Dover Castle and White Cliffs Tour from London by Car
- 9–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the legends of Dover on a full-day guided tour from London by private car. See the famous White Cliffs and visit the medieval Dover Castle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program 9-hour: Highlights of Dover Join this tour to discover the highlights of Dover, see the White Cliffs and visit Dover Castle with skip-the-line tickets. 11-hour: Highlights of Dover & Canterbury Join this tour to discover the highlights of Dover and Canterbury. Visit the Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover, and Dover Castle (skip-the-line tickets included). Enjoy the full attention of a Private Guide on your visit to Dover, the most important port city in England. Immerse yourself in the delights of the English coastline and local legends about distant voyages and old battles. Take advantage of tickets to Dover’s Top Attractions and private transportation from London.
Inclusions
What's included
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Canterbury Cathedral (only in 11-hour option)
- Private Full-Day Tour of Dover and Canterbury by Car
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Dover Castle
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your London accommodation
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
What's not
- Lunch (optional)
- Access to the Secret Wartime Tunnels in Dover Castle
- Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral (in 9-hour option)
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with pickup from your London accommodation in a clean, spacious vehicle, so you can enjoy a comfortable ride through the English landscapes.
Take a walk along the epic White Cliffs of Dover and discover their historical value as a symbolic guard against threats from the Continent.
Explore the 11th-century fortress with an Expert Guide to discover why it is known as the “Key to England”. Learn about the kings, lords, knights and soldiers who were involved in great battles on this historic site, such as the First an Second Barons’ Wars and the Battle of Britain in 1941. You will also get to see a little bit of Dover’s Old Town, with highlights such as the Western Heights hilltop fortifications and the scenic Dover Marine along the port.
Upon arrival in Dover, you will be greeted by spectacular views of the English Channels that separate Britain and France. You will also get to see a little bit of Dover’s Old Town, with highlights such as the Western Heights hilltop fortifications and the scenic Dover Marine along the port.
Canterbury Cathedral is one of the nation’s most famous Christian structures and a World Heritage Site.
During the guided walking tour you will also see some of England’s finest medieval architecture, such as the Eastbridge Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr dating from 1190, the historic Westgate Tower built in 1360, as well as the renovated 19th-century Beaney House.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- UK Tours & Activites
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 64% above the median of the 555 day trips we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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