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Private Guided Tour of Canterbury City and Cathedral
Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$292.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
On this exclusive private tour, you will discover over 2,000 years of Canterbury's incredible history with a professional, fully qualified guide who is passionate about the city, with many stories to share with you!
First up your expert, local guide will lead you through the medieval lanes and narrow cobbled streets with their eclectic mix of historic timber buildings, pilgrim inns, and modern architecture, where you’ll hear the story of Thomas Becket's murder, Chaucer's pilgrims, Marlowe's suspicious death, and royal visits. Following the city tour, you will join your own private guide within the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, where you will uncover 1400 years of history through its soaring architecture, glorious glass and stunning stonework. A truly breathtaking spectacle.
Please note, if you would like a short break between the tours, please contact us after booking, or let us know when we confirm your booking via the message centre.
First up your expert, local guide will lead you through the medieval lanes and narrow cobbled streets with their eclectic mix of historic timber buildings, pilgrim inns, and modern architecture, where you’ll hear the story of Thomas Becket's murder, Chaucer's pilgrims, Marlowe's suspicious death, and royal visits. Following the city tour, you will join your own private guide within the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, where you will uncover 1400 years of history through its soaring architecture, glorious glass and stunning stonework. A truly breathtaking spectacle.
Please note, if you would like a short break between the tours, please contact us after booking, or let us know when we confirm your booking via the message centre.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Canterbury & Cathedral for 2
Private tour for 2 people
Private tour for 2 people
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Private city tour of Canterbury with a qualified Guide
- Private tour of Canterbury Cathedral with a qualified guide
- Entrance into Canterbury Cathedral
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Meeting point
Your City Guide will be wearing a red sash and waiting for you in the Buttermarket, a small square in font of the Cathedral entrance.
Return details
Your City Guide will be wearing a red sash and waiting for you in the Buttermarket, a small square in font of the Cathedral entrance.
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The Buttermarket squareYou will meet your guide here in the Buttermarket, site of historic pilgrim inns, the bull stake, a theatre and market hall, and home to the imposing Christ Church Gate entrance to the Cathedral.
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A narrow, cobbled lane with a stunning view of the Cathedral's Bell Harry Tower. Also home to the The Roman Museum.
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See the Beaney Institute, a striking building that houses an art gallery, exhibitions, a library and the Visitor Information Centre plus the Eastbridge Hospital, a place of hospitality for the Pilgrims since 1190, known as the Hospital of St. Thomas. Today it is a museum.
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Kings BridgeThe Old Weavers' House, established 1500 AD, sits alongside the picturesque King's Bridge from where you can see the infamous ducking stool!
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The King's MileSituated along Palace Street there are many historical timber-framed buildings. You might even see the locally named 'crooked house'!
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Explore the grounds of the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral as your route takes you on a journey through the Cathedral Precincts where you can visit the Cloisters, see the ruins of the old monastery, and the grounds of the famous King's School.
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Canterbury CathedralJoin your own private guide within the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, where you will uncover 1400 years of history as you make your way around the awe-inspiring Perpendicular Gothic Nave, the atmospheric Crypt and the dazzling Trinity Chapel. You will also see the spot where Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170, leading Canterbury to become a famous destination for pilgrimage as told in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.
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Private Guided Tour of Canterbury City and Cathedral
Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$292.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!