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Dover Castle Tours
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from £ 110
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Our pick
Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle Day Tour from London★ 4.49 (995) · 10h 30m
Best priceCanterbury, Dover Castle & Cliffs: Small Group Day Trip★ 4.95 (240) · from £ 149
Top ratedCanterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle & Dover Castle Private Tour★ 4.64 (11) · from £ 450
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Canterbury Cathedral, Hever & Dover Castle Private Day TripYou visit three historic castles and a 1,400-year-old cathedral in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself. The itinerary covers Canterbury Cathedral's medieval interior, Hever Castle's Tudor gardens and Water Maze, Dover Castle's Norman keep, and the White Cliffs of Dover. A private driver picks you up from your London hotel and returns you at the end of the 12-hour day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major castles and a medieval cathedral in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the private driver and fixed itinerary mean you just show up at your hotel and move through the day.
Dover Castle & London: Cruise Terminal to Hotel with White CliffsYou're picked up at Dover cruise terminal and driven in a private Mercedes to Dover Castle, where you spend three hours exploring the medieval fortress and its wartime tunnels at your own pace. On the way, you stop at the White Cliffs for photographs, and you pass the Tower of London on the return journey to your London hotel. The whole excursion takes six hours including travel, with bottled water and WiFi in the car, and your return is timed so you don't miss the ship.Is it for me?Book this if your cruise stops at Dover and you want to see Dover Castle and reach a London hotel without arranging transport, timing the castle visit yourself, or waiting for a group — the private car and fixed schedule let you do all three in a single morning or afternoon.
London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Castle Private TourYou're picked up from your London hotel and driven to three major castles in one day: Dover Castle with its wartime tunnels and White Cliffs views, Canterbury Cathedral with its Gothic architecture and 900-year history, and Leeds Castle on its private island with 500 acres of gardens. Your driver handles navigation and timing while you set the pace at each stop. The day includes private transportation, an English-speaking driver, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle, with the flexibility to spend as much or as little time as you want at each location.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major English castles in one day without arranging your own transport, buying individual train tickets, or following a group schedule — the private vehicle and driver let you spend as long as you want at each stop while someone else handles the driving and route.
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Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle & Dover: 12-Hour Kent Day TripYou're picked up from your hotel and driven through Kent's three major castles and a UNESCO cathedral in one day. You walk the gardens at Hever, explore Canterbury's medieval carvings and graffiti, climb Dover Castle's Norman keep, and stand on the White Cliffs with views to France. Entry fees, parking and all transport are arranged; you bring a towel if you want the Water Maze.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Kent's three major castles and Canterbury Cathedral in one day without renting a car or buying tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you move between sites on schedule, and the driver handles navigation so you can focus on what you're looking at.
London to Dover Port: Dover Castle & Pre-Cruise TransferYou're picked up from London or Heathrow, stop briefly at the Battle of Britain Memorial on the white cliffs, then spend two hours exploring Dover Castle—including the medieval tower, wartime tunnels, and Roman lighthouse. Your tour manager stays with you the whole time, luggage is included, and the return time syncs with your cruise ship departure, so you arrive at the port ready to board.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into London and want to see something substantial before boarding your cruise, rather than spending hours at the port or in a hotel—the castle visit and clifftop memorial turn a transfer into a half-day experience, and the timing is locked to your ship's departure so you arrive ready to go.
Dover Castle Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Dover Castle Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at £ 110. The average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 1,285 traveler reviews.
8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dover Castle Tours cost?
Prices start at £ 110. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Castle Day Tour from London is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 995 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
