Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City

Four knights walked into Canterbury Cathedral one December evening — not to pray, but to murder an archbishop. This app-based self-guided walking tour takes you through the city shaped by that single act, passing by all three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the medieval streets that connect them. From the spot where Becket fell to the oldest church still in use in the English-speaking world, you'll follow stories of refugee weavers and a poet who wrote one of England's greatest work of literature and died penniless. Fifteen stops over four kilometres, narrated at your own pace — no fixed start time, no group to follow. If you'd rather pause for a riverside lunch than rush between landmarks, this self-guided Canterbury walking tour fits your day, not the other way around. It is perfect for those trying to figure out what to do in Canterbury apart from visiting the cathedral. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means nothing to lose.

1. 1

   The Beaney House Of Art & Knowledge

   10 min

   Enter a museum built by a surgeon

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   This picturesque and historic building gives some great photo opportunities

3. 3

   Westgate Gardens

   10 min

   Search for a two-hundred-year-old tree and look up at a prison where inmates begged for coins

4. 4

   St. Augustine's Abbey

   Pass by

   End in front of the ruins of this abbey and hear about the canterbury tales

5. 5

   Christ Church Gate

   10 min

   Pass beneath a wedding gift that outlived the groom by five centuries.

6. 6

   Marlowe Theatre

   Pass by

   Hear about Canterbury's most gifted playwright

7. 7

   Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

   10 min

   Meet the diplomat who wrote one of England's greatest literary works and died penniless.

8. 8

   Eastbridge Hospital

   Pass by

   Pause at a hospital where no one was ever treated...

9. 9

   Canterbury Cathedral

   Pass by

   Entry not included. Trace the bloodstain that turned a murder into a movement and a city into a pilgrimage.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.