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Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour

5.0 · 246 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by The English Bus Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
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The operator has taken it off sale, as of October 16, 2026. Everything below is what the tour looked like when it last ran. Operators do bring these back, and when this one returns it goes back into our listings automatically.

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Duration
11h
Group
Shared, up to 16 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit Chilham, the White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury in a small shared group of up to sixteen.

Mini coach transport, water and an optional Canterbury walk are included; entry to Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral costs extra. 4.95 from 246 reviews at €160 per person for 11h.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €160 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price)
  • Professional guide. Fully commentated small group guided tour
  • Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach & complimentary bottled water
  • Optional entry to Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be bought on arrival. Adults: £19.50 Child FREE
  • Tickets to Dover Castle (Optional) Cash/card payment taken on the day. See pricing below
  • 1st Apr - 22nd May '26: £13.60 child, £24.65 conc, £27.20 adults 26th May - 28th Aug '26: £14.87 child, £27.20 conc, £29.75 adults 1st Sept - 30th Oct '26: £13.60 child, £24.65 conc, £27.20 adults

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
246 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 244 of 246

Star breakdown of all 246 ratings

5 stars
237 · 96%
4 stars
7 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, small groups and varied stops; some would like more time to explore Dover Castle.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides share history with humour and engaging stories
  • Small groups make the trip feel personal and easy to manage
  • Comfortable minibuses reach narrow country lanes and village stops
  • Varied stops combine countryside, Dover's cliffs and castle, and Canterbury
  • Freedom to explore independently, with practical tips before each stop

Complaints

  • Some find the stop lengths sufficient, while others want more time at Dover Castle
  • Walking and stairs can be challenging for travellers with limited mobility

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 August 2024 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
LONDON EYE departure point: Belvedere Road, next to the London Eye and near the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street, Waterloo – SE1 7BP. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:45 on Tue, Fri; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
The English Bus; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable clothes and walking shoes - warm and waterproof clothes

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum age is 3 years

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces

Good to know

  • Age 3+ Minimum age is 3 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund