Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 14.00 Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
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.
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 - 14.00 Tour
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An excellent opportunity!
Diane O,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent, enthusiastic guide (wish I could recall her name) who loved the city of Canterbury, and shared so many fascinating details. She was also eager to hear our questions and comments. Truly would enrich visitor's experience.
Canterbury Stroll!
victor m,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable and fun tour guide and easy stroll around lovely Canterbury! The walk through of the castle grounds was enchanting.
Great to get a first glimpse
Karin L,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kay was super friendly and the tour informative ! Would recommend to get a first glimpse of Canterbury’s rich history and historic buildings. You get into the Cathedral precinct as well.
Informative, interesting guided tour
Merinda Y,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very informative and friendly as he told us tales of Canterbury and pointed out things of interest that you would never know just wandering around as a tourist. There was a good mix of history and human stories as we walked along the lanes of the town. We were a small group and despite some average weather, we all enjoyed the tour.
Entertaining and engaging
alisonjO8673EK,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating insight into the history of Canterbury. Very well explained. Very entertaining and engaging guide. Would recommend
Enjoyable tour
janiemF1437XV,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kevin was a wonderful and informative storyteller, and we thoroughly enjoyed the insights he shared as we walked around the busy city centre and cathedral grounds.
A walk though history.
graeme619,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fascinating trip conducted by our entertaining and very informative guide, Adrian. It was like being back in school but in a very good way. The history unfolded before us as we walked its busy streets and quieter area of the Cathedral and The Kings School. I thought I knew a bit about English history but I was wrong, Adrian brought it back to life , from the Roman occupation through to the middle ages up to the 19th century. A thoroughly absorbing walk that made the time pass swiftly. Highly recommended.
Good choice
Rosario S,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Enlightening tour covering the main facts about Canterbury history. I liked the tranquil pace and friendly tour guide, Ann.
Do this after you do Cathedral tour
Gary R,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Local guides are amazing and speak clearly. Start with a flash back in time to it's founding and up to current day. Lots of interesting places to see. Suggest doing this tour after you do the Cathedral tour.
It’s not a long walk and...
E A,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s not a long walk and is informative and interesting. Our guide, Jane, was very helpful, interesting and full of good stories.
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