England · CANTERBURY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 10 canterbury tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Canterbury’s 90-minute guided walk, covering medieval lanes, Cathedral Precincts, local legends, price, pace, and practical tips.
“great experience, highly recommend, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. I do believe we need more like this in other cities.”
Review of Canterbury’s 90-minute guided walk, covering medieval lanes, Cathedral grounds, local legends, practical tips, value, and who should book.
“An interesting insight into the city. A very nice guide with a good sense of humour. One thing to watch for is that we stood near the cathedral for a long time in the cold, scrap up warm!!”
Make a personal silver ring in a private Canterbury workshop with silversmith Annie, from sawing and soldering to polishing, over three relaxed hours.
“A thoroughly enjoyable and well-planned class in a beautiful, ancient building in the heart of Canterbury. The class was delivered by Annie – an extremely competent and patient teacher. Starting with choosing the design for my ring, Annie explained the use of the tools and then carefully demonstrated each step of the process on ‘her’ ring which I then replicated on ‘my’ ring. This method of teaching ensured that I really felt I had made my own silver ring, to wear home. I was thrilled with the result – and the ring has been much admired. Seeing a dull band of silver metal become a shiny, glinting ring in just…”
Stay with a local teacher, practise English, and explore London, Oxford, Canterbury, and southern England in a six-person group.
“It was an amazing experience!!! Everything was perfect, the accommodation, the monitors, the food, the excursions, etc.❤”
Review of Canterbury Classic Tour, a small-group walk covering Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe, Roman ruins, odd clocks, and city secrets.
“Sam was knowledgeable, engaging, was obviously passionate about history and especially about Canterbury. He took us on a journey with him! He was humerous and pointed out the quirks of the city as well as the medieval, ancient side! It was our first time visiting Canterbury and this is definitely worth doing. I would highly recommend!”
Review Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury, with practical advice on animals, conservation, timing, value, access, and family appeal.
“Didn't expect to see all the wild animals but did absolutely love and enjoy what we saw.”
Run Canterbury’s walls, gardens, and historic streets with guide Andy on a friendly small-group tour paced for beginners and experts.
“Our annual run tour with Andy. As always informative, funny and interesting! We always look forward to these and have it as a staple in our social calendar! Thanks Andy!!”
Review of Canterbury’s private 90-minute walking tour, covering medieval lanes, cathedral precincts, expert guides, price, value, and practical tips.
“Personalized guide; very articulate and knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions and led an enjoyable tour.”
See Canterbury’s key stories in one hour, from Chaucer and Becket to Westgate and Marlowe, with a small group and a friendly guide.
“Had a fabulous hour learning about Canterbury, Kit Marlowe, and Thomas Becket (and more). Very enjoyable guide who was a student at the university and decided to stay. He was so helpful and gave great information. Husband and I and two teens. Would recommend!!”
Taste seven-plus wines across three Whitstable bars, with a blind tasting, local nibbles, Port, and expert guidance from Natalia.
“This wine hopping tour was amazing. Natalia is a wonderful host — knowledgeable, fun, and passionate about wine. The wines we tried were so good and we had quite a variety of wines from different parts of the world - so interesting. The highlight for me was the blind tasting. A great evening. Highly recommend.”
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