Canterbury Cathedral Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour

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12 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Explore the beautiful scenery of the English countryside with a day trip to Kent. Known as the Garden of England, Kent is home to historic buildings, stunning beaches and family-friendly attractions. On this tour, you’ll visit Hever Castle and explore the Italian Garden. The Rose Garden. The Long Gallery. Diana’s walk along with the Lake Walk. The English Yew Maze and The Tudor Garden. Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian structures in the UK, explores the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle.
Your tour time starts from the moment you meet your driver. This tour duration is 12 hours of which, You will spend 7 hours visiting the sites and 5 hours on journeys.

What's Included

Private transportation
Pick up and drop off
Door to door service
Bottled water
Parking fee for White Cliffs of Dover

Entry to Dover Castle
Entry to Canterbury Cathedral
Entry to Hever Castle
Gratuity / tips

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We will reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the Tour. if you are staying at a hotel, please wait inside the hotel lobby area, your driver will come in with a name board. If you are staying at a private address please wait outside your front door or liaise with the driver for the best pick up location. 24 hours before your tour we will send the driver and vehicle details. We can pick up from any hotel in London or private address. please provide as much detail of your address as possible. After you book your tour, we will be in contact with you to confirm your tour. This booking is an instant confirmation. You do not need to reconfirm.

What To Expect

Canterbury Cathedral

Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites. Often referred to as ‘England in stone', the Cathedral has been at the center of momentous events and upheavals. It is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and resting place of royalty and saints.Explore the markings of builders, staff and visitors. The alterations to architecture show the development of the church, the masons marks show where they labored, and the markings made by visitors, scratches of ‘medieval graffiti’, give some insight to those that have walked this way before, leaving an anonymous notation in history. We can buy the tickets for you in advance.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hever Castle & Gardens

Spanning more than 600 years, the history of Hever Castle is rich and varied. The original medieval defensive castle, with its gatehouse and walled bailey, was built in 1383. In the 15th and 16th centuries it was the home of one of the most powerful families in the country, the Boleyns, who modernized the existing dwelling within the walls. The Castle is also testament to the remarkable efforts of a wealthy American, William Waldorf Astor, who used his fortune to restore and extend the Castle in the early 20th century, saving it from ruin. Astor paid great attention to detail and insisted that his workmen used, as far as possible, the same materials and tools as Tudor and Elizabethan craftsmen. The award-winning gardens at Hever Castle offer many magnificent areas that are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dover Castle

Dover Castle probably originated as a motte and bailey castle, built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was transformed by King Henry II between 1179 and 1188; building the keep, the walls of the inner bailey and parts of the outer curtain wall.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The White Cliffs of Dover

We highly recommend visiting the White Cliffs of Dover. These incredible iconic cliffs are worth the visit alone. There can be no doubt that the White Cliffs of Dover are one of this country's most spectacular natural features. They are an official icon of Britain and have been a sign of hope and freedom for centuries.You can appreciate their beauty and enjoy their special appeal through the seasons by taking one of the dramatic cliff-top walks offering unrivaled views of the busy English Channel and the French coast. There is no entry fee, just a parking charge which we provide. The total tour duration is 12 hours of which, You will spend 7 hours visiting the sites and 5 hours on journeys.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Hever Castle. The Water Maze. Cool down in the Water Maze but don’t forget to bring a towel! Situated on Sixteen Acre Island it is a maze with a difference that consists of a series of concentric stepping stone walkways sitting over water; at intervals the stones tilt when stood on and hidden water jets spring into action to soak the unwary visitor. The aim is to reach the stone grotto in the centre without getting wet. Few are successful although it is great fun and challenges young and old alike.
For the Water Maze you must bring towel

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Canterbury Cathedral Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025