Canterbury Official 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour Including Cathedral Precincts - 11.00
by Canterbury Guided Tours
Overview
This official Canterbury guided walking tour lasts 90 minutes and begins at 11.00. A fully qualified Green Badge guide leads visitors through the central city lanes, including medieval streets and historic pilgrim inns. The tour continues into the Cathedral Precincts, providing access to the grounds surrounding the Cathedral but excluding entry to any indoor attractions. Children can receive an activity sheet and history trail from the guide upon arrival to help engage with the tour. The company running the tour, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd, has been offering official guided tours of Canterbury since 1948. All guides have completed accredited training and passed exams from the Institute of Tourist Guiding. Well-behaved dogs on short leads may be allowed at the guide's discretion. Carers accompanying guests with disabilities are admitted free of charge.
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Medieval-Canterbury-Walking-Tour
A 90-minute walk led by Green Badge Guides through medieval streets, the Cathedral Precincts, and King's School grounds. The guide shares stories about pilgrims, royals, plagues, murders, and notable historical figures such as St Augustine, Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe, and Dickens. Visitors see the largest medieval gateway in England and learn about the cathedral's history, as well as Canterbury's past involving kings, queens, pilgrims, plague, and revolts. Tours run daily at 11am, with an additional 2pm tour from April to October and during seasonal holidays. Private tours for small groups are available by advance booking only.
90 min
Meeting point
Daily Tour: Please meet your Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street).
End point
Daily Tour: Please meet your Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street).
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.