Small-Group City Running Tour in Canterbury: Discover Stories and Secrets of a Historical City
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21 Ratings
Kent
Join our small-group city running tour in Canterbury and uncover the secrets and stories of this historical city. Suitable for all levels of runners. Book now!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Canterbury Cathedral - Our city tour starts and ends outside the cathedral. Your guide will give you a rich insight into the role and importance of the cathedral in the city’s history, it’s dramatic past and the role it serves today.
What's Included
- Digital group photos included
- Animated route video included
Additional Information
Join us on an exhilarating sight-running tour of historic Canterbury and its picturesque surrounding landscapes. Unearth the hidden gems and untold tales of the city while admiring its most popular landmarks.
Our journey will lead us along the ancient city walls, exploring the four corners of the city and unravelling centuries-old stories. Within the span of an hour, you’ll gain insights into Canterbury’s most important historical and cultural sites, whilst uncovering hidden aspects of the city.
Your guide is more than ready to respond to your queries, or potentially divert the route to visit an area the group finds intriguing.
The tour caters to runners of all abilities, from novices to seasoned professionals. We ensure a comfortable pace that suits everyone where no one gets left behind. With our frequent breaks, you’ll probably find yourself running more swiftly and farther than on your regular routes.
Location
The Canterbury War Memorial
Sun Street
We'll meet outside the Cathedral entrance by the War Memorial on Butter Market, before running along the city walls to the four corners of the city and beyond.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Markga341kw
May 2, 2024
10k tour run - I chose to do the 10k run with Andy which included some of the country side as well as the historical sites of Canterbury and I recommend it to anyone that likes a steady run, Andy's knowledge is immense with frequent stops to catch your breath and learn something of the area, it has been one of the highlights of my trip around the UK. Thanks Andy really enjoyed the morning with you. 😀
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R-a-j-mcn
Jan 7, 2024
Fun way to see Canterbury! - Really great way to see the city! Andy was a great guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. Running pace was tailored to our ability.
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P4031acandreac
Oct 28, 2023
The best way to experience Canterbury - Loved this run. Getting up at 6am in the rain to run around the city seemed questionable at the time, but it was so worth it. Andy showed us some really astounding things and his passion for history (and running) really shone through. We were able to cover loads of landmarks, and because it was early we had them mostly to ourselves. If you're a runner, this has got to be the best way to tour the city.
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Ioanna
Sep 21, 2023
Most pleasant way of combining education with fitness. - I can’t think of a better way to learn more about a city than this. Andy’s way of conveying his knowledge of the historical facts, mysteries, titbits, origins of some words, makes this a wonderful experience. Let alone that I enjoyed running in the parks, on the historical wall and by the river of Canterbury.
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215dereka
Jul 22, 2023
City tour - We had a wonderful experience with Andy on our running tour. It was a fun way to get a little exercise while covering a lot of ground both from an educational and physical aspect. He had a wealth of knowledge with lots of tidbits thrown in. Super personal and had the town to ourselves. I highly recommend!!
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Theyneedacrane
Jul 24, 2022
More than just a tour - I had a wonderful time running about the city with Andy. It was just the two of us, and it felt like my regular weekday run with friends. Except this friend just happened to know about every point of interest! The scenery was varied across our 10k, with pastoral and city mixed in as we went in and out of the main city center. In general, Canterbury is a great place to be a runner, and this tour showed off the best aspects. And I got a few restaurant recommendations along the way to boot!
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Carolineme1795yt
Jul 6, 2022
Excellent- thoroughly recommend - Excellent tour with Andy and my dog. Andy bought the city and its history to life- with all sorts of facts, insights into how people lived, origins of words etc etc. Also good recommendations re the best cofee (Ginge and Fringe, by the way!), great brewery etc. Saw so much of the city- I know I wouldnt have seen half of it without Andy. Beautiful, fun and good exercise. THANKS
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Garethlg
May 25, 2022
Another awesome Canterbury running tour! - This is my second Canterbury running tour with Andy. My first was in 2020, a 5km with my wife. This time we have brought my Dad here and we ran the 10km tour. Another awesome tour and always good catching up with Andy and learning about the history of Canterbury in a fun and accessible way! HIGHLY recommended!!
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Jindongcockain
Nov 23, 2021
What a wonderful to learn about the beautiful City! - Really enjoyed the evening running tour, highly recommend it! I have learned some much historical facts about the new city we just moved to while enjoying the well paced running, great way to tour about the city.
以慢跑的形式穿梭于这座历史古城的大街小巷，时而驻足于城内的各处名胜古迹听导游悉心生动地讲解古城的历历往事，在短短的一小时里对这座美丽的古城增加了更深一步的了解，非常棒的一次经历！有机会来坎特伯雷或在肯特上学的小伙伴们有机会一定要尝试一下哦！
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Sie
Oct 23, 2021
City tour with a twist! Would I do it again? Hell Yes! - Special thanks to Andy for a thoroughly enjoyable evening, learning about the history of Canterbury and at the same time, getting some exercise and fresh air! Who would have guessed we have been standing on a mount of roman burial ground all these years without realizing it! Also love learning some of the origins of English words and phrases. Will definitely recommend friends and family to try this with me in the future.
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