From Dover cruise port: Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle

7 hours and 45 minutes

Easy

The two great historic sites of this corner of Kent, both guided inside by Paul: two hours in Canterbury and its cathedral, free time for lunch, then Dover Castle, with the White Cliffs below and views of France on a clear day.

The two great historic sites of this corner of Kent, both guided inside by Paul: two hours in Canterbury and its cathedral, free time for lunch, then Dover Castle, with the White Cliffs below and views of France on a clear day.

Your day (times are fitted to your ship):

  • 09:00 Leave the Dover cruise terminal; countryside drive with Paul's commentary.
  • 09:45 Canterbury: a two-hour guided tour of the city and the cathedral, with Paul.
  • 12:00 Free time for lunch.
  • 13:30 Leave Canterbury; countryside drive with commentary.
  • 14:15 Dover Castle: guided tour with Paul, with a bird's-eye view of the White Cliffs and, on a clear day, the French coast. Time to visit the wartime tunnels on your own (Paul cannot guide inside them).
  • 16:45 Back at the terminal in good time to reboard.

April to October only. In the earlier-closing months the day may run in reverse to fit Dover Castle's closing times. A shared day in Paul's own car: you may share it with other guests, up to 3 in all. It runs from 2 guests. Groups of 4 or more: contact Paul for a group day in a hired vehicle with driver. Not included: lunch. Entry to Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral is included in the price.

What's included?
    • A guided day shared with other guests (up to 3 in all) with Paul Mercier-Herring, Blue and Green Badge guide
    • Transport in Paul's own car
    • Meeting and drop-off at the Dover cruise terminal
    • A day planned around your ship's call
    • Entry to Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks
    Please note
      What to bring

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