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The Canterbury Classic Tour
Badge of ExcellenceCanterbury, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Say no to research and route planning and yes to a journey through over 2,000 years of Canterbury history when you book this small-group walking tour with an accredited guide. See the medieval Westgate, the Marlowe Theatre, the Christ Church Gate and St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, and learn about everyone from playwrights to Romans. Please note: this is a sightseeing tour and entrance fees are not included.
- See the highlights of historic Canterbury on a guided walking tour
- Learn about figures such as Marlowe, the hard-partying playwright and spy
- Snap quirky attractions from weird clocks to doves in the wrong places
- Numbers are capped at just 10 travelers, for quality guide interaction
What's Included
- Reproduction historical images and objects.
- Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.
End point
- Saint George's Tower27 St George's St, Canterbury CT1 2LE, UK
The end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.
What To Expect
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (Pass By)
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Marlowe Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Christ Church Gate
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Canterbury Roman Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
St Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint George's Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Miguel_G, Jan 2024
Very engaging and knowledgeable guide.
Even though it was a freezing morning the guide made the tour very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Miguel, thank you so much, it was a very cold morning, but I am glad it was also a very enjoyable tour! Sam.
David_W, Aug 2023
Extremely knowledge and entertaining guide, Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and perfect timing, Not too short or too long.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi David, thank you for your very kind review! I'm so glad the tour (and I) was entertaining and hope it was a great part of your Canterbury experience! Sam.
Meriel_V, Aug 2023
Sam the Guide brought Canterbury’s history to life with intriguing insights from his considerable knowledge of history
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Meriel, thank you so much for your lovely review, I'm so happy you both enjoyed the tour! Sam.
Elinor_G, Jun 2023
What I enjoyed most of the tour was seeing those secret gems in Canterbury that is hidden under the glimmer of shopping stores and cafes. My two teenagers loved it.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Elinor, thank you so much for your review! I'm glad everyone was able to enjoy the tour and Canterbury! Sam.
Roger_M, Jun 2023
My wife and I were in a small group which enabled us to ask more questions that would otherwise have been the case.
The 1 and three quarter hour tour of Canterbury was full of surprises and packed with facts of Canterbury from before the Roman conquest to the aftermath of the 2nd World war. Specific places of interest were The Beanie Institute, The west Gate being used as a prison, the synagogue and its connection to the Knights Templars The butter market and how the river was used as a sewer.
All in all everywhere we stopped had an interesting story behind it e.g the place where the knights stayed before killing Thomas a Becket.
Our guide Sam was excellent with a deep knowledge of Canterbury and its History
We have no hesitation in recommending the tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi Roger, thank you so much for your very kind review. I definitely agree that small groups are a great way to see the city and ask any questions you have! Sam
Arne_G, Aug 2022
Sam is a very kind and knowledgeable guide. He told us a number of interesting stories about Canterbury.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Arne, thank you for your very kind review. I do hope that you will both be able to come back to Canterbury again in the near future! Sam.
Andrea_S, Aug 2022
Awesome tour of Canterbury. We could not have had a better experience. Excellent exploration of the city and its rich heritage without ever being tedious. Sam was our guide and he was both knowledgeable and engaging, and never boring. Wish you could have a Sam in every town we went to visit!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Andrea, you are too kind! Thank you for your kind words, I am thrilled you enjoyed the tour and hope it enhanced your visit to Canterbury. Sam.
Andy_M, Aug 2022
I would highly recommend this tour. Every stop we try to book one of these tours on the first day to get acquainted with the town. This tour was particularly good at telling us things about the buildings and the town that we would not otherwise know, which is exactly why you should book it!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Andy, thank you so much for this very kind review, it was a pleasure to show you around Canterbury! I do hope that you come back to Canterbury again in the future. Sam.
Emma_N, Jul 2022
Loved the tour, lots of interesting facts and information about Canterbury and brought to life by our great guide, Sam. He also managed to keep the children involved and entertained (6 & 11) which is not an easy task so the whole family had a great time. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Hi Emma, thank you for your very kind review! I'm very glad you all enjoyed the tour, I hope that you will all come back to Canterbury again soon. Sam.
Lloyd_S, Jun 2022
Sam the guide was excellent and really brought the tour to life. There was so much information and anecdotes that it’s impossible to pick a single highlight.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you Lloyd for this very kind review! I hope you enjoyed the rest of the evening and will come back to Canterbury in the near future! Sam.
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