Castle Tours in Canterbury: The 15 Best, Priced and Timed

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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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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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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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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5.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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6.Leeds Castle Admission – Ultimate Explorer Tickets

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

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

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

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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8.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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9.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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10.Dover & White Cliffs Tour; Canterbury, Coastal Towns & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $227

Spend about eight hours with guides Matt or Mark exploring Dover’s cliffs, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Canterbury, Sandwich, Deal, and rural Kent. The small minibus reaches narrow roads that larger coaches cannot, with port pickup, bottled water, visual aids, and flexible timing for cruise passengers.

“I enjoyed a walk along the Cliffs of Dover and hearing the history of the area. A visit to the Britain at War Memorial, Coventy and the Cathedral, Deal and Dover Castles. It was a great fun day full of history. I highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Leeds Castle and Canterbury – Day Tour from Brighton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Brighton to Leeds Castle and Canterbury on a 10 to 11-hour coach day trip. Explore castle rooms, gardens, the maze, grotto, and raptor area, then follow a guided walk through Canterbury with guides such as Gerry or Andrew. Castle entry is included, while Canterbury Cathedral and other attractions cost extra.

“I had an awesome trip! Gerry is absolutely wonderful! Very helpful and informative; he gives information that is not overwhelming, delivers it with wit and humor, and ensures that the group pays attention! 10/10 would recommend! Such a delight to have joined this day trip!”

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12.Luxury Private Day Hire from & to London via Dover & Leeds Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,714

Travel privately from London with a driver-host such as Awais or David, stopping at the White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, and Leeds Castle. You get a roomy Mercedes V-Class, onboard Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and time to explore independently. Attraction tickets, lunch, and dinner cost extra.

“David was great - great conversation, flexible with trip and our desire to change things, timing etc. vehicle is kept in top shape and very comfortable even has all types of phone / device charging adapters setup for passengers. Great trip - highly recommend!”

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13.Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover – Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from central London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Guides David Garcia or Fernando lead the day, with pickup and drop-off included. Expect history, gardens, Gothic architecture, coastal views, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a flexible pace for your group.

“Todo lo visto, ha merecido la pena . Especialmente la catedral dé Canterbury. Es increíblemente maravillosa”

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14.Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $617

Travel from London with a private driver to Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, and Dover Castle in about 12 hours. You’ll have hotel pickup, bottled water, air-conditioned transport, and time at each site. Punting on Leeds Castle’s moat is included in the planned experience, but attraction tickets cost extra and the driver may not provide formal guiding.

“Mr. Kamal was very nice, patient, professional and a well dressed driver. He kept us safe and walked us into each location to ensure we were ok. We had a great time seeing these amazing sites. We would recommend him again! Thank you!”

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15.Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $190

From Dover Cruise Terminal, join a small minibus tour for up to 16 people with guides such as Matt, Nigel, or Robin. Spend free time in Canterbury, stop in historic Kent villages, then enter Leeds Castle for 2.5 hours before returning to Dover.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Matt and Robin! I know this was their first time trying out this tour and will likely make some adjustments and won't include two guides, but I enjoyed them both (so very different personalities). Viator is not grRead more”

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