Discover the legends of Dover on a full-day guided tour from London by a private car. See the famous White Cliffs and visit the medieval Dover Castle. Extended option: sightsee in Canterbury's Old Town and visit the majestic Canterbury Cathedral.

Highlights
  • Visit Dover with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets to Dover Castle
  • Admire the epic ocean views over White Cliffs
  • Visit the majestic Canterbury Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets (only in 11-hour tour)
  • Enjoy private car transportation with a pickup and drop-off in London

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  • 9 - 11 Hours
  • Private TourExclusive only for you
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  • Live GuideEnglish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish
  • Car Transport
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Enjoy the full attention of a Private Guide on your visit to Dover, the most important port city in England. Immerse yourself in the delights of the English coastline and local legends about distant voyages and old battles. Take advantage of tickets to Dover’s Top Attractions and private transportation from London for a perfect getaway.

Your 9-hour adventure begins with pickup from your London accommodation in a clean, spacious vehicle, so you can enjoy a comfortable ride though the English landscapes. Upon arrival in Dover, you will be greeted by spectacular views of the English Channels that separate Britain and France. Take a walk along the epic White Cliffs of Dover and discover their historical value as a symbolic guard against threats from the Continent. The live commentary of your 5-Star Guide will introduce you to Dover’s history from the early Roman settlements through Saxons to WWII, as well as interesting facts about the local wildlife.

This exclusive tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the city’s top attraction and the largest castle in England – the magnificent Dover Castle. Explore the 11th-century fortress with an Expert Guide to discover why it is known as the “Key to England”. Learn about the kings, lords, knights and soldiers who were involved in great battles on this historic site, such as the First an Second Barons’ Wars and the Battle of Britain in 1941. You will also get to see a little bit of Dover’s Old Town, with highlights such as the Western Heights hilltop fortifications and the scenic Dover Marine along the port.

Choose the 11-hour option to also discover highlights of the city of Canterbury! This tour includes tickets to Canterbury Cathedral, which is one of the nation’s most famous Christian structures and a World Heritage Site. During the guided walking tour you will also see some of England’s finest medieval architecture, such as the Eastbridge Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr dating from 1190, the historic Westgate Tower built in 1360, as well as the renovated 19th-century Beaney House.

Includes
  • Private Full-Day Tour of Dover and Canterbury by Car (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Dover Castle
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Canterbury Cathedral (only in 11-hour option)
  • Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your London accommodation
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Access to the Secret Wartime Tunnels in Dover Castle
  • Tickets to Canterbury Cathedral (in 9-hour option)

Important information

Meeting point

Pick-up and Drop-off at your accommodation in London

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that from late October to early March, Dover Castle is open only Saturdays and Sundays, therefore in the winter season we will invite you to take a tour of the Western Heights, Knights Templar Church, the Citadel Battery or another historic site of Dover.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a large van for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to take advantage of the van transport.
  • At your request, we can organize lunch / table reservations.