Top 10 Walking Tours in Kent, England

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

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

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

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

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

Make your visit to England majestic by walking through over 700 years of British history with me to the glorious Hever Castle. 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 Oyster cards or Travelcards. Enjoy the scenic English countryside for about 45 minutes before arriving at the castle. This amazing castle is full of history. Explore the childhood home of Anne Boleyn and the home of Anne of Cleves, King Henry VIII's fourth wife. Join me, a local, who will help you transform your imagination into a day you will remember for the rest of your life! I will provide you with a glimpse of the real England I'm so proud and passionate about. << Please note that Hever Castle is closed from Thursday 2nd January to Friday 7th February 2020 inclusive. >>

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, The castle is shut for some weeks during mid-winter. Please enquire.

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

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.

Special Private Winter Season Tour to Chartwell From London - The home of Sir Winston Churchill. Between the months of November to late February the House is closed to the public for conservation and cleaning. But fear not! You can still enjoy a private tour to Sir Winston's Estate, Art Studio, Exhibition and beautiful grounds with your own guide. You will still be able to see his home up close, but there is no entry inside. Your guide will tour the grounds with you and share the history of this much loved home. "A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted" Highlights • See over 100 of Churchill's original paintings in his Art Studio • Explore the gardens and grounds designed by Sir Winston Churchill • Shop for Churchill books and souvenirs • Visit the charming nearby village of Westerham to see Sir Winston's Statue • 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

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