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The Condensed Canterbury Tour
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The Condensed Canterbury Tour

By CT Tours | Canterbury
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Ages 0-120, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h
Start time: Check availability
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  • Reproduction historical images and objects.
What's not included
  • Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
  • Entry/Admission - Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
  • Entry/Admission - The Marlowe Theatre
  • Entry/Admission - Christ Church Gate


Start:
  • The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UK
End:
  • St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, 59 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HJ, UK

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189455P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189455P2

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  • CT Tours | Canterbury
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    Canterbury, Kent, England
    Joined in September 2019
  • chrisbA4400TD
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely brilliant.
    Sam our guide was absolutely brilliant,engaging,knowledgeable,friendly and a true local.Giving us so much information and setting us up for our two days here.Would thoroughly recommend for an informative,pleasant,knowledgeable Canterbury experience.
    Written 15 July 2024
  • 245annen
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of interesting facts
    Sam was very informative and we learnt a lot. We’ll worth the money and time been to Canterbury loads of times really glad we did the tour
    Written 7 July 2024
  • noseynickyp
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating tour of the historical landmarks of Canterbury
    There were just the two of us and we had a wonderful personal tour of Canterbury with a lovely young man. He was extremely knowledgeable and adjusted his pace to suit my husband, who cannot walk fast. It was an inspiring hour or so and highlighted some interesting places which we would not have found otherwise. Well worth the money.
    Written 19 April 2024
  • Kerryjaneboyd
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Factual, fun and friendly!
    We had the delight of going on the 90 minute tour with the wonderful Sam. Sam is a brilliant tour guide and is very passionate about Canterbury and it's history. His engagement with the children was excellent pitching the information just right and responding to their questions and surprising answers to his. Would definitely recommend if you want to find out more about this beautifully historic place.
    Written 16 March 2024
  • 265irinaj
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic tour of Canterbury
    We had an amazing experience exploring city of Canterbury with our tour guide Sam. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about history and this city. It’s great to do this tour early insure morning before tourist crowds fill the streets. It felt like we had it all to ourselves! We’ve seen lots of interesting places, buildings and have heard many stories related to this place. Some places we would never come across unless it would have been with this tour. We know so much more now and can’t wait to come back and explore in the future!
    Written 14 January 2024
  • Q6086PDandrewh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An outstanding experience with a great guide
    We can thoroughly recommend this tour, Jane was a guide with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the city of Canterbury’s history and the Cathedral, which she conveyed in an accessible and engaging way. Jane also gave a a good steer about where to have lunch.
    Written 7 November 2023
  • richardhK667BZ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    Highly recommended tour of Canterbury with the personable, enthusiastic Sam. Great trip full of fascinating information. Go and enjoy!
    Written 21 August 2023
  • 16trudyh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Guide Great Tour
    My guide Sam was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Canterbury. I was shown parts I would never have known to look for and learned many things about the different stages of Canterbury's past Sam also pointed out some good places to eat whilst here.
    Written 14 August 2023
  • kirrilyl2023
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth it.
    The guide was a delight. Very informative and knowledgeable. He took us to some of the lesser known places as well as the more famous ones.
    Written 30 July 2023
  • S6082VNrobinh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    informative!
    the guide's style was calm and scholarly, which was refreshing, and he was very knowledgeable. i enjoyed it very much. i would highly recommend!
    Written 29 July 2023
  • Antigua63
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant
    Sam was an excellent tour guide, had a passion for the city and was extremely knowledgable and informative throughout the tour. Tour was at a relaxed pace, delivered in a way which allowed all of party to understand and appreciate the history of the city and what it would have been like to live in past times. Would recommend tour to friends and family .
    Written 12 June 2023
  • RichardMeg
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolute must upon arrival in Canterbury!
    We spent 90 minutes wandering the streets of this amazing city with Sam who did an excellent job of improving our understanding of the history of Canterbury. Everyone visiting Canterbury should do one of these tours upon arrival! From Dickens to Chaucer and the Cathedral to Westgate Tower, he knew it all and made the 90 minutes so informative and enjoyable. Thanks so much Sam for fitting us in to your busy schedule.
    Written 25 May 2023
  • carahK2387LQ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Guided Tour of Canterbury
    We had a wonderful time on our tour of Canterbury, including our 7 month old! Sam, our tour guide, was a fountain of knowledge and brought Canterbury's history to life. We will definitely be recommending the tour to our friends and family. Thank you!
    Written 14 April 2023
  • stevenjP9120UV
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historic walking tour of Canterbury.
    First off, Sam was brilliant. Lovely fella with a host of historic knowledge. This tour was actually part of a surprise birthday treat for me, but I am reliably informed that Sam was easy to deal with with regard to organising and correspondence. The trip itself was really interesting and gave me details on locations that I would have otherwise missed. It was a gentle walk and Sam answered any questions thrown at him. Highly recommend this to anyone who is either interested in history or just wants to learn a little of Canterbury as a one off. I was part of a party of four, visiting in early March 2023.
    Written 6 March 2023
  • Srindigirl
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fine February afternoon in Canterbury
    A brilliant tour led by Sam who engaged all members of our group with stories and anecdotes about Canterbury's vast history. We had a great tour looking at the various architectural features, the new and old parts of the city, hearing about 'Diamond Jim' and where the knights spent the evening before committing their murderous act in the cathedral. Sam also showed us parts of Canterbury that we would have never found by our own devices.
    Written 21 February 2023
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Angela G
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Hello. - I have lost my details for my old tripadvisor account. Please help me log in again. It worked last time I used it now it says account not found. Please email me so I can recover old details for my account.

Yours. Angela R. Goodman

I visited the tour with my friends it was nice and I would like to return
Written 3 July 2024
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Hi Angela, you will need to contact TripAdvisor directly about your account, the below should get you in touch. https://tripadvisor.mediaroom.com/uk-contact-us I am glad that you liked the tour and would to come back! Sam.
Written 5 July 2024
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Lior S
Tel Aviv, Israel5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Sam the guide was just amazing!
He's very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour.
We came to the tour woth our dog and Sam was very accommodating and helpful.
Would definitely recommend getting his tours!
Written 17 June 2022
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Hi Lior, thank you for your kind words! I am glad you all enjoyed the tour. Hopefully, I will see you all back in Canterbury in the future. Sam.
Written 17 June 2022
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Lorraine S
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sam, our guide was very knowledgeable, engaged in his work, good sense of humour. Glad we participated!
Lorraine and Rick
Written 12 May 2022
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Hi Lorraine and Rick, it was lovely to meet you both and show you around Canterbury! If you have any suggestions about how to improve the tour and get a 5 star review, we would love to know! Please email any suggestions or comments to us at info@cttours.co.uk. Sam.
Written 12 May 2022
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