Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover 'Doctor Syn' and the Hawkhurst Gang on your Private Guided Walk of medieval Rye
Bring your camera as there are many photo opportunities on this tour - Henry 8th's Camber Castle, the Mermaid Inn - where the Hawkhurst Gang once met and the house where Henry James once lived.
This tour does not include any transport, entry fees or food and drink. Please contact me if you would like to arrange transport.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Private transportation
Rye Heritage Centre
Bring your camera as there are many photo opportunities on this tour - Henry 8th's Camber Castle, the Mermaid Inn - where the Hawkhurst Gang once met and the house where Henry James once lived.
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Coastal685815,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed this tour. The pace was just right so I got to stop and take lots of pictures. Our guide was full of stories and history which we love. The people we encountered in Rye were very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this before exploring on your own





Eric A,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nice streets to wander around. Plenty of interesting and varied buildings to see up cobbled roads. Climb the church tower for a good view. Plenty of coffee shops etc







324CarolineS324,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Spent 5 days with the family, staying in a large house. Loved roaming around, sun rise over the wetlands, croissants from the bakery, lunch at the abundant cafes, lovely shops, dinner at the many choices of pubs, wandering the streets after the tourists had gone,every building is special. Pick up the local handsaws street map and meander down the backstreets so you don’t miss a thing. Only issue is parking…lots of small car parks down the bottom. Time limited so you end up going up and down to redo the parking. Odd few spaces up in the town if you’re lucky. Avoid Thursday market day, parking nightmare unless you get there early. You could easily spend the whole day here if the parking wasn’t such an issue. NOTE: Bit boring for kids and the cobbles a complete ‘mare for disabled.









robsP4748AI,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wonderful outing, very historic and quaint village south of London. It has definitely been discovered, though - the train nearly empties at the little station. But it's worth the trip, absolutely authentic. Plenty of centuries-old pubs to choose from, perfect for a day trip for shopping, drinking or foodies. Enjoy!
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