Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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Join us on a 11 hour small group, maximum 16 people, day tour from London, to Canterbury, Dover and Kent Villages. This tour takes us through the county known as the "Garden of England". We will travel through time - literally, with a visit to Greenwich where GMT began. Then out deep into the beautiful Kent countryside and a stop in the glorious traditional Kentish village of Chilham. Following Chilham we take the scenic route onto the famous White Cliffs of Dover where we descend down to the shore for spectacular views along the coast and up at the glistening white cliffs immediately behind us. On from the cliffs we head to Dover Castle, where you can explore and see over 2000 years of history, from the Roman era church, to the Medieval embattlements and tunnels dug during WW2. Then on to the city of Canterbury, with its world famous 900 year old cathedral. Visit the cathedral and join us on a guided walking tour of Canterbury before our return to London after a full day exploring.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 3 years
A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Maximum group size 16 people
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes - warm and waterproof clothes
Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price)
Professional guide. Fully commentated small group guided tour
Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach & complimentary bottled water
Optional entry to Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be bought on arrival. Adults: £21 Child FREE
Tickets to Dover Castle (Optional) Cash/card payment taken on the day. See pricing below
1st Sept '25 - 31st October '25: Mon - Fri £14.50 child, £20.00 over 65's/students, £22.70 adults.
What To Expect
Greenwich
We make a short stop in Greenwich on our way out of London. Greenwich forms part of our natural route out of the city and is a great place for us to stop and grab a coffee and use the bathroom before we get out into the countryside. Admire the Cutty Sark - a famous restored 19th century tea clipper sailing ship. Hear stories of Kings and Queens visiting, and learn about the observatory that gave birth to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and see the famous Royal Naval College.
Chilham Village
Wander round this beautiful example of a traditional English village. Full of charm and centred around a village square, with a church, pub and tearooms. Chilham is perhaps Kent's most beautiful village of all. Enjoy a cup of tea and a scone from the tearooms, or perhaps a local pint of beer from the historic village pub.
Options
London Eye Departure Point
Join us at on the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street,30 seconds walk from the London Eye. Departure time: 8.45am
Reviews
214 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Full Day Well Spemt
Sidney K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun! Tour guide was well versed in history, hidden gems, and was an excellent driver. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this tour.
Fabulous small group tour company
sarahdR3512PL,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our second tour with the English Bus. Tony has been our guide on both and was excellent. The bus is very comfortable, the itinerary a great mix of activities with guided information and free time, and this was a very fun day. There is no designated "everyone will eat now in this one place together" stop, which we appreciated - plenty of opportunity and time to eat, but to eat what and when suited you. Highly recommended for a small group tour.
Outstanding tour of White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, Canterbury, as well as other villages.
flmd1234,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fantastic tour company. Tony was our guide/driver and he had a great rapport with all the passengers. He was knowledgeable and interesting and took personal interest in everyone. I’ve taken numerous tours in the past few years with larger companies and this tour was by far the absolute best. I plan to use them again next time I am in England.
Wonderful experience in the English Countryside
Debra S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very organized and well run tour to some spectacular and charming places in the countryside. Both Lucy and Nowl were full of fun facts about the area and the history surrounding what you see. The group was smaller so it was a little easier to navigate. Highly recommend this company for future tours!!
Would love to do more trips with the English Bus group and Val!
juliehM582LU,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience on this tour was absolutely wonderful! We had a small group in a Sprinter van which was perfect! Our driver and tour guide Val was so knowledgeable and informative. She made the trip so interesting and really fun! Very highly recommend this guide and this company!
Dover/Cantebury coach
Linda P,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It covered a lot of ground. Saw many interesting sites. Learned a lot about English history. Val was a great tour guide.
Great day trip!
Michele1959,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent way to see a lot of the English countryside in one day. Small group of 15, our driver and guide Jon was very informative with history, tips and humour along the way . Long day but we saw so much, enjoyed all the stops and would easily recommend this tour.
Great day.
carolgU6425TX,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Val was our tour guide She was full of energy and great info. We enjoyed the tour. It was a long day but worth it. It rained off and on so be prepared for all kinds of weather
Val rocks
Laurie T,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful day! Val was amazing and full of information and interesting anecdotes. She was helpful and accommodating and did an expert job!
How many transcendant experiences can you fit in a day? Take this tour and find out!
timeflyer77,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour, and the smaller bus helped us get to the less well traveled portions of the Dover cliffs, not to mention through the holloways (holloway. What a great word!) and narrow roads of the Kent county countryside. Tony was a highly knowledgeable and charming guide, whether he was enlightening us on the fascinating history of Kent county, or arranging for us to get some delicious tea and scones in tiny villages with rich histories, from the Celtic period to World War II and the evacuation of Dunkirk. Be prepared to walk through a lot of tunnels! Finally, he treated us to a fantastic guided tour of Canterbury and its many famous figures, from Saint Augustine to Christopher Marlowe to Orlando Bloom!
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