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Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury

Location Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$220.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Private Guided Tour of Canterbury offers an intimate exploration of this historic city with your family or friends. Enjoy a captivating 90-minute journey led by an expert Green Badge City Guide, filled with intriguing tales and rich history.

  • 🏰 Private tour tailored for your group of up to 8 people, ensuring a personalized experience.
  • ⏳ Duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, providing ample time to soak in the sights and stories.
  • 🗣️ Tours available in English, French, and German to cater to diverse language needs.
  • 🌆 Discover medieval lanes, pilgrim inns, and the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, all rich in history.
  • 📚 Hear fascinating stories about renowned figures like Chaucer, Marlowe, and Saint Thomas Becket.
  • 🛤️ Access to the Cathedral grounds included, allowing you to walk around its stunning exterior and cloisters.
  • 👶 Family-friendly; prams and strollers welcome for infants and small children.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring all guests can enjoy this historical adventure comfortably.
  • 📍 Meet your guide at the Buttermarket square, a historic site with plenty of attractions nearby.
  • 🎭 Evening tours available during the summer months for a unique experience of Canterbury.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private Tour - English
Private tour for your group: Bespoke tour for your family or small group up to 8 people.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • 90-minute walking tour of central city streets and Cathedral Precincts (exterior, not inside)
  • Your own personal fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
  • Entrance to Cathedral not included
  • Entrance to any attractions

Meeting point
Guides wear a bright red sash.
Return details
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

  • 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. (pass by)
  • The Buttermarket square
    Meet your guide here, at the 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.
  • A narrow, cobbled lane with a stunning view of the Cathedral's Bell Harry Tower. Also home to the The Roman Museum.
  • A narrow medieval lane with overhanging timber buildings, offering a tantalising first glimpse of the Cathedral to the many thousands of pilgrims visiting the city.
  • See the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral as our route takes you on a journey through the Cathedral Precincts and past ruins of the old monastery, through the cloisters and into the grounds of the prestigious King's School* *Where possible. Please note routes may be varied at short notice, and access within the Cathedral Precincts and King's School grounds is subject to change.
  • The King's Mile
    Situated along Palace Street there are many historical timber-framed buildings. Don't miss the opportunity to photograph the locally named 'crooked house'!
  • Home to the striking building of the Beaney; art gallery, libary and information centre, the Eastbridge Hospital, and the The Old Weavers' House, established 1500 AD, which sits alongside the picturesque King's Bridge from where you can see the infamous ducking stool!

  • 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
  • Late Arrivals - please contact your guide if running late. (You will be sent your guide's contact details in advance). Your guide reserves the right to shorten or cancel the tour for very late arrivals.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury

    Location Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
    $220.34
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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