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An Evening Medieval Canterbury Walking Tour
Canterbury
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Canterbury Walks is led by a local historian with years of professional guiding experience giving every guest the perfect blend of academic knowledge and genuine local passion.
Your route takes you beyond the obvious landmarks and into the hidden stories most visitors never hear, from a surprising Ian Fleming connection to the dramatic three-part story of Thomas Becket's assassination told across the very streets where it unfolded.
We keep groups small so every guest gets a personal, immersive experience rather than being lost in a crowd. And with evening departures available, you'll explore Canterbury's extraordinary medieval streets at their most atmospheric and captivating.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
60 Minute Guided Walking Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
1s Mill Ln
The meeting point is opposite the Millers Arms Pub at the Abbots Mill Wier. When you arrive at the Abbots Mill Wier look out for your guide holding a blue umbrella.
Return
St Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church
An Evening Medieval Canterbury Walking Tour
Canterbury
About
Canterbury Walks is led by a local historian with years of professional guiding experience giving every guest the perfect blend of academic knowledge and genuine local passion.
Your route takes you beyond the obvious landmarks and into the hidden stories most visitors never hear, from a surprising Ian Fleming connection to the dramatic three-part story of Thomas Becket's assassination told across the very streets where it unfolded.
We keep groups small so every guest gets a personal, immersive experience rather than being lost in a crowd. And with evening departures available, you'll explore Canterbury's extraordinary medieval streets at their most atmospheric and captivating.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
60 Minute Guided Walking Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
1s Mill Ln
The meeting point is opposite the Millers Arms Pub at the Abbots Mill Wier. When you arrive at the Abbots Mill Wier look out for your guide holding a blue umbrella.
Return
St Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church
Itinerary
1
The Millers Arms
Abbot's Mill Fire Story
Discover the dramatic story of the Abbot's Mill fire and its lasting impact on the history of Canterbury's waterfront.
5 minutes
2
Solly's Orchard
Canterbury Cathedral Story
Hear the remarkable story of Canterbury Cathedral — the heart of English religious life for over 1,400 years.
5 minutes
3
The Marlowe Theatre
Christopher Marlowe Story
Learn about Canterbury's most famous playwright, Christopher Marlowe — the brilliant and controversial figure who preceded Shakespeare.
5 minutes
4
The Friars Bridge
Dominican/Blackfriars Story
Uncover the fascinating history of Canterbury's Dominican Friars and the medieval religious community that once thrived here.
5 minutes
5
Thomas Becket
Becket Story Part 1
Begin the three-part story of Thomas Becket — one of medieval England's most dramatic and notorious tales of power and murder.
5 minutes
6
Window Tax
Discover the surprising story of the Window Tax and how a quirky piece of British history left its mark on Canterbury's architecture.
5 minutes
7
Old Synagogue- Ian Fleming & Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Uncover Canterbury's unexpected connection to Ian Fleming — the creator of James Bond — and the story behind Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
5 minutes
8
The Parrot
Canterbury's Oldest Pub
Step inside the history of Canterbury's oldest pub and hear the centuries of stories that have unfolded within its walls.
5 minutes
9
The Crooked House
Dickens & American Indian Motif
Discover the story behind Canterbury's famous Crooked House and its surprising connections to Charles Dickens and an unusual American Indian motif.
5 minutes
10
Conquest House
Becket Story Part 2
The story of Thomas Becket continues — uncover the dark events that unfolded here on the night of his assassination.
5 minutes
11
Fire Insurance History
Hear the fascinating story of one of Canterbury's most historic buildings and its role in the early history of fire insurance.
5 minutes
12
Christ Church Gate
Becket Story Part 3
The Becket story reaches its dramatic conclusion at one of Canterbury's most iconic landmarks — the magnificent Christchurch Gate.
