Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride
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Spend the day exploring the best of the UK with exclusive early entry to Leeds Castle, mead tasting at Leeds Castle , entry to Canterbury Cathedral, and more. Highlights: Explore inside Leeds Castle and wander its gorgeous gardens Mead tasting experience at Leeds Castle from April 2025 Visit one of the oldest Christian structures in the UK, Canterbury Cathedral See the tomb of Thomas Becket and see spectacular stained glass windows See the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich before enjoying a Thames boat ride Enjoy a scenic stop in Dover and see the iconic White Cliffs Professional live guide on the bus
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Described as 'the loveliest castle in the world' by Lord Conway, Leeds Castle sits in 500 acres of landscaped parkland across two idyllic islands, deep in the heart of the magnificent Kent countryside. Early arrival ensures an almost private visit of Leeds Castle, where Henry VIII retreated to escape the plague raging in London during his reign. Be the first group to enter the Castle and enjoy a delightful tasting of mead - an alcoholic beverage once had by the Vikings!
Centre of English Christianity and home to a succession of 104 Archbishops since Augustine, Canterbury is a magnificent medieval city that’s a must for any history buff. Discover the scene of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s gruesome murder at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Learn the intriguing history behind this captivating masterpiece of medieval architecture. Marvel at the cathedral’s spectacular stained glass windows, many of which have survived from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The Cathedral will still be open but there will be parts that are not open to the public between these dates – The Nave, Chapter House, Martyrdom and western part of the Quire’
Enjoy a scenic stop in Dover and take in views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover in the distance. Be sure to bring your camera along for great photo ops!
Overlooking the River Thames, Greenwich is a stunning World Heritage site bustling with fine maritime landmarks. See the Old Royal Naval College designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and the world–famous Cutty Sark, a fascinating 19th–century clipper ship.
The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship built in the United Kingdom in the 18th century. A tea clipper, the Cutty Sark was built on the River Leven near Dumbarton in Scotland in 1869 for the Jock Willis Shipping Line. It was one of the last and fastest tea clippers ever built, having been built at the end of a long period of design development that had been halted when sailing ships were replaced by steam propulsion.
Founded in 1873, The Old Royal Naval College serves as the magnificent centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich, London, described as having "outstanding universal value" and being the "finest and most dramatically sited architectural and landscape ensemble in the British Isles" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Get a fresh perspective on London’s attractions with our River Thames boat ride from Greenwich to Embankment Pier, passing Tower Bridge and stunning St. Paul’s Cathedral along the route. Estimated arrival time back in Embankment Pier, where the tour ends, is around 6.30pm
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- From November to March, the boat ride will not operate.
- Mead tasting is for 18+ only. This will only be included in the tour from 1st April.
- Infants aged 0-2 can join this tour for free however they must sit on the lap of a parent/guardian. If you would like a seat for your infant, please purchase a child ticket. We do not provide car seats.
- *During peak periods, vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable and deep cleaned daily.
- Signature Tour Option: (March - October only) Soak up the amazing vistas on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. Once at each location, you can enter Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral, and enjoy a River Thames cruise, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
- Signature Tour Option: (November - February only) Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. You will have access to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral, where you can admire the famous landmarks.
Reviews(615)
Oliver and Viorel made a fantastic team and helped make this day trip from London such a memorable experience. We visited so many iconic and historically significant places including Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, and Greenwich, and everything was organized so well. It was an amazing way to see and experience so much in one day, and a great value too.
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so glad you had a memorable day exploring Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, and Greenwich. It’s great to hear Oliver and Viorel helped make the trip so enjoyable and well-organised. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
A really enjoyable tour with our bilingual (English/Spanish), knowledgeable, and friendly guide, Apple. We really appreciated the comfortable bus, small tour group, and interesting locations in Kent. The star of the trip for us was the Canterbury Cathedral. Greenwich and the river boat down the Thames was a great conclusion. Our driver, Sokol was also very helpful and did a great job keeping us on track and safe throughout the day. Will be looking for Golden Tours in the future.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour through Kent, especially Canterbury Cathedral and the Thames river cruise. Apple will be very pleased to know you appreciated her knowledge, friendliness, and bilingual guiding, and Sokol will be glad to hear your kind words about his safe and smooth driving. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on another Golden Tours experience soon.
My guide Oliver and driver John were both very helpful to me as I was not good at English. I had a lot of free time at one place, but compared to other companies that came to the same tourist spot, It was very nice to see how easy it was to control the number of people. Again, thank you, Oliver, and John.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Oliver and John took great care of you and helped make the experience comfortable, especially despite any language barriers. It’s also great to know you appreciated the well-managed group size and ease of movement during the tour. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to them, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
Leeds castle was gorgeous and a good amount of time was allotted for it. Dover was a 30 minute stop to get a glimpse. Canterbury we had an hour and ten minutes to view the cathedral grab lunch and get back and we rushed the whole time. Canterbury seems like a town you could explore all day. Same with Dover. Oliver was very passionate and informative and John was a great bus driver. Overall a good experience especially if you are trying to squeeze in a castle, a cathedral, and cliffs all in one day this is the perfect trip for that. Just bring snacks and water for the bus.
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re glad you enjoyed Leeds Castle and appreciated Oliver’s knowledge and enthusiasm, as well as John’s excellent driving. It’s great to hear the tour helped you see so many highlights in one day. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the time at Canterbury and Dover, and will share this with our team. We hope to welcome you again soon!
The boat ride was disappointing overall. While the scenery was beautiful, the experience felt rushed and not very well organized. Staff communication was poor and the seating area was not as comfortable or clean as expected. It had potential.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the organisation, communication, and comfort onboard have been noted and will be shared with the relevant teams as we continually work to improve our service. We do appreciate your balanced feedback and are pleased to hear you enjoyed the scenery.
I booked the Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover Cliff tour for me and my hubby! Worth it!...especially if you have David as your guide, as he is FULL of knowledge with the history of England! We had a small group of 9, which made it even better. Reg, is a great driver! He knew which lanes to go to/ stay on, as traffic got a bit heavier. We ended with a river boat/Uber boat ride, a bonus to see a wide spred of tourist sites along the way back to your stop. An AMAZING full day!
I’d like to tell you about it. But it didn’t happen. Twice. The first time they notified us with a few days to spare. The second day we found out when we were at the bus stop waiting for our bus, after paying $40 for an Uber to get there.
Lovely tour. Our guide Oliver was very friendly, engaging and helpful. The driver Reginald was very nice and friendly.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so pleased you enjoyed the tour. Oliver and Reginald will be delighted to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Oliver and Elvio provided fun commentary throughout the trip. The bus was comfortable.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the fun commentary from Oliver and Elvio and found the bus comfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon! Provide your feedback on BizChat
Incredible experience! The highlights were definitely our guides, Amanda and Chen. They were extremely helpful and made the whole trip seamless and enjoyable. 10/10 highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a stress-free, amazing time.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that Amanda and Chen made your tour so seamless and enjoyable. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another stress-free adventure soon!
