Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover
Description
Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.
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Itinerary
Step inside 1500 years of history to the sight of the very first cathedral in England. Here your guide will explain the story of how a dispute between a King and an Archbishop ended in chaos and the assassination of Thomas Becket in AD 1170.
What could be more of a symbol of British identity than the White Cliffs of Dover?! Once romanticised through the words of Vera Lynn, The White Cliffs of Dover served as a message of hope and strength through some of the darkest hours of World War II. This is why we take you to the Battle of Britain Memorial, where you will not only be able to admire the cliffs but pay your respect to 'The Few' that fought to defend the country against the German Airforce.
Lord Conway once described this magnificent Castle as 'The Lovliest Castle in the world' and it doesn't take much imagination to see why. Leeds has been the home of numerous Queens of England, as well as the home of an American Heiress Lady Baillie in the 1900's. Her Art Deco style still remains inside much of the castle today, as well as Henry VIII's large refurbishment for his first wife Catherine of Aragon
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer hotel pickups from all Central London Accomodation and Hotels. If you are staying outside of London we can potentially arrange a different start and end point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(42)
Our guide, OZ was wonderful and provided lots of information on each site we visited. He had extensive historical knowledge to impart which made the day very enjoyable.
Hey Andy, thanks so much for your kind words. Really pleased you enjoyed your day down in Kent with us :)
We had a fantastic and flawless experience working with Tailored Tours in booking three private tours. The owner was super prompt in communication and all follow-ups. He gave us valuable feedback in tailoring our tour itineraries. Christian was our tour guide for Canterbury, Leeds Castle, White Cliff of Dover, and the 'new' Jane Austen tour. We had an absolutely wonderful time with Christian as he shared his deep knowledge of the background and the historic landmarks. Christian's style was not to recite the historical facts all day long. Instead, Christian put a personal touch in leading the tours so we felt very comfortable. He was very pleasant, enjoyable, humorous, and highly entertaining all day long. He was also very accommodating with our preferring a 'grab and go lunch' (versus sit down at a restaurant) in order to maximize the time for sightseeing and picture taking. Each site had its unique beauty and history. We learned a lot from Christian. After three private tours, we truly highly recommend Tailored Tours and Christian as your tour guide. We want you to have a great memorable time like we did!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your tours, and we’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your days out with Christian. He really does have a gift for bringing history to life in a relaxed and engaging way. We’re so glad the itineraries worked well for you — and we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Hi quality tour experience from booking to drop off. Really great day to see some sites for a day trip out of London. Our guide Peter was a pleasure.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had such a great day out with Peter — he’ll be so pleased to hear your feedback. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Our family of six, including my 70+ year-old in-laws and our two young sons, had a fantastic day with Christian touring the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury, and Leeds Castle. He was on time, kind, and exceptionally skilled at balancing the needs of both older adults and energetic kids. Christian kept the pace comfortable without losing momentum, shared engaging history in a way everyone could enjoy, and anticipated our needs throughout the day. His mix of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine warmth made the experience stress-free and memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. The sites themselves were stunning and full of character. Leeds Castle was a highlight, with its beautiful grounds and a fun hedge maze that our boys loved exploring. Canterbury’s history and charm, along with the breathtaking views from the White Cliffs of Dover, helped to make our day one we will remember for years to come. If you are looking for someone who can deliver an unforgettable, perfectly paced, and genuinely enjoyable experience for travelers of all ages, I cannot recommend Christian highly enough.
Everything we saw was incredible. The history, the architecture, the countryside. Our guide explained many historical details in a very lively manner keeping my teenagers entertained during the day trip.
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the sights—and even more impressed we managed to keep the teens entertained! That’s always a win. Hope to see you again for another adventure soon :)
Christian was extremely engaging and knowledgeable, and we learned so much history from him. He genuinely enjoys being a guide.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Christian made such a positive impression. His passion for history and genuine enthusiasm for guiding are at the heart of what we strive to offer, and it's wonderful to know that this came through during your experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
This tour was incredible. Peter was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide and was very helpful. This was very family friendly and my children learned a great deal.
We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great time on the tour. It’s wonderful that Peter’s expertise helped make the experience enjoyable and educational for your family. We love hearing that your children were able to learn while having fun. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!
Had a wonderful day with our private guide, Oz. He was on-time, very friendly, and gave us non-stop history about the the towns, sites, and how life has changed throughout England's history. We had a wonderful day! Our boys (16 and 13) enjoyed everything about the tour!
Thank you for your lovely review! I'm so glad you and your family had a great day exploring together. It was a pleasure sharing the history and stories of England with you, and I’m especially happy to hear that your boys enjoyed the experience too! I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you all again on another adventure soon.
Highly recommended. Second tour with Olly who is incredibly knowledgeable of history in general and all relevant information for the sites visited. He tailors the tour to our pace and interests. Only positive comments. Competitive pricing.
Thank you for the glowing review! It’s great to know the pace, content, and value all hit the mark for you. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic tour! Peter was a great guide - the right amount of information, good with all ages (9-77years). Highly recommend.
