Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury with Green Badge Guide

4.8 (28 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Exploring the Cathedral Cloisters — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cathedral Precincts — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy your very own private guided tour of Canterbury with your family or group of friends. We will take you on an entertaining 90-minute walking tour of the highest quality with an expert Guide, thrilling you with stories and gruesome history! From medieval lanes and pilgrim inns to the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, our tours will transport you back in time, regaling you with stories and revealing how the city has evolved over the years.

Our official city tour is the only walking tour that includes access to the Cathedral grounds. You will be led by your own highly qualified Green Badge City Guide, all of whom are accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

If you have a particular interest, or you're simply with a young family, simply send a message once you have booked so our Guides can tailor your tour.

English, French and German language tours available. Any size group catered for - simply contact us.

Summer evening tours available!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, English, French
Operated by: Canterbury Guided Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Your own personal fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
Included: 90-minute walking tour of central city streets and Cathedral Precincts (exterior, not inside)

Not included

Not included: Entrance to any attractions
Not included: Entrance to Cathedral not included

Itinerary

Canterbury

Passing by

Enjoy a private tour with your own dedicated, expert Green Badge City Guide, exploring the narrow cobbled lanes of central Canterbury with its eclectic mix of historic buildings; from pilgrim inns and medieval timber-framed houses, to the modern theatre.

In addition you will enter the Cathedral Precincts where you'll walk around the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral, through its cloisters and past the old monastery, possibly also stopping to see the prestigious and historic King's School.

During your tour you will hear stories of some of the famous people who are connected with the city, from literary greats such as Chaucer and Marlowe, to the Royal Family, and of course, Saint Thomas Becket.

This tour is a fantastic introduction to the wonderful, historic city of Canterbury.

Please note on booking, we will need to contact you via email to provide you with contact details for your Guide. Please look out for messages via the TripAdvisor messaging service.
The Buttermarket square

10 min

Meet your guide here, at the site of historic pilgrim inns, the bull stake, a theatre and market hall, and home to the imposing Christ Church Gate entrance to the Cathedral.
Stop 3

5 min

A narrow, cobbled lane with a stunning view of the Cathedral's Bell Harry Tower. Also home to the The Roman Museum.
Stop 4

5 min

A narrow medieval lane with overhanging timber buildings, offering a tantalising first glimpse of the Cathedral to the many thousands of pilgrims visiting the city.
Stop 5

30 min

See the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral as our route takes you on a journey through the Cathedral Precincts and past ruins of the old monastery, through the cloisters and into the grounds of the prestigious King's School*

*Where possible. Please note routes may be varied at short notice, and access within the Cathedral Precincts and King's School grounds is subject to change.
The King's Mile

10 min

Situated along Palace Street there are many historical timber-framed buildings. Don't miss the opportunity to photograph the locally named 'crooked house'!
Stop 7

15 min

Home to the striking building of the Beaney; art gallery, libary and information centre, the Eastbridge Hospital, and the The Old Weavers' House, established 1500 AD, which sits alongside the picturesque King's Bridge from where you can see the infamous ducking stool!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guides wear a bright red sash.

End point

Most tours will finish in the High Street, however your Guide will be happy to escort you to another central location if more convenient for you

Using your ticket

Your Guide will be wearing a red sash

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Late Arrivals - please contact your guide if running late. (You will be sent your guide's contact details in advance). Your guide reserves the right to shorten or cancel the tour for very late arrivals.

Options

Private Tour - German

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Private Tour - English (4)

Private tour for your group: Bespoke tour for your family or small group up to 4 people.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Private Tour - French

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Private Tour in English (8)

Private tour for your group: Bespoke tour for your family or small group up to 8 people.