Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute tours for visitors to the historic city of Canterbury. From medieval lanes and pilgrim inns to the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, our tours will transport you back in time, regaling you with stories and revealing how the city has evolved over the years.

Founded in 1948, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd is an independent company devoted to conducting guided walking tours of the highest quality in Canterbury. Our tours are the official tours of the city, and the only tours to include access to the magnificent Cathedral's Precincts.

All our guides hold city Green Badges, having completed the accredited training course and passed the relevant examinations set by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place. Let us know you will be bringing a carer with you (no carer ticket will be required on arrival)

At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide

Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival

A tour of the central city lanes, plus the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)

Entry to attractions

What To Expect

Our professional Green Badge Guides will bring history to life as they take you on a 90-minute journey through the medieval lanes, the Cathedral Precincts and grounds of the historic King's School, regaling you with tales of murder and ghosts plus of course the many famous historical characters, writers and artists who have lived here or visited in the past. * Wander through the medieval streets and discover its very often bloody past! * See the largest medieval gateway in England, explore the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, and its fascinating story. * Find out about Canterbury's colourful characters - Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe. All the Kings & Queens that have passed through our gates. Pilgrims, plague to peasants' revolts, and much much more! Come and join the Official Canterbury Guided Tour! Daily at 11am, additional 2pm tour April - October plus seasonal holidays. ---- Private guided tours are also available for small groups up to 10 people at a cost of £150 (Available for advance bookings only).

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Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour

Reviews

4.85

397 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

360

Bob was Brilliant, amazing Tour. Very happy tourists.
yenuec,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we did the 11:00 am tour of Canterbury with Bob… he was a star. Very knowledgeable, he had the table t to make the story come alive. I can tell that he applies everything he was thaught when becoming a green Badge. From a Westminster London Guide. Very well done Bob, your teachers must be proud of you 🙃
Excellent tour
heathermC9539VP,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed the city tour today led by Jane. A lovely lady who not only offered excellent historical knowledge but also some very witty anecdotes!
lots and lots of interesting information
Roam723374,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide kept us interested and entertained throughout our tour. He obviously loved the history and certainly informed us all . Thank you for a lovely time.
Great Historical walking tour
Karen M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Keith was a great guide. Really very well informed, we learnt a lot about the history of Canterbury.
Worth every penny - very interesting
Clare G,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pauline was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Canterbury, buzzing with anecdotes and historical stories. Throughly enjoyable even though it was a cold day, and a must to get a potted history of the City. I would recommend Comfy shoes as there is a lot of walking on cobbled streets.
Excellent walking tour
Navigator290340,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyable tour with masses of history and interesting facts about the city and its buildings. Would highly recommend.
Very informative about a...
Katja D,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative to get an insight of Canterbury. Better than any guidebook. Lots of anecdotes.
Great tour
Shep196,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Pauline led us on a wonderful tour of Canterbury. She explained so many details that would be missed without this tour. The weather was mixed during the tour but Pauline did a great job of keeping the group together and dry. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Great walking tour
julierB541CI,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pauline was an excellent guide, engaging, witty and interesting. She certainly knew her stuff and I feel much better informed about Canterbury. A lovely place to visit.
Highly recommended for Canterbury tourists
Topchap73,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adrian brought to life the fascinating history of Canterbury. Very clear voice projection, good knowledge and fun! Covered lots of different areas including the Romans, WW2, Cathedral, Kings School, Dickens and fascinating anecdotes of pilgrims and stories through the ages as we walked the streets. Always felt safe. Good mix of age ranges and nationalities on the tour. Highly recommended.