Canterbury Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private 2-hour walking tour of historic Canterbury
• 02 Explore a city shaped by Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and medieval history
• 03 See Canterbury Cathedral and other major religious landmarks
• 04 Visit the UNESCO-listed area including St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church
• 05 Walk past medieval streets, ancient walls, and timber-framed houses
• 06 Enjoy a tour that can be customized on the spot with your local guide

Discover Canterbury on a private walking tour through one of England’s most historic cities. Once a major medieval pilgrimage destination, Canterbury is home to remarkable religious and architectural landmarks, from the Gothic and Romanesque grandeur of Canterbury Cathedral to the ancient streets, riverside gardens, and timber-framed houses that shape its character today.

Over two hours, explore the city’s rich past through sites linked to Roman, Anglo-Saxon, medieval, and wartime history. Along the way, see key landmarks including St Augustine’s Abbey, St Martin’s Church, Dane John Gardens, and views of Canterbury Castle, while enjoying the flexibility of a private guided experience.

Once a major medieval pilgrimage destination, Canterbury is home to remarkable religious and architectural landmarks, from the Gothic and Romanesque grandeur of Canterbury Cathedral to the ancient streets, riverside gardens, and timber-framed houses that shape its character today.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Canterbury

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

You will learn about: Inhabited since prehistoric times Main settlement of the Celtic tribe An Anglo-Saxon community The Black Death Hundred Years' War Dissolution of the Monasteries English Civil War Battle of Maidstone Damaged during the Second World War,

You will see: Canterbury Cathedral St Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church St Augustine's Abbey St Martin's Church The Clocktower Bldg Dane John Gardens View of Canterbury Castle

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local Guide who will be with your group only
• Private guided Tour
• Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Entrance Fee

Know before you go

• STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
• ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
• PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Canterbury, GB

Tour start

Canterbury, GB

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.