Kent Tour: Explore Canterbury & Dover Cliffs

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: £19.50 Child FREE
  • Tickets to Dover Castle (Optional) 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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Eleanor_k
May 12, 2026
Fantastic tour and even better tour guide - This tour was amazing. From the jump we felt so welcomed by Cara - she asked our names and remembered them throughout the day. She got to know each group and interacted with us personally while also running the tour. Her energy, knowledge and personality really made this tour for us! When she learned we were headed to Bath the following day she even took the time to write out recommendations for us. The tour was great and was a great break from the city. Wish we had more time in Chilim and Canterbury; we’d love to go back! All in all an exceptional day! Highly recommend especially if you can get Cara!
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Jane_y
May 12, 2026
Learn it all! - If you want to learn about the history of so many villages and towns outside London....this is it!! We loved every stop and felt we had plenty of time at each location.
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Judysb6792qr
May 6, 2026
Fun and informative history trip into Kent - A very enjoyable, fun and informative day trip. If you are interested in the history of England and seeing lovely English countryside this trip is for you. It is full day trip but the time flies. Our host/guide/driver -Alex- was very attentive, knowledgeable, professional and personable. Thank you. I would highly recommend this tour .
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Brentsep
Apr 23, 2026
Wonderful guide! - Cara was our host and driver who safely drove us through Dover, Canterbury and small villages. She made sure each of us knew the timeline for pickups and drop offs. She was sensitive to those who might need an extra restroom stop. Most importantly, she is a super friendly, fun and intelligent person. My wife and highly recommend the English Bus company. They are a small company and the office team responds quickly to questions before and after booking.
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J3542koseanc
Apr 15, 2026
A brilliant and flawless tour and guide - Our guide was the freshly returned John French, an eloquent, extremely affable storyteller and driver just brimming over with stories, historical context, and a fair smattering of pop-cultural parallels. We had a long vacation to London, and this was the highlight of our near-fortnight visit. Brilliant and, especially for London, a bargain.
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Anonymous
Apr 14, 2026
Fabulous trip. Do it! - This was an amazing trip. John was a fantastic guide. I would love to take one of his trips again. This trip was one of best experiences in England.
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Pem403
Apr 8, 2026
This is the way to see the English countryside - We had so much fun on The English Bus trip to Stonehenge and Bath that we cancelled our booking for Dover and Canterbury with another company, and rebooked this tour. We are very glad we did. You are on our own at each stop, with our guide Lucy providing detailed historical context for what we were about to see. The expertly driven small coach is more comfortable than the big buses, and can go down narrow country lanes. This gives a real feel for the English countryside, making the trip even more memorable.
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Sidney_k
Oct 21, 2025
Full Day Well Spemt - Great fun! Tour guide was well versed in history, hidden gems, and was an excellent driver. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this tour.
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Sarahdr3512pl
Oct 20, 2025
Fabulous small group tour company - This was our second tour with the English Bus. Tony has been our guide on both and was excellent. The bus is very comfortable, the itinerary a great mix of activities with guided information and free time, and this was a very fun day. There is no designated "everyone will eat now in this one place together" stop, which we appreciated - plenty of opportunity and time to eat, but to eat what and when suited you. Highly recommended for a small group tour.
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Flmd1234
Oct 11, 2025
Outstanding tour of White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, Canterbury, as well as other villages. - This is a fantastic tour company. Tony was our guide/driver and he had a great rapport with all the passengers. He was knowledgeable and interesting and took personal interest in everyone. I’ve taken numerous tours in the past few years with larger companies and this tour was by far the absolute best. I plan to use them again next time I am in England.
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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).