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Canterbury, Dover Castle and White Cliffs Guided Day Trip from London
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The city of Canterbury has a rich history, having been inhabited since Paleolithic times. It was a Roman settlement from the 1st century, and parts of a later Roman wall can still be seen in the town. The World Heritage Site of Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England, & the site of the murder of Thomas Becket, now revered as a saint & martyr. Entrance to the cathedral is included in your and you will also have free time to explore the city further. We also visit Dover Castle, nicknamed the ‘Key to England’ due to its position as guardian over the English Channel for more than 9 centuries, a strategic location for defending England against invasion from mainland Europe. The White Cliffs of Dover are an English icon & are on many travellers’ bucket lists. Immediately recognisable by their striking white appearance, see the view that has inspired songs & plays through the ages.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & the White Cliffs in one day
- Free time to explore the city of Canterbury
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & The White Cliffs 07:30-08:30 - London Pick-Ups We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you. 08.30 - Depart London After our London pick-ups, we head to Kent for our first stop of the day: Dover. Sometimes this tour runs in reverse due to opening times at the cathedral or weather conditions. 10:30 - Arrive at Dover Castle We visit Dover Castle, the largest castle in England and one of its most significant as a fortress of defence throughout history. There is so much to see and do here, with one of the highlights being the underground tunnels from which Operation Dynamo (The Dunkirk Evacuation) was organised during the Second World War. 13:15 - Depart Dover Castle for the White Cliffs. 13:30 - Arrive at the White Cliffs Your guide will walk you along to the viewpoint along the headland trail so you can take in the view and get that iconic photo. 14:30 - Depart White Cliffs for Canterbury 15:00 - Arrive in Canterbury Upon arrival, your tour guide will walk you through the city of Canterbury & into Canterbury Cathedral, where the entrance is included. You will have free time to explore the cathedral & city. 17:30 - Depart Canterbury (17:00 on Sundays) We will depart Canterbury after a lovely day in Kent and make our way back to London. There is only one drop off and that is at London Bridge, please talk to your guide if you need advice about onward travel.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Canterbury
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Dover
Sightseeing at Dover Castle.
Continued
Dover
Sightseeing at White Cliffs of Dover.
Continued
Canterbury
Sightseeing at Canterbury Cathedral.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Luxury and air-conditioned vehicle London Pickup and Drop-off from designated meeting points Driver / Expert Tour Guide Live Commentary On Board Entry or Admission Fee to Canterbury Cathedral Entry or Admission Fee to Dover Castle
Not Included
Food and drinks Gratuity/Tips
What to Bring
Dover Castle has steep hills and stairs so we advise you wear comfortable walking shoes for this.
Restrictions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off in central London are included. Pick up Points: Earls Court – 7:30am – Bus Stop C, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TB Victoria – 8:00am - Bus Stop L, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1AA London Bridge – 8:30am – Bus Stop R, Duke Street Hill, London SE1 2SX
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide your full names, email address and contact number.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-11
4.00 / 5
More time at white cliffs to walk out further would be ideal
2024-09-17
4.00 / 5
My only real complaint was the pick-up location is rather confusing. It mentions "outside the London Bridge Experience on Tooley St". Maybe Google Maps is wrong, but it seems to be more on the A200 at bus stop R across from the London Bridge Station and near where Tooley St forks off to the A200, or use this exact address in Google Maps: "GW47+96 London, United Kingdom". I feared we would miss the tour with the poor directions. Otherwise, it was a great trip which we truly enjoyed.
2023-08-25
5.00 / 5
Loved the tour and the guide!
2022-10-13
5.00 / 5
Our drover was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
2022-08-30
2.00 / 5
It did not start out on the right foot when the coach did not pick us up at designated time and location. There needs to be longer time allotment at Dover Castle to allow time to go through WWII tunnel. Even with an early arrival and non busy time, we were not able to get through the tour and queue in the allotted time for our visit. Other than that, tour guid was wonderful and knowledgeable. Sites were beautiful and very much enjoyed.
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