Canterbury Official 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour Including Cathedral Precincts - 11.00
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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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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. ---- Private guided tours are available for small groups - see our other listings (Available for advance bookings 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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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.