The Condensed Canterbury Tour

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Child (5-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 8

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Reproduction historical images and objects.

Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.

Overview

Our condensed (but content packed!) 60 minute walking tours are perfect for those on a brief visit to Canterbury, but still looking for an introduction to all of the history and culture Canterbury has to offer. Come with us and explore the rich history of this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history from ancient settlers to the present day!

Itinerary

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

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!

5 minutes
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.

5 minutes
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint

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
The Marlowe Theatre

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
Christ Church Gate

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
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church

Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the biggest figure in the city's history!

5 minutes

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 6 reviews with 5 stars

One hour tour jam packed with interest and lots of fun

Published on Jan, 2025

Sam, our guide, was just GREAT. He made Canterbury come to life for us. He showed us interesting places we surely would have missed, and also told us about great people beyond kings and queens. I am a big Christopher Marlowe fan, but Sam told us interesting tales of which I had been unaware. Lots more, but I won't disclose here because people should take this very interesting tour for themselves.

Very nice tour. Would do again

Published on Jul, 2024

Hello. - I have lost my details for my old tripadvisor account. Please help me log in again. It worked last time I used it now it says account not found. Please email me so I can recover old details for my account. Yours. Angela R. Goodman I visited the tour with my friends it was nice and I would like to return

Great concise tour!

Published on Jul, 2023

Had a fabulous hour learning about Canterbury, Kit Marlowe, and Thomas Becket (and more). Very enjoyable guide who was a student at the university and decided to stay. He was so helpful and gave great information. Husband and I and two teens. Would recommend!!

Great Tour, even better guide!

Published on Sep, 2022

Sam was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond! My fiancé & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves over the course of the hour. The tour was extremely educational and Sam was able to inform us on a wide range of facts! Would definitely recommend!

Fun, Educational, Flies By

Published on Aug, 2022

Great tour the covers all of the highlights of Canterbury. Sam, our guide, was very knowledgeable, patiently answered all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and gave us great tips for things to do after the tour.

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