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

405 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

367

Great value great guide
Linda A,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgable and well paced tour. Tour included history and architecture information. Meeting place was exact. Our group was small and so it was easy to hear at each stop.
Great Experience
D M,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience by a very knowledgeable guide! Highly recommended for exploring Canterbury and learning about its incredible history.
Deliciously enjoyable Canterbury walking tour
G5513SYkeiths,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous tour, fascinating history all made deliciously enjoyable by our highly professional, knowledgeable and truly lovely guide, Catherine.
A very informative tour.
Stay625817,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pauline was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions we had. Her tour and information covered the history of Canterbury from the Dark Ages to recent times, she made it very interesting. Highly recommended.
Canterbury Walking Tour
Heather B,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Guide walks quickly, but very good and checking all group members are together LOTS of walking, many cobbled streets! But very knowledgeable guide!
Super interesting
adamhP6950TZ,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lindsey was a fabulous orator and incredibly knowledgeable! She gave us a thorough 90-minute tour of Canterbury including all around the outside of the cathedral despite the icy cold day. Very enjoyable!
Highly recommended.
lesleymL4785HZ,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anne was excellent. Very knowledgeable and interesting tour. Well worth the money. Learnt lots of interesting facts about this wonderful city.
Brilliant guide and a...
Amy H,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant guide and a really informative intro to Canterbury. Thank you for a brilliant morning, we learnt a lot!
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!