Canterbury, Dover Castle and Historic Kent Villages

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Canterbury

  We start with our walking tour through the medieval lanes of historic Canterbury. On the tour we visit the Westgate Tower, the Crooked House, Marlowe Theatre and the scene of the Canterbury Tales, amongst many other fascinating sites. I will try and bring Canterbury's rich past to life with my knowledge At the end of the tour we will arrive at the stunning Canterbury Cathedral.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Canterbury Cathedral

  Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is on the site of one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site. There will be time for you to do a tour of the Cathedral. A tour of Canterbury Cathedral is optional and not included but we can pre-book this for you by arrangement.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Chilham Village

  I've lived in Kent, often referred to as 'The Garden of England', most of my life. Around Canterbury are some of the most beautiful and scenic Kent villages, often dating back over 1000 years. Although Canterbury and Dover Castle are all stunning, my clients always love these beautiful villages so often overlooked by travellers. It doesn't take much time to detour and immerse yourself in the deep history of this part of England going back over 1000 years - how people used to live, where they came from and how the villages still thrive today. Godmersham, Elham and Chilham are just a few examples and I would love to take you there. They feature beautiful village squares, ancient timber framed houses and lots of local shops, pubs and churches.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  I love a good old English pub. There is nothing better than 'a pint and some pub grub' in the beautiful surroundings of an ancient pub. Most are steeped in history going back 500+ years from the days when a coach and horses was the main form of travel and the pub was often the overnight stay on long journeys and the pub was the centre of most communities. I'm happy to add a quick pub lunch to your itinerary - it doesn't need to take much time and the food is not as bad as you sometimes hear! I find my clients love this excursion. I will work with you to choose a delightful pub - although The White Horse is one of my favourites, there are so many avaialable.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Dover Castle

  Dover Castle was founded in the 11th century by Henry II on the site of a Norman fortification built by William the Conquerer in 1066. Often referred to as the ‘Key to England’ due to its strategic location as the closest point to mainland Europe and France. We will tour the castle, the keep and learn about the castles role in the Dunkirk rescue of 1940. The access fee to Dover Castle is INCLUDED.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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