Canterbury Dover Castle and White Cliff Private Tour with Passes
Description
A Private Kent Countryside Adventure Discover the Garden of England in style with our exclusive, private tour. Your private vehicle and chauffeur will be dedicated to your party, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey. We'll pick you up directly from your hotel or private address and return you safely to your chosen destination. Enjoy breath-taking views of Kent's picturesque countryside as we navigate its charming lanes. Explore the iconic landmarks of Kent at your own pace. Step back in time and admire the magnificent architecture and history within this awe-inspiring cathedral. Discover the rich history and strategic importance of this historic fortress perched on the English coast. Take in the dramatic beauty of the white cliffs and marvel at the iconic landscape. Your dedicated driver will ensure a stress-free day, enabling you to fully appreciate the beauty and history of Kent.
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Itinerary
Discover a day out 1,400 years in the making. England's First 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 centre 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.
Formed by ice-age floods, the cliffs are up to 110 metres high (350 feet) and run east and west from Dover in Kent, stretching 8 miles in total. The Strait of Dover is the shortest distance between England and France (a little under 21 miles) and on a clear day you can see the French coast from the Cliffs
Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Dover Castle is one of the largest castles in England, proudly standing on top of the White Cliffs, overlooking busy port of Dover. The castle guards the shortest crossing point to continental Europe. (It is only 21 miles (34 km) between Dover and France.)
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information This tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off service. We will collect you from your hotel or private address and return you to the same location at the end of the tour, unless you advise us otherwise. There is no additional charge for this service. Hotel Pick-Up: Please wait in the hotel lobby at the scheduled pick-up time. Your driver will come inside to meet you. Private Address Pick-Up: Please wait outside the main entrance of the property at the scheduled pick-up time. If your hotel is not listed during the booking process, please inform us at the time of booking or send us an email after your reservation is confirmed, and we will arrange your pick-up accordingly. If you do not yet have your pick-up details at the time of booking, please provide them at least 12 hours before the tour start time, or as soon as they become available.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Uk regulations do not require children to sit in a baby chair in our vehicles
- Baby seats are provided subject to availabity without any extra charge
- This tour runs for 10 hours from start to finish. 5 hours visiting sites 5 hours on journeys and lunch
Reviews(3)
Sukh was one of the best Tour Guides I have ever taken a tour with. My Niece Stephanie and I took a tour to Dover Castle and the Canterbury Cathedral. Sukh was on time, very pleasant, well spoken, and extremely knowledgeable of England’s History. He is also well versed in many other ways of life. He really painted a vivid and deep understanding of the British culture we came to spend time in. I highly recommend him for a most informative and dynamic presentation of England’s history! Victoria Bay Area CA
We loved our driver Sukh, he was very interesting to talk to during our drive. We gained so much information the drive made the trip rewarding. My beef is with Viator staff. I called prior to booking this trip and asked specifically if the driver would be providing the tours of the Cathedral and the castle. I was very clear with the wording of my question. I was told that the driver would be providing the tours. This was incorrect information. Now that we've taken the tour we wish we had planned to stay a few nights. There us so much to explore in the area.
We are disappointed that you were not happy with this tour. Perhaps next time when you return we can make it up to you
Wonderful day trip if you are looking to briefly check out each place. Driver Kamal was friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Would definitely book again. For our first time to both Dover and Caterbury it was nice to squeeze a lot in and get a taste for each place though we'd love to go back to each individually and spend more time.
