Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Entry to cathedral
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
39 Burgate
Canterbury CT1 2HW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Longport
Canterbury CT1 1PF, UK
The tour ends in front of St Augustine's abbey
What To Expect
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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Weavers House (pass by)
Westgate Gardens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Augustine's Abbey (pass by)
Christ Church Gate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Canterbury Cathedral (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City?
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Activity code: C-472599P32
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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).
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Transport.
- Entry to cathedral.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
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 Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City is as follows:
- 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 Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City 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
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Entry to cathedral
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.
- Operated by a business
