--- title: Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 3050 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [cmn, ja, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 85 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/leeds-castle-cliffs-of-dover-and-canterbury-day-trip-from-london-with-guided-cat/ --- # Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and views of the White Cliffs of Dover on a countryside day trip. Coach travel, a guide and Leeds Castle entry are included; cathedral entry and its guided visit depend on your selected option. 4.55 from 3050 reviews at €125 per person for 10h. ## Overview Escape the hustle-bustle of London for a day and travel to the English countryside for a tour of Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover. Enjoy viewing beautiful Leeds Castle, get an exclusive tour inside UNESCO World Heritage–listed Canterbury Cathedral, and admire the symbolic White Cliffs of Dover. Listen to your guide's expert live commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones. From October 2025 to April 2026, essential stonework will take place on the front and west sides of Leeds Castle, with scaffolding in place. Visits and tours will continue as normal, though some exterior views may be affected. Thank you for your understanding. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €113: ages 3 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person for the English-Leeds Castle entry option; other options up to €149 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 3050 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 89% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Evan Evans Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English-Leeds Castle entry | €125 / person | English | Tour with Leeds Castle entry: Tour includes entry to Leeds Castle only (No entry to Canterbury Cathedral). Tour is live guided in English. | | Spanish-Leeds Castle entry | €125 / person | Spanish | Leeds Castle entry only: Includes entry to Leeds Castle. Excludes entry to Canterbury Cathedral. | | Chinese-Leeds Castle entry | €125 / person | Chinese | Chinese Leeds Castle entry: Includes entry to Leeds Castle. Excludes entry to Canterbury Cathedral. Live guided in Mandarin. | | Japanese-Leeds Castle entry | €125 / person | Japanese | Tour with Leeds Castle entry : Tour includes Leeds Castle entry only. Excludes entry to Canterbury Cathedral. | | Japanese-includes both entries | €149 / person | Japanese | Includes both entries: Tour includes entry to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. | | Spanish-includes both entries | €149 / person | Spanish | Includes both entries: Includes entry to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. | | English-includes both entries | €149 / person | English | Includes both entries: Tour includes entry to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Tour is live guided in English. | | Chinese-includes both entries | €149 / person | Chinese | Chinese Including all entries : Includes entry to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Live guided in Mandarin. | ## What's included - Entry to Canterbury Cathedral (if option selected) - Superior Coach with Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board - Expert guide - Personal Audio Headset - Guided tour of Canterbury Cathedral (if option selected) - Entry to Leeds Castle ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up/drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Leeds Castle** (1h 30m; admission included) - Located in Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, lies Leeds Castle, a beautiful medieval castle frequently referred to as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. With 500 acres of landscaped parkland to explore and impeccably maintained gardens to enjoy, it’s easy to see why this... 2. **Canterbury Cathedral** (45m; admission included) - A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral is both a serene place of holiness and beautiful tourist destination. As the Cathedral of the Archbishop, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, Canterbury holds a special place in British history. No... 3. **Dover Castle** (pass by, no stop) - is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England. It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. It is the largest castle in England. 4. **The White Cliffs of Dover** (20m) - Soaring 350ft above the crashing waves of the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognisable landmark of Britain. From Caesar to Shakespeare, some of history’s most important figures recognised the towering symbolism of the cliffs. Traditionally the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Departs: Evan Evans kiosk located opposite Gate 1, inside Victoria Coach Station. Arrive at 8:30am. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf5eT6hgFdkgR4yXoAgCElvQ ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - For a wheelchair user: Please contact us (by email or phone) at least seven days before travel so we can arrange an accessible vehicle - The itinerary may change for operational reasons ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #85 of 86** | €125 | 10h | 4.55 (3050) | shared | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #85 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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