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Private Customizable History Walking Tour in Canterbury
Canterbury
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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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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Discover over two thousand years of British heritage on a private, tailor-made walking tour through Canterbury. This exclusive experience gives you complete control, letting you choose your ideal route, pick your preferred stops, and set a custom pace with a dedicated guide. Whether you want to admire the timber architecture of the King's Mile, wander the historic Cathedral Precincts, or explore the massive stone fortifications of the Westgate Towers, your itinerary adapts entirely to your interests. Because this tour is fully customizable, routes and durations naturally vary based on your custom selections.
Choose Your Route: Select between medieval defensive towers, ancient monastic ruins...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fully customizable walking itinerary
Private professional local guide
Entrance fees to all sites
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Outside the main entrance of The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK). Your private guide will meet you on the pavement directly opposite the Abode Hotel
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Private Customizable History Walking Tour in Canterbury
Canterbury
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Discover over two thousand years of British heritage on a private, tailor-made walking tour through Canterbury. This exclusive experience gives you complete control, letting you choose your ideal route, pick your preferred stops, and set a custom pace with a dedicated guide. Whether you want to admire the timber architecture of the King's Mile, wander the historic Cathedral Precincts, or explore the massive stone fortifications of the Westgate Towers, your itinerary adapts entirely to your interests. Because this tour is fully customizable, routes and durations naturally vary based on your custom selections.
Choose Your Route: Select between medieval defensive towers, ancient monastic ruins...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fully customizable walking itinerary
Private professional local guide
Entrance fees to all sites
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
Outside the main entrance of The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK). Your private guide will meet you on the pavement directly opposite the Abode Hotel
Return
Itinerary
1
The Buttermarket square
Stop 1 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Buttermarket & Christ Church Gate — View the historic gathering site of medieval pilgrims and examine the ornate, 16th-century Tudor gateway.
30 minutes
2
The King's Mile
Option B: The King’s Mile & Crooked House — Stroll down ancient, timber-framed streets to view the structurally gravity-defying Sir John Boys House.
30 minutes
3
Canterbury Cathedral
Stop 2 — Choose one option:
Option A: Cathedral Precincts & Monastic Ruins — Explore the outer cathedral grounds, cloisters, and ruins while discussing the 1170 murder of Thomas Becket.
30 minutes
4
St. Augustine's Abbey
Option B: St. Augustine’s Abbey Outer Precincts — Walk outside the medieval walls to view the ruins of the 6th-century burial place of Anglo-Saxon kings.
30 minutes
5
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
Stop 3 — Choose one option:
Option A: Westgate Towers & Medieval City Walls — Examine England’s largest surviving medieval gateway and trace the defensive stone battlements.
30 minutes
6
Old Weavers House
Option B: Eastbridge Hospital & Old Weavers' House — Tour a 12th-century almshouse for poor pilgrims and view timber-framed cottages on the River Stour.
30 minutes
7
The Marlowe Theatre
Stop 4 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Marlowe Theatre & Literary Canterbury — Discover the history of British drama, focusing on playwright Christopher Marlowe and Geoffrey Chaucer.
20 minutes
8
Dane John Gardens
Option B: Dane John Gardens & Roman Mound — Walk along preserved Roman defensive walls and climb the monument mound for panoramic city views.
