Rochester Private 2hr Walking Tour With A Blue Badge Guide
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Rochester is a city full of treasures. The 2nd place settled by the Christian missionaries sent from Rome by Pope Gregory the Great to convert southern England in 597AD, the Cathedral is the 2nd oldest after Canterbury. But the Romans were here long before as this is the perfect place to cross the River Medway & the bridges are still an important part of the city today. Then 1066 & the arrival of the Normans heralds the gradual rebuilding of the cathedral as well as the construction of a huge stone castle - second only to the Tower of London. Kings have stayed in the city on their way to mainland Europe whilst escaping political tumult and also on their way back to reclaim their thrones. Henry VIII met his 4th wife Anne of Cleves here for the first time & he also had one of the city's most famous Bishops executed for not supporting him as supreme head of the Church of England. More recently Charles Dickens spent his childhood here & chose to live here in his later years.
Inclusions
What's included
- Full historical walking tour of Rochester. WIth a qualified local Blue Badge Tourist Guide.
What's not
- Entry Fees - the tour does not include entry to Rochester Castle
Itinerary
England's 2nd Oldest Cathedral is a stunning example of Norman & Gothic Architecture. We will visit the outside of the Cathedral, access to the interior is not always possible.
Incredible 1000 year old Norman stronghold which rivals the Tower of London for its size and strength. We will visit the outside areas of the castle, the interior can be visited with a separate ticket.
The inspiration for Charles Dicken's Satis House in Great Expectations. This lovely mostly Jacobean house is still a private dwelling, but we will see the exterior and be wrapped up in the Dickensian atmosphere of its location.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point at the cathedral is outside the west door (main entrance) to the cathedral.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kent Guided Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in United Kingdom, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1268 experiences we list in United Kingdom, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in United Kingdom, outside the cities
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