Tours in Canterbury
Explore the best tours, activities, and attractions in Canterbury to make your trip unforgettable.
Top 3 most popular tours and activities in Canterbury
Canterbury and Dover Guided Day Tour from London
Luxury and air-conditioned vehicleLondon Pickup and Drop-off from designated meeting pointsDriver / Expert Tour GuideLive Commentary On BoardEntry or Admission Fee to Dover CastleVisit to the White Cliffs of DoverEntry or Admission Fee to Canterbury Cathedral (if Option is Selected)
Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City
Four knights walked into Canterbury Cathedral one December evening — not to pray, but to murder an archbishop. This app-based self-guided walking tour takes you through the city shaped by that single act, passing by all three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the medieval streets that connect them.From the spot where Becket fell to the oldest church still in use in the English-speaking world, you'll follow stories of refugee weavers and a poet who wrote one of England's greatest work of literature and died penniless. Fifteen stops over four kilometres, narrated at your own pace — no fixed start time, no group to follow.If you'd rather pause for a riverside lunch than rush between landmarks, this self-guided Canterbury walking tour fits your day, not the other way around. It is perfect for those trying to figure out what to do in Canterbury apart from visiting the cathedral.Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means nothing to lose.
Canterbury: Private 2hr walking tour with a Qualified Local Green Badge Guide
Canterbury is steeped in history. The city can trace its roots back to the Celtic Tribe, the Cantiaci, who were here before the Romans. The city developed after the Roman invasion during the 1st Century AD, and it became known in Latin as Durovernum Cantiacorum - “Stronghold of the Cantiaci by the Alder Grove”. Through the centuries since the Romans left in around 410AD the city has witnessed many events that have inexorably altered its character & influenced its charm. From the start of the Roman occupation in the 1st Century, to the arrival of the Papal emissary Augustine in 597AD, to the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170, to the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII, to the bombings of World War 2 - we will show you the many facets of this beautiful & intriguing city! This is a walking tour that will show you the most important & interesting parts of the city of Canterbury. The tour involves mostly flat terrain, but this is an ancient city with uneven cobbles in parts. However, it is mostly accessible for those with needs. It doesn't include entry to the Cathedral (or its precincts) or St Augustine's Abbey as these need separate tickets at extra cost. We can begin & end our tour at a location of your choosing (the Buttermarket is usually the most convenient) & we can build the tour around your interests. Alternatively, we can suggest a tour that covers the most interesting & historical parts of the city.