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The Canterbury Classic Tour

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About the Activity

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!
1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.
Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.

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Locations in the itinerary

The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge(Pass By)
18 High Street, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2RAWe 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!View Location
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Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
Best Lane, corner of High Street, Canterbury, United KingdomLearn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
1 Pound Lane, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2BZThe 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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The Marlowe Theatre
The Friars, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2ASPassing 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Christ Church Gate
Christ Church Gate 11E The Precincts, The Buttermarket, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2EECompleted 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Canterbury Roman Museum
11A Butchery Lane, , Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2JROutside the Canterbury Roman Museum, you will hear about the Roman city and how it was re-discovered thanks to the Second World War. 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the greatest figure in the city's history! Plus, why does Pope Gregory the Great have a dove flying in to his ear?5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Saint George's Tower
27 St George's Street, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT1 2LEOur 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 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.View Location

End point

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The end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point
  • Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

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Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In


Ticket Details

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

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Operated by CT Tours | CanterburyCreated on 18 Jan 2020Created on 04 Oct 2024
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