Private tour in Dover Tanya F
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I live on the beautiful Kent coast in the south east of England. I would be delighted to welcome you to my corner of the country and show you just how stunning the South East of England is with its gorgeous countryside, magnificent gardens, medieval towns and picturesque villages. I have always felt privileged to live in such a wonderful area that is so rich in places to visit. Since I qualified as a professional tour guide and was awarded the highly respected Blue Badge, it has given me the possibility to share my enthusiasm for the region with guests who come from all over the world. There are so many amazing sites in the counties of Kent and East Sussex that you could spend your whole vacation here. On our tour, we may find ourselves strolling along the narrow streets of a medieval town such as Rye, driving along idyllic country lanes or perhaps stopping off in a picture-postcard village such as Biddenden for a traditional cream tea or pub lunch. You will feel very safe and comfortable riding along in my very own 8-seater Mercedes_Benz V Class. This car with its excellent all-round visibility, panoramic glass roof and easy-access electric rear doors is considered to be one of the best in its class for touring. It also allows us the possibility to visit places that are inaccessible to tour buses and large groups. If you have any historical interests such as the Tudors, Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill or World War 2 history, I can also create a customised tour especially for you. If you are a keen gardener, perhaps you would like to visit one of our world-famous gardens such as Great Dixter or Sissinghurst. Wherever we go, my aim is for you to have the most enjoyable day possible while discovering something new about the history, the people and the daily life over here in England. I love sharing a good anecdote or two and will do my best to make sure your day is interesting, entertaining and memorable. Blue Badge Tourist Guide - South East England Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding (MITG) Member of the Guild of Tourist Guides Member of the Driver-Guides Association (DGA) Member of South East England Tourist Guides Association (SEETGA) Specialist accreditation to guide at Windsor Castle None
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This tour combines two of my favourite places in the southeast of England. The Cinque Port of Rye with its quaint cobbled lanes has seen many events throughout its long, turbulent history. On our walking tour, I will bring the ancient town alive by telling you stories about invasions and smuggling, flooding and shipwrecks, murders, and royal visits. After traveling through some of the most beautiful countryside of East Sussex and Kent, you will find yourselves at Sissinghurst, a world-renowned garden and iconic refuge that is dedicated to beauty. Sissinghurst Castle comprises a sixteenth-century tower and other buildings, surrounded by the most famous twentieth-century garden in England. Vita-Sackville West, a poet and garden writer, took responsibility for all the planting within the 'garden rooms', which her husband Harold Nicholson, a diplomat and author, laid out in the 1930s. Hopefully, you will be able to share my enthusiasm and love of gardens in a personalised introduction to this amazing site.
It was only my wife and myself on this tour which made it uniquely tailored to us. Tanya and driver and guide was amazingly informed and we shared a lot of stories about gardens and our particular interest in Rye and EH Benson. Highly recommend this as a way of having a very effective day out.
Tanya was an excellent tour guide. She knew information and history of the area. Even though there was a terrible traffic jam she was waiting for us on time at the port with a big smile! We had a pleasant day and had no worries about anything. I loved the quaintness of the pub we ate at but I would say the food was just average. I am not sure that I would take the tour again as it was a little pricey, but overall a wonderful day.
Wonderful tour, Tanya F. was excellent, so kind and full of knowledge of the area. She went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Tanya is awesome
Tanya graciously included a stop in Dover, so we could experience the white cliffs. She carefully pointed out the intricacies of the port. We headed towards Sissinghurst and started with some tea, coffee and shortbread before walking the lovely grounds. She again, was gracious and kind while we plant lovers drooled over every inch of the garden rooms. We stopped for a wonderful lunch at an amazing bakery after our tour of Sissinghurst…Tanya knows her history!
- From your chosen pick-up location in Dover or Canterbury, we will make our way to Rye pausing for photographs of idyllic villages and medieval churches along the way. The journey time is approximately 1 hour. - Whilst taking a stroll with me through the quaint streets and cobbled lanes of Rye, you will soak up the atmosphere of this medieval gem and catch stunning views over the surrounding marshes and coast of the English Channel. We generally spend between 60 and 90 minutes walking around Rye and looking at various sites. - From Rye, we will continue our journey to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, perhaps stopping off for some lunch in a typical country pub or English tearoom. The drive takes around 30-45 minutes. - After a visit to Sissinghurst, we continue the tour back to your drop-off location, taking in more of the enchanting English countryside and some outstanding villages. This drive will take us just over an hour. Please be aware that this tour can be customised according to your wishes.
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For groups of up to 7 people, you will be chauffeured by me in my top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class. With its excellent all-round visibility, panoramic glass roof and easy- access electric rear doors, this is one of the most comfortable touring vehicles in its class. The vehicle is equipped with a special speaker system, so that each participant can hear my commentary and the answers to your questions as we drive along. If you are in a group larger than 7 people, please contact me for a customised tour.
England, England, CT17 9DQ, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: Dover Cruise Terminal,Station: Ashford International, Canterbury East or West, Folkestone West or Dover Priory train stations.,ByGuide: Hotel or private address in the locations mentioned above
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