Private Kent castles
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Duration: 10h
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  • All taxes and parking
What's not included
  • Admission fees
  • Food and drink
  • Entry/Admission - Rochester Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Canterbury Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Leeds Castle
  • Entry/Admission - The White Cliffs of Dover


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    • We collect from all locations. Hotels. Trains. Cruise ships.must be pre arranged with customers. All hotel collections are at 8.30am. Unless otherwise mentioned. Or pre arranged. Apartments.as hotel information.
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    • Southampton.Dover.London
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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      About the operator
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      • London Country Tours
        4.8 of 5 bubbles463
        United Kingdom
        Joined in April 2013
      • MS_Traveler3
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        First class all the way
        Our driver took us on an incredible journey! By the time we left London, it was like a road trip with an old friend. He took us to lots of places off the beaten path and exceeded our expectations for the day. We will definitely call London Country Tours on our next trip to England.
        Written 12 March 2025
      • Gregory M
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Memorable day trip to Stonehenge.
        Overall experience was superb from start to finish. Communication prior to trip worked out well allowing me everything I needed to know to be prepared for a great day. This was basically the only day we took to do something outside of the city, so I had to be special. Luckily, in addition to everything working with our tour operator, the weather cooperated as well! So we ended up with a beautiful day to see Stonehenge for the first time and then finish with a walk around a lovely city of Bath. David was our driver, very kind and thoughtful made the whole day easy. Also provided tremendous inside on each of historic spots we were visiting. Ben was well equipped, comfortable, and luxurious. We had five people, and there was more than enough room. Highly recommend to any group they would like to see these places without all the crowds of the buses. Thank you, David for a lovely day that will stay in our memories.
        Written 19 February 2025
      • bmwagner1
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Experience
        We booked a private day tour from London to Cotswolds and Oxford. It was outstanding! David arrived on time at our hotel and guided us on a wonderful day visiting these amazing locations. No matter that it was cold and rainy. The experience was worth it. David’s guidance and education on the area, history and playful stories was perfect. He provided guidance on the best places to visit, scheduled a wonderful lunch, showed us some hidden photo opportunities, got us back to London in time for dinner. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. We will definitely be booking another tour with David next time in London.
        Written 8 February 2025
      • beverlywh2014
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Trust the guide!
        David was great! He suggested sights we hadn’t considered and the route was excellent. Beautiful car and excellent driving too!
        Written 13 January 2025
      • 479dianea
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle & the Cotswalds with London Country Tours.
        I highly recommend London Country Tours. This was the third time I booked with David Stubbs. Again, his tours were the highlight of our trip. We were once again enchanted with the magic of England. David's tours provided door to door service and he timed our visits to minimize crowds and maximize our enjoyment. He and his colleagues are expert at avoiding delays and knowing some surprises to enthrall us. Thank you for giving us such treasured memories. We had just watched Wolf Hall and were delighted to learn so much about the Boleyn family. The Cotswalds were as lovely as ever.
        Written 30 December 2024
      • lizzyl943
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Totally Worth It
        In my adult life, I have made many decisions: some foolish, some wise. Hiring David to drive my family around London and the Cotswolds for three days was, without a doubt, one of the wisest adult decisions I have ever made. He was amazing: knowledgeable, personable, safe, flexible…everything you could want in a driver. He tailored our trip to our family’s interests and went above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend him. I’m so glad I hired David. He kept my family safe and entertained, and I was able to relax and enjoy the vacation I had worked so hard for—instead of stressing about maps and directions and itineraries. 100% recommend.
        Written 1 December 2024
      • holka2
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful Stonehedge experience.
        Our friendly and knowledgable guide (the David Stubbs himself) tailored the trip to our needs. He answered our many questions with patience. We had lunch at a charming country pub that we never would have found on our own A great day out.
        Written 29 November 2024
      • elainesL2347GR
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Look no further than London Country Tours for a great way to visit London
        What a wonderful two days we had exploring the London countryside with London Country Tours! Prior to our arrival, I had discussed what we wanted to see with David and he told me exactly what time tickets I needed to buy for our visits. When our vacation finally arrived, David picked the four of us up on time at our hotel in a spotless Mercedes van. We visited Oxford, Stratford and toured the Cotswolds on our first day, and then Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath on our second. David was very knowledgeable and took us to several out-of-the-way spots including “secret” places where we saw how the locals lived, including the oldest pub in England. Not having to deal with public transportation or a rental car made our short visit to London very enjoyable. I would highly recommend London Country Tours.
        Written 16 November 2024
      • mindys93
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect Country Day in UK
        Absolutely delighted with our tour! David collected us at our hotel, and we had a wonderful day exploring the Cotswolds and onward to Bath. David was prompt, a skillful driver with a comfortable van, and very knowledgeable about all the historical and sightseeing questions we had. He planned adequate time to fit in a tea break at a delightful tea room, time for shopping ,plentiful time for investigating the various sights on our itinerary as well as a leisurely lunch at an historic pub. We found David to be a very patient ,pleasant, and flexible guide who gave great recommendations for fitting in a lot into 1 day's time to tour. This company is a convenient and stress free way to maximize your layover in London or an add-on to a city stay. We can't wait to bring our grandchild back for a second tour with David!
        Written 2 November 2024
      • lkdb2016
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        London Country Tours should be your go to if you need a driver for your trip.
        What a fun day we had to Stonehenge and Windsor with our driver/guide Steve. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in London at the agreed to time and Steve took us to Stonehenge and then Windsor. He provided commentary as we went along and great hints about where to grab a quick lunch in Windsor and the perfect pub for an after tour beer before we headed back to London. We planned the trip with owner, David Stubbs, who promptly answered emails and helped us efficiently plan our day. We would definitely recommend London Country Tours - specifically David and Steve and would use them again when we find ourselves in the area.
        Written 21 October 2024
      • 948jarind
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Memorable Day
        Eddie was fantastic! Very comfortable trip and he knew his stuff in England. He surprised us with a few unexpected stops that were not on the itinerary that we greatly appreciated. Great way to see the major sites in one day!
        Written 18 October 2024
      • 33288Tim
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent option for a stress free amazing tour of the UK! David knows his business and does it well!
        London Country Tours, owned by David Stubbs, was a perfect option for our two week tour of England, Wales, and Scotland! We were a group of 7 friends and David was always very personable and knowledgeable of all areas we visited. A great sense of humor with plenty of stories, always on time and good at communicating his suggestions as well as accommodating our requests. Being together with David for two weeks was enjoyable, comfortable and safe. David was excellent at getting us where we needed to go and always reactive to any need we had upon our trip.
        Written 12 October 2024
      • suepK2012MQ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Leeds Castle and Canterbury tour is "WOW' worthy.
        We thoroughly enjoyed our two outings with London Country Tours; one being to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and the White Cliffs, AND the second to Warwick Castle and to Stratford on Avon. Two wonderful days of having a personal guide to these scenic and very interesting places, with pick up and return directly to our doorstep. Our driver and guide, Steve, was the best! Very knowledgeable. We will definitely take more tours with them on our next visit to the UK.
        Written 5 October 2024
      • KimMc15
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Customized Tours from Portsmouth Port
        David was very easy to work with, customizing 2 days for our group of 6 adults. We needed pickup & drop off in London for our cruise in Portsmouth Port and we wanted to add sight-seeing along the way. Eddie was out driver both days. Very prompt & easy to communicate with. Took us to Windsor Castle on way to Port and Stonehenge on return from Port. I absolutely recommend and would use again for others tours. Private tour is 100% better than large bus tours
        Written 5 October 2024
      • 950fatimah
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great 3 day tour around Bath
        A super GREAT experience. We hired London Country Tours for a 3 day tours around Bath (Stonehenge, Costworlds and Oxford). Christopher was the best driver/guide we could've wished for. He went above and beyond to make my parents confortable, helped out with my father's electric scooter, was patient and kind. He knew his way around. Organising the trip with David was also very easy, he made suggestions and planned the itinerary. I definitely recommend them and would with no doubt hire them again. Thanks for everything.
        Written 2 October 2024
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      Judith I
      Amherst, NH20 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022
      In addition to our wish list, David arranged a picnic at Bodiam, strawberries each day, and White Cliffs from 3 different sites. He is cool, calm and fun, and when a sudden hail storm popped up on a back country road, he navigated the van effortlessly. 5 friends from U.S.
      Written 7 June 2022
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      Christian + Kayla
      Newport, RI5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2019 • Couples
      We cannot recommend London Country Tours enough. We had Peter as our guide and he went above and beyond to make our day out extremely unforgettable. We first went to Hever Castle and Peter was teeming with historical knowledge about everywhere we were going. We had decided to do the deluxe trip, which included snacks, drinks, and a private tour of the castles, but Peter did so much more for us. While we were at Hever Castle Christian planned to propose and Peter made sure to capture it all on camera. After our tour of Hever had ended he surprised us with a reservation at the Henry VIII pub, as well as an amazing basket full of snacks and celebratory drinks! When we got to Hampton Court, Peter made sure to take all the photos we wanted so that we were able to focus on our trip at hand. He truly went above and beyond to make this day very special. We never felt rushed, and we were able to take our time at both destinations to enjoy every moment. We cannot thank Peter and the whole LCT team enough for everything that they did for us. It truly was an unforgettable day!
      Written 27 June 2019
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      treehugger2018
      Middlesex, NJ6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2019 • Family
      Wonderful tour of Hever and Leeds castles and the Kent countryside in between with guide Peter G. We (and our luggage) were picked up in Brighton (at extra cost of course but that was noted up front and expected), were driven to the various castles, had a great lunch at an authentic country pub, and were driven to our final destination in London. This was all arranged by David Stubbs with about 2 weeks notice. David was extremely responsive and in less than 24 hours from my initial inquiry everything was arranged. In our particular case, this solved about 2 or 3 different quandaries we hadn't quite figured out for our UK trip. But have no fear, London Country Tours to the rescue!

      Peter was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, gave us some background history of each castle, especially Hever Castle (formerly occupied by Henry VIII and his 6 wives) while taking us through the Kent countryside. In the interest of time, we did have to hit the motorway on our way to London.

      I think like many aspects of life, communication and management of expectations is key, and in our case I felt David did both very well. Doubtless many folks checking out LCT on TripAdvisor will do their due diligence and read the negative as well as positive reviews. The key is communication. Don't hesitate to communicate with David, confirm what you believe you're signing up for, and ask to clarify anything you don't understand (you might get back a curt reply to your question, but David's a busy guy). David never failed to reply to any of my questions within single digit hours, even with the time difference between the UK and USA.

      If/when we return to the UK, I won't hesitate to look up London Country Tours again - perhaps they can show us a different part of the surrounding English countryside. Leave the guidance and hassle of driving to them - you'll be in good hands!
      Written 15 June 2019
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      Andrew G
      2 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2019
      Our guide picked us up from our hotel in Central London and was helpfully flexible on time. The car was a well appointed Mercedes van with 5 seats facing each other in the rear. Due to our late start (10am) we were only able to visit Kent Castle, lunch at a local pub, and a brief stop at Dover Castle/Cliffs. We returned to Central London after a 12 hour trip to Kent - we spent around 4 hours in transit.

      Our driver was very kind but we were disappointed he was not going to provide us any tour or information at the locations we visited! Note, entry to sites is not included and can be ~GBP25/person per site, which can add up to a large sum for small groups and hard to justify if you only spend 1 or 2 hours at each location.
      Written 6 September 2019
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