All our tours have been made Covid secure and are carried out in daily sanitised vehicles. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) such as antibacterials, face coverings and disposable gloves.  Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks. The venues have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel. 10 hour private driver-guide tour to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover. Leeds Castle was once described as 'The loveliest castle in the world'; see its fairytale-like towers, moat, stunning gardens and explore one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Britain. Visit the cathedral city of Canterbury with its the medieval town centre of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. See the iconic white cliffs of Dover. You will spend the day in the beautiful county of Kent, the garden of England. An unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees to venue(s) are not included, Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

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!

Inclusions: Reproduction historical images and objects.

Exclusions: Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts

Canterbury offers a wealth of British history spanning centuries. Avoid London's heavy traffic. - I will pick you up by car at Bromley South station. We will drive through the scenic Kent countryside for about 90 mins before arriving at beautiful Canterbury. Travelling by car gives you access to other wonderful locations in Kent, many hard to reach by train or crowded coaches. (Please see my profile for more information). Explore the city’s quaint streets with me, a Kent local, who will point out places of historical interest, including the locally named 'Crooked House’, The Old Weavers' House and Buttermarket. How about a spot of English cream tea at one of the tea houses? N.B. Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral* may only be bought at the entrance. Queuing times vary. To ensure you have privacy, I won’t be accompanying you if you wish to visit the Cathedral, however, will meet you again afterwards. *Check 'Upcoming Closures'

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided walk outside, All Fees and Taxes, Car parking, No tour fee for kids 10 years and under. (Must be accompanied by a relative 21+ years old).

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up, Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral and tour inside, Meals and beverages

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Walking Tour of Canterbury, Guided Walk around Dover Castle

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry to Canterbury Cathedral, Entry to Dover Castle

Join us on a 11 hour small group, maximum 16 people, day tour from London, to Canterbury, Dover and Kent Villages. This tour takes us through the county known as the "Garden of England". We will travel through time - literally, with a visit to Greenwich where GMT began. Then out deep into the beautiful Kent countryside and a stop in the glorious traditional Kentish village of Chilham. Following Chilham we take the scenic route onto the famous White Cliffs of Dover where we descend down to the shore for spectacular views along the coast and up at the glistening white cliffs immediately behind us. On from the cliffs we head to Dover Castle, where you can explore and see over 2000 years of history, from the Roman era church, to the Medieval embattlements and tunnels dug during WW2. Then on to the city of Canterbury, with its world famous 900 year old cathedral. Visit the cathedral and join us on a guided walking tour of Canterbury before our return to London after a full day exploring.

Inclusions: Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price), Bottled water, Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach, Professional guide, Fully commentated small group guided tour

Exclusions: Optional entrance to Canterbury Cathedral not included. Tickets can be bought on arrival., Tickets to Dover Castle not included. Cash payment taken on the day. See "Before you go" for prices, Food and drink is not included, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Escape the hustle-bustle of London for a day and travel to the English countryside for a tour of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. Enjoy a private viewing of beautiful Leeds Castle before the doors open to the public, get an exclusive tour inside UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canterbury Cathedral, and admire the symbolic White Cliffs of Dover. Listen to your guide's expert commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Superior Coach, Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board, Personal Audio Headset , Entry to Leeds Castle , Entry to Canterbury Cathedral

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pick-up