Dover Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover

Tour Overview

Start time 830am end time 730pm, max 11 hours.

White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover are a magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel and have stood loyally throughout invasions and two world wars. The perfect stroll to take some unforgettable photos. You can see the coastline of France on a clear day and if we are super lucky you will see the wild ponies that roam the cliffs also! 1 hour visit time max.

Dover Castle

Dover Castle, often referred to as the “Key to England,” is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in the UK. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the English Channel, this impressive fortress has played a crucial role in the defence of England for nearly 2,000 years.

The castle’s history dates back to the 11th century, when it was first built by William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, it has been expanded and adapted to meet the needs of various rulers. Today, visitors can explore its medieval keep, which offers stunning views across the coastline, as well as its vast network of tunnels used during both World Wars.

A visit to Dover Castle is like stepping back in time, with each corner of the fortress telling a story of England’s tumultuous past. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply enjoy stunning views and beautiful architecture, Dover Castle offers something for everyone on your day tour. 2 hour visit time max.

City of Canterbury

Canterbury is knee-deep in medieval history and is dominated by its breath taking cathedral. It’s the oldest in England and considered to be the centre of English Christianity. You’ll visit the towering structure and learn about Archbishop Thomas Becket’s murder in 1170. The cathedral has many visual treasures, from the colourful stained glass windows to the creepy crypt and is home to 21 bells in total – the oldest being Bell Harry. 2 hour visit time max.

Alternative Tour Sights

This tour can be customised with alternative visits to Hever Castle (700 years of history, award-winning gardens, once childhood home of Anne Boleyn), Chartwell House (the family home of Sir Winston Churchill) or Down House (former home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin). A visit to Deal Castle, Leeds Castle or Upnor Castle may also be of interest to you. These can be chosen as a replacement to one of the sites listed above not to be added in.

Notes & Tips

For lunch our tour guide will give you a number of options to choose from on the day. You may like to have lunch at a traditional English pub or restaurant or tea room it will be in the city of Canterbury. Normally starting at 1pm to 130pm for 45 minutes to 1 hour, at client cost. The guide will stay with you at most locations but we cannot guide you inside all venues, you can discuss this with your guide on the day once you have agreed an itinerary. But the guide will tell you what and where to go and all the history and what time and where to meet once you are done at any self-guide locations you choose to visit. Entry tickets will cost for Dover Castle £25 per adult less for other types and family bundles see Dover Castle website for more details. For Canterbury Cathedral £18 per adult less for other types and family bundle see Canterbury Cathedral website for more details. No entry tickets needed for the White Cliffs of Dover.

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What’s Included?

Fully insured, luxury tour vehicle hire

All day driver tour guide hire

Free 5G Wi-fi connectivity

Optional luxury refreshments

Enhanced audio commentary

Also includes fuel, parking, and congestion charges. Lunch payable by client on the day locally. Entrance tickets to attractions payable locally by client, details on how you buy them will be emailed to you once you have booked the tour with us. Tour gratuity/tip is entirely at your discretion and paid to the guide.

Please note: Client collection and drop off from your hotel or accommodation in certain West and Central London areas is included in the tour price, other locations are possible but this may incur an extra charge. Please contact us for details.

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We set up a tour from our cruise ship in Southampton, with stops at Stonehenge and two villages in the Cotswolds with a lunch stop, And ending in Bath.
Douglas was our TourGuide and also communicated spot on as to his arrival, where to meet him and what to look for. Douglas was a pleasure to spend the day with, knowledgeable and funny! We started off at Stonehenge, where he not only was very knowledgeable, but an ace with capturing great photographs and posing! He even played on the ground to get some crazy pictures for us. Then off to Lacock where we sopped in an old charming pub with great history and wonderful food. Our tour around the village was full of history and film facts! Harry Potter fans, this is a must do! Again great photos taken by Douglas. We then headed to Castle Combe, such a cute village. Douglas kept us laughing and filled us with historical facts and showed us such interesting places. An amazing driver! We would never attempt to do this drive on our own! He delivered us to Bath after a beautiful day! 9 1/2 hours
  
 
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Prior to the tour, Charles Morgan was great at communication and always returned our emails immediately. If you are looking to book a tour while in the UK, book this company. They are the real deal!!