Private Tour

Canterbury’s Royal Heritage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Canterbury’s medieval streets echo with tales of the kings, saints and ordinary folk who shaped English history.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear the hidden stories behind the bustling city where ancient walls and cobbled lanes hold centuries of intrigue.

The tour starts at the magnificent Christchurch Gate, the entrance to the majestic Canterbury Cathedral, where pilgrims have flocked for centuries. I’ll take you beyond the medieval centre and show you the other two historic places that form Canterbury’s UNESCO World Heritage Site: St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church, which is England’s oldest site of continuous Christian worship.

You’ll follow the same streets where Roman legionaries once marched and see hidden gateways and ruined churches. The tour ends at St Augustine’s Conduit House, a masterpiece of monastic engineering, tucked away in a corner of the city that even locals rarely discover.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

What To Expect

The Pound at One Pound Lane

Walk down the charming Pound Lane, where you'll be surrounded by historic architecture and traditional British ambiance. This narrow lane leads you through one of Canterbury’s oldest quarters, offering a glimpse into the city's rich history and local life.

Admission Not Applicable

Abbots Mill Garden

Stroll along Mill Lane and admire the quaint houses that line the waterway. This peaceful street runs beside the River Stour and is home to some of the town's oldest buildings, providing a quiet retreat from the bustle of the city.

Admission Not Applicable