Top Experiences in Dover Castle

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 a private viewing of beautiful Leeds Castle before the doors open to the public, 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 commentary throughout the day through your personal headphones.

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.

Discover the legends of Dover on a full-day guided tour from London by private car. See the famous White Cliffs and visit the medieval Dover Castle.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program

9-hour: Highlights of Dover
Join this tour to discover the highlights of Dover, see the White Cliffs and visit Dover Castle with skip-the-line tickets.

11-hour: Highlights of Dover & Canterbury
Join this tour to discover the highlights of Dover and Canterbury. Visit the Canterbury Cathedral, White Cliffs of Dover, and Dover Castle (skip-the-line tickets included).

Enjoy the full attention of a Private Guide on your visit to Dover, the most important port city in England. Immerse yourself in the delights of the English coastline and local legends about distant voyages and old battles. Take advantage of tickets to Dover’s Top Attractions and private transportation from London.

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide.

Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd.

We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

Explore the town made famous by Charles Dickens and visit one of England’s most impressive surviving medieval castle buildings: Rochester Castle. Discover Dover Castle - an icon of England, built soon after 1066, and the center of the effort to evacuate the Allied troops from Dunkirk during WW2. Visit Capel Le Ferne, situated on the White Cliffs of Dover and home to The Battle of Britain Memorial.

Travel to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and White Cliffs of Dover. Our custom day trip guarantees unbeatable low prices, deluxe coaches, experienced guides and the flexibility to add walking tours or entrance tickets along the way. Upgrade to include entrance fees, or enjoy the flexibility of deciding on the day which attractions you'd like to visit.

Our intimate tour is led and guided by Historian Dr. Geoff Sedlezky, University of Oxford as well as by the excellent guides at the chosen castles and cathedrals. These Medieval Castles and Cathedrals are off the beaten track and not usually visited by tourists to London. Here is your chance to follow your own Historian of the Middle Ages to some of the most important historic places in England. Grab the opportunity to see the past come alive - walk in the steps of Anne Boleyn - see the incomparable 1000-year-old Canterbury Cathedral - visit amazing Pubs!

Choose from the list below to create your own private customised tour or use our suggestions. All Shore Excursions are specifically designed as circular tours so you are not travelling the same roads twice, after lunch we are always travelling back towards Dover - no chance of your ship leaving without you!

We work with chauffeured Mercedes vehicles for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.

All itineraries can be adapted as Ship Transfers to or from Dover.

This 10-hour private guided tour will take you to the amazing and stunning Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Town center. Travel to Dover to visit the mighty Dover Castle, and take an unforgettable walk along Dover's iconic white cliffs. Enjoy free 4G WiFi to use all day inside the vehicle. You will be provided with free water to enjoy inside the vehicle. Your guide will know all the best places to stop and get that perfect photo and will even take them for you to make sure all of your group is in the photo together.

Visit the home of Operation Dynamo Dover Castle,you will not be disappointed. 
• Enjoy a Hassle Free pick up from cruise terminal and to your London Hotel
• Family Friendly
• Duration 6 Hours including travel time

On this small group tour, take a journey into the county of Kent. View the famous White Cliffs of Dover, explore Dover Castle, and visit historic Canterbury. This tour includes either a walk along the cliff-top or a walk along the beach to view the White Cliffs (weather dependent – your tour manager will advise on the day), entrance into Dover Castle, visit to Canterbury and entrance into Canterbury Cathedral, luxury coach travel throughout and the services of a tour manager.

An all inclusive private tour for you and your party only. Seat back and relax while we take you around the county of Kent, also known as the garden of England. Enjoy the view of England's finest country side in a private vehicle and your very own chauffeur.
We pick up all travelers from there hotel or Private address and drop you back to your hotel or your chosen drop off point.
Go inside and explore at your own pace Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle. Visit White cliffs of Dover and see the coast of France. We take all the hustle to make your day a perfect day.

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.

You have an excellent opportunity to do some sightseeing on your way to Dover cruise port from London. You can visit Dover Castle in a private sedan, minivan or van and discover the history at Dover Castle in Dover, travel to the history-steeped castle at a time that suits you. Roam the recreated halls built by Henry II in the 12th century; learn about Henry’s court via holograms and guides; and explore the castle tunnels and former hospital areas used in World War I and II.

Enjoy the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, and visit Canterbury Cathedral in one great day tour from London. We depart early to avoid traffic congestion leaving the city. By visiting just 2 locations in one day, you will have more time to enjoy each location. See the beautiful countryside and coastal views as you drive through Kent to the Dover coastline. Enjoy spectacular views and admire the views from the White Cliffs of Dover. We then offer you a choice: decide on the day! Enjoy extended time (2 hours more) to enjoy the cliffs coastal walk, or take the option to visit nearby Dover Castle - Castle admission not included. Continue to Canterbury city, one of the most beautiful cities in England. Enjoy a brief walking tour to see the highlights of this ancient city. Consider a visit to Canterbury Cathedral (optional-not included), or enjoy free-time to explore Canterbury. There are many great independent shops and cafes.

If you are docking in Dover for a day and you don’t know what to do, then let us take you on journey you could never have thought of. Imagine one minute you are on a cruise ship, the next minute you are in a medieval castle. Yes, Dover castle, built as a fortress by the Normandy king over a 1000 years ago. It has gone through 2 world wars, and is still standing in its full majesty. Before you can even catch your breath, we'll have whisked you off to the next destination, the Canterbury cathedral. First built in the 6th century, its stunning mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architecture is guaranteed to stun you into silence. And If you thought that was all there was there you are mistaken. At this point you must be thinking ‘have I returned to the cruise ship?’ because all you can see around you is water. A familiar sight, yes but this journey is not yet over. you are actually now in the most beautiful castle on these lands, the Leeds castle built in the middle of the water.

Combine your pre cruise transfer from Heathrow and London to Dover, with an optional visit to one of the most impressive and dramatic Castles in the world, Dover Castle.

After your preffered pickup from the central London Hotel, you will travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes V-Class to your first stop, Leeds Castle Here, you will take self guided walking Tour. Afterward, we will continue to Canterbury or May be Dover castle and its White Cliffs.

On the way to Leeds Castle you will admire some of Londons iconic buildings from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London.

From Leeds Castle we will make our way to Dover Castle and its White Cliffs this has an amazing view over the English channel.

All inclusive tour
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral, before a visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England. After this, time permitting there are many sites available in the area including Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill for over 49 years and Knole, one of the largest private houses in England, with it’s famous collection of 17th and 18th century furniture
The 500 acres of parkland at Leeds Castle include a swirling yew maze, the famous water cascade and the Wood Garden, vivid with daffodils and narcissi in the spring.
The Gatehouse Exhibition A visit to our exhibition within the ancient Gatehouse of Leeds Castle will take you on a fascinating journey through over 900 years of the Castle’s history.

Visit the home of Operation Dynamo Dover Castle,you will not be disappointed. 
Here you will Escape from dunkirk when visiting the World War 2 Tunnels,Hospital and learn how Sir Winston Churchill won the war

Visit Leeds Castle the Loveliest Castle in the world
• Enjoy a Hassle Free pick up from cruise terminal and to your London Hotel
• Family Friendly
• Duration 8 Hours including travel time

Visit the Jewels of Kent. Enjoy a fantastic day out. Explore History, Medieval, Culture.
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England and on to Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral,
visit to Dover with its white cliffs and castle. In the afternoon you will visit Leeds Castle, arguably the most beautiful castle in England. It was built in the middle of a lake and was home to the medieval Queens of England.
Included in this Tour is Punting on the Moat. Enjoy a leisurely punt on the moat in the shadow of Leeds Castle. Sit back, relax and float gently through the ancient arches in an elegant wooden punt. Visitors will be able to see views of the Castle from an inspiring perspective with a guided tour. the fee for the punting is included with the price.
We can provide blue badge accredited guides on request for an extra fee.
Your tour time is 12 hours in total. 6 hours on visiting sites. 6 hours on journeys and lunch