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A group of people walking on a pathway in front of a large cathedral with Gothic architecture. 1
A stone pathway leading to a historic stone wall with a gate, overlooking a cityscape with a church tower in the distance. 2
A nighttime scene with a canal, illuminated Tudor-style houses, and a cobblestone walkway. 3
A group of people walking along a stone wall with historic buildings in the background. 4
A group of people standing by a canal with illuminated buildings in the background. 5
By Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in England
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,879 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover over two thousand years of British heritage on a private, tailor-made walking tour through Canterbury. This exclusive experience gives you complete control, letting you choose your ideal route, pick your preferred stops, and set a custom pace with a dedicated guide. Whether you want to admire the timber architecture of the King's Mile, wander the historic Cathedral Precincts, or explore the massive stone fortifications of the Westgate Towers, your itinerary adapts entirely to your interests. Because this tour is fully customisable, routes and durations naturally vary based on your custom selections.

    Choose Your Route: Select between medieval defensive towers, ancient monastic ruins, or historic lanes.

    Pick Your Duration: Design a flexible historical timeline lasting from 2 to 4 hours.

    Select Your Stops: Focus your itinerary on history, architecture, or religious heritage.

    Set Your Own Pace: Dictate the walking speed and break times to perfectly suit your private group.

Activity location

  • The Buttermarket square
    • CT1 2HW, Canterbury, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
    • 18 High Street
    • CT1 2RA, Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

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2 - 4 hours tours

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
CA $1,879.18 x 1 AdultCA $1,879.18
Total
Price is CA $1,879.18
Until Wed, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fully customisable walking itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Private professional local guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to all sites
  • Exclusions
    Private transport

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Buttermarket square

  • 30m
Stop 1 — Choose one option: Option A: The Buttermarket & Christ Church Gate — View the historic gathering site of medieval pilgrims and examine the ornate, 16th-century Tudor gateway.

The King's Mile

  • 30m
Option B: The King’s Mile & Crooked House — Stroll down ancient, timber-framed streets to view the structurally gravity-defying Sir John Boys House.

Canterbury Cathedral

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Stop 2 — Choose one option: Option A: Cathedral Precincts & Monastic Ruins — Explore the outer cathedral grounds, cloisters, and ruins while discussing the 1170 murder of Thomas Becket.

St. Augustine's Abbey

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Option B: St. Augustine’s Abbey Outer Precincts — Walk outside the medieval walls to view the ruins of the 6th-century burial place of Anglo-Saxon kings.

Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint

  • 30m
Stop 3 — Choose one option: Option A: Westgate Towers & Medieval City Walls — Examine England’s largest surviving medieval gateway and trace the defensive stone battlements.

Old Weavers House

  • 30m
Option B: Eastbridge Hospital & Old Weavers' House — Tour a 12th-century almshouse for poor pilgrims and view timber-framed cottages on the River Stour.

The Marlowe Theatre

  • 20m
Stop 4 — Choose one option: Option A: The Marlowe Theatre & Literary Canterbury — Discover the history of British drama, focusing on playwright Christopher Marlowe and Geoffrey Chaucer.

Dane John Gardens

  • 30m
Option B: Dane John Gardens & Roman Mound — Walk along preserved Roman defensive walls and climb the monument mound for panoramic city views.

Location

Activity location

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    The Buttermarket square
    • CT1 2HW, Canterbury, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
    • 18 High Street
    • CT1 2RA, Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

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