Private tour in Dover Gary P

Full Day Leeds Castle Tour, Canterbury Cathedral and White Cliffs of Dover tour

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Gary P.

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Hello, my name is Gary, as a Dovorian I was born in Dover and have spent my entire life living in the villages around Dover never more than 4 miles from the iconic White Cliffs. As a young boy growing up in the countryside I have fond memories of playing on the beaches and pretty coves around Dover. Re-enacting battles with my mates in the moat at Dover Castle & exploring the miles of old military tunnels beneath the White Cliffs of Dover. I'm family man first, I'm blessed with a wonderful wife, 2 beautiful daughters, 3 precious grandchildren & 1 more on the way! I spent my early years working in the construction industry and have always had a complete love of buildings and their architecture and how people live and work in them. Dover has some of the finest medieval buildings in England and of course surrounded with pretty Kentish villages & seaside towns. Like many things in life, I didn't plan to become a tour guide. In truth after a back injury (I'm fine now) I needed to reinvent myself. I decided to become a driver, I got all the right qualifications & licenses, a vehicle and set up my own business taking people to the airports for their holidays. I remember bringing a wonderful couple from their Central London hotel to Dover Cruise Terminal for their cruise, we were a little early so they asked "could you show us around" I can honestly say that was the moment I realised just what I wanted to do! My Light Bulb Moment! Since then I've committed to become the best private tour guide I can be. I've developed excellent relationships with Leeds Castle, Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral and more. From 2022 I will be an accredited tour guide at Canterbury Cathedral so I will be able to personally guide you. As a local I can take you to the best places to get the most from your day. My vehicle is a luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class, with 7 leather seats, fully air-conditioned and I always have a plentiful supply of complementary cooled bottled water. I'm happy to collect you from your Dover hotel, Dover Priory Train Station or Dover Cruise terminal & I can return you to your cruise ship at the end of your tour, or if you're leaving your cruise and want a transfer to your Central London hotel with a private guided tour en-route that would be fine too. Many of my clients like to be collected from and returned to their hotel in London for a day tour out of London. All my tours are private, the itinerary can be customised to suit you. please feel free to reach out to me with any special requests. I have just one goal 'To make your day with me the best day of your vacation' Accredited tour guide for Canterbury Cathedral (Only accredited tour guides are allowed to tour inside the the Cathedral). Fully licensed and insured private hire driver. Fully licensed & insured luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class vehicle DBS checked (criminal records check). *Important for Tours that include Canterbury Cathedral* Canterbury Cathedral do not permit Guided Tours on a Sunday, therefore the Cathedral visit becomes unguided.

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Overview of your Dover tour

Join me on an exciting discovery of Castles, Cliffs and Cathedrals, all steeped in History and Mystery! Special treat! Take a private tour of the Magical Leeds Castle before it opens to the public! Totally transformed in 1519 by Henry VIII for his first wife Catherine of Arrogan. In 1926 an American Heiress, Lady Baillie, fell in love with and bought the Castle turning it into a beautiful venue, hosting many parties for the rich and famous! The Castle feels very personal and my Tour will enable you to indulge yourself in the stories the Castle will tell. Then on to the City of Canterbury to one of the oldest and most famous Christian Structures in England, Canterbury Cathedral - I fell in love with this building as soon as I visited it, together we will see the ancient architecture and uncover the secrets of the cloisters and stained glass windows. We will visit the breathtaking and famous White Cliffs of Dover where I spent my childhood, I will take you to the best views, not to be missed!

Your Dover tour itinerary

Collected in a luxury Mercedes-Benz by your Guide from Dover at 08:30 to start your Tour. You'll take a private tour of Leeds Castle before they open to the public. Known as the most beautiful Castle in the world, with over 900 years of history to explore. With 300 years of royal ownership. From Leeds Castle I will drive through some Kentish Countryside and, if you'd like, stop for lunch in a Kentish Village Pub. After lunch we will travel to the City of Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral with its amazing architecture has over 1500 years of history and is breathtaking. I will personally take you on a private guided Tour and tell you the wonderful stories. Then to the White Cliffs of Dover.  There is a 5-10 minute walk to the cliffs to get the best views where we can take a walk along the path on top of the Cliffs taking in the magnificent views, with plenty of photo opportunities. If time finish the day with a visit to a couple of seaside villages with a walk on the beach before I drive you back to Dover.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Mercedes-Benz V Class Luxury MPV with leather seats, fully air-conditioned, fully valeted for your comfort and a plentiful supply of complimentary cooled bottled water. With an integrated microphone system to enhance your experience.

What's included
Other: * Complimentary cooled bottled water.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission tickets. Lunch.
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Dover, England, United Kingdom

Dover Cruise Terminal, Local Hotel, Dover Priory Train Station, Canterbury.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Architecture
History
Tour reference number
870104
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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