What to do and see in Kent, England: The Best Cultural Tours

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Join us on a 11 hour small group, maximum 16 people, day tour from London, to Canterbury, Dover and Kent Villages. This tour takes us through the county known as the "Garden of England". We will travel through time - literally, with a visit to Greenwich where GMT began. Then out deep into the beautiful Kent countryside and a stop in the glorious traditional Kentish village of Chilham. Following Chilham we take the scenic route onto the famous White Cliffs of Dover where we descend down to the shore for spectacular views along the coast and up at the glistening white cliffs immediately behind us. On from the cliffs we head to Dover Castle, where you can explore and see over 2000 years of history, from the Roman era church, to the Medieval embattlements and tunnels dug during WW2. Then on to the city of Canterbury, with its world famous 900 year old cathedral. Visit the cathedral and join us on a guided walking tour of Canterbury before our return to London after a full day exploring.

Inclusions: Optional walking tour in Canterbury (included in the price), Bottled water, Transport by luxury, air-conditioned mini coach, Professional guide, Fully commentated small group guided tour

Exclusions: Optional entrance to Canterbury Cathedral not included. Tickets can be bought on arrival., Tickets to Dover Castle not included. Cash payment taken on the day. See "Before you go" for prices, Food and drink is not included, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a visit to the home of legendary Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Ye Olde England Tours were the first to offer a tour to Chartwell with a private guide/driver in a comfortable car and you will be whisked away from busy London with a short drive through the beautiful English countryside to Chartwell House in the county of Kent.  See how Churchill left them and marvel at the gorgeous views that made him pick Chartwell as his family home and also some of the incredible paintings created by the great man himself. Rarely can any man have been so talented, he being also a distinguished writer and notable historian as well as former soldier.  No visitor to Great Britain should miss the home of perhaps one of the most famous leaders in world history as well as his glorious landscaped gardens.

Inclusions: Private Guide and Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Entry Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Experience a beautiful and private day trip to Sir Winston Churchill’s family home, Chartwell. Avoid London's heavy traffic and save time and costs. Enjoy a scenic drive from Bromley through the English countryside before arriving at Chartwell. (Bromley South Station is less than 20 minutes’ direct train ride from London Victoria, covered by zone 5 Oyster cards or Travelcards). Walk around this magnificent home where Churchill lived and worked. Admire the beautiful scenery which inspired much of his paintings. See the desk where he wrote many of his famous speeches and Nobel-prize-winning books. Stroll around the house discovering the treasures which create an intimate insight of Churchill and his family. The many historical photos and paintings which adorn the walls will provide you with a close and personal insight on the great statesman’s friends, values and family. Time for lunch or tea on-site. N.B. Restricted opening during winter months. Please enquire for information.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Entrance tickets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel - Return journey to Chartwell 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