Private Guided Tour of Canterbury City and Cathedral
On this exclusive private tour, you will discover over 2,000 years of Canterbury's incredible history with professional, fully qualified guides who are passionate about the city, with many stories to share with you!
First up your expert, local guide will lead you through the medieval lanes and narrow cobbled streets with their eclectic mix of historic timber buildings, pilgrim inns, and modern architecture, where you’ll hear the story of Thomas Becket's murder, Chaucer's pilgrims, Marlowe's suspicious death, and royal visits. Following the city tour, you will join your own private guide within the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, where you will uncover 1400 years of history through its soaring architecture, glorious glass and stunning stonework. A truly breathtaking spectacle.
Please note, if you would like a short break between the tours, please contact us after booking, or let us know when we confirm your booking via the message centre.
Options
Canterbury & Cathedral for 2
Private tour for 2 people
What's included in Private Guided Tour of Canterbury City and Cathedral
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Buttermarket square
You will meet your guide here in the Buttermarket, site of historic pilgrim inns, the bull stake, a theatre and market hall, and home to the imposing Christ Church Gate entrance to the Cathedral.
A narrow, cobbled lane with a stunning view of the Cathedral's Bell Harry Tower. Also home to the The Roman Museum.
See the Beaney Institute, a striking building that houses an art gallery, exhibitions, a library and the Visitor Information Centre plus the Eastbridge Hospital, a place of hospitality for the Pilgrims since 1190, known as the Hospital of St. Thomas. Today it is a museum.
Inclusions
- Entrance into Canterbury Cathedral
- Private tour of Canterbury Cathedral with a qualified guide
- Private city tour of Canterbury with a qualified Guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your City Guide will be wearing a red sash and waiting for you in the Buttermarket, a small square in font of the Cathedral entrance.
