The Condensed Canterbury Tour
Canterbury, England
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
See Canterbury in less time with this express tour of the city. Perfect if you’re a time-crunched traveler, the tour offers a condensed itinerary that focuses on Canterbury’s storied history and culture. Hear about Thomas Becket at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, learn of Christopher Marlowe as you pass by the Marlowe Theatre, and get the lowdown on “The Canterbury Tales” at the statue of Geoffrey Chaucer.
- Secure your place online for a popular express Canterbury walking tour
- Receive an instant booking confirmation for immediate peace of mind
- Use the tour to orient yourself and hear stories that the guidebooks miss
- Enjoy a sociable small-group tour, capped at just 10 people per group
What's Included
- Reproduction historical images and objects.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK
End point
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church59 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HJ, UK
Operating hours.4:30 pm
Itinerary
1
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
The Marlowe Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Christ Church Gate
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
St. Thomas of Canterbury Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
based on 9 reviews
Trupti_P, Aug 2025
Sam was a very knowledgeable and informative guide.
The length of the tour was perfect within which to gather information about the key points of interest in Canterbury. Size of group is perfect within which- upto 10 max. Definitely worth doing!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Trupti, many thanks for your kind review, I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and I hope you will come back to explore more of Canterbury in the future! Sam.
Juliana_C, Jan 2025
Sam, our guide, was just GREAT. He made Canterbury come to life for us. He showed us interesting places we surely would have missed, and also told us about great people beyond kings and queens. I am a big Christopher Marlowe fan, but Sam told us interesting tales of which I had been unaware. Lots more, but I won't disclose here because people should take this very interesting tour for themselves.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Juliana, thank you so much for your kind review, I am glad that you enjoyed the tour! Sam
Debbie_E, Jul 2023
Had a fabulous hour learning about Canterbury, Kit Marlowe, and Thomas Becket (and more). Very enjoyable guide who was a student at the university and decided to stay. He was so helpful and gave great information. Husband and I and two teens. Would recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hi Debbie, thank you for your kind review, I'm glad you all enjoyed the tour! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your trip! Sam.
John_G, Sep 2022
Sam was a fantastic tour guide who went above and beyond! My fiancé & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves over the course of the hour. The tour was extremely educational and Sam was able to inform us on a wide range of facts! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hi John, thank you for your very kind review, it was a pleasure to meet you both! Hopefully, our paths will cross again in the future. Sam.
Sofya_M, Aug 2022
Great tour the covers all of the highlights of Canterbury. Sam, our guide, was very knowledgeable, patiently answered all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and gave us great tips for things to do after the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Sofya, thank you for your lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the tour and Canterbury, hopefully the tapas (or whatever dinner you chose!) rounded off the day well! Sam.
Zarna_T, Jun 2022
We had a great time on this walking tour. Sam took a lot of effort to ensure we were able to attend the tour and he answered all our questions. Wes definitely recommend Sam to be your guide for Cabterbury!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Hi Zarna, thank you for such a lovely review! It was so nice to meet you all and hope to see you in Canterbury again in the future. Sam.
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