Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City

4.3 (15 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Four knights walked into Canterbury Cathedral one December evening — not to pray, but to murder an archbishop. This app-based self-guided walking tour takes you through the city shaped by that single act, passing by all three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the medieval streets that connect them.

From the spot where Becket fell to the oldest church still in use in the English-speaking world, you'll follow stories of refugee weavers and a poet who wrote one of England's greatest work of literature and died penniless. Fifteen stops over four kilometres, narrated at your own pace — no fixed start time, no group to follow.

If you'd rather pause for a riverside lunch than rush between landmarks, this self-guided Canterbury walking tour fits your day, not the other way around. It is perfect for those trying to figure out what to do in Canterbury apart from visiting the cathedral.

Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means nothing to lose.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (10–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Transport
Not included: Entry to cathedral

Itinerary

The Beaney House Of Art & Knowledge

10 min

Enter a museum built by a surgeon
Stop 2

Passing by

This picturesque and historic building gives some great photo opportunities
Westgate Gardens

10 min

Search for a two-hundred-year-old tree and look up at a prison where inmates begged for coins
St. Augustine's Abbey

Passing by

End in front of the ruins of this abbey and hear about the canterbury tales
Christ Church Gate

10 min

Pass beneath a wedding gift that outlived the groom by five centuries.
Marlowe Theatre

Passing by

Hear about Canterbury's most gifted playwright
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

10 min

Meet the diplomat who wrote one of England's greatest literary works and died penniless.
Eastbridge Hospital

Passing by

Pause at a hospital where no one was ever treated...
Canterbury Cathedral

Passing by

Entry not included. Trace the bloodstain that turned a murder into a movement and a city into a pilgrimage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends in front of St Augustine's abbey

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.