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Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle and Cliffs & Kent Villages Day Tour
4.9
153 Ratings
Greater London
Explore Canterbury, Dover Castle, and Kent Villages on an 11-hour small group tour from London. Discover history, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Greenwich - We make a short stop in Greenwich on our way out of London. Greenwich forms part of our natural route out of the city and is a great place for us to stop and grab a coffee and use the bathroom before we get out into the countryside. Admire the Cutty Sark - a famous restored 19th century tea clipper sailing ship. Hear stories of Kings and Queens visiting, and learn about the observatory that gave birth to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and see the famous Royal Naval College.
- Chilham Village - Wander round this beautiful example of a traditional English village. Full of charm and centred around a village square, with a church, pub and tearooms. Chilham is perhaps Kent’s most beautiful village
- The White Cliffs of Dover - We bring you down to the shoreline under the world famous White Cliffs of Dover. One of England’s most iconic natural locations, and a welcome sight for soldiers and pilots returning home from warfare in history. Stroll along the pebble beach with the cliffs behind you, and weather permitting, a view 20 miles across the English Channel to France.
- Dover Castle - Explore this glorious medieval castle - describes as the “Key to England”. Huge defensive significance throughout English history, and in use as a defensive position since the Iron Age 3000 years ago, also used by the Romans - evidenced by a Roman lighthouse on the site - the most complete standing Roman structure in England. You’ll have a couple of hours to visit this incredible castle - perhaps have a bite to eat in one of their cafes.
- Canterbury Cathedral - We spend 2.5 hours in Canterbury. Time to explore this famous English city, perhaps do some shopping, have a bite to eat or a drink in one of it’s many charismatic pubs. Perhaps take the time to visit the spectacular UNESCO world heritage site cathedral - the enormous 11th century Canterbury Cathedral. Later, join your guide for a walking tour of the history and highlights of Canterbury, hear stories of Chaucer and the founding fathers, follow in the footsteps of pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket, before we head off
What's Included
- Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price)
- Professional guide. Fully commentated small group guided tour
- Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach & complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Optional entry to Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be bought on arrival. Adults £17 Child FREE
- Tickets to Dover Castle not included. Cash/card payment taken on the day. See pricing below
- 2nd Sep ‘24 - 30th March ‘25: Mon - Fri £14.50 child, £20.00 over 65’s/students, £22.70 adults
- 2nd Sep ‘24 - 30th March ‘25: Sat/Sun & public holidays £16.30 child, £22.70 conc, £25.90 adult
- Please note that works are currently underway at Dover Castle for a new visitor experience
Additional Information
Join our intimate group of no more than 16 people for an 11-hour day tour departing from London to Canterbury, Dover and various Kent villages. Journey with us through the ‘Garden of England’ county. Our trip takes us back in time, starting with a stopover at Greenwich, the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). From there, we delve into the heart of stunning Kent landscapes and make a pause at the picturesque traditional village of Chilham. After Chilham, we take a breathtaking route to the renowned White Cliffs of Dover, where we journey down to the beach for a magnificent coastal view and a look at the dazzling white cliffs right behind us. From the cliffs, we head onwards to Dover Castle, bearing witness to over 2000 years of history spanning from the Roman period church to the Medieval defenses and war tunnels from World War II. Following that, we proceed to Canterbury city, boasting a globally renowned cathedral that dates back 900 years. Tour the cathedral with us and partake in a guided walkthrough of Canterbury before we head back to London after a memorable day of exploration.
- Minimum age is 3 years
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
- No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Maximum group size 16 people
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes - warm and waterproof clothes
- Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
Location
5 Belvedere Rd
Belvedere Road
LONDON EYE departure point: Belvedere Road, next to the London Eye and near the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street, Waterloo – SE1 7BP.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(153 Ratings)
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Gbeck708
Sep 21, 2024
Everything we hoped for in a day tour - So many sights and experiences in one day. Our tour guide Cara kept us informed and entertained the entire time. The small, winding country roads were a delight (Cara is an excellent driver!) Grabbed a quick drink in Chilham, and visited the quaint little church there. Beautiful sights in Dover and at Dover Castle. Plenty of time to explore Canterbury and do lots of shopping. A wonderful experience from beginning to end.
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Norlynp
Sep 10, 2024
Go small and select this tour worth it - Cara made the day amazing . From minute 1 her energy set the tone for success . Cara had a way of bringing her stories to life . She uses humor and small facts to make it even more special . Plenty of time in each location
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Henry_s
Sep 10, 2024
Amazing and beautiful! - Great tour, it was a bit long but well worth it.
Jon our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. Dover castle and the Cathedral in Canterbury were my favorites, so glad we were able to experience these on this trip to UK.
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Don
Sep 6, 2024
Best tour guide ever! - This was a fabulous tour. Jon was an awesome tour guide , both knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor . Each of the places we stopped was very enjoyable and Jon prepared us ahead of time with the information we needed to get the most of the time we were visiting. Would love to go on another tour with Jon again. Maybe for our next visit to England 😀.
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Richard
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing small group tours with outstanding guides! - You will not be disappointed. I was specifically looking for a small group tour of the local highlights and struck the jackpot. Lucy our guide for the tour was absolutely amazing. You can’t find a more knowledgable guide. She is a subject matter expert of the area and topics of our tour and being a former archeologist was an added bonus that is rare. What a great time. I love the small groups and small van experience.
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Ashton_h
Aug 31, 2024
Fantastic experience - Lucy was amazing!!!! This tour was a really great way to quickly see some big historic items of London and lear a bit of history. Can not recommend The English Bus enough!
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Kathy_a
Aug 31, 2024
You must take this tour! - We LOVED this tour with Lucy!! So many things to see, perfectly paced, and Lucy was a fount of information about the history of the locations. We visited Greenwich and Chilham Village. We walked on the beach below the White Cliffs. Then we toured Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. All amazing, highlighted by Lucy's interesting commentary. Take this tour, you will not regret it!
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N7878ebstephenw
Aug 30, 2024
Incredible Day! Amazing Tour & Guide! - We had one of the best tours we've ever been on. To start, the bus was medium sized with a group of 14, the bus was very clean and extremely comfortable, also easy to get on and off quickly. What an incredible day! Visited the quaint little village of Chilham, had the best cake I've ever eaten at The Church Mouse Tea Room, It's a must stop!! Toured the cliffs of Dover down at sea level! Having a smaller bus gave us the opportunity to get down the very narrow roads that lead to the shoreline. We then toured Dover Castle which was very cool, had plenty of time to tour the castle and grab some food. After a short drive we were in Canterbury and had the option of touring the Cathedral or the town, had 2-hours plus for this. Time to grab a snack or beer. Jon, our tour guide, was the best we've ever had!! Jon took those of us who opted for a 45-min/Hr walking tour of the town of Canterbury. Extremely knowledgeable, Jon was exceptional at communicating the plans for the day, tips for each stop. recommendations when we stop, and what to expect at each part of the tour. Jon also kept everyone entertained with stories of history as well. Outstanding Tour & Guide!!
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Carol_c
Aug 28, 2024
Great tour seeing so many sights - Excellent day seeing so many sights! Tony was our fantastic guide and driver. He was knowledgeable, kept us on time, and entertaining as well. We got to see so many places including Chilham, Dover castle, the Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury. It was great being in a small group as well
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Visitor1284
Aug 28, 2024
Canterbury was charming and small tour was great - The little English villages are very quaint and the cliffs of Dover was very s scenic. We enjoyed the small group and Tony the infinitive driver/guide. The walking tour of Canterbury was very interesting and charming as the crowds had dissipated by then.
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