Private Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Canterbury, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With narrow cobbled lanes and majestic religious buildings, Canterbury is one of England's most charismatic cities. Discover it on this city walking tour with a private, accredited guide—unlike most other city walking tours, it includes access to the Cathedral precincts. You'll see medieval lanes, inns where pilgrims stayed, and lovely gardens, while your guide tells you colorful stories and gruesome tales.
- Stroll the medieval streets of central Canterbury with a private guide
- Explore the precincts around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral
- Wide choice of departure times let you plan your visit and fit more in
- Available in your choice of English, French, or German
What's Included
- Walking tour of central city streets and Cathedral Precincts (exterior, not inside)
- Your own personal fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide
- Entrance to any attractions
- Entrance to Cathedral not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Butter MarketButter Mkt, Canterbury CT1, UK
Guides wear a bright red sash.
End point
- High StreetHigh St, Canterbury CT1, UK
Most tours will finish in the High Street, however your Guide will be happy to escort you to another central location if more convenient for you
Itinerary
Canterbury (Pass By)
1
The Buttermarket square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Butchery Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mercery Lane
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Precincts
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The King's Mile
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
High Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Late Arrivals - please contact your guide if running late. (You will be sent your guide's contact details in advance). Your guide reserves the right to shorten or cancel the tour for very late arrivals.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 23 reviews
Ellen_B, May 2025
Guide with good local knowledge and able to tell the history in an interesting way. Recommend to enter the cathedral (which we didn't)
Pam_W, Sep 2024
Mark was our amazing guide! What a treat! He was not only entertaining. He’s incredibly informative. His narration transports you to a different space in time. Magical🤩
Thank you Mark for your company and knowledge and especially the MAGIC🤩
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Many thanks for your lovely review. We will pass it on to Mark to let him know that you probably liked his tour!
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Canterbury and will visit again.
John_G, Jul 2024
Personalized guide; very articulate and knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions and led an enjoyable tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your private group tour. I hope you all enjoyed your time in Canterbury and will revisit the city in the future
Emma_R, Apr 2024
Fascinating insights and history telling. Facts mixed with funny anecdotes. Bringing the past to life
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're so pleased you enjoyed your private tour of Canterbury - many thanks for your review
LoriK_S, Mar 2024
Our guide was incredible ! She knew a lot and explained history well. I could tell she was a former teacher. Loved this tour! Highly recommend! Lori and karen Arizona
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review; it's great to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with us
Paul_B, Jan 2024
On a cold chilly afternoon our guide maintained the overall interest of the group through stories relating to our party’s interests. Would certainly do this again - too much to take in in one go! Thank you
Response from Host, Jan 2024
We are pleased that your group enjoyed their tour and that your guide was able to weave in stories that related to your interests. We hope to see you back in Canterbury again, perhaps in warmer weather! :-)
Paul_B, Jan 2024
Despite the chill breeze and cold temperatures our party learnt a lot from our guide who was engaging knowledgeable and totally flexible in answering all questions no matter how mundane. A great experience that I would certainly repeat - thank you
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that your group enjoyed their tour and had lots of questions for the guide. I hope you all enjoyed your time in Canterbury despite the chilly weather!
traceylasz, Dec 2023
Kate was an excellent guide. She know the history of Canterbury extremely well and she did a great job packing in as much info as we could get int he one hour we had. She also is genuinely kind and we enjoyed her company greatly in spite of the cold, dreary weather.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for your review - I'm so pleased you enjoyed your private tour with Katie despite the weather! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Canterbury and will return again.
MaryM, Jul 2023
Our guide, Charl (not the right spelling) was charming and well-informed. We enjoyed our time with her very much.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you very much for your review.
Lee_B, Feb 2022
Loved our tour of the Cathedral precinct and local city. Our guide Steve was fantastic, prompt, friendly and full of interesting facts and we will return for the extended city tour. Can recommend highly!
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your tour. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your private walking tour so much, and will of course pass your comments on to your lovely Guide, Steve
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per group (up to 10)up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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