Discover the historical county of Kent on a full-day tour from London. See the white cliffs of Dover, visit Leeds Castle, and explore the medieval town of Canterbury.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in London and head to Kent, known as the Garden of England. Arrive in Canterbury and see its fine Norman Cathedral.
Continue to Dover and see its white cliffs and castle. Then, 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.
If time permits, visit Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Garden. At the end of the day, return to your hotel in London.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ entry pass to Leeds Castle
✔ Executive private transports
✔ Entry Pass to Canterbury Cathedral
✔ In-person Guide: English
✔ Bottled water
✔ Entry pass to Dover Castle
✔ Pick up and Drop off
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
2. Broadwick Soho
3. Treehouse Hotel London
4. The Langham, London
5. The Kings Arms
6. The Resident Soho
7. Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square, an IHG hotel
8. Claridge's
9. Sofitel London St James
10. Victory House Leicester Square
11. The Cavendish London Hotel
12. Dukes London
13. St Giles London Hotel
14. Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse
15. W London
16. Thistle Trafalgar Square
17. Flemings Mayfair
18. The Mermaid Suite Hotel
19. The Fox Club Mayfair
20. The Trafalgar St. James
Additional Info: This tour includes Pick up and drop off. We will pick you up from your hotel or private address and drop you back to the pickup point unless you advise us otherwise. there is no extra charge for pick up and drop off. * for Hotel pick up please wait in the lobby at the pickup time. * For private address, please wait outside the main entrance at the pickup time. If your hotel is not listed, please inform us at booking time or send us a email after booking your tour. If you do not have your pick up details at the time of your booking, then please provide us your pick up details 12 hours before your tour start time.
The total duration of this tour is 12 hours. 6 hours for site visits and 6 hours Journey and Lunch.
Itinerary
1
Dover Castle
Kent, the “Garden of England” is the oldest county in the nation, and where a fascinating history Unfolds
Your route takes you through Kent, known as the Garden of England to Dover Castle.
Rising above the famous White Cliffs high above the Channel, Dover Castle is an icon of England. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges, and was at the centre of the crucial effort to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Allied troops from the beach of Dunkirk.
With plenty for the whole family to discover.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury with its fine Norman Cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Leeds Castle
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.
Each key stage of its development is captured, from early Norman beginnings through 300 years of royal ownership to Henry VIII’s resplendent Tudor Palace, then many centuries of private ownership and onto its most recent incarnation as a sumptuous country retreat. This extraordinary story is beautifully recreated through original artefacts, expert historical detail, illustration and film.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total duration of this tour is 12 hours. 6 hours visiting sites and 6 hours on journey and lunch break
