Canterbury Official Guided Walking Tour Including Cathedral Precincts - 14.00 - 90 Minutes
by Canterbury Guided Tours
Overview
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.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Medieval Lanes and Cathedral Precincts
A Green Badge Guide leads a 90-minute walk through medieval streets, the Cathedral Precincts, and the grounds of the historic King's School. The tour covers stories of pilgrims, royals, murder, and notable historical figures including writers and artists connected to the city. Participants see England's largest medieval gateway and explore Canterbury Cathedral's precincts and history. The guide discusses Canterbury's notable characters such as Becket, Chaucer, and Marlowe, as well as events involving kings, queens, pilgrims, the plague, and peasants' revolts. The Official Canterbury Guided Tour runs daily at 11am, with an additional 2pm tour from April to October and during seasonal holidays. Private tours for groups up to 10 people are available for £160 by advance booking 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.