Top Dover Cultural Tours

Check out the southeastern cities of Canterbury and Rochester on this day-long tour, either before or after your cruise ship docks at Dover. Planned with cruise passengers in mind, this private excursion combines a port pick-up and/or drop-off service with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral as well as Rochester, a city with Roman roots.

Immerse yourself in Britain’s world war seaside history with this private day trip to the Kent coast. After a visit to the Edwardian seaside town of Folkestone, you’ll check out the Battle of Britain Memorial where Spitfire and Hurricane planes can be seen. Look out at the sea from the White Cliffs of Dover. Perfect for modern British history buffs, the excursion offers a more personal tour with your own private guide.

Folkestone grew from a sleepy harbour town into a major passenger port & railway link to the continent during the early part of the 19th Century. High-society had already discovered the town's charms and local landowner Lord Radnor employed Decimus Burton (of Regent's Park & Tunbridge Wells fame) to develop the seafront & the grand Leas cliff-top promenade was born. The 2 World Wars completely changed the fortunes of the town and during WW1 most of the seafront buildings were requisitioned & the local population evacuated. Over 10 million troops & personnel left for the front lines in France via Folkestone between 1914 & 1918! Today, The Leas retains its grandeur & beauty, but now has added poignant memorials to these momentous events which we will explore in depth. More recently, the Old Town & Harbour have had a huge regeneration & are a great destination for shopping and eating. Come and discover this gem on the East Kent coast with your local Blue Badge tourist guide.

‌Discover a real taste of this corner of England, with Cliffs and Country Tours. Our professional guide will meet you from the ship with a warm welcome, and be ready to share with you a wealth of hidden gems, anecdotes and spectacular views. You will see the famous White Cliffs of Dover, typical picturesque villages, medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich and Canterbury, the historic heart of Kent. Our tour will ensure that you make the most of your time in Port, and that you experience the very best of all that is on offer with a circular tour in the comfort of our executive, luxury minibus. As well as photo opportunities, this tour offers you the chance to enjoy a guided walk in the Medieval town of Sandwich, a guided tour in Canterbury and time to sample local food in one of Canterbury's bars, cafes and restaurants. You will visit ‘The Scramble’ Experience at the Battle of Britain Memorial, which brings home what life would have been like for those airmen back in the summer of 1940.

If you’re short on time but want to see the picturesque village that typify Kent, look no further than this day trip from Dover, Folkestone, Ashford, or Canterbury. With a choice of departure time, the private tour can be tailored to you and your interests. Start with a hotel or port pickup, then travel to the most photo-worthy spots around Kent. Visits to medieval town of Sandwich, coastal town of Deal, and of, course, the UNESCO-listed white Cliffs of Dover are all on the list.

Escape London on this action-packed day tour to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover, and historic Canterbury. Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with an expert driver/guide narrating along the way. Explore England's largest castle with admission included, walk the scenic headland trail overlooking the iconic White Cliffs, then wander the medieval streets of Canterbury (Cathedral entry available on select departures). Convenient pick-up and drop-off from central and west London make this one of the best guided tours from London to Dover and Canterbury, letting you see Kent's most iconic sights in a single day trip.

Combine a transfer to London with a sightseeing adventure with this transfer from the port at Dover to London. Visit Canterbury and gaze at the towering spire of the grand Cathedral before continuing to Leeds Castle, wrapping up with a convenient drop-off at Heathrow or select London hotels.