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Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury
Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$162.11
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
Summer evening tours available!
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.
Summer evening tours available!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Tour For 2 - English
Bespoke tour for 2 people
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Enjoy a personalized tour for just the two of you!
City lanes & Cathedral grounds
Bespoke tour for 2 people
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Enjoy a personalized tour for just the two of you!
City lanes & Cathedral grounds
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- 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)
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The Buttermarket squareMeet 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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The King's MileSituated along Palace Street there are many historical timber-framed buildings. Don't miss the opportunity to photograph the locally named 'crooked house'!
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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!
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Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury
Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom
$162.11
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!