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Car for up to 4
2 Adults x $997.63
$1,995.26
Approx Total
$1,995.26
Car for 4 Pickup included
Minibus for up to 7
2 Adults x $1,248.61
$2,497.22
Approx Total
$2,497.22
Minibus for 7 Pickup included
Minibus for up to 14
2 Adults x $2,001.54
$4,003.08
Approx Total
$4,003.08
Minibus for up to 14 Pickup included
Car for up to 4
2 Adults x $1,002.67
$2,005.34
Approx Total
$2,005.34
Car for 4 Pickup included
Minibus for up to 7
2 Adults x $1,254.92
$2,509.84
Approx Total
$2,509.84
Minibus for 7 Pickup included
Minibus for up to 14
2 Adults x $2,011.65
$4,023.30
Approx Total
$4,023.30
Minibus for up to 14 Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Private transportation
Air conditioned vehicle
Guide with extensive local knowledge
Parking Fees
Entry to Canterbury Cathedral and other tourist landmarks
Gratuities
Food and drink
Overview
If you have got only a few hours to spare but want to see the very best of Kent, then this is the tour for you! Your local guide, Dr Anthony Medhurst, knows the most beautiful and memorable sites, some of which are off the typical tourist trails. Private tour guests will be transported in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle to the most awe-inspiring locations in Kent. These range from iconic sites such as the White Cliffs of Dover with its castle and WWII defensive fortifications, to the historic city of Canterbury with its three UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites - Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's church (the oldest in the country). However you will also be driven through delightful country lanes and enjoy unsurpassed views of locations unknown to most visitors and yet are quintessentially and authentically Kent. These include pretty villages with their church and country pub gathered around an idyllic green or cobbled square. Truly a trip to remember!
Itinerary
The White Cliffs of Dover
You will first be driven to a special vantage point on the White Cliffs for views of Dover Castle, the harbour, the English Channel and, if the weather is clear, the nearby coastline of France.
30 minutes
Barham (Pass By)
From here you will be taken through country lanes and rolling hills to view a number of breathtaking villages. You will be driven through the delightful wooded hills of Barham with its newly planted vineyards and quaint narrow street. You will pass the 13th century church of St John the Baptist with its green copper spire, quaint Kent peg tiled cottages and impressive views over the valley below.
Bishopsbourne (Pass By)
You will then head towards Bishopsbourne which is located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will pass the elegant stately home of Bourne Park which the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart visited in 1865.
Patrixbourne
Your guide will then show you the historic village of Patrixbourne with its particularly fine Norman church. Built of flint and stone from Caen in France, this pretty church is heavily influenced by French decorative practices. It has a glorious south doorway in the Norman style and a wheel window in the east end which date from the late 12th century.
10 minutes
Chilham Village
Your next stop will be for 45 minutes at perhaps the prettiest village of them all – Chilham. Thanks to its stunning 15th century square with black and white timbered Tudor buildings, Jacobean castle, church and pub, Chilham has unsurprisingly provided the location for films such as Emma (2009), 'The Canterbury Tales', and 'The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders'; historical dramas such as Agatha Christie's 'Poirot' and 'Miss Marple'; to detective shows such as 'Dempsey and Makepeace'. You will have a 45 minute stop here for morning tea and photo opportunities outside Chilham Castle, historic houses and charming cobbled square.
45 minutes
Canterbury Cathedral
After your refreshments at Chilham, your guide will then take you to the popular historic city of Canterbury with its three world heritage UNESCO sites - Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's church (the oldest in the country). You will stay here for three hours during which your guide will provide an historic overview of the city from Roman times to modern day. You will be able to choose whether to visit such landmarks as the Cathedral and castle, explore the enchanting medieval streets and houses, or stop for a relaxing pub lunch alongside the River Stour – the choice is yours!
3 hours
St. Augustine's Abbey (Pass By)
As you leave the city centre, you will view the second of the city's most important world heritage landmarks - St Augustine's Abbey. Founded shortly after St Augustine arrived in Kent in AD597 to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity, the abbey was a residence for Augustine and his brother monks and functioned as a monastery. It was also a ‘missionary school’ where classical knowledge and English learning flourished. Among its library of illuminated manuscripts, only 150 survived the English Reformation and the dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538. One of these – the ‘Canterbury Gospels’ – survived from AD597 and was used in the recent Coronation of King Charles III.
Lady Wootton's Green (Pass By)
As you leave the west end of the Abbey, you will pass two statues depicting King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha on Lady Wootton’s Green. Both represent the two people who were most responsible for welcoming Augustine into Canterbury and enabling him to build the foundation for Christianity throughout the country.
St. Martin's Church, Canterbury, Kent
As the tour leaves the outskirts of the city, there will be the opportunity to observe the country’s oldest surviving church, St Martin’s, which also dates from cAD597. The church was originally a chapel used by Queen Bertha but became used as a base by Augustine. You will be able to view structures from Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval periods.
10 minutes
Wickhambreaux
Your route will then head back towards the coast via a number of pretty villages for brief photo stops. You will first be driven to Wickhambreaux with its delightful medieval village green around which are located the church, the manor house, rectory, inn and mill. You can stop for photos at the 13th century church of St Andrews where one of the WWII Dambusters, Squadron Leader David Maltby, was both married and later buried after his death in 1943. Another famous resident of Wickhambreaux was the singer and musician, Christine MacVie, of Fleetwood Mac.
15 minutes
Ickham (Pass By)
We will then depart for neighbouring Ickham with its attractive white weatherboard cottages, attractive listed buildings and 13th century church.
Wingham (Pass By)
Our penultimate stop will be along the ancient coastal road and village of Wingham which, with many buildings dating back to the 1200s including the Grade II listed ‘The Dog Inn’, provides a picture perfect end to the tour. These special locations provide opportunities to capture lasting memories of everything that is quintessentially and authentically Kent.
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The site at Dover Western Heights has uneven ground, is overgrown in places, and has concrete war time structures. Care needs to be taken when walking around the site.
Free Cancellation
June 18100% refund
June 19No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her
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Great day out with Anthony.
Published on Aug, 2024
Anthony was so interesting and a fantastic guide. My family loved the whole day. One of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend..
What a blast!
Published on Aug, 2024
One word - brilliant! I went with a couple friends visiting from abroad and we had a blast. We had a lovely time and Anthony was an amazing tour leader!
Great day out with Anthony.
Published on Aug, 2024
Anthony was so interesting and a fantastic guide. My family loved the whole day. One of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend..
What a blast!
Published on Aug, 2024
One word - brilliant! I went with a couple friends visiting from abroad and we had a blast. We had a lovely time and Anthony was an amazing tour leader!
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