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Maidstone is a large, historically important town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had a population of 107,627 people in 2011. There has been a shift in the town's economy since the Second World War away from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
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1. 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. ????
2. Private Day Tour to Beautiful Leeds Castle, Kent, from London
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Walk in the footsteps of King Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Be one of the few who discovers that Leeds Castle is located in Kent's beautiful countryside and is, in fact, within easy reach of London. (Originally known as 'Esledes' and not linked to the City of Leeds, north England!) 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. We will drive through the beautiful countryside of Kent known as the 'Garden of England', just 1 hour before arriving at majestic Leeds Castle. Tour inside the castle and you'll be amazed by its magnificence. Walk through the stunning grounds to and from the castle, taking you a world away from the rush of any city. Join me, a local who can tell you about the castle and the role it has played in England's history.
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: Hotel pick-up, Meals and beverages, Audio guides
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!
3. Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover Private Car Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
All our tours have been made Covid secure and are carried out in daily sanitised vehicles. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) such as antibacterials, face coverings and disposable gloves. Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks. The venues have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel. 10 hour private driver-guide tour to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover. Leeds Castle was once described as 'The loveliest castle in the world'; see its fairytale-like towers, moat, stunning gardens and explore one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Britain. Visit the cathedral city of Canterbury with its the medieval town centre of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. See the iconic white cliffs of Dover. You will spend the day in the beautiful county of Kent, the garden of England. An unforgettable experience.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Entrance fees to venue(s) are not included, Gratuities. (We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the tour cost for outstanding service).
Reviewed By AdeWotton
I have a completed three of David's Virtual Tours during lockdown including Shoreditch Street Art, China Town and Covent Garden. David always goes above and beyond and has a wealth of knowledge and is very interactive and accessible. Really recommend him
4. 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
5. Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover
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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!
6. Private Kent castles
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4.3 based on 3 reviews
We offer unique private tours. Using a luxury vehicle. We can take upto 8 passengers. We collect and drop off at your accommodation. We can guide you inside the locations. We are very experienced and very knowledgeable and friendly. We have over 16 years experience. Check us out on trip advisor.
Inclusions: Wifi, Snacks.soft drinks, All taxes and parking
Exclusions: Admission fees, Food and drink
Reviewed By lisa_fauvely
We had so much fun on our first tour that we booked a second one later in the week! The first day we did Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Lacock (instead of Bath). David was very patient and easy to chat with. He even showed us the Eton area and Woodhenge. He gave us pastries when we finished Windsor Castle. We all had a lovely day. Later in the week, we did Leeds Castle, Bodiam Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover, which was also excellent. We saw so much in those two days and David was so kind. He was like a dad, making sure we had umbrellas and that we weren't hungry. We'd definitely book another tour with him in the future.
7. Garden of England : Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Tour
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
The best countryside tour of the united kingdom. Your tour will begin at Victoria coach station where you will take a coach to Leeds castle. The castle is in Kent, and is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. We will then move onto Canterbury Cathedral, it is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England. And lastly one of the most amazing must see sights of them all the white cliffs of Dover, part of the North Downs formation, is the name given to the region of English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. Reaching up to a height of 350 feet, owes its striking appearance to its composition of chalk accented by streaks of black flint.
Inclusions: Fun English Speaking Guide!, Entrance to Leeds Castle, Entrance to Canterbury Cathedral, Free Wifi , See The White Cliffs of Dover
Exclusions: Food, Drink, Hotel Pickup/ Drop Off
Reviewed By 960theat
A healing place for anyone. Great plant species, quite, creative zones with music, friendly birds and lovely sounds. We will come back for events. Definitely a place when you can reflect even by your own or enjoy with friends, family.
8. Private Tour of Leeds Castle and Canterbury
You’ll depart from London in the morning on a drive to Leeds Castle, the former royal residence of 6 of England's medieval queens. The palace was transformed by Henry VIII, and became a retreat for the rich and powerful. Explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards, and the banqueting hall. Afterwards, you’ll see the grounds that are home to wildfowl, black swans, and birds in the aviary. After your visit, experience the ancient city of Canterbury, the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Tour its greatest treasure, the Canterbury Cathedral, probably best known as the site of the brutal murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. After touring the cathedral you’ll have free time to explore Canterbury.
Inclusions: Private guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance tickets for everyone and the tickets for the tour guide
9. Summer idyll 21 days 20 nights
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-) Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Lao Cai (B/L): night train to Lao Cai Day 3: Trekking In Sapa (B/L/D): Lao Chai, Ta Van Villages Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi (B/L/D): Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan Villages Day 5: Leisure Hanoi (B) Day 6: Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D): Oan Islet, Teapot Islet, Monster Face Islet, Torch Islet, Dragon Islet and Porcupine Islet Day 7: Lan Ha - Halong Bay (B/L/D): Sung Sot Cave (Amazing Cave) and Luon Cave Day 8: Lan Ha Bay - Lang Son (B/L/D): Dark and Light Caves Day 9: Lang Son - Ban Gioc Waterfall (B/L/D) Day 10: Cao Bang - Ba Be National Park (B/L/D) Day 11: Ba Be National Park - Hanoi (B/L) Day 12: Hanoi - Hue (B) Day 13: Hue - Phong Nha National Park (B/L) Day 14: Phong Nha Cave - Hue (B/L) Day 15: Hue (B/L): Khai Dinh tomb, Imperial Citadel, Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda Day 16: Hue - Hoi An (B/L) Day 17: Free In Hoi An (B) Day 18: My Son (B/L) Day 19: Adventure Hoi An (B/L) Day 20: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City (B) Day 21: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Complimentary arrangement for Visa Approval Letter – single entry Vietnam., Private transfer - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Air-conditioned vehicle , English speaking guide as per program, Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) & Dinners as mentioned, Visit fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program, Accommodation in sharing double room including breakfasts at hotels as mentioned
Exclusions: Stamping fee for visa to Vietnam, Meals not mentioned in the tour program, International flight and taxes, Domestic air tickets and domestic a/p taxes, Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…, Beverages, Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s day & Lunar New Year’s day, Tips & other personal expenses
Reviewed By toolo
We chose Mr Linh's based on our friends' recommendation. The replies from the agent were prompt, and it was easy to make changes or ask questions. Our itinerary was fairly straight forward, and you can check all the accommodations as they provide an itinerary with links to hotels and homestays. Both our guide and driver were excellent. At all times we felt safe when Mr Long was behind the wheel. Mr Son was very knowledgeable about the area, and he also picked up quickly our favourite dishes and our average hiking/trekking speed. We did a 9D/8N trip, and had to do small changes along the way (like skipping motorbike riding as it was a rainy day going from Ha Giang to Dong Van, and then staying one extra night in Dong Van waiting for the rain to stop). The changes were not an issue to Mr Son. We had a small misunderstanding, but even that was duly noted and communicated to us. We went to places where there were no other tourists, and it was really wonderful to enjoy the fresh air, amazing sceneries, colourful tribes and see people at their daily chores. Our itinerary was Hanoi-Hoang Su Phi-Ban Phung-Ha Giang-Dong Van-Cao Bang/Quang Uyen-Ban Gioc Falls-Quang Uyen-Hanoi. To see the rice fields in full colour, I would suggest going latest early October. Around mid-October a lot of the rice had already been harvested, but still plenty being harvested by the locals, mostly women. I would strongly recommend Mr Linh's for travels to Northern Vietnam.
10. Private Magical Castles Tour : Dover and Leeds/ Dover and Rochester
The first and only Castle Tour in London The spectacular castles of Britain are a thing of beauty. Imagine yourself transported to another era, one with servants, maids and ladies in waiting. You will hear stories about its inhabitants, history of local villages and have a glimpse into a different universe. We have selected the most beautiful castles for you to see. Highlights: • See white cliffs of Dover and magical Dover Castle • Discover Leeds castle and its outstanding natural landscaper • Hear stories about Rochester Castle inhabitants Tour itinerary Tuesday Dover and Rochester Thursday Dover and Leeds Saturday Dover and Rochester Sunday Dover and Leeds
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By tothemoonandback60
I was charged for the tour, showed up 15 minutes early stayed 15 minutes past the tour time at the correct location. No text, no e-mail, called the tour operator Pigeon Tours, the voicemail was full. The next morning, I called Viator, the tour was cancelled because the minimum number of guests was not met but the e-mail was sent the day after the event. I wasted two hours of my time and money traveling to and from the tour location. Disrespectful, horrible, awful, bad experience. Viator needs to remove them from their website!
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