Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 14.00 Tour
Overview
Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute tours for visitors to the historic city of Canterbury. 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.
Founded in 1948, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd is an independent company devoted to conducting guided walking tours of the highest quality in Canterbury. Our tours are the official tours of the city, and the only tours to include access to the magnificent Cathedral's Precincts.
All our guides hold city Green Badges, having completed the accredited training course and passed the relevant examinations set by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
What's Included
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival
- A tour of the central city lanes plus the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
- Entry to attractions
Meeting Location
Butter Market
Canterbury CT1, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Our professional Green Badge Guides will bring history to life as they take you on a 90-minute journey through the medieval lanes, the Cathedral Precincts and grounds of the historic King's School, regaling you with tales of murder and ghosts plus of course the many famous historical characters, writers and artists who have lived here or visited in the past.
* Wander through the medieval streets and discover its very often bloody past!
* See the largest medieval gateway in England, explore the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, and its fascinating story.
* Find out about Canterbury's colourful characters - Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe. All the Kings & Queens that have passed through our gates. Pilgrims, plague to peasants' revolts, and much much more!
Come and join the Official Canterbury Guided Tour!
Daily at 11am, additional 2pm tour April - October plus seasonal holidays.
---- Private guided tours are also available for small groups up to 10 people at a cost of £150 (Available for advance bookings only).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place.
- At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-201070P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival.
- A tour of the central city lanes plus the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds).
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide.
- Entry to attractions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 14.00 Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 14.00 Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival
- A tour of the central city lanes plus the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
- Entry to attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place.
- At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
