The 8 Canterbury Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 709 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20Our pick

Walk Canterbury’s medieval lanes with a Green Badge guide, see the Cathedral Precincts, and hear lively stories for a strong-value 90-minute tour.

“Naomi our guide was fantastic, very informative, and personal, clearly loved her job, having lived nearby Canterbury for many years, and knowing something of the history of the City, I was amazed of the stories and informative narrative, Naomi delivered, well worth the experience and will take a tour again”

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2.Canterbury Cathedral: Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 266 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Explore Canterbury Cathedral with an audio guide, ancient stained glass, monastic cloisters, gardens, exhibitions, and 1,400 years of English history.

“The staff seemed somewhat disorganized, and the process for obtaining the audio guide did not meet high standards. The headsets were jumbled together in a large container, and several wires were not wrapped properly. The first set I received wasn’t charged, which made me question whether the audio guides are regularly recharged or properly sanitized. Returning the headsets was just as confusing. We tried to turn them in at an exit, but the staff member there told us they had to be returned elsewhere. Despite this, he took the headsets and simply tossed them in with the others, adding to the sense of disorganization. That said, the Cathedral itself was…”

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3.Private Guided Walking Tour with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours Top rated

Explore Canterbury’s medieval lanes, cathedral precincts, pilgrim inns, and royal stories with a private Green Badge guide in 90 minutes.

“a very interesting tour with a lovely guide who kept up the entertainment and enthousiasm on a very cold and blustery day!”

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4.Guided Nature Tour: Pilgrims Way & Bigbury Fort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $20

Walk Blean Woods from Pilgrim’s Way to Bigbury Fort with guide Greg, spotting wildlife, exploring Kent’s past, and enjoying tea in the woods.

“We all thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Greg was very knowledgeable and was great with my 12 year old daughter, engaging her with exploring and identifying the flowers and trees that we came across. Would highly recommend to groups and families.”

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5.Leeds Castle & Canterbury Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $93

Visit Leeds Castle and Canterbury from Brighton in one day, with gardens, a maze, medieval sights, a guide, and round-trip transport.

“That was an amazing trip especially that it’s sunny. The guide was knowledgeable and the places we visited were so beautiful.”

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6.City & Cathedral Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 45m

Walk Canterbury’s medieval lanes and enter its great cathedral with private guides, uncovering Becket, pilgrims, plague, and 1,400 years of faith.

“Ian, our guide, was top class. He was extremely well informed me every question we asked and was both engaging and charming. His knowledge on the city and cathedral, with amusing stories and anecdotes, was incredible.”

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7.Christmas in Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $268

Spend Christmas Day at Canterbury Cathedral, enjoy a festive lunch, see Dover’s white cliffs, and pass Greenwich from London.

“El almuerzo no era en una campiña de kent! Era en un holiday inn de buffet. Dover es una parada casi sin interés”

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8.Private tours to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, White Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours

A private 10-hour day from London or nearby ports to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and the White Cliffs, with a flexible guide and minivan.

“This trip was both an outstanding value and wonderful experience. Our driver, Eddie was a true gentleman who made sure the trip exceeded our expectations! Eddie added in very special side trips and we never felt pressured on the schedule. His personal touch made the day unforgettable for our family. Thank you Eddie!!”

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