Why choose this London tour ?
Explore the beautiful scenery of the English countryside with a day trip to Kent. Known as the Garden of England, Kent is home to historic buildings, stunning beaches and family-friendly attractions. On this tour, you’ll visit Hever Castle and explore the Italian Garden. The Rose Garden. The Long Gallery. Diana’s walk along with the Lake Walk. The English Yew Maze and The Tudor Garden. Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian structures in the UK, explores the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle.
Your tour time starts from the moment you meet your driver. This tour duration is 12 hours of which, You will spend 7 hours visiting the sites and 5 hours on journeys.
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What makes Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour a unique experience ?
Founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is a unique place of worship, a major pilgrimage destination, a masterpiece of art and architecture, and one of the UK’s most-visited historic sites. Often referred to as ‘England in stone’, the Cathedral has been at the center of momentous events and upheavals. It is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and resting place of royalty and saints.
Explore the markings of builders, staff and visitors. The alterations to architecture show the development of the church, the masons marks show where they laboured, and the markings made by visitors, scratches of ‘medieval graffiti’, give some insight to those that have walked this way before, leaving an anonymous notation in history. We can buy the tickets for you in advance.
Spanning more than 600 years, the history of Hever Castle is rich and varied. The original medieval defensive castle, with its gatehouse and walled bailey, was built in 1383. In the 15th and 16th centuries it was the home of one of the most powerful families in the country, the Boleyns, who modernized the existing dwelling within the walls.
The Castle is also testament to the remarkable efforts of a wealthy American, William Waldorf Astor, who used his fortune to restore and extend the Castle in the early 20th century, saving it from ruin. Astor paid great attention to detail and insisted that his workmen used, as far as possible, the same materials and tools as Tudor and Elizabethan craftsmen.
The award-winning gardens at Hever Castle offer many magnificent areas that are a pleasure to visit at any time of the year.
Dover Castle probably originated as a motte and bailey castle, built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was transformed by King Henry II between 1179 and 1188; building the keep, the walls of the inner bailey and parts of the outer curtain wall.
We highly recommend visiting the White Cliffs of Dover. These incredible iconic cliffs are worth the visit alone.
There can be no doubt that the White Cliffs of Dover are one of this country’s most spectacular natural features. They are an official icon of Britain and have been a sign of hope and freedom for centuries.
You can appreciate their beauty and enjoy their special appeal through the seasons by taking one of the dramatic cliff-top walks offering unrivaled views of the busy English Channel and the French coast.
There is no entry fee, just a parking charge which we provide.
The total tour duration is 12 hours of which, You will spend 7 hours visiting the sites and 5 hours on journeys.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hever Castle. The Water Maze. Cool down in the Water Maze but don’t forget to bring a towel! Situated on Sixteen Acre Island it is a maze with a difference that consists of a series of concentric stepping stone walkways sitting over water; at intervals the stones tilt when stood on and hidden water jets spring into action to soak the unwary visitor. The aim is to reach the stone grotto in the centre without getting wet. Few are successful although it is great fun and challenges young and old alike.
- For the Water Maze you must bring towels.
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- Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour
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Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private transportation
- Door to door service
- Pick up and drop off
- Parking fee for White Cliffs of Dover
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Entry to Dover Castle Adult £21.80 Child (5-17) £14.40 per person.
- Entry to Canterbury Cathedral Adult 15.50 Child (5-17) free per person.
- Entry to Hever Castle Adult £20.80 Child (5-17) £13.10 per person.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Gateway Tours UK.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
This Ticket is not a pass to any sites. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking.
• Tours does not include entrance fees. Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting.
If you need us to buy tickets to any sites we can do that. Please send us an email and we will have it ready for you before the tour.
We can provide blue badge accredited guides on request for an extra fee. please send us a email after you book your tour.
