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Highlights
- Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover day trip from London
- Exclusive private viewing of Leeds Castle and its fairytale moat
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canterbury Cathedral
- See the famous White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle
- Scenic drive through the Kent countryside
- Entrance fees included
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
Great combination of castles, cathedrals and countryside! You'll have lots of photo ops during your private viewing of Leeds Castle, visit to historic Canterbury Cathedral and your stop at the stunning White Cliffs of Dover.
Recent Photos of This Tour
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Leeds CastleLeeds CastlePhoto by: kris
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Canterbury Cathedralthe inside and out f the Cathedral are beautifulPhoto by: Janet S
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Canterbury Cathedralinterior view of the scale and detail of the ceilingPhoto by: Jennifer K
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Canterbury CathedralOne of the many awe-inspiring interior views of the cathedralPhoto by: Jennifer K
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Leeds CastleThe barbican and mill outside Leeds CastlePhoto by: Jennifer K
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P3033527.JPGCanterbury CathedralPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033525.JPGCanterbury CathedralPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033520.JPGCanterbury CathedralPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033517.JPGOur groupPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033515.JPGThe quaint town of CanterburyPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033513.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033512.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033509.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033505.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033493.JPGSkipping stones in the English ChannelPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033485.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033483.JPGCliffs of DoverPhoto by: Rachel
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P3033480.JPGLeeds CastlePhoto by: Rachel
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P3033451.JPGLeeds CastlePhoto by: Rachel
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What You Can Expect
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is a major English tourist attraction, but you don’t have to worry about pushing through big crowds on this day trip from London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover, all in the Kent countryside. After departing London and driving through Greenwich, your first stop will be Leeds Castle. You’ll have an exclusive private viewing of the castle before the public crowds arrive, allowing you to experience the full splendor of the castle in relative peace.
Leeds Castle is famous for its setting on the shimmering lake that surrounds it – effectively creating a large moat. Dating back to the year 1119, the castle enjoys an idyllic setting in 500 acres of parkland and gardens, which make it one of the most picturesque castles in Britain. Admire the superb collection of medieval furniture and tapestries and Impressionist art. See the aviary of rare birds, the vineyard and the castle’s famous maze.
You’ll then head to Canterbury Cathedral. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral is linked to many great church figures – the most famous being St Thomas Becket, who was murdered there in 1170. The cathedral’s Gothic-style architecture is a lasting testament to its seat as the birthplace of English Christianity. It also plays a role in Chaucer’s famous The Canterbury Tales.
Finally, you’ll continue through the Kent countryside – known as the Garden of England, with its quaint villages and pretty landscapes – to reach the coast at Dover. Here you’ll admire the White Cliffs of Dover, standing 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. Standing tall above the English Channel is Dover Castle, England’s largest castle.
Customer Reviews
April 2014
We had a great time. The guide was very knowledgeable and she spoke lovely English.
April 2014
This was such a great trip! We had plenty of time at all the stops, and Kevin, our tour guide, was the best! he knew his history and was very engaging, which added to the enjoyment. he pointed out all sorts of things along the way as well. Leeds Castle was very neat and not crowded at all (we went in late March), and Canterbury might be my favorite place on the planet. Our bus driver, Pat, was amazing at navigating through traffic and it was a very smooth ride (not the case for other tours I've taken). They gave us clear directions as to when/where to be to be picked up, and Kevin made sure we could all get back to where we needed to be at the end of the trip, even offering restaurant suggestions. it was a great trip, and the pricing was so reasonable (if you don't think so, look up just a rail ticket to Canterury from London and you'll believe me). I would definitely use Viator again (and hope we would get Kevin again, too!)
