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Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.
With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.
The end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
We start our tour from outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, conveniently located in the centre of the city and with facilities to use before the tour begins!
Admission ticket free -
1
Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The largest surviving medieval city gate in the UK was built in a turbulent time, we will discover the multiple methods of attack and defence that made this the most innovative tower of its time. Plus, a story worthy of its very own short film!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Passing by this fantastic modern structure, we will learn about the eventful life of Christopher Marlowe and the influence of the written word on the city of Canterbury.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Completed to commemorate a Tudor prince and his Spanish bride, but not the prince you might be thinking of! Plus, the surprising changes to the gate over time.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Outside the Canterbury Roman Museum, you will hear about the Roman city and how it was re-discovered thanks to the Second World War. Whilst in Butchery Lane, there is the Bell Harry Tower of the Cathedral, the city coat of arms and surprisingly, a bull's head to discuss...
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the greatest figure in the city's history! Plus, why does Pope Gregory the Great have a dove flying in to his ear?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Our accredited guide will end the tour underneath this curious clock tower, explaining how this curious tower became a reminder of the past in the bustling shopping area of today!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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