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Condensed Canterbury Tour: Explore 2000 Years History in 60 Minutes

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6 Ratings

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Join CT Tours for a condensed 60-minute walking tour of Canterbury, packed with 2000 years of history and culture. Explore ancient settlers to the present day with our accredited tour guide!

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

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!
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer - Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, ‘The Canterbury Tales’.
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!
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.
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.
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!

What's Included

Recreation of historical images and objects.

What's Not Included

Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.

Additional Information

Our compressed yet informative 60-minute walking trips are ideal for those on a quick visit to Canterbury, seeking an introductory overview of the city’s rich history and culture.

Join us in exploring the fascinating history of this remarkable city with CT Tours. Accompanied by your committed and certified tour guide, you will witness over 2000 years of Canterbury’s history, from ancient inhabitants to modern times!

Location

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

High Street

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

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Debbie_e

Jul 9, 2023

Great concise tour! - 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!!

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John_g

Sep 12, 2022

Great Tour, even better guide! - 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!

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Sofya_m

Aug 30, 2022

Fun, Educational, Flies By - 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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Liorsapir57

Jun 17, 2022

Amazing tour - Sam the guide was just amazing! He's very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. We came to the tour woth our dog and Sam was very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend getting his tours!

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Zarna_t

Jun 5, 2022

Very good experience, should definitely try this walking tour - We had a great time on this walking tour. Sam took a lot of effort to ensure we were able to attend the tour and he answered all our questions. Wes definitely recommend Sam to be your guide for Cabterbury!

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Lorraine