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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
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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).
369 reviews
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Kevin D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Excellent guide really interesting commentary throughout and showed so many interesting places to see
frank w,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic! Best history tour we have been on.Our guide clearly had some theatrical experience which he used superbly well to explain the history of Canterbury
Charlotte P,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was very informative and provided great information as we went around Canterbury. We both thoroughly enjoyed it.
Jennifer L,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Great guide who made the tour very interesting. Had lots of local facts and very knowledgable. She was able to recommend other things to do and see.
aredmondneal,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
Katie provided a great overview to Canterbury. Her perseveration was interesting, well timed, and she maintained good contact with the group. She clearly knew all about her town and shared effectively. Very impressed.
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