Canterbury and Dover: Explore Kent's Historic Gems

Explore Canterbury, Dover Castle, and Kent Villages on an 11-hour small group tour from London. Discover history, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greenwich - A brief stop in Greenwich is made on the way out of London. This area is a natural part of the route out of the city and offers a perfect spot to enjoy a coffee and use the restroom before heading into the countryside. Visitors can admire the Cutty Sark, a renowned restored 19th-century tea clipper sailing ship, and hear tales of royal…
What's Included
  • Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price)
  • Professional guide. Fully commentated small group guided tour
  • Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach & complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Optional entry to Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be bought on arrival. Adults: £21 Child FREE
  • Tickets to Dover Castle not included. Cash/card payment taken on the day. See pricing below
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Join our intimate group of no more than 16 people for an 11-hour day tour departing from London to Canterbury, Dover and various Kent villages. Journey with us through the ‘Garden of England’ county. Our trip takes us back in time, starting with a stopover at Greenwich, the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). From there, we delve into the heart of…

Location
5 Belvedere Rd
Belvedere Road
LONDON EYE departure point: Belvedere Road, next to the London Eye and near the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street, Waterloo – SE1 7BP.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carolgu6425tx
Sep 24, 2025
Great day. - Val was our tour guide She was full of energy and great info. We enjoyed the tour. It was a long day but worth it. It rained off and on so be prepared for all kinds of weather
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Laurie_t
Sep 23, 2025
Val rocks - It was a wonderful day! Val was amazing and full of information and interesting anecdotes. She was helpful and accommodating and did an expert job!
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Timeflyer77
Sep 19, 2025
How many transcendant experiences can you fit in a day? Take this tour and find out! - This was a wonderful tour, and the smaller bus helped us get to the less well traveled portions of the Dover cliffs, not to mention through the holloways (holloway. What a great word!) and narrow roads of the Kent county countryside. Tony was a highly knowledgeable and charming guide, whether he was enlightening us on the fascinating history of Kent county, or arranging for us to get some delicious tea and scones in tiny villages with rich histories, from the Celtic period to World War II and the evacuation of Dunkirk. Be prepared to walk through a lot of tunnels! Finally, he treated us to a fantastic guided tour of Canterbury and its many famous figures, from Saint Augustine to Christopher Marlowe to Orlando Bloom!
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Lonestartraveler
Sep 14, 2025
Great day trip to Dover, Canterbury, Chilham with Tony - Tony was an excellent guide on our day trip to the Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle and Canterbury. He shared a lot of great information about the history and culture of the area. The main stops were gorgeous, breath-taking places we have been wanting to visit. A delightful surprise stop in the Kent countryside was at the Church Mouse Tea Room in historic Chilham. Homemade scones, a hot drink, and the owners hospitality made us feel very welcome in this beautiful part of the world.
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Samantha_j
Sep 13, 2025
Wonderful day trip to... - Wonderful day trip to Dover and Canterbury. Cara was the most insightful and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend this tour.
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Debbie_c
Sep 2, 2025
Fun day outside London.... - Fun day outside London. Lucy our tour guide was entertaining and very friendly. Made sure we were engaged and comfortable.
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Roxann_w
Aug 27, 2025
Jon, our guide, was... - Jon, our guide, was outstanding. There was an ideal mix of travel time and stops. Overall a very good and memorable experience.
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Elizabeth_p
Aug 27, 2025
Incredibly Delightful and Completely Wonderful Tour - Lucy is a very knowledgeable, engaging, and fun guide. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and answered all of our historical questions. There is quite a bit of walking but we had ample time to explore each sight. The White Cliffs of Dover were stunningly majestic and to be on the pebbly beach with the cliffs as a backdrop was a highlight! Chilham Village was quaint and charming, Dover Castle was a treat and the hospital tour in the underground tunnels of the castle was sobering - we owe so much to the brave men and women who fought in WWII! The castle is easy to explore and is very interesting. Canterbury Cathedral and the town of Canterbury were also a highlight. The choir was singing while we toured the cathedral which was lovely. Lucy arranged the day perfectly and I would totally recommend this tour and suggest asking for Lucy as your guide!! Thank you, Lucy, for such an exquisite tour - it was a perfect day!!!
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Bindia_m
Aug 15, 2025
Really enjoyed this tour. - Loved this experience. Our guide, Cara, was energetic, knowledgeable, and a great story teller about the histories of the places we visited. The tour was a lot of fun. Logistics: Bus was comfortable, rendezvous point was easy to find, and we arrived and left on time.
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Dustin_c
Jul 26, 2025
Awesome!! - Cara was absolutely awesome. Very informative and very fun. Absolutely gorgeous sites. I would recommend.
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From $200
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).