--- title: Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 160 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 245 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/small-group-canterbury-dover-castle-cliffs-villages-day-tour/ --- # Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour **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 245 reviews at €160 per person for 11h. ## Overview Join us on a 11 hour small group, maximum 16 people, day tour from London, to Canterbury, Dover and Kent Villages. This tour takes us through the county known as the "Garden of England". We will travel through time - literally, with a visit to Greenwich where GMT began. Then out deep into the beautiful Kent countryside and a stop in the glorious traditional Kentish village of Chilham. Following Chilham we take the scenic route onto the famous White Cliffs of Dover where we descend down to the shore for spectacular views along the coast and up at the glistening white cliffs immediately behind us. On from the cliffs we head to Dover Castle, where you can explore and see over 2000 years of history, from the Roman era church, to the Medieval embattlements and tunnels dug during WW2. Then on to the city of Canterbury, with its world famous 900 year old cathedral. Visit the cathedral and join us on a guided walking tour of Canterbury before our return to London after a full day exploring. ## Before you book - Meeting point: LONDON EYE departure point: Belvedere… - Max 16 people: shared group - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 3+: Minimum age is 3 years ## Key facts - Price: from €160 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 245 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The English Bus ## What's 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 ## Not included - 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Greenwich** (20m) - We make a short stop in Greenwich on our way out of London. Greenwich forms part of our natural route out of the city and is a great place for us to stop and grab a coffee and use the bathroom before we get out into the countryside. Admire the Cutty Sark - a famous restored... 2. **Chilham Village** (30m) - Wander round this beautiful example of a traditional English village. Full of charm and centred around a village square, with a church, pub and tearooms. Chilham is perhaps Kent's most beautiful village of all. Enjoy a cup of tea and a scone from the tearooms, or perhaps a... 3. **The White Cliffs of Dover** (25m) - We bring you down to the shoreline under the world famous White Cliffs of Dover. One of England's most iconic natural locations, and a welcome sight for soldiers and pilots returning home from warfare in history. Stroll along the pebble beach with the cliffs behind you, and... 4. **Dover Castle** (2h) - Explore this glorious medieval castle - describes as the "Key to England". Huge defensive significance throughout English history, and in use as a defensive position since the Iron Age 3000 years ago, also used by the Romans - evidenced by a Roman lighthouse on the site - the... 5. **Canterbury Cathedral** (2h 30m) - We spend 2.5 hours in Canterbury. Time to explore this famous English city, perhaps do some shopping, have a bite to eat or a drink in one of it's many charismatic pubs. Perhaps take the time to visit the spectacular UNESCO world heritage site cathedral - the enormous 11th... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Fri - Departures: 08:45 - 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 LONDON EYE departure point: Belvedere Road, next to the London Eye and near the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street, Waterloo – SE1 7BP. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJX0nzC7gEdkgRsJesjuzAJFI ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 3 years - A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces - No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Maximum group size 16 people - Comfortable clothes and walking shoes - warm and waterproof clothes - Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 86** | €160 | 11h | 4.95 (245) | shared, max 16 | | [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 #7 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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