Guided tour

Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide

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Guided tour
Canterbury: Walking Tour with Green Badge Guide
4.8  / 5430 reviews
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Explore the historic city of Canterbury on a guided walking tour. Hear tales of murder, ghosts, artists, and royalty from your guide as you stroll through the medieval lanes and Cathedral Precincts.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Anna – United States

Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable We would recommend her to others.

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Anna – United States
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Robert P – United Kingdom

Thoroughly enjoyed my tour, led by Doreen, who clearly knew her stuff. She was a very engaging guide, providing different contexts to help with our understanding of the history of the city and cathedral. Lots of interesting facts and new ways of looking at things. Thank you

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Robert P – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Qualified guides with local knowledge to show you beyond the guide books
  • Access into the Cathedral grounds to see it up close & explore the surroundings
  • Explore the narrow cobbled lanes with their historical timber-framed buildings
  • Hear the dramatic stories of Canterbury's colourful characters
  • Discover the city's amazing history through interesting facts, anecdotes & tales

Full description

From medieval lanes and pilgrim inns to the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, travel back in time as your guide regales you with stories and reveals how the city has evolved over the years on this 90-minute guided walking tour.

Meet your Guide in central Canterbury in the historic Buttermarket, site of historic pilgrim inns, from where you will walk through the narrow cobbled lanes with their timber-framed buildings and see magnificent views toward the Cathedral.

Admire the Crooked House, the Old Weavers' House and infamous ducking stool, and Eastbridge Hospital, a place of hospitality for Pilgrims since 1190. You’ll also see more modern architecture such as the Marlowe Theatre and its very own moving statue.

Journey around the outside of the Cathedral, and where possible see the ruins of the old monastery, the cloisters, and the grounds of the historic King's School.

All of the guides are professionall qualified Green Badge City Guides. They are local and passionate about the city of Canterbury, with many wonderful stories to tell!

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Green Badge city guide
  • Entry to attractions

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash and hold a placard. Please arrive a few minutes before the tour start time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • Keep in mind that tours between January 13 and January 15, 2025 will not have access to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts which will be closed 9am-5pm on these days
  • Although there are no steps or hills, please note that many of the pavements are narrow and uneven
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions
  • These daily tours are conducted in English
  • At the guide's discretion, visitors are welcome to bring a well-behaved dog on the tour
  • Routes vary slightly with each guide and may be varied at short notice due to access restrictions. Access within the Cathedral Precincts is subject to change at short notice.
  • Private guided tours are also available for small groups up to 10 people at a cost of £120 (Available for advance bookings only).

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 430 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Anna – United StatesNovember 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable We would recommend her to others.
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Robert P – United KingdomNovember 14, 2024  – Verified booking
Thoroughly enjoyed my tour, led by Doreen, who clearly knew her stuff. She was a very engaging guide, providing different contexts to help with our understanding of the history of the city and cathedral. Lots of interesting facts and new ways of looking at things. Thank you
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Deb – United StatesNovember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Adrian was amazing. He really brought history to life and was very engaging telling us amazing stories that were entertaining and informative. The pace was great and we discovered parts of the city where we would have never seen otherwise. Highly recommend.
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Product ID: 409219

Activity provider:Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd

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