Canterbury, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Private Tour with Entry

Three centuries of English history in one day, without the crowds or the planning

A private tour of Kent takes you to Canterbury Cathedral (founded 597 AD), Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover, with entry to all three included and hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour runs 10 hours total (roughly 5 hours at the sites and 5 hours traveling and lunch), and you explore each location at your own pace instead of following a group schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Canterbury Cathedral2h · entry included
2. Dover Castle2h · entry included

Explore Canterbury, Dover Castle, and Cliffs

• Pickup from hotel or address
• Visit Canterbury Cathedral
• Explore Dover Castle
• See White Cliffs of Dover
• View coast of France
• Drop off at hotel or chosen point

The experience

Your driver picks you up from your hotel or a private address and handles the route through Kent while you settle in. The day splits between three stops: Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury since 597 AD; Dover Castle, a Grade I listed medieval fortress that has guarded the shortest crossing to France for nearly a thousand years; and the White Cliffs of Dover, chalk cliffs that rise 110 metres and stretch 8 miles along the coast. On a clear day you can see the French coast from the cliffs, which sit just 21 miles across the Strait of Dover.

Entry to all three sites is included, and you move through each one on your own schedule instead of waiting for a group or keeping to a timed itinerary. Canterbury Cathedral holds medieval graffiti scratched into the stone by visitors centuries ago, mason's marks from builders, and the tombs of royalty and saints. Dover Castle stands on the clifftop overlooking the port and has been called the "Key to England" for its role in the country's defense. The White Cliffs themselves need no guide: the scale and the view across the water speak for themselves.

Bottled water is provided, and the driver will suggest a lunch stop during the day. The 10-hour total includes travel time, so you're not rushed through any of the three stops, and you return to your hotel or your chosen drop-off point at the end.

What’s included

• Hotel or private address pickup and drop-off.
• private vehicle and driver for the full 10 hours.
• entry to Canterbury Cathedral.
• entry to Dover Castle.
• entry to the White Cliffs of Dover.
• bottled water.
• meet-and-greet service.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sightseeing Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Kent for the first time and want to see the three major historic sites without renting a car or coordinating group timing. The private vehicle means you move at your own pace, and entry to all three sites is already arranged, so the day holds together without anyone building it.

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Top questions

What is Canterbury Cathedral and why is it on this tour?

Canterbury Cathedral is England's first cathedral, founded by St Augustine in 597 AD and now the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK's most-visited historic sites, and the tour includes entry so you can walk through the interior and see the medieval graffiti, mason's marks and tombs that mark its 1,400-year history.

Can I see France from the White Cliffs of Dover?

Yes, on a clear day you can see the French coast from the White Cliffs. The Strait of Dover is the shortest distance between England and France at just under 21 miles, and the cliffs themselves run 8 miles along the coast and rise up to 110 metres high.

How much time do I spend at each site versus traveling?

The 10-hour tour splits roughly 5 hours between the three sites and 5 hours on travel and lunch. You explore Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle and the White Cliffs at your own pace rather than following a group schedule, so the time at each stop depends on your interest.

Is this tour just for small groups, or can larger parties book it?

This is a private tour for you and your party only: no other travelers join you. The vehicle and driver are yours for the day, and you set the pace at each stop.