Dover Castle
Known as 'The key to England', the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence of the realm for over nine centuries. Set high above the famous white cliffs, it boasts a colourful and fascinating history. Don’t miss the recently refurbished Admiralty Lookout, where you can learn about the techniques used to detect enemy ships and even try your hand at Morse code! Also take time to explore the atmospheric medieval underground tunnels, see one of Europe’s best-preserved Roman lighthouses and visit the siege experience of 1216 and find out what it may have been like to be a medieval soldier under siege and explore the towering keep with its spectacular views across the channel.
Great Tower
Dover Castle now hosts in its Great Tower a uniquely vivid recreation of a medieval royal palace. Begin your visit with the introductory exhibition and then discover the vibrant, technicolour world inside the Great Tower. Follow lifelike hologram figures of King Henry II and his courtiers round the palace’s private chambers, guest rooms and great hall, along with the kitchen and armoury.
Secret Wartime Tunnels
Discover Dover Castle's labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive. Walk through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the “miracle of Dunkirk” and tour the underground hospital as you follow the story of a wounded wartime pilot.
On this 90-minute walking tour, you'll get the opportunity to explore the streets of Canterbury on foot. Along the way, your guide will share stories and facts about the city's history, landmarks and famous figures as you walk along its medieval lanes. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Canterbury Cathedral's precincts and grounds.
Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining 90-minute tours for visitors to the historic city of Canterbury. From medieval lanes and pilgrim inns to the majestic Cathedral's Precincts, our tours will transport you back in time, regaling you with stories and revealing how the city has evolved over the years.
Founded in 1948, Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd is an independent company devoted to conducting guided walking tours of the highest quality in Canterbury. Our tours are the official tours of the city, and the only tours to include access to the magnificent Cathedral's Precincts.
All our guides hold city Green Badges, having completed the accredited training course and passed the relevant examinations set by the Institute of Tourist Guiding.
All our trips take you upriver through Westgate gardens, where there are many ducks and moorhens (they are quite partial to meal worms). Then, we navigate a maze of drooping Willow fronds before passing into an area known as the Hambrook Marshes.
For such a short distance from the city centre it sometimes feels like the middle of nowhere. You can relax and listen to the gentle splosh of the pole as it pushes the boat out to an old Victorian railway bridge with a very interesting reverberant characteristic. Gaze upriver into the Kentish countryside for a little while before we bring you back past Bingley island, where the Roman canal begins and the waterway becomes very narrow.
And it was nice of the Romans to dig us a canal because it means you get to go a different way on the return journey. On this route, we take you under a much smaller, but also much prettier little bridge, known to us as the fairy bridge. There are often kingfishers in this area and the ducks come here to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Four knights walked into Canterbury Cathedral one December evening — not to pray, but to murder an archbishop. This app-based self-guided walking tour takes you through the city shaped by that single act, passing by all three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the medieval streets that connect them.
From the spot where Becket fell to the oldest church still in use in the English-speaking world, you'll follow stories of refugee weavers and a poet who wrote one of England's greatest work of literature and died penniless. Fifteen stops over four kilometres, narrated at your own pace — no fixed start time, no group to follow.
If you'd rather pause for a riverside lunch than rush between landmarks, this self-guided Canterbury walking tour fits your day, not the other way around. It is perfect for those trying to figure out what to do in Canterbury apart from visiting the cathedral.
Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means nothing to lose.
Howletts, located near Canterbury, is a truly unique wildlife park dedicated to conservation and the preservation of endangered species. Home to the UK's largest herd of African elephants, it's the only place in Kent where visitors can enjoy such an extraordinary experience. Stroll through the park to encounter gorillas, tigers, and a host of other incredible animals while supporting vital global conservation efforts. With picturesque grounds, immersive exhibits, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, Howletts offers a day out that's not only entertaining but also deeply meaningful for nature lovers of all ages.
Stocks & Sauces is a full-day, hands-on cookery course designed to teach the fundamentals of classic stocks, sauces and emulsions. Led by James, the head tutor, you’ll learn techniques from roux-based sauces and veloutés to reductions, demi-glace and dressings in a social, pair-based kitchen environment. The session is practical and confidence-building — no weighing up or washing up — and you’ll leave with a recipe pack and the sauces you make to enjoy at home.
Spend a day learning classic French cooking techniques with a classically trained tutor, James. This relaxed, friendly course covers bistro-style starters through richer classical dishes, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. You’ll practice hands-on skills in pairs, follow a recipe pack, and enjoy a cooked lunch—weather permitting in the cobbled courtyard. The session suits all abilities and aims to give you the confidence to recreate Parisian flavours at home, while keeping the experience social and interactive.
Join a full-day patisserie course led by head bakery tutor James Piloni to learn classic French techniques through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Suitable for beginners and improvers, the relaxed pace encourages questions while you make and taste a range of pastries including choux, éclairs, crème pat, chocolate mousse and tarte au citron. Lunch is provided and you’ll take your bakes home. The session is social and pair-based, with friendly guidance throughout to build confidence and pastry skills.
Glide peacefully through Canterbury
As with all our trips we begin by taking you upriver through the Westgate Gardens with its impressive, church and towers and quite special collection of trees. For a little time you may feel you have left the city completely before we bring you back downstream through the site of the old tannery, Canterbury’s former major industry.
There are numerous sites of historical interest along the Stour in Canterbury, but in keeping with our local, somewhat rural aesthetic, much of the river bank is wild and untamed. We will show you the Greyfriars island, with its medieval priory, then we pass under the high street itself and emerge from an old Tudor tunnel in one of Canterbury’s most picturesque locations.
You have visited London. Now escape for the day and see the England you imagined - quintessentially English villages, castles, rolling countryside and coastlines - locations straight out of a movie! If you would like a private group lead by a local guide with a History PhD from Cambridge, this carefully crafted 3 hour minibus and walking tour is just for you.
Lead by Dr Anthony Medhurst, this is the only minibus tour starting from Canterbury or Dover. If desired, you will be picked up from the railway station and taken to Kent's hidden gems that large tour groups never see. Only 5 star reviews received including: This guided tour is beyond exceptional (Brad, USA); Anthony is by far the best guide I've ever had! (Nathan, Australia); This is a MAGICAL tour.. (Len, USA); Given his local upbringing and unparalleled education, we felt like we had won the tour guide lottery...Thank you for an exquisitely memorable day (Jenn, USA); Canterbury and, OH, so much more! (Mike, USA)
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!
Enjoy a chilled, fun session of yoga combined with the affectionate company of our diverse and lovable goats. This unique experience is open to all skill levels and takes place in a beautiful outdoor setting. You’ll practice yoga, interact with the goats and feed them some treats (if you like bring some chopped up veg to feed them).
This carefully crafted walking tour has been specially developed for visitors who want a quick introduction to the very best that the city has to offer before exploring sites in more detail. If so, this is the tour for you! Lead by Canterbury resident and Cambridge PhD, Dr Anthony Medhurst, you will discover the most fascinating, historic and beautiful locations within the city's historic walls - all within one hour.
Join us for one of our most popular courses, a fun-filled session of authentic Thai food.
During the course, you will create some popular street food dishes, for example, the delicious Money Bags, Chicken Satay, Thai Red Curry and Red Paste.
A great evening to learn some new dishes to add to your repertoire. A great night out for friends, family, as a couple or on your own!
Learn about the balance of flavours and discover new and authentic ingredients, and cook up some authentic Street Food classics.
Sample dishes include:
Chicken Satay
Money Bags
Thai Red Curry
