Top Things to do in Kent
Top Hotels in Kent
- 1. One Warwick Park Hotel
- 2. Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel
- 3. Crescent Turner Hotel
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
- 5. Hythe Imperial Hotel
- 6. Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
- 7. Chandos Premier Folkestone Channel Tunnel Hotel
- 8. The Falstaff Hotel, Canterbury
- 9. Howfield Manor Hotel
- 10. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
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10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Kent That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kent, United Kingdom including Christmas Lunch in Canterbury with Dover and Rochester, Christmas at Chartwell House - Home of Sir Winston Churchill, Kent : Gardens, Castles and Cathedrals : Private Driving Tour from London, Winston Churchill Experience - Churchill War Rooms and Chartwell House, Chartwell House The Home of Sir Winston Churchill - A Private Tour From London, Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Leeds Castle & Dover Castle, Medieval England Private Day Tour from London, Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover, Historic Canterbury Private Day Tour from London, The Canterbury Classic Tour.
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1. Christmas Lunch in Canterbury with Dover and Rochester
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Celebrate Christmas Day on a tour of the beautiful English countryside. You’ll visit Canterbury, enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas lunch, see the White Cliffs of Dover and take a walking tour of Rochester. Soak up the holiday spirit of three historic English towns and sample a traditional Christmas lunch in the charming old town of Canterbury.
Inclusions: 2 Course Christmas lunch with welcome drink, Visit Canterbury, enjoy a short walking tour of this historic town, See Rochester Cathedral and Castle, Services of Professional guide and transport by air-conditioned coach
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By JessicamarieBrecknoc
Fantastic - even for a muggle this place is jaw dropping. This was our third visit and we will be back before the year is out . You can actually do this trip yourself by public transport from Waterloo to Watford Junction and then there is a free shuttle coach to the studios and it will end up costing you a fraction of the price. Just to say I have not used this service so I am not reviewing the service given by Premium tours .A family ticket cost €132 for 2 adults and 2 children and then the extras are just the train fare. If you are on a budget I would recommend exploring this option.
2. Christmas at Chartwell House - Home of Sir Winston Churchill
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private Special Christmas Tour to Chartwell From London - The home of Sir Winston Churchill Share in the memories of a Churchill family Christmas at Chartwell as you explore four rooms of the house decorated as the Churchill's would have enjoyed. Christmas lunch is also available in the restaurant on site. At this time of the year the house closes for 3 months to allow for maintenance. But the grounds and Four rooms of the house are opened up for select Saturdays and Sundays in December. Highlights • See how the Churchill's enjoyed Christmas • Explore the gardens and grounds designed by Sir Winston Churchill • Your own private driver and guide • Visit the nearby village Westerham • Christmas lunch on site or at a village pub (own expense)
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 512divines
I'm really glad I booked with Richard's Tours and certainly wasn't dissapointed! I had other things on in the morning so with short notice, Richard responded to agree a meet in the afternoon and he was bang on time. He was presentable, amiable and down to earth. It was immediately obvious that he was very keen to share his well researched knowledge, which was reassuring given that having paid for a private tour, I was getting a lot more than an off the shelf group tour (from what others have described to me). Born a Londoner and more than familiar with the area, he regularly checked that the tour pace was comfortable to ensure I was happy with the 3 hour route. He was very helpful with fotos and encouraged questions and discussions on this still mysterious subject, which is pretty clear that he's personally interested in, so much so that in the short time, not only did I acquire a lot of knowledge, but he's actually perked my own interest in Jack The Ripper! Although some parts of the area are still dodgy, I felt completely at ease being with Richard, who increasingly came across as more of a friendly local rather than a tour guide, and despite the atrocious weather, the 3 hours passed well beyond my expectations given his abilities - so excellent value for money. In conclusion, I should add that I'm also from London, but Richard's Tours aren't just for tourists, so if you're short on time and want a knowledgeable host, then Richard Chambers is your man. I, for one, will be checking out his other tours!
3. Kent : Gardens, Castles and Cathedrals : Private Driving Tour from London
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour of the Garden County of Kent includes a visit to the medieval Leeds Castle, said to be the most beautiful in England. It is the place where King Henry VIII stayed on his way to negotiating with the French king at The Field of the Cloth of Gold. It has has a fascinating recent 20th Century history having been owned by a wealthy aristocrat. After lunch in one of Kent's lovely garden villages, we spend the afternoon visiting Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and medieval streets. You will hear about the incredible stories attached to this home of the Church of England and will have the opportunity to explore this remarkable town.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Reviewed By Zenzaro
We had met Nigel Homer earlier in December when he guided us on the Rabbies Oxford & Traditional Cotwold Villages 1 Day Tour. We had such a wonderful day that we booked Nigel again. Nigel has such a delightful manner, is extremely knowledgeable & has a very inviting sense of humour all of which enables him to deliver the most relaxed, comfortable, fun & enjoyable tour. Thank you so much & best wishes, Nigel. ????
4. Winston Churchill Experience - Churchill War Rooms and Chartwell House
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A private and personalised tour from London Explore the life and legacy of the great Sir Winston Churchill and his family. Visit his Private family home and art studio in the beautiful Kent Countryside. Then it will be back to London to visit the Cabinet War Rooms, the top secret Bunker deep underneath Westminster where Churchill and British officials plotted the route to allied victory. A non rushed and bespoke private tour with your personal guide and driver. Highlights • See Churchill's Private Home and Beautiful Estate • View original items and gifts belonging to him • Visit the Art Studio and see priceless original paintings • Soak up the atmosphere in Churchill's Oak beamed Tudor Study and Library • Go deep into the Top Secret Cabinet War Rooms Bunker • Understand Sir Winston's legacy in the Museum dedicated to his life. • All this with a Private Driver and Guide at your pace.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 512divines
I'm really glad I booked with Richard's Tours and certainly wasn't dissapointed! I had other things on in the morning so with short notice, Richard responded to agree a meet in the afternoon and he was bang on time. He was presentable, amiable and down to earth. It was immediately obvious that he was very keen to share his well researched knowledge, which was reassuring given that having paid for a private tour, I was getting a lot more than an off the shelf group tour (from what others have described to me). Born a Londoner and more than familiar with the area, he regularly checked that the tour pace was comfortable to ensure I was happy with the 3 hour route. He was very helpful with fotos and encouraged questions and discussions on this still mysterious subject, which is pretty clear that he's personally interested in, so much so that in the short time, not only did I acquire a lot of knowledge, but he's actually perked my own interest in Jack The Ripper! Although some parts of the area are still dodgy, I felt completely at ease being with Richard, who increasingly came across as more of a friendly local rather than a tour guide, and despite the atrocious weather, the 3 hours passed well beyond my expectations given his abilities - so excellent value for money. In conclusion, I should add that I'm also from London, but Richard's Tours aren't just for tourists, so if you're short on time and want a knowledgeable host, then Richard Chambers is your man. I, for one, will be checking out his other tours!
5. Chartwell House The Home of Sir Winston Churchill - A Private Tour From London
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A private and personalised tour from London, picked up from the door of your Hotel. Explore the life and legacy of the great Sir Winston Churchill and his family. Visit his Private family home and art studio in the beautiful Kent Countryside. A non rushed and bespoke private tour with your personal guide and driver. Highlights • See Churchill's Much Loved Private Home and Estate • View original items and gifts belonging to him • Visit his Art Studio and see priceless original paintings • Soak up the atmosphere in Churchill's Oak beamed Tudor Study and Library • New Exhibition for 2018 Dedicated to Lady Clementine Churchill • If time permits take lunch in a 400 year old Kent Pub • All this with a Private Driver and Guide at your pace.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 512divines
I'm really glad I booked with Richard's Tours and certainly wasn't dissapointed! I had other things on in the morning so with short notice, Richard responded to agree a meet in the afternoon and he was bang on time. He was presentable, amiable and down to earth. It was immediately obvious that he was very keen to share his well researched knowledge, which was reassuring given that having paid for a private tour, I was getting a lot more than an off the shelf group tour (from what others have described to me). Born a Londoner and more than familiar with the area, he regularly checked that the tour pace was comfortable to ensure I was happy with the 3 hour route. He was very helpful with fotos and encouraged questions and discussions on this still mysterious subject, which is pretty clear that he's personally interested in, so much so that in the short time, not only did I acquire a lot of knowledge, but he's actually perked my own interest in Jack The Ripper! Although some parts of the area are still dodgy, I felt completely at ease being with Richard, who increasingly came across as more of a friendly local rather than a tour guide, and despite the atrocious weather, the 3 hours passed well beyond my expectations given his abilities - so excellent value for money. In conclusion, I should add that I'm also from London, but Richard's Tours aren't just for tourists, so if you're short on time and want a knowledgeable host, then Richard Chambers is your man. I, for one, will be checking out his other tours!
6. Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire from & to London via Leeds Castle & Dover Castle
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
After your preffered pickup from the central London Hotel, you will travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes V-Class to your first stop, Leeds Castle Here, you will take self guided walking Tour. Afterward, we will continue to Canterbury or May be Dover castle and its White Cliffs. On the way to Leeds Castle you will admire some of Londons iconic buildings from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. From Leeds Castle we will make our way to Dover Castle and its White Cliffs this has an amazing view over the English channel.
Inclusions: Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class with on board Wifi, Bottled Water & Tea & Coffee with Snacks (Freshly baked Croissants & Muffins), Personal Chauffeured Service at an Affordable Cost, Hotel/Accommadation pick up time in London is 08.15am back in London 8.15pm, Self guided sightseeing tour, Coronavirus (Covid-19) Safety-Face masks & Hand Sanitiser issued to all travelling clients
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, All Attraction entrance fees are not included within the tour price
Reviewed By Joyce350
We had booked four transfers with London Cruise Transfers and had excellent service with Steven Jones who accommodated all of our needs perfectly. Unfortunately we had to cancel as our cruise was cancelled out of Southhampton. Steve immediately credited us back our initial deposit and I told him that we would keep all information on file as we will surely use them when we go to England sometime next year. We have used various travel transfers in the past but have never had service like this. I would recommend them totally Joyce Scavuzzo
7. Medieval England Private Day Tour from London
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Avoid London's heavy traffic and save time and costs. I will collect you by car at Bromley South station, which is less than 20 minutes’ direct train ride from London Victoria, covered by zone 5 Oystercards or Travelcards. Enjoy the scenic English countryside for about 50 minutes before arriving at the first house. - Go off-the-beaten-track. - Step into medieval England within just a few minutes! - Follow the footsteps of medieval knights. - Explore some stunning gardens with English tea! - Family-friendly - Private tour: Only you & your guide. Example: Guest testimonial. - “…I took a second tour with John and we visited Ightham Mote and Penshurst Place. Ightham Mote is a home built in the thirteenth century with a moat, lake, and gardens... Afterwards, we visited Penshurst Place which is a much larger home. It has very extensive and beautiful gardens which were just coming into bloom when I was there. I enjoyed my visit there as well.”
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel - Return journey to the castle from Bromley South Station, No tour fee for kids 10 years and under. (Must be accompanied by a relative 21+ years old).
Exclusions: Audio guides, Hotel pick-up, Meals and beverages, Some venues may be closed during the winter. Please enquire.
Reviewed By achristy13
Awesome, outstanding, amazing, top-notch! We honestly cannot think of enough good things to say about John & his tours. We had a wonderful day, in fact John is the best tour guide we have ever had! Not to mention how gorgeous Leeds castle in Kent is, it’s magic. We could have spent the whole day in the medieval town of Canterbury it’s got everything from good food to shopping plus history. John is really easy to be around & he makes the day run so smoothly cause he has thought every detail through for you, so you can just enjoy your day. Would book with John again in a heartbeat!
8. Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By TrentBarn0209
We had an amazing trip to Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds with Oz; our courteous driver and tour guide. The trip was very professional and very well organized. From the outset, we could tell we were in good hands. Oz really knows his way around the area and his depth of knowledge of the history of the locations is fantastic. You could not ask for a better guide. Our trip was a little different because we asked not to go to The Roman Museum and spend more time in the Cotswolds. Oz picked us up on time and the van was very comfortable. We were provided hand sanitizer in the van for our use and offered face masks if needed which was also reassuring. It was quite a long drive out to Stonehenge, but Oz kicked things off with an interesting talk on London as we passed by important buildings. He then gave us an amazing introduction speech about Saxons, Vikings and ancient history that really had us hooked on what we were going to see! The whole day was superb, we never felt rushed and enjoyed it so much from beginning to end. Thanks for a great day Oz - this was the best day of our holiday!
9. Historic Canterbury Private Day Tour from London
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Canterbury offers a wealth of British history spanning centuries. Avoid London's heavy traffic. - I will pick you up by car at Bromley South station. We will drive through the scenic Kent countryside for about 90 mins before arriving at beautiful Canterbury. Travelling by car gives you access to other wonderful locations in Kent, many hard to reach by train or crowded coaches. (Please see my profile for more information). Explore the city’s quaint streets with me, a Kent local, who will point out places of historical interest, including the locally named 'Crooked House’, The Old Weavers' House and Buttermarket. How about a spot of English cream tea at one of the tea houses? N.B. Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral* may only be bought at the entrance. Queuing times vary. To ensure you have privacy, I won’t be accompanying you if you wish to visit the Cathedral, however, will meet you again afterwards. *Check 'Upcoming Closures'
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided walk outside, All Fees and Taxes, Car parking, No tour fee for kids 10 years and under. (Must be accompanied by a relative 21+ years old).
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up, Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral and tour inside, Meals and beverages
Reviewed By Pooh122019
I have been a huge Winnie the Pooh fan ever since my mother got me my first Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal when I was 3 years old. Having my friends and family find Winnie the Pooh gifts for me encouraged me to be interested in Pooh more and more over the years. Now most people who know me relate me with Pooh. This private tour is designed perfectly for me and my husband because John was able to fulfill our request by being flexible. He took us to Pooh Corner where we were greeted by not only thousands of Poohs but also very friendly owner and staff. We had cute Pooh shaped sandwiches at their tea room and were able to purchase some stuff I had never seen. After that John took us to Pooh Bridge and Enchanted place where you can look down the part of 100 Acre Wood! It was simple but those places look just like in his book and It made me feel like I was able to share the same air with Pooh and his friends! If you love Winnie the Pooh so much like me, this tour is highly recommended!
10. The Canterbury Classic Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history. With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
Inclusions: Reproduction historical images and objects.
Exclusions: Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts
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