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Canterbury Historic River Tours

Ducking Stool, Kings Bridge | High Street, Ct1 2at, England
07790 534744
Ranked #2 of 11 tours in Canterbury
4.5 of 5 stars 275 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Canterbury Historic River Tours provides a truly entertaining experience for its visitors, and is a perfect tour for all age groups, the tour combines...... more » Owner description: Canterbury Historic River Tours provides a truly entertaining experience for its visitors, and is a perfect tour for all age groups, the tour combines a light hearted enjoyable commentary whilst also discovering some of Canterbury's finest architecture set against outstanding views of natural scenery.The tour has been recognised for its excellence by coming runner-up for 'Best Tourism Experience' in the South East of England. « less
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Milda M
New Romney, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012 NEW

We were a group of 11 international students looking for good time in Canterbury and boat tour was very entertaining. Captain Chris was great guide with lot of Humor. I would recommend it young&old! More

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oddwomanout
London
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

I think our oarsman was Ben but I am not sure. The trip was fascinating, the river quiet, the sights like being taken on a back stage tour, and the commentary amusing and learned at the same time. I am not sure why several people have written such scornful reviews - were they on the same trip as we were?... More

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mille7
mille7
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

A fun and different way to see some sites of Canterbury. Our guide was Ben (Hi Ben), who was very informative and entertaining. The river is beautiful, so even if you are not a history buff it is an enjoyable trip. The river is very clear and not deep. Definately worth the money. More

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Mavericks-Football
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Contributor
13 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

The Canterbury Riverboat tour is well worth a visit! Tom was a great host, very knowledgeable and entertaining. Make sure you use the Original Canterbury River boat tour (Blue T-shirts) on the bridge by The Old Weavers. There is another company also running tours but they only took me down half the river! More

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skichick09
skichick09
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35 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

We were fortunate to squeeze in a riverside boat tour in November and just before dusk. George, our host provided a humourous narrative of Canterbury – both past and present along the canal off the river stour right in the centre of the old part of Canterbury. it's easy to find, just as you see a glimpse of the river,... More

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Marc C
paris
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Not only did we greatly enjoyed the beauty of the natural environment surrounding us but also the cultural richness of Canterbury - above all its historical anecdotes - and the very british humor of our guide - as well as the impressive rowing. Definitely worth it! More

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Matt H
Ashford, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

What a wonderful way to see parts of Canterbury that are easily missed! I particularly enjoyed hearing about and seeing the Greyfriars Island as well as seeing the original portion of the road bridge across the Stour. The river and it's surrounds are truly beautiful and the tour is the perfect way to enjoy the peace and traquility and bask... More

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Agustina P
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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Thank you Capitan Chris for a lovely tour. We had and amazing time and it was a great way to see things that otherwise we would have not noticed. A lot of fun and energy put into the tour. Thanks again we really enjoyed it so I would recommend the tour!!! More

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Maddy261
Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

We came from Brighton to visit Canterbury and decided to go on the boat trip and so glad we did. The scenery was lovely. Matt our guide was very funny and informative. It was so peaceful and relaxing and a great start to our day in Canterbury. Would definetly recommend it! More

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forans
Wellington, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

This was a gentle, sedate look at Canterbury. It covers a small section of the Stour River in central Canterbury but our guide, John's patter ( he has a voice for radio) made it very interesting and entertaining. You dont pay until the end of the trip £8.00 or nothing if you didn't enjoy - but what was not to... More

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