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Dover Castle - Key to England!

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Dover Castle - Key to England!

About this activity

This family-friendly Private Guided Tour with local Blue Badge Guide, Sue, is an ideal introduction to a medieval castle and Dover is one of our best castles in England!

Visit the famous Dover Castle - known as the 'Key to England', perched on top of the famous iconic 'White Cliffs of Dover'.

Visit the Anglo-Saxon Church and Roman Lighthouse - the tallest Roman structure in Western Europe!

'Operation Dynamo' the story of the evacuation of the beaches of Dunkirk in May 1940, was told movingly in the film 'Dunkirk', and this was all planned at Dover Castle, in the underground tunnels.

Climb to the top of the Great Tower, built by King Henry 2 and find out how the Knights and Royals lived in the medieval period

Dover Castle has starred in many famous films, including 'Lady Jane' and 'The Other Boelyn Girl'.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Fact or Fiction Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Blue Badge Guiding Fee

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Private transportation
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance into Dover Castle

Itinerary

  1. Dover Castle

    3 hours Admission not included

    You will visit and tour a spectacular medieval castle, built to protect the coastline from invasion!

    See the tallest Roman Lighthouse in Western Europe

    Climb up to the top of the Great Tower

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Outside the English Heritage Visitor Centre - near the car park (if you are driving)

    Outside Constable's Gate, if you are walking

End point

  • Outside the English Heritage Visitor Centre - near the car park (if you are driving)

    Outside Constable's Gate, if you are walking

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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Dover Castle - Key to England!

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