Leeds Castle & Canterbury Cathedral: Private Kent tour

You stay in the vehicle at each stop, seeing the exteriors and grounds from the road.

A private guided tour of Kent's landmarks by luxury vehicle, visiting Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Rochester Castle and the White Cliffs, with driver commentary and hotel or London pickup included. The tour runs 10 hours and covers exterior views only: no admission fees to pay at the venues. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and infant seats are available. All areas of the vehicle and pickup points are accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rochester2h
2. Canterbury Cathedral2h
3. Leeds Castle2h

Private tour of Kent castles and sights

• Visit Rochester Castle
• See Canterbury Cathedral
• Explore Leeds Castle surroundings
• View the white cliffs

The experience

The tour departs from your accommodation (central London or a Kent hotel) in a luxury vehicle with a live English-speaking guide who drives and narrates the route. You'll pass Rochester Castle, one of England's oldest, then move on to Canterbury Cathedral, described as one of the greatest seat cathedrals in the country. Leeds Castle, called the most beautiful castle in the world by the operator, is the centerpiece stop. The route also includes a location where you can see the White Cliffs from the vehicle. All taxes and parking are included in the price.

This is a driver-guided exterior tour: you view each site from outside, with no entry into the venues themselves. The 10-hour itinerary is built around the drive between stops and the time spent observing the buildings and grounds from the vehicle. The guide provides commentary throughout, and the pace is set by the route rather than by walking or climbing. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation means no separate transport to arrange.

What’s included

• Hotel or London pickup and drop-off in a luxury vehicle.
• live English-speaking driver guide.
• all taxes and parking.
• viewing of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Rochester Castle and the White Cliffs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by London Country Tours.

Is this one for you?The 10-hour drive suits travelers who want to see multiple Kent landmarks in one day without the pace of walking or climbing. Choose this if you prefer to stay in a comfortable vehicle and view exteriors rather than enter the buildings themselves.

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Top questions

What castles and cathedrals does the private Kent tour visit?

Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Rochester Castle are the main stops, plus a viewing point for the White Cliffs. You see each from outside the vehicle with driver commentary. No admission to the buildings is included.

How long does the tour run and what's included in the price?

The tour runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off. All taxes and parking are included. Admission fees and food are not.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included at your accommodation, whether that's a central London hotel or a Kent address.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and all areas of the vehicle and pickup points are accessible. Specialized infant seats are also available, and service animals are welcome.

Do I need to pay entry fees at the castles and cathedral?

No entry fees are included in the tour price. The tour is an exterior viewing experience by vehicle, so you see the buildings and grounds from outside without going inside.