The Canterbury Classic Tour
The Canterbury Classic Tour
Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
We start our tour from outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, conveniently located in the centre of the city and with facilities to use before the tour begins!
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.
5 minutesWestgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
The largest surviving medieval city gate in the UK was built in a turbulent time, we will discover the multiple methods of attack and defence that made this the most innovative tower of its time. Plus, a story worthy of its very own short film!
5 minutesThe Marlowe Theatre
Passing by this fantastic modern structure, we will learn about the eventful life of Christopher Marlowe and the influence of the written word on the city of Canterbury.
5 minutesChrist Church Gate 11E The Precincts The Buttermarket
Completed to commemorate a Tudor prince and his Spanish bride, but not the prince you might be thinking of! Plus, the surprising changes to the gate over time.
5 minutesCanterbury Roman Museum
Whilst in Butchery Lane, there is the Bell Harry Tower of the Cathedral, the city coat of arms and surprisingly, a bull's head to discuss...
5 minutesSt Thomas' of Canterbury RC Church
Plus, why does Pope Gregory the Great have a dove flying in to his ear?
5 minutesSaint George's Tower
Our accredited guide will end the tour underneath this curious clock tower, explaining how this curious tower became a reminder of the past in the bustling shopping area of today!
5 minutesIncluded
- Reproduction historical images and objects.
Not Included
- Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Visitors on the tour are strongly encouraged to have face coverings and to bring their own hand sanitiser, to wear / use at their own discretion. The guide will have a face covering to be worn at their discretion and hand sanitiser to offer to visitors and personal use.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.