Private tour in Canterbury William J

Full Day Private Tour of Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover

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William J.

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Hi and welcome to the magnificent metropolis and historical minefield that is London. My name is Will and I have been driving a London Taxi around the City's streets for over 24 years. I am also a qualified London Taxi Tour Guide which allows excellent access to many of London's attractions in my modern, electric and fully air-conditioned London Black Taxi. I was born in North London and am a father to three daughters and a grandfather to my two grandson's Noah and Jude. I have always been massively interested in all aspects of history. From back in my school days, where I studied History and Ancient History, to the modern day where I am often found with my head in a historical book, when I am not working or guiding. I am especially passionate about the history of London, the city I was born and raised in. I have always loved sharing my historical knowledge, enthusiasm and experience of London with anybody and everybody with similar interests, whether that be purely historical or linked to more modern, themed interests. I also make yearly Armistice day visits to Ypres, in Belgium, where the British were based in the Great War. My other interests include running my own Krav Maga self-defence school and virtually all sports. I also enjoy meeting and learning from the many people I meet whilst guiding. As the old adage goes "Every day is a school day". I pride myself on providing interesting, informative but mainly fun days with my clients and I really look forward to hearing from you and to showing you such places as Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and many other locations in my great city. We can also venture further afield and visit some English treasures just outside of London. Such as Bath, Avebury, Stonehenge, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, Eton, Runnymede Magna Carta, Hever Castle (Henry the Eighth and Anne Boleyn), Chartwell House (Winston Churchill), The Cotswolds, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge, Winchester, Canterbury, White Cliffs of Dover, Salisbury and Old Sarum. Not forgetting some theme based tours with Harry Potter, Charles Dickens or The Beatles. Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like me to customize or personalize any tour which differs from the tours/itineraries shown. Please just ask and we can create, together, the perfect day for your wishes combining any mixture of places. I'm at your disposal also for the multi-day tours. Qualified London Taxi Driver. Qualified London Taxi Tour Guide. Member of English Heritage. Member of the National Trust. Member of Historic Royal Palaces. Member of Royal Collection Trust. Although I can accompany you into such attractions as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle, I am not a Blue Badge guide and therefore unable to guide in these historical monuments.

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Overview of your Canterbury tour

A full day (9 hour) private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Medieval City of Canterbury which was originally a Roman Walled City. We will also visit it's world famous Cathedral first founded back in 597AD. We will take a walk, back in time, through Canterbuy's ancient streets, taking in all of it's beautiful and historical buildings. Canterbury is described as 'The Cradle of Christianity' and is the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the principal leader of the Church of England. The cathedral is also where four french knights murdered Thomas Becket back in 1170. After a stop for lunch, we will take a 30 minute drive through the Kent countryside and then park up to take in the views of The White Cliffs of Dover. There will be plenty of time for those all important photographs throughout the day.

Your Canterbury tour itinerary

Suggested itinerary: 9am: Collect you from your London Hotel (or another agreed location). 11-11.15am: Arrive in Canterbury 11.45-Noon: Go inside the Cathedral 1pm: Lunch 2pm: Finish our walk around Canterbury 2.30pm: Leave Canterbury 3pm: arrive at the White Cliffs for a stroll and photographs 3.45pm: Leave Dover 6pm: Arrive backin London

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

A new Electric London Black Taxi.

What's included
Private Guide
Meeting location

London, England, United Kingdom

I will collect you in my new Electric London Black Taxi at your London hotel or another pre-agreed location.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Religious Sites
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1417721
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

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Who is this private tour in Canterbury best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who are interested in history, architecture, and scenic landscapes. It's ideal for those who want to explore the ancient city of Canterbury and its famous cathedral, as well as enjoy the stunning views of the White Cliffs of Dover. With a private guide like William J., you'll gain deeper insights into the area's rich history.

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