Canterbury Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
During the middle ages, Canterbury was considered as a pilgrimage site. Canterbury Cathedral is the headquarters of the Church of England, featuring Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Explore the ancient city walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with the town's narrow medieval alleyways, riverside gardens, and timber-framed houses. Take this tour to enjoy a day out in Canterbury and explore the most significant historic places, particularly the world-famous St. Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's Church, and Canterbury Castle that are included in the World Heritage Site.
Inclusions
What's included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fee
Itinerary
You will learn about: Inhabited since prehistoric times Main settlement of the Celtic tribe An Anglo-Saxon community The Black Death Hundred Years' War Dissolution of the Monasteries English Civil War Battle of Maidstone Damaged during the Second World War, You will see: Canterbury Cathedral St Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church St Augustine's Abbey St Martin's Church The Clocktower Bldg Dane John Gardens View of Canterbury Castle
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The Canterbury War Memorial, Butter Market, 12-13 Sun St, Canterbury CT1 2HX, United Kingdom
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Canterbury
- Its from-price is 111% above the median of the 38 experiences we list in Canterbury.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Canterbury
Canterbury is a historic cathedral city in Kent, with a World Heritage cathedral, medieval lanes, old city walls and punts on the River Stour.
Canterbury Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170, and pilgrims came to his shrine for centuries, the journey that Chaucer used for The Canterbury Tales. The cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church together form a World Heritage Site.
Top-ranked sights in Canterbury: Canterbury Cathedral, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.
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