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Things to do in Dover, England: The Best Private Tours
Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is a town and major ferry port in the home county of Kent, in South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel, and lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Dover Calais ferry through the Port of Dover. The surrounding chalk cliffs are known as the White Cliffs of Dover.
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1. Private Kent Castles and White Cliffs of Dover from London
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 10-hour private guided tour will take you to the amazing and stunning Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Town center. Travel to Dover to visit the mighty Dover Castle, and take an unforgettable walk along Dover's iconic white cliffs. Enjoy free 4G WiFi to use all day inside the vehicle. You will be provided with free water to enjoy inside the vehicle. Your guide will know all the best places to stop and get that perfect photo and will even take them for you to make sure all of your group is in the photo together.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Professional guide/driver, Private small-group tour, Transport by private vehicle with working air-conditioning and heating and sliding passenger doors, Vehicle will seat 6 to 8 Clients depending on group size we use brands Ford, Mercedes, Hyundai, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Entrance fees. All entry tickets to all chargeable sites need to be purchased by the client direct from the site's own website in advance. You may also purchase them on the day direct from the site, but this does take longer due to queue times and may cost more, Lunch, Gratuities, We do not use coaches for tours we use 7 to 9 seater minivans
Reviewed By Dori R
What a fabulous day we had with Douglas. He showed us all the sights advertised and then some. We had a great lunch at the Plough Inn and still had time to visit the Roman Villa, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway Tower, Burford and the back roads of the Cotswold. Best time ever.
2. Canterbury Private Day Tour With Option For White Cliffs of Dover
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take a private guided tour of the city of Canterbury and Canterbury Cathedral, the mother church for Anglicans worldwide and site of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket. Travel through the scenic Kent countryside and perhaps enjoy a light snack and drinks in an old country pub.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Private transportation
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By mandywC2882US
Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!
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 Tour to Canterbury, Dover Castle & Chilham
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 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, Walking Tour of Canterbury, Guided Walk around Dover Castle
Exclusions: Lunch, Entry to Canterbury Cathedral, Entry to Dover Castle
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!
7. Private Kent castles
Overall Ratings
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.
8. City Escape from London to Le Touquet in a Private Plane
Escape the hustle and bustle of London for the day! In just one hour, head over the English Channel, see the beautiful coasts of the UK and Northern France and land in Le Touquet by private plane! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield provided, as there are several private airfields around. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ -->Depart from London-->land at Le Touquet for a beach walk/lunch/swim--> Return to London in the afternoon, before it gets dark! Enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-11h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!
Inclusions: 2.5-3 Hour of Private Flight (to go and back), Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, Spend a day in a unique location, Pilot's headset, Access a private and exclusive airfield around London
Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity, Food & Drinks, Activities after landing
Reviewed By kaneperry
Our flight was piloted by Chris. He was very informative and polite and took us over the Isle of White, the beach, Weymouth. The actual experience was AMAZING!! Everywhere we went he told us about it and the experience itself was amazing. I highly recommend this as it is definitely an experience you will never forget, one reason for that is that he handed me the controls and I FLEW THE PLANE! Everything was nice, chilled, very safe and easy. Overall, couldn't have been better ????
9. Shore Excursion: Dover Cruise Terminal to London with Stopover at Dover Castle
Visit the home of Operation Dynamo Dover Castle,you will not be disappointed. • Enjoy a Hassle Free pick up from cruise terminal and to your London Hotel • Family Friendly • Duration 6 Hours including travel time
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned Luxury Mercedes vehicle with on board Wifi, Beverages (Coffee & Tea) with Bottled water & Croissants & Muffins, Private Self-Guided Sightseeing tour with 3 Hours viewing at Dover Castle, Meet and Greet Service at the Cruise Terminal, Luxury Private Chauffered Service at an Affordable Cost, Coronavirus (Covid-19) Safety-Face masks & Hand Sanitiser issued to all travelling clients
Exclusions: Entrance/admission tickets/fees are available at The Castle, Gratuities
Reviewed By Christopher E
Dave and Darren were professional, arrived, early, and were extremely polite. The vans we booked were supper clean and smelled fresh and they provided power charging cords, water, and tissues for the ride. A smooth journey and a safe trip.
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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