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The 15 Best Canterbury & Kent Day Trips

29 tours  ·  from $16

Kent puts a cathedral, a moated castle and the white cliffs within an hour of each other. These 15 compare the coach days out of London, what each one gets inside, and where the cathedral tour is included rather than extra.

Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Canterbury Cathedral and the Thomas Becket story
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

1.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave London at 9:00 am for Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You’ll travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear stories through Vox headphones, tour Canterbury Cathedral if selected, and return near Victoria Station after about 10 hours.

“The trip is good although we stopped at Dover for a very short time period. Fantastic tour guide and driver.”

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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London - The White Cliffs: beautiful, but only 45 minutes
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Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

2.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Travel from London Bridge to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral in about 10.5 hours. You get admission to the castle and cathedral, time to explore without the guide, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Nick, Steve, Richard, and Kat have led past departures.

“A very Educational Michael was very patient and very knowledgable. He treats every gust with respect”

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride - Leeds Castle before the crowds
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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride

3.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend a full day visiting Leeds Castle, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Canterbury Cathedral and Greenwich from London. You travel by air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Amanda, Pablo or Paul, then take a Thames boat from Greenwich to Embankment Pier. Expect a busy schedule, plenty of history, and moderate walking.

“Fantastic day! We saw so much, but never felt rushed. The guide was wonderful and kept everyone on time and safe.”

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip - Canterbury Cathedral: choose your priorities
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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

4.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You get expert commentary, a personal audio guide, and roughly 10 hours on the road. Choose entrance tickets in advance, and expect the Dover stop to be brief and mainly for photographs.

“A wonderful day during the off peak season so it wasn't too overcrowded. Sufficient time was had at the Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. However, due to time restraints and as advertised, we only had a photo stop at The White Cliffs of Dover where I would have liked to have explored more. Respectively, our knowledgeable tour guide Chrissy and the driver, Marlon, we're superb. It can differ but our coach had USB ports which was ideal but the WiFi was more miss than hit!”

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Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 11.00 Tour - Medieval lanes, cobbles, and Canterbury’s darker side
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Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 11.00 Tour

5.Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 11.00 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 422 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Top rated

Meet your Green Badge guide at Butter Market for a 90-minute walk through Canterbury’s medieval lanes, Cathedral Precincts, and King’s School grounds. Expect stories of Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe, kings, plague, ghosts, and revolt. Guides such as Alex, Alice, Katie, and Paul are known for clear, lively storytelling. Cathedral entry is not included.

“Karen was an excellent guide who gave us a real insight into the history and growth of Canterbury. Exactly what I wanted, and I could have listened to her for hours.”

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White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London - Canterbury Cathedral Requires Extra Planning
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White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

6.White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Leave London at 7:30 a.m. for the White Cliffs of Dover, with time for a coastal walk or possible Dover Castle visit, then explore Canterbury with a short guided walk and free time. Guides such as Lucy, Taylor, Freya, and Ayesha add local stories, while lunch and cathedral entry are your choice and expense.

“The views were beautiful but trails at the White Cliffs were too difficult for an older person person to walk.”

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London - Dover and the White Cliffs in 20 minutes
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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London

7.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 369 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $143

See Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, and Greenwich in one packed day from London. You travel by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide, then return by Thames boat to Embankment Pier. Guides such as Frank, Richard, Tom, and Clarissa have led especially informative outings, though time at each stop is limited.

“Very nice tour. Enjoyed al, the location even tough the weather didnt cooperate. Coach was clean and comfortable. I would use this tour operator again.”

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Leeds Castle Admission - Ultimate Explorer Tickets - The gardens, ponds, and open grounds
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Leeds Castle Admission – Ultimate Explorer Tickets

8.Leeds Castle Admission – Ultimate Explorer Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 344 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend up to a full day at Leeds Castle with entry to the castle, gardens, maze and grotto, bird of prey displays, adventure golf, playgrounds, seasonal events, and six train or ferry rides. The ticket also includes repeat visits for 12 months, though you should confirm the exact terms before booking through a third party.

“Expensive for what it is. Doesn’t take more than a couple of hours to see everything. The price on Viator doesn’t include the 12 month free returns as opposed to buying a ticket directly at the venue and the price on Viator was exactly the same as buying on the day at the castle. Not worth the money to be honest. Even the experiences at the Castle were pretty basic. Ended up just being a walking expedition and didn’t learn much.”

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Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour - 14.00 Tour - The medieval gateway and the city’s darker stories
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Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 14.00 Tour

9.Official Canterbury Guided Walking Tour – 14.00 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Meet at Butter Market for a 90-minute guided walk through Canterbury’s medieval lanes, largest gateway, Cathedral precincts, and King’s School grounds. Your Green Badge guide may be Ian, Colin, Lynsey, Sam, or another local expert, sharing stories of Becket, Chaucer, Marlowe, ghosts, kings, plague, and revolt. Cathedral entry is not included.

“Thank you! Our tour guide was clear and expressive I like how she brought the history of Canterbury to life. I also appreciated how she connected where we were all from to Canterbury. I am inspired to read Marlowe's works.”

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Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour - Greenwich gives you a quick start
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Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour

10.Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $206

Trade London traffic for Kent’s villages, coast, castle, and cathedral on an 11-hour minibus tour with guides such as Lucy, Cara, Val, and Tony. Expect a small group, bottled water, live commentary, a Canterbury walking tour, and plenty of walking. Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral cost extra.

“Our driver and guide (John) was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Offered us insights, tips and direction during our trip and stops.”

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Canterbury & the White Cliffs of Dover Tour (Small-Group) - Starting at the Tower of London meeting point
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Canterbury & the White Cliffs of Dover Tour (Small-Group)

11.Canterbury & the White Cliffs of Dover Tour (Small-Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend nine hours touring Kent from London in a small group of up to 16. Explore Canterbury, stop for lunch in Deal, then walk to views of the White Cliffs of Dover. Guides such as Len, Liam, Jamie, Kevin, and David provide history, local tips, music, and an easygoing ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Jaime was a friendly, accommodating, guide who provided interesting facts along the ride. He made a point to drive us through beautiful countryside and villages to maximize our experience along the way to our preplanned destinations. Would have loved more time at each stop but now I know where to go when I return. Jaime really made this trip a full five stars for our family! He’s funny, self deprecating, knowledgeable and kind! Thank you Jaime for making us feel so welcome here in England!”

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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England - Starting at 10am with a design and finger measurement
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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

12.Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

At Annie’s private Canterbury studio, you’ll turn a strip of silver into a simple ring in about two to three hours. She guides you through measuring, sawing, texturing, torch work, forging, soldering, filing, and polishing. Coffee, tea, tools, and an apron are included, but silver costs an extra £10 to £30 per ring.

“What a great idea for an activity in Canterbury! My wife and I never really liked our wedding rings, so we decided that these would be our new wedding rings since we were able to make them together. Annie was very patient and took as much time as we needed to make them just how we wanted and to understand each step in the process and why it was necessary. It was well worth the cost for this special experience.”

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The Canterbury Classic Tour - Westgate Towers and Canterbury’s defensive past
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The Canterbury Classic Tour

13.The Canterbury Classic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk central Canterbury with guide Sam on a 90-minute tour limited to 10 people. You’ll connect Chaucer, Marlowe, Thomas Becket, Roman Canterbury, medieval gates, odd clocks, and small architectural details. The route starts at The Beaney and ends beneath Saint George’s Tower, making it an easy first look at the city.

“Our guide (Sam) was very nice and friendly. We had a good experience and learned a lot about Canterbury and the city fun facts and legends.”

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Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London - Leeds Castle and its gardens
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Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London

14.Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,035

Leave London in a private luxury vehicle for Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, historic Canterbury, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route, parking, commentary, and timing, with admission to Leeds Castle and the cathedral included. Guides such as Phil, Kevin, and Cameron are praised for clear history and friendly service.

“Megan and Abdi did an amazing job on our tour. Megan shared valuable history for each site. Leeds Castle was great, Canterbury Cathedral was amazing and the Dover Cliffs were beautiful.”

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Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle - Canterbury: Cathedral, Medieval Streets, and Limited Time
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Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle

15.Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210

Leave your Dover cruise port at 8 a.m. for Canterbury’s cathedral and medieval center, then spend three hours at Leeds Castle before continuing to London or Heathrow. An English-speaking guide, executive coach, castle admission, and transport for two large bags plus one carry-on are included. Guides have included Yvonne, Liz, Maxine, and Mike.

“Yvonne is very knowledgeable. She is very friendly and kind. We very enjoy the trip. Carl is an excellent driver.”

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