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Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour
Canterbury
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Walking the walls that encircle Canterbury is one of the most exciting historical experiences in England. Attacked on at least seven occasions by invaders, from the Danes to the Nazis, the walls have been used to protect residents for over 1,700 years.
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll follow Canterbury‘s historic city walls and dive into the city‘s story of violence, cruelty, fire, and destruction – but also extraordinary hope and progress.
You‘ll discover the gruesome fate of Archbishop Simon Sudbury, who paid for the wall with his head. I‘ll show you the statues of King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, who famously converted pagan England to Roman Christianity. You‘ll also hear about ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
This tour starts at the Westgate Towers Museum. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Alluvia Underwater Sculpture
The tour ends at the Alluvia Underwater Sculpture opposite the Westgate Towers Museum.
Lords of the Ring: A Self-Guided Canterbury City Walls Tour
Canterbury
About
Walking the walls that encircle Canterbury is one of the most exciting historical experiences in England. Attacked on at least seven occasions by invaders, from the Danes to the Nazis, the walls have been used to protect residents for over 1,700 years.
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll follow Canterbury‘s historic city walls and dive into the city‘s story of violence, cruelty, fire, and destruction – but also extraordinary hope and progress.
You‘ll discover the gruesome fate of Archbishop Simon Sudbury, who paid for the wall with his head. I‘ll show you the statues of King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha, who famously converted pagan England to Roman Christianity. You‘ll also hear about ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
This tour starts at the Westgate Towers Museum. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Alluvia Underwater Sculpture
The tour ends at the Alluvia Underwater Sculpture opposite the Westgate Towers Museum.
You’ll pass by Lady Wootton’s Green, a peaceful public green space near Canterbury Cathedral, offering open lawns and benches beneath mature trees. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Abbott's Mill Weir
You’ll pass by Abbott’s Mill Weir, a picturesque spot along the River Stour where the flowing water creates a small cascade beside the historic mill. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Lady Wootton's Green
You’ll pass by Lady Wootton's Green, a peaceful public green space near Canterbury Cathedral, offering open lawns and shaded seating areas. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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St Augustine's Abbey
You’ll pass by St Augustine's Abbey, the atmospheric ruins of a former Benedictine monastery founded in the 500s and part of Canterbury’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Please note that admission to the abbey is not included in this tour.
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Canterbury City Walls
You’ll walk alongside the Canterbury City Wall, one of the best-preserved medieval city walls in England, with surviving towers and sections tracing the city’s historic boundary. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
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Canterbury Castle
You’ll pass by Canterbury Castle, the ruins of a Norman stone keep built shortly after the Battle of 1066. Please note that admission to the castle is not included in this tour.
