The Canterbury Classic Tour
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The Canterbury Classic Tour
By CT Tours | Canterbury
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Reproduction historical images and objects.
What's not included- Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
- Entry/Admission - Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
- Entry/Admission - The Marlowe Theatre
- Entry/Admission - Christ Church Gate
- Entry/Admission - Canterbury Roman Museum
- Start:
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UKYour guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.
End:- Saint George's Tower, 27 St George's St, Canterbury CT1 2LE, UKThe end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189455P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 189455P1
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Itinerary
- 18 High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA, UKYour guide will meet you outside the entrance to the High Street, opposite the Abode Hotel.
- Pass byThe Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
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- 27 St George's St, Canterbury CT1 2LE, UKThe end point of the tour is beneath the marvellous clock tower of the former St George's Church.
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- Angela G0 contributionsVery nice tour. Would do againHello. - I have lost my details for my old tripadvisor account. Please help me log in again. It worked last time I used it now it says account not found. Please email me so I can recover old details for my account. Yours. Angela R. Goodman I visited the tour with my friends it was nice and I would like to returnWritten July 3, 2024
- liorsapir570 contributionsAmazing tourSam the guide was just amazing! He's very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. We came to the tour woth our dog and Sam was very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend getting his tours!Written June 17, 2022
- Lorraine S0 contributionsCanterbury walk worth it!Sam, our guide was very knowledgeable, engaged in his work, good sense of humour. Glad we participated! Lorraine and RickWritten May 11, 2022
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Horley, UK35 contributions
Jul 2020
An EXCELLENT tour, starting at the Beaney Museum and going to many points of interest in Canterbury. Sam is an excellent tour guide, very very knowledgeable in all historical aspects of Cantebury. The tour was planned in a lovey way which flowed seamlessly through the town. Sam was very approachable and we felt we could ask questions at any point throughout the tour. We learned a lot during the tour and the time flew by. Sam was excellent at interjecting humour into the tour and we learned where a few "sayings" originated from in the many stories that he told us. It was a pleasure to go on this tour and the best value we could have put our money towards. Thank you so much Sam!!
Written July 21, 2020
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Thank you for such a lovely review! It was a great pleasure to meet you both and share in your Canterbury experience. I do hope I'll get to guide you around Canterbury again!!
Sam
Written July 23, 2020
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Eleanor H
Portsmouth1 contribution
Aug 2020
My family loved our walking tour with Sam, he was a wonderful guide, full of interesting facts and stories about Canterbury and the people that lived there.
He answered all of our questions effortlessly (of which there were many) and even had our teenage children excited about the life of Thomas Becket which is no mean feat.
His extensive knowledge and obvious passion for the city shone through making the tour a hugely enjoyable experience.
He answered all of our questions effortlessly (of which there were many) and even had our teenage children excited about the life of Thomas Becket which is no mean feat.
His extensive knowledge and obvious passion for the city shone through making the tour a hugely enjoyable experience.
Written August 19, 2020
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It is so good to know that you all enjoyed the tour! It was also a pleasure to answer your questions whilst we explored Canterbury together and with so much more to see and do in Canterbury, I do hope you will all visit again!
Sam
Written August 20, 2020
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PJBsurrey
UK60 contributions
Dec 2021
Thank you so much Sam for the fabulous tour of Canterbury last Saturday.
Your knowledge and love of Canterbury and it’s history were evident and your enthusiasm was infectious. You expertly managed a large group on a very cold day and entertained us with amazing facts and amusing stories... and left us wanting more! Thank you from the lady shivering in the grey duffle coat!
Your knowledge and love of Canterbury and it’s history were evident and your enthusiasm was infectious. You expertly managed a large group on a very cold day and entertained us with amazing facts and amusing stories... and left us wanting more! Thank you from the lady shivering in the grey duffle coat!
Written December 5, 2021
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Roam560127
4 contributions
Jul 2021
The Canterbury Classic Tour. Is a must for visitors to Canterbury wether you’re interested in history or not. Sam is a great story teller and really knows his stuff. The great thing about tours like this are that we had walked around the city the previous day and hardly noticed numerous points of interest that Sam was able to tell us fascinating facts about. Length of the tour ( an hour and a half) was just right for us, as was the pace.
Written July 9, 2021
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Thank you so much for this fantastic review! I'm so happy that the tour was able to enhance your visit to Canterbury!! Sam
Written July 10, 2021
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Lovette J
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Friends
The tour that Sam Hurn gave was such an eye-opener. Our visit to Canterbury became so much more interesting because we got to know the true details of every account in surprising “corners”. It is very obvious that Sam adores what he does because it shows how he effortlessly told each piece of history, not to mention very kind for allowing me to jump in last minute! Definitely made the Canterbury experience more colorful.
Written August 30, 2021
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Hi Lovette, thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to meet you and help enhance your experience. I look forward to seeing you in Canterbury again in the future! Sam
Written August 31, 2021
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irina j
London, UK3,554 contributions
We had an amazing experience exploring city of Canterbury with our tour guide Sam. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about history and this city. It’s great to do this tour early insure morning before tourist crowds fill the streets. It felt like we had it all to ourselves!
We’ve seen lots of interesting places, buildings and have heard many stories related to this place. Some places we would never come across unless it would have been with this tour. We know so much more now and can’t wait to come back and explore in the future!
We’ve seen lots of interesting places, buildings and have heard many stories related to this place. Some places we would never come across unless it would have been with this tour. We know so much more now and can’t wait to come back and explore in the future!
Written January 14, 2024
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Hi Irina, thank you so much for this amazing review, I am so glad that you all enjoyed the tour and are hoping to come back in the future! Sam
Written January 15, 2024
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Emma W
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Me and my partner went on a tour with Sam yesterday, he was full of knowledge and we enjoyed learning about the historic facts of Canterbury. Sam provided us with lots of detail and it has been our favourite tour so far, we would highly recommend this tour.
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Emma
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Emma
Written August 3, 2020
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Hi Emma, thank you for the review! I'm so glad you both enjoyed the tour. Have fun for the remainder of your staycation journey!
Written August 3, 2020
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Natasha J
London, UK147 contributions
Jane was our guide on a very rainy morning. She knew Canterbury well , adapted her patter as we had already had a guided tour of the Cathedral itself . Jane made people feel at ease and managed to engage with each member of our group. The pace was sensible and we learned a lot about the history of Canterbury. I would recommend this walk.
Written October 1, 2021
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doctorwholovestravel
Farnham, UK8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We contacted Sam overnight and he was very accommodating and arranged a tour the same day. It was my 9 year old (who has Asd and loves history) and myself. Sam’s knowledge, enthusiasm and patience was incredible. He spoke with a freshness that would never let you believe he’d done it hundreds of times before. Highly recommend!!
Written October 20, 2021
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Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your very kind review! It was great to meet you both and I hope you enjoy the rest of your history holiday! Sam
Written October 20, 2021
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GILL M
Oxford, UK16 contributions
May 2022
Jane was our very knowledgeable guide. She certainly knows her stuff and delivered it in a very interesting way. She told us loads about how the town grew and how it has changed with the various wars over the centuries. I could almost smell the town in medieval times (not pleasant to say the least!)
Although only Cathedral guides can take you inside, she explained the architecture and took us around the cloisters.
I would just like to add that the review asks about social distancing etc due to covid. This was no long required in May 22 when we visited.
Although only Cathedral guides can take you inside, she explained the architecture and took us around the cloisters.
I would just like to add that the review asks about social distancing etc due to covid. This was no long required in May 22 when we visited.
Written May 24, 2022
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Hi, have you any availability on Fri 25th June? The calendar won't let me select that date? Thanks
Written June 15, 2021
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Written July 16, 2021
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