Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover, Battle of Britain Memorial, Greenwich and Thames Boat Ride
by Golden Tours Gray Line London
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This full-day coach tour lasts about 11 hours and covers several historic and scenic sites around London and Kent. The day begins with a visit inside Leeds Castle, set in 500 acres of parkland on two islands. The castle was a retreat for Henry VIII during the plague and is known as 'the loveliest castle in the world.' Visitors can also enjoy mead tasting here from April 1st onward. Next, the coach passes the White Cliffs of Dover en route to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne. The memorial honors the aircrew of the Battle of Britain and offers views of the cliffs. A 30-minute stop allows visitors to walk to the viewpoint. The tour then continues to Canterbury Cathedral, a key site in English Christianity and the location of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder in 1170. Visitors spend about an hour exploring the cathedral’s medieval architecture and stained glass windows, some dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. Entry is included if selected. After Canterbury, the tour travels to Greenwich, overlooking the River Thames. Here, visitors see the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the Cutty Sark, a 19th-century tea clipper ship built in Scotland in 1869. Both landmarks are part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. The last part of the tour is a 30-minute boat ride on the River Thames from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. The route passes Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral before arriving in central London at approximately 6:30 pm. The coach transport is provided in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional guide accompanies the group throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is located in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two islands in Kent. It is described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world.' Visitors arrive early to avoid crowds and can explore the castle where Henry VIII once stayed to escape the plague in London.
White Cliffs Drive-by
The coach passes by the White Cliffs of Dover, providing views of this famous natural landmark on the way to the next stop.
Battle of Britain Memorial
This monument near Folkestone honors aircrew who fought in the Battle of Britain. Situated on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, visitors have around 30 minutes to walk to the viewpoint overlooking the cliffs.
30 min
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the center of English Christianity and has been home to 104 Archbishops since Augustine. Visitors spend about an hour here learning about the 1170 murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket and viewing the cathedral’s medieval architecture and stained glass windows from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
60 min
Greenwich Maritime Landmarks
Greenwich overlooks the River Thames and contains maritime landmarks including the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the 19th-century Cutty Sark clipper ship.
30 min
Cutty Sark
Built in 1869 near Dumbarton, Scotland, the Cutty Sark is one of the last and fastest tea clippers built before steam propulsion replaced sailing ships.
Old Royal Naval College
Founded in 1873, this site is the centerpiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its architectural and landscape ensemble.
Greenwich-Thames Boat Ride
The tour ends with a boat ride along the River Thames from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. The journey passes Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Arrival at Embankment Pier is estimated around 6.30 pm.
30 min
Meeting point
Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR. what3words location: eager.play.forks Meeting time: 8:15am Departure time: 8:30am Return(approx.): 6:30pm
End point
The coach part of your tour will end in Greenwich as you embark on your River Thames boat ride before disembarking at Embankment pier, where your day trip will end. Embankment Pier is just over the road from Embankment Underground station, where the District, Circle and Bakerloo lines go through.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover, Battle of Britain Memorial, Greenwich and Thames Boat Ride
by Golden Tours Gray Line London
Choose from 14 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£196.20Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 11 hours and covers several historic and scenic sites around London and Kent. The day begins with a visit inside Leeds Castle, set in 500 acres of parkland on two islands. The castle was a retreat for Henry VIII during the plague and is known as 'the loveliest castle in the world.' Visitors can also enjoy mead tasting here from April 1st onward. Next, the coach passes the White Cliffs of Dover en route to the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne. The memorial honors the aircrew of the Battle of Britain and offers views of the cliffs. A 30-minute stop allows visitors to walk to the viewpoint. The tour then continues to Canterbury Cathedral, a key site in English Christianity and the location of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder in 1170. Visitors spend about an hour exploring the cathedral’s medieval architecture and stained glass windows, some dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. Entry is included if selected. After Canterbury, the tour travels to Greenwich, overlooking the River Thames. Here, visitors see the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the Cutty Sark, a 19th-century tea clipper ship built in Scotland in 1869. Both landmarks are part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. The last part of the tour is a 30-minute boat ride on the River Thames from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. The route passes Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral before arriving in central London at approximately 6:30 pm. The coach transport is provided in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional guide accompanies the group throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is located in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two islands in Kent. It is described by Lord Conway as 'the loveliest castle in the world.' Visitors arrive early to avoid crowds and can explore the castle where Henry VIII once stayed to escape the plague in London.
White Cliffs Drive-by
The coach passes by the White Cliffs of Dover, providing views of this famous natural landmark on the way to the next stop.
Battle of Britain Memorial
This monument near Folkestone honors aircrew who fought in the Battle of Britain. Situated on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, visitors have around 30 minutes to walk to the viewpoint overlooking the cliffs.
30 min
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the center of English Christianity and has been home to 104 Archbishops since Augustine. Visitors spend about an hour here learning about the 1170 murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket and viewing the cathedral’s medieval architecture and stained glass windows from the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
60 min
Greenwich Maritime Landmarks
Greenwich overlooks the River Thames and contains maritime landmarks including the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the 19th-century Cutty Sark clipper ship.
30 min
Cutty Sark
Built in 1869 near Dumbarton, Scotland, the Cutty Sark is one of the last and fastest tea clippers built before steam propulsion replaced sailing ships.
Old Royal Naval College
Founded in 1873, this site is the centerpiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its architectural and landscape ensemble.
Greenwich-Thames Boat Ride
The tour ends with a boat ride along the River Thames from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. The journey passes Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Arrival at Embankment Pier is estimated around 6.30 pm.
30 min
Meeting point
Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR. what3words location: eager.play.forks Meeting time: 8:15am Departure time: 8:30am Return(approx.): 6:30pm
End point
The coach part of your tour will end in Greenwich as you embark on your River Thames boat ride before disembarking at Embankment pier, where your day trip will end. Embankment Pier is just over the road from Embankment Underground station, where the District, Circle and Bakerloo lines go through.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.