Canterbury Self Guided Walking Tour Landmarks Audio and Quiz

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About this activity

Explore Canterbury's rich history at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks like the Westgate Towers and Canterbury Cathedral while enjoying engaging audio stories and interactive quizzes. With a smart map guiding you through 10 fascinating stops, this tour is perfect for solo travelers or groups looking for a flexible adventure. Complete the 2 km route in about 1.5 hours, and uncover fun facts without the hassle of a guided group. Enjoy the freedom to explore the city in any weather with your charged smartphone in hand.

Self-paced walking tour with audio stories and quizzes
Discover 10 key landmarks over a 2 km route
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Ideal for solo explorers or groups with flexible timing

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ciceru

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Included: Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour

Not included

Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint

Passing by

England's largest surviving medieval gate, built around 1380 from Kentish ragstone to defend the city.
Stop 2

Passing by

A landmark timber house beside Kings Bridge over the River Stour, tied to Canterbury's Huguenot silk-weaving trade.
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

Passing by

A bronze statue on the High Street honouring the poet of The Canterbury Tales, unveiled in 2016.
Stop 4

Passing by

A narrow medieval lane forming the pilgrims' final approach to the cathedral, opening onto Christ Church Gate.
Christ Church Gate

Passing by

The ornate Tudor gateway into the cathedral precinct, built in the early 1500s.
Stop 6

Passing by

A medieval house on Palace Street where four knights gathered before Thomas Becket's murder in 1170.
Canterbury Cathedral

Passing by

The great Norman cathedral where Archbishop Thomas Becket was martyred in 1170, one of Europe's most important pilgrimage sites.
King Ethelbert Statue

Passing by

A bronze statue of King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha on Lady Wootton's Green, marking Kent's first Christian king.
Stop 9

Passing by

The abbey's grand 14th-century gatehouse on Monastery Street, once a royal lodging.
St. Augustine's Abbey

Passing by

The evocative ruins of the monastery founded around 598 AD, cradle of English Christianity and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Westgate Towers. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near St Augustine's Abbey. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Using your ticket

No app needed, start your Ciceru experience right from your smartphone! Your ticket is valid for 1 year, or 4 months once activated. For any issue, please contact [email protected] and we'll help you out!