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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 customizable, 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside the main entrance of The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK). Your private guide will meet you on the pavement directly opposite the Abode Hotel
Itinerary
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1The Buttermarket square
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The King's Mile
Option B: The King’s Mile & Crooked House — Stroll down ancient, timber-framed streets to view the structurally gravity-defying Sir John Boys House.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Canterbury Cathedral
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4St. Augustine's Abbey
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Old Weavers House
Option B: Eastbridge Hospital & Old Weavers' House — Tour a 12th-century almshouse for poor pilgrims and view timber-framed cottages on the River Stour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Marlowe Theatre
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Dane John Gardens
Option B: Dane John Gardens & Roman Mound — Walk along preserved Roman defensive walls and climb the monument mound for panoramic city views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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