Canterbury Official Guided Walking Tour Including Cathedral Precincts - 14.00 - 90 Minutes
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This official Canterbury guided walking tour starts promptly at 14.00 and lasts 90 minutes. A fully qualified Green Badge Canterbury City Guide leads the group through the central lanes of Canterbury, including medieval streets and historic pilgrim inns. The tour includes access to the Cathedral Precincts, the grounds surrounding Canterbury Cathedral. The guide shares information about the city's history and development throughout the walk. Entrance fees to attractions are not included. Children’s activity sheets and history trails are available on request from the guide at the start of the tour. Well-behaved dogs on short leads may be allowed at the guide’s discretion. Carers accompanying guests with disabilities receive free entry when booking concessionary places.
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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 and murder, plus of course the many famous historical characters, writers and artists who have lived here or visited in the past. * 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 up to 10 people at a cost of £160 (Available for advance bookings only).
90 min
Meeting point
Please meet your Daily Walking Tour Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash, and hold a placard. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street). Your Guide will be happy to direct you onwards.
End point
Please meet your Daily Walking Tour Guide in the Buttermarket, outside the main Cathedral Gate. Guides wear a red sash, and hold a placard. Please note you may finish your tour in a different location (usually the High Street). Your Guide will be happy to direct you onwards.
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.