Canterbury & the White Cliffs of Dover Tour (Small-Group)
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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London, England
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
Get out of London (a.k.a. the Big Smoke) for a day and immerse yourself in the Garden of England with help from a guide on this group sightseeing tour. Walk the cobbled streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Canterbury, while your guide shares local stories you won’t hear elsewhere. Cast your eyes over the famous White Cliffs of Dover and enjoy a long scenic walk.
- Ditch London crowds and get around in a group of like-minded tourists
- Squeeze lots of sightseeing into one tour
- It’s a great way to meet fellow travelers
- Learn about a different side of England’s history and culture
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A group tour is an affordable alternative to a private trip, with air-conditioned transportation included.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly Driver-Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London7 Pepys St, London EC3N 4AF, UK
The meeting point is the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Tower Hill, near Tower Hill station. Check-in is in-front of the hotel. The tour departs by 8.25am, but please arrive to check-in by 8.15.am.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.8:25 am
Itinerary
1
Canterbury
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Deal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
The White Cliffs of Dover
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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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 192 reviews
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kjp567, Feb 2026
Great experience, did not feel rushed. Had time to explore at each stop, the fish n chips place was delicious. Our tour guide Kevin was very informative and helpful.
Heidi_V, Feb 2026
Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle and White Cliffs are hidden gems. Pictures will not do it justice. You have to go there and experience the breath taking views. Our tour guide, Kevin was amazing!! Loved his energy and sense of humor which made the tour in more worthwhile. Highly recommend to add this to your list of things to see.
Crystal_A, Feb 2026
This was my second tour with Go Tours UK, and it’s worth the small groups instead of the large coach buses. We were able to see and drive through small villages and our driver, Len, was incredibly fun, knowledgeable and for a solo traveler, served as photographer. Amazing overall experience.
Karen_M, Dec 2025
Len is amazing! Full of great stories and extremely knowledgeable. I had no cash and felt terrible for not giving a token of my mom and my appreciation. He’s one of the best guides out there!
PS Deal is lovely!!!
Susan_M, Dec 2025
Well worth it. Liam was very knowledgeable guide. The bus was very comfortable. Being a solo traveler i really liked having a single seat to myself
Kelly_A, Nov 2025
The trip was great! Canterbury was beautiful. Our driver, David, was very knowledgeable about the history behind the cathedral and British history in general. Bonus, he sang for us!! The White Cliffs required more walking and it was very windy so wouldn’t recommend for someone who is limited physically.
Emily_T, Oct 2025
Our tour guide, Len, was great and shared the history of all the places where we visited. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to do a day trip from London!
Denise_H, Oct 2025
Beautiful scenery. Liam was a terrific driver and guide
Exactly as advertised. Could even see France from Dover.
Aaron_S, Oct 2025
Great tour friendly guide. Lots of little tips that made the day unique. Trip was on time to leave with an easy to find meeting point.
Debra_P, Oct 2025
Kevin , our tour guide was the best. Was very informative and funny. He made the day so much more interesting. It was a beautiful day so we were able to see France from the Cliffs of Dover. The city of Canterbury was charming and the Cathedral was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
Rhonda_B, Sep 2025
This was a really great tour. Our tour guide Kevin was a wealth of knowledge and I don’t think most people on the bus appreciated it. The White Cliffs are spectacular. Wish we could have had more time to explore there. Canterbury is a beautiful town. The Cathedral is pretty amazing. The little seaside town of Deal is quaint and had good Fish and Chips. I am definitely going to book with this tour company again. It is more intimate with a small group. Hopefully I get Kevin again and next time I will sit up front so I can have conversation and learn more. All in all a great tour 10 out of 10.
Lynne_B, Sep 2025
Just enough time at each location! We were amazed at the beauty of Canterbury ( buy tickets to the cathedral online while on the bus… so you can go right to the gate and not have to wait in line when you get there) and the White Cliffs. Make sure to be prepared for any type of weather… umbrella, jacket, sunglasses!
Our guide Jamie was GREAT… he was professional, knowledgeable, entertaining and patient. We had a family that spoke Spanish and thought this tour was in Spanish… however was in English. Jamie was amazing to accommodate them speaking as much Spanish as he could… kudos to you Jamie!
This was a great tour: highly recommend!
Amy_W, Sep 2025
Len was fabulous and the tour very safe and enjoyable. The temperature of the bus was good, Len was a wealth of knowledge and very pleasant. He’s an asset to the company. He taught us a lot and is an excellent teacher with humor and a lot of facts. Canterbury was quaint and my favorite. Deal was ok, I didn’t find it special. The weather was
Perfect and the cliffs memorable. Thank you and go on the tour!
William_C, Sep 2025
Jamie was great - personable and informative. Just filling in since you require 100 characters! You shouldn’t!
Ann_M, Sep 2025
I missed the trip because I got there 7 minutes late due a to labor strike. The tour left because they could only wait 5 minutes because of the strike traffic. I messaged them I was running late due to strike delayed traffic. I was told they don’t look at their messages promptly. They sent me a message that I didn’t see until I was on my way but that was not excusable for me.
I was charged for the trip.
I had trouble reaching this tour operator 2 weeks before the trip. I contacted Viator about the problem and their response was to “contact the tour operator”. Beware.
Emily_D, Sep 2025
Great tour with Liam. He was a knowledgeable guide and also provided a great soundtrack for the trip. Canterbury and Dover were both beautiful places, and Deal was lovely for a lunch break.
Adriana_W, Aug 2025
Great tour! Jamie was exceptional and his knowledge was immense! The trip was seamless and easy. Would highly recommend!
Alice_K, Aug 2025
The driver (Len) was very friendly and very informative on our visited places of interest. The journey was smooth and comfortable but the air conditioning could be made cooler for a hot day.
It was a bit misleading on the guide saying 'Free Admission' to Canterbury Cathedral, and 1 1/2 hour or Dover cliff was too short for my family to walk to the place to have a full view of the cliff.
Laura_G, Aug 2025
Jaime was a friendly, accommodating, guide who provided interesting facts along the ride. He made a point to drive us through beautiful countryside and villages to maximize our experience along the way to our preplanned destinations. Would have loved more time at each stop but now I know where to go when I return. Jaime really made this trip a full five stars for our family! He’s funny, self deprecating, knowledgeable and kind! Thank you Jaime for making us feel so welcome here in England!
James_C, Jul 2025
Love the small group tour of just 16 people instead of the big busloads of people, and our driver Len was awesome. he kept us informed with interesting stories of the places we visited and English history. Canterbury Cathedral was definitely worth seeing (you cab get your tickets online while in the van on the way), and the Cliffs we beautiful with a nice little lunch stop in Deal in between.
Bill_B, Jul 2025
The tour was a great way to get out of London and experience some other sites not too far away. Our tour guide, Jamie, was friendly, gave us lots of good history of different sites as we drove out, and provided a lot of background about each of our stops. We had just enough time at each stop to hit the highlights and enjoy the area.
Karen_S, Jul 2025
Wonderful trip! Liam was great! Canterbury, Deal and the White Cliffs of Dover are a must see. Would recommend.
Lidia_S, Jul 2025
I really enjoyed the tour, but the Cliffs of Dover need more time to explore. I think they should give more time to that spot and reduce the amount of time they give at the first stop.
Danielle_B, Jun 2025
Great tour! Our guide Liam was phenomenal, knowledgeable about English history and as we drove he curated a playlist to accompany the places we visited and the history which I enjoyed. He gave us recommendations on things to do and see at each stop. There are places to purchase food/drinks and souvenirs. Some cute vintage shops caught my eye in Canterbury as well as the cathedral. Deal is a nice beach town for lunch you can grab fish and chips to dine in or take away, and a lovely beach. The walk along the cliffs was great although I wish we’d spent more time there. Fantastic day and glad the weather wound up cooperating.
Karen_H, Jun 2025
Liam was a great guide. He is knowledgeable and funny. The trip was easy in a comfortable mini bus. The Canterbury Cathedral is gorgeous! You arrive and have two hours to walk around on your own (not guided). After you’ll travel to Deal for lunch on your own (about an hour). Finally you’ll stop at the White Cliffs of Dover. Wear good shoes for that one. It’s a hike but beautiful. Liam was very helpful with questions and also played great music on the trip! Highly recommend!
Jonathan_J, Jun 2025
A fantastic experience filled with history and beautiful sites. The Canterbury Cathedral, and White Cliffs of Dover were unlike anything we’ve seen. Our tour guide Kevin, was fantastic!
Michael_K, Jun 2025
We had a great guide (Lee?). He was engaging and knowledgeable. While we would have liked a little more time in Canterbury and especially Deal, we realize that time is tight and he got us everywhere on time. A really nice experience.
Jill_A, Jun 2025
It was a beautiful day but very windy. I would have liked more time at the cliffs rather than so much time in Canterbury. Town of Deal was very charming
Sheryl_C, May 2025
Len was a friendly, charming guide. Canterbury Cathedral, the seaside town of Deal and the Cliffs of Dover were all interesting in their own ways. The Cathedral was overwhelming, Deal was a delightful surprise for lunch and windswept Dover was breathtaking.
SusanJane_B, May 2025
Lots of walking to get a good view of the cliffs but worth it.
Canterbury Cathedral was beautiful and there was sufficient time to explore.
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