Private Customizable History Walking Tour in Canterbury

Discover over two thousand years of British heritage on a private, tailor-made walking tour through Canterbury. This exclusive experience gives you complete control, letting you choose your ideal route, pick your preferred stops, and set a custom pace with a dedicated guide. Whether you want to admire the timber architecture of the King's Mile, wander the historic Cathedral Precincts, or explore the massive stone fortifications of the Westgate Towers, your itinerary adapts entirely to your interests. Because this tour is fully customizable, routes and durations naturally vary based on your custom selections. Choose Your Route: Select between medieval defensive towers, ancient monastic ruins, or historic lanes. Pick Your Duration: Design a flexible historical timeline lasting from 2 to 4 hours. Select Your Stops: Focus your itinerary on history, architecture, or religious heritage. Set Your Own Pace: Dictate the walking speed and break times to perfectly suit your private group.

1. 1

   The Buttermarket square

   30 min

   Stop 1 — Choose one option: Option A: The Buttermarket & Christ Church Gate — View the historic gathering site of medieval pilgrims and examine the ornate, 16th-century Tudor gateway.

2. 2

   The King's Mile

   30 min

   Option B: The King’s Mile & Crooked House — Stroll down ancient, timber-framed streets to view the structurally gravity-defying Sir John Boys House.

3. 3

   Canterbury Cathedral

   30 min

   Stop 2 — Choose one option: Option A: Cathedral Precincts & Monastic Ruins — Explore the outer cathedral grounds, cloisters, and ruins while discussing the 1170 murder of Thomas Becket.

4. 4

   St. Augustine's Abbey

   30 min

   Option B: St. Augustine’s Abbey Outer Precincts — Walk outside the medieval walls to view the ruins of the 6th-century burial place of Anglo-Saxon kings.

5. 5

   Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint

   30 min

   Stop 3 — Choose one option: Option A: Westgate Towers & Medieval City Walls — Examine England’s largest surviving medieval gateway and trace the defensive stone battlements.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   Option B: Eastbridge Hospital & Old Weavers' House — Tour a 12th-century almshouse for poor pilgrims and view timber-framed cottages on the River Stour.

7. 7

   Marlowe Theatre

   20 min

   Stop 4 — Choose one option: Option A: The Marlowe Theatre & Literary Canterbury — Discover the history of British drama, focusing on playwright Christopher Marlowe and Geoffrey Chaucer.

8. 8

   Dane John Gardens

   30 min

   Option B: Dane John Gardens & Roman Mound — Walk along preserved Roman defensive walls and climb the monument mound for panoramic city views.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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