Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour

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About this activity

Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute tours for visitors to the historic city of Canterbury, led by fully qualified Green Badge Guides.

We are proud to be the official city walking tour, and the only tour to include the grounds of the majestic Cathedral.

Join us for a journey back in time through the narrow medieval lanes, past pilgrim inns and tudor houses, through the iconic Christ Church Gate and into the Cathedral Precincts. Discover how the city has evolved over the years and the stories of the many colourful characters who have lived in or visited the city, from St Augustine, Becket and Chaucer to Marlowe and Dickens.

Founded in 1948, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd is an independent company devoted to conducting guided walking tours of the highest quality in Canterbury. Our tours are the official tours of the city, and the only tours to include access to the magnificent Cathedral's Precincts.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Canterbury Guided Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Youth (16–23 years) · Adults (24–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival
Included: Entertaining 90-minute guided tour of the historic city centre
Included: Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide - the best of the best!
Included: Entry through the Christ Church Gate into the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)

Not included

Not included: Entry to attractions

Itinerary

Our professional Green Badge Guides will bring history to life as they take you on a 90-minute journey through the medieval lanes, the Cathedral Precincts and grounds of the historic King's School, regaling you with tales of pilgrims, royals, plagues and murder, plus of course the many famous historical characters, writers and artists who have lived here or visited in the past, from St Augustine, becket and Chaucer, to Marlowe and Dickens. * Wander through the medieval streets and discover its very often bloody past! * See the largest medieval gateway in England, explore the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, and its fascinating story. * Find out about Canterbury's colourful characters - Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe. All the Kings & Queens that have passed through our gates. Pilgrims, plague to peasants' revolts, and much much more! Come and join the Official Canterbury Guided Tour! Daily at 11am, additional 2pm tour April - October plus seasonal holidays. ---- Private guided tours are available for small groups - see our other listings (Available for advance bookings only).

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Daily Tour: Please meet your Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street).

End point

Daily Tour: Please meet your Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street).

Using your ticket

Please show your ticket/booking confirmation to the Guide. Please note, mobile phone signal is very poor in Canterbury.
Your ticket entitles you to discounts at various local cafes and attractions, please check www.canterburyguidedtours.com/Offers-and-Discounts for details.
If you are running late and are unable to contact the office, please note the first stop for the tour will be outside the Roman Museum in Butchery Lane.
Tours go ahead in all weather - rain, wind, sun and snow! (Unless there has been an official weather warning to stay indoors). Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Saturday and Sunday tours only:

If you book 11am by mistake, or miss your 11am tour, you may use your ticket for the 2pm tour if there is space. Please talk to the 2pm guide. (If this happens for a tour Monday to Friday, please contact the office).

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place. Let us know you will be bringing a carer with you (no carer ticket will be required on arrival)
At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome. Please contact us in advance where possible if you intend to bring your dog.