Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour
Kent's Garden of England & Coastal Wonders Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the English countryside on a captivating day trip to Kent. This 12-hour journey, starting from the moment you meet your driver, offers a perfect blend of history, stunning scenery, and family-friendly fun. We'll explore the magnificent Hever Castle, a historic landmark with its exquisite Italian Garden, Rose Garden, Long Gallery, Diana's Walk, and Lake Walk, the English Yew Maze, and the Tudor Garden. Experience the captivating majesty of Canterbury Cathedral, one of the UK's oldest Christian structures. Journey along the breath-taking White Cliffs of Dover and explore the historic Dover Castle. Your day will be structured with 7 hours of site-seeing and 5 hours of journey time.
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Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour
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What's included in Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canterbury Cathedral
Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Often referred to as ‘England in stone', the Cathedral has been at the center of momentous events and upheavals. It is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and resting place of royalty and saints. Explore the markings of builders, staff and visitors. The alterations to architecture show the development of the church, the masons marks show where they laboured, and the markings made by visitors, scratches of ‘medieval graffiti’, give some insight to those that have walked this way before, leaving an anonymous notation in history. We can buy the tickets for you in advance.
Hever Castle & Gardens
Spanning more than 600 years, the history of Hever Castle is rich and varied. The original medieval defensive castle, with its gatehouse and walled bailey, was built in 1383. In the 15th and 16th centuries it was the home of one of the most powerful families in the country, the Boleyns, who modernized the existing dwelling within the walls. The Castle is also testament to the remarkable efforts of a wealthy American, William Waldorf Astor, who used his fortune to restore and extend the Castle in the early 20th century, saving it from ruin. Astor paid great attention to detail and insisted that his workmen used, as far as possible, the same materials and tools as Tudor and Elizabethan craftsmen. The award-winning gardens at Hever Castle offer many magnificent areas that are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year.
Dover Castle
Dover Castle probably originated as a motte and bailey castle, built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was transformed by King Henry II between 1179 and 1188; building the keep, the walls of the inner bailey and parts of the outer curtain wall.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Door to door service
- Pick up and drop off
- Parking fee for White Cliffs of Dover
- Bottled water
- Entry to Dover Castle Adult £21.80 Child (5-17) £14.40 per person.
- Entry to Canterbury Cathedral Adult 15.50 Child (5-17) free per person.
- Entry to Hever Castle Adult £20.80 Child (5-17) £13.10 per person.
- Gratuity / tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hever Castle. The Water Maze. Cool down in the Water Maze but don’t forget to bring a towel! Situated on Sixteen Acre Island it is a maze with a difference that consists of a series of concentric stepping stone walkways sitting over water; at intervals the stones tilt when stood on and hidden water jets spring into action to soak the unwary visitor. The aim is to reach the stone grotto in the centre without getting wet. Few are successful although it is great fun and challenges young and old alike.
- For the Water Maze you must bring towels.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the Tour. if you are staying at a hotel, please wait inside the hotel lobby area, your driver will come in with a name board. If you are staying at a private address please wait outside your front door or liaise with the driver for the best pick up location. 24 hours before your tour we will send the driver and vehicle details. We can pick up from any hotel in London or private address. please provide as much detail of your address as possible. After you book your tour, we will be in contact with you to confirm your tour. This booking is an instant confirmation. You do not need to reconfirm.
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Ticket Redemption
This Ticket is not a pass to any sites. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. • Tours does not include entrance fees. Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. If you need us to buy tickets to any sites we can do that. Please send us an email and we will have it ready for you before the tour. We can provide blue badge accredited guides on request for an extra fee. please send us a email after you book your tour.
