A private guided tour of World War 2 sites along the Kent Coast
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Start the excursion with a visit to the renowned Battle of Britain Museum, located on the site of the actual aerodrome from where Spitfires and Hurricanes took off during the Battle of Britain. We continue via the Edwardian seaside resort of Folkestone, and drive along the elegant Leas promenade to its historic harbour, from where millions of soldiers left in World War 1. Next visit the poignant Battle of Britain Memorial overlooking the English Channel before passing through Dover overlooked by its imposing Norman Castle. We soon reach picturesque St Margaret's Bay nestled underneath the spectacular White Cliffs. To complete the experience, we enjoy morning or afternoon tea at a local tearoom, where we learn about 'Hellfire Corner', as this corner of Kent was called in WW2.
Inclusions
What's included
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at any port, station or hotel within 20 miles of Dover
- Private small-group tour of up to 7 people
- Tea/coffee/soft drink at 'Hellfire Corner'
- Transportation in fully licensed air-conditioned MPV
- Fuel, parking costs and tolls
- Entrances to Battle of Britain Museum
- Professional Private Hire Driver/guide, Member of DGA (Driver Guides Association)
What's not
- Snacks/Meals
- Scramble Experience Admission Fees
Itinerary
A moving monument to the aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain opened by the Queen Mother in 1993
The world's largest collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia
Excellent photo opportunities with views of the White Cliffs of Dover from below. We include a stop for a home made Cream Tea at a local tearoom, which also features a small museum on WW2 and the famous people who lived in the area
Drive along the beautiful Leas Promenade and learn about Folkestone's role in World War 1. Continue down Spitfire Way to the Harbour Arm from where thousands of troops left for the Western Front
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- England Plus Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Important: If you require a train station or port pick up, please advise your station/port information and arrival times at the time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
How it compares in Dover
- Its from-price is 97% above the median of the 64 experiences we list in Dover.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 64.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dover
Dover is the Kent port town beneath the white cliffs, with a hilltop castle, ferries to France and a Bronze Age boat in its museum.
Dover lies where the chalk of the North Downs meets the sea, and on a clear day the French coast is visible across the narrowest part of the English Channel. Dover Castle, which crowns the hill, has a twelfth-century keep built for Henry II, a Roman lighthouse in its grounds and tunnels dug into the cliff that served as naval headquarters during the Dunkirk evacuation. Ferries still leave from one of Europe's busiest ports.
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