Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour
Overview
Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute tours for visitors to the historic city of Canterbury, led by fully qualified Green Badge Guides.
We are proud to be the official city walking tour, and the only tour to include the grounds of the majestic Cathedral.
Join us for a journey back in time through the narrow medieval lanes, past pilgrim inns and tudor houses, through the iconic Christ Church Gate and into the Cathedral Precincts. Discover how the city has evolved over the years and the stories of the many colourful characters who have lived in or visited the city, from St Augustine, Becket and Chaucer to Marlowe and Dickens.
Founded in 1948, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd is an independent company devoted to conducting guided walking tours of the highest quality in Canterbury. Our tours are the official tours of the city, and the only tours to include access to the magnificent Cathedral's Precincts.
What's Included
- Entry through the Christ Church Gate into the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)
- Entertaining 90-minute guided tour of the historic city centre
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide - the best of the best!
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival
- Entry to attractions
Meeting Location
Butter Market
Canterbury CT1, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Our professional Green Badge Guides will bring history to life as they take you on a 90-minute journey through the medieval lanes, the Cathedral Precincts and grounds of the historic King's School, regaling you with tales of pilgrims, royals, plagues and murder, plus of course the many famous historical characters, writers and artists who have lived here or visited in the past, from St Augustine, becket and Chaucer, to Marlowe and Dickens.
* Wander through the medieval streets and discover its very often bloody past!
* See the largest medieval gateway in England, explore the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, and its fascinating story.
* Find out about Canterbury's colourful characters - Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe. All the Kings & Queens that have passed through our gates. Pilgrims, plague to peasants' revolts, and much much more!
Come and join the Official Canterbury Guided Tour!
Daily at 11am, additional 2pm tour April - October plus seasonal holidays.
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Private guided tours are available for small groups - see our other listings (Available for advance bookings only).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place. Let us know you will be bringing a carer with you (no carer ticket will be required on arrival)
- At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome. Please contact us in advance where possible if you intend to bring your dog.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-201070P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Entry through the Christ Church Gate into the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds).
- Entertaining 90-minute guided tour of the historic city centre.
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide - the best of the best!.
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival.
- Entry to attractions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 11.00 Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entry through the Christ Church Gate into the famous Cathedral Precincts (grounds)
- Entertaining 90-minute guided tour of the historic city centre
- Fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide - the best of the best!
- Children's Activity Sheet & History Trail - Ask your guide on arrival
- Entry to attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Carer Policy: We extend our concessionary rate to guests with a disability. Free entry is offered to carers accompanying those with a disability. To book a daily tour online, please book your concessionary place. Let us know you will be bringing a carer with you (no carer ticket will be required on arrival)
- At the guide's discretion, well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome. Please contact us in advance where possible if you intend to bring your dog.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
