Top 15 Kent and Canterbury Day Trips from London

1.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Travel from Victoria Coach Station through Kent to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and Dover. Your guide, which may include Cameron, Phil, or Sheila, provides stories through Vox headphones. Entry to Leeds Castle is included, while Canterbury Cathedral entry depends on your selected option.

“We had a wonderful tour with Madelyn and our driver Apte. We toured Leeds Castle, Dover, and Canterbury. Canterbury was our favorite, as Madelyn gave us the guided tour.”

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2.White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,623 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Travel from Blackfriars to Kent with an English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Giles, Ayesha, or Taylor. Walk the White Cliffs of Dover, pause at the seafront, then explore Canterbury with time for lunch, shopping, and the optional cathedral visit.

“Daisy was our guide and I liked the way she guided us throughout the tour. She told us interesting details and history about the places, streets we were visiting that day and it was both fun and informative. Overall I had a great tour. Thanks to daisy and the team!!”

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3.South Downs White Cliffs Day Trip with Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,441 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $120

Join Brighton and Beyond Tours for a 9.5-hour day from London to the South Downs coast. Guides such as Paul, Adam, Kevin, Ish, and Anton lead you to Devil’s Dyke, Middle Farm, Beachy Head, Birling Gap, and Seaford Head, with round-trip trains and a 16-seat minibus included.

“Great tour, with lots of stops along the way. Anton was our guide, he was very knowledgeable of the are and the stories, fun and caring as well. The cliffs are super impressive, you get to see them through 3 different angles. Would 10/10 recommend this tour.”

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4.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, and White Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 973 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $148

Leave London by comfortable coach for Canterbury, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Dover Castle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Nick, Andy, Eva, or Sam, shares history along the way, while you explore each stop independently. Castle entry is included, and Canterbury Cathedral entry is optional.

“The tour guide, Nick, was wonderful! All stops were amazing and there was sufficient time to explore at every stop.”

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5.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Travel from London Bridge to Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral in about 10.5 hours. Your guide introduces each site, then you explore at your own pace. Expect included admission, an air-conditioned coach, long walks, steep paths, and guides such as Nick, Steve, Kat, and Richard.

“Good locations to visit. Would have been helpful if the tour guide would have given us tips on bathrooms and places to grab a bite to eat.”

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6.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 735 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Leave London for Kent by luxury coach, visiting lake-set Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Dover’s famous cliffs. Your guide, such as Cameron, Manon, Phil, or Rowan, fills the drive with English history and local stories. Canterbury entry is optional, and free time is built into the day.

“It was an excellent day trip and I would highly recommend it! Our guide, Ruth was extremely knowledgeable and I very much enjoyed her humor and fun facts! We had a good amount of time at each stop and I learned a ton! Thanks to Ruth and our driver!”

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7.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $147

Leave London at 8:30 am for Leeds Castle, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Canterbury Cathedral, and Greenwich. A guide such as Amanda, Paul, Pablo, or Trish may lead the day, with a luxury coach, castle and cathedral entry, and a Thames boat ride to Embankment.

“You canceled my trip bc of the high winds. I was actually very sad . I have not received my refund yet . I’m a bit upset .”

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8.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Expect a full 10-hour day, English commentary, a personal audio guide, and optional admission fees. Guides such as Cameron, Manon, Debra, and Phil bring plenty of history to the journey.

“Kevin was our tour guide & he was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about everything we saw. We had a great time”

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9.Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 396 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $106

Travel from London in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Len, Kevin, Liam, or David. Explore Canterbury Cathedral and the old city, stop for fish and chips in Deal, then walk the White Cliffs of Dover. Expect free time, countryside views, and a full 9.5-hour day.

“The entire trip was amazing thanks to the great schedule and program as well as our tour guide, Len's fantastic personality and his unbelievable knowledge. The tour was well organized, visiting historical landmarks such as the cathedral in Canterbury and the White Cliffs at Dover. Len, our tour guide was also a excellent driver, drove absolutely safe all day long. Also, Len shared many unique stories during the day, answered patiently every question with precisely, with him all passengers felt we were like in a time traveling trip. He explained the geographical and geological background of the evolution of the White Cliffs, also he told the story of city of…”

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10.White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Leave London at 7:30 a.m. for the White Cliffs of Dover, a coastal walk, and time on Dover seafront. Then explore Canterbury with a short guided walk, lunch, shopping, and an optional Canterbury Cathedral visit. Expect a friendly guide, air-conditioned coach, and plenty of walking.

“Frye was very informative guide with lots of good detail and Angela an impressive driver! Recommend this tour. It is balanced with narrated tour and personal time.”

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11.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 369 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $143

Join Premium Tours for an 11-hour outing from London to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, Greenwich, and the Thames. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach, enter the castle and cathedral when selected, hear local history from guides such as Frank, Richard, or Tom, and finish at Embankment Pier.

“Good tour, the sights were very good, the guide was a sweet older lady whose voice and energy levels were very weak, so hard to listen to. As you might expect with the itinerary, the day is rushed from start to end. If you go, take a snack, as the only time for lunch is late.”

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12.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover, Greenwich & Free Snack Pack

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 277 reviews · from $160

See Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, the White Cliffs of Dover, Greenwich, and the Battle of Britain Memorial on a guided 10-hour trip from London. Your air-conditioned coach, Thames boat ride, selected admissions, and snack pack are included. Guides such as Tish, Morton, Sally, and Sue have led past departures.

“Leeds castle was very nice. The time allotted was ok because it was raining. Had it been nicer, I may have wanted to walk the grounds a little more! Battle grounds was more than enough time. If I’m honest and would have known, I would have skipped this and the boat ride and stayed longer in Canterbury. Cathedral would have been where I spent way more time. The town was full of cute shops and restaurants. I am glad we packed a breakfast, lunch and snacks because we would not have had time to stop and I was traveling with an 8 year old. Tour guide Morton was very good…”

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13.Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $206Top rated

Travel from London in a comfortable minibus of up to 15 people with guides such as Lucy, Cara, Val, and Tony. Visit Greenwich, Chilham Village, Dover’s beach and castle, then Canterbury Cathedral and its medieval streets. Expect a long day, plenty of walking, and excellent historical commentary.

“Fun day outside London. Lucy our tour guide was entertaining and very friendly. Made sure we were engaged and comfortable.”

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14.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Travel from London with an English-speaking guide to Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, and Greenwich. You get castle entry, a luxury coach, and a Thames cruise to central London. Guides such as Tom, Andrew, Annemarie, and Nick have been praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“Frank was probably the best guide I ever had. It's amazing we got a guy like him. His knowledge is impressive but what got me is that he can be perfectly at ease conversing on different levels of interest and understanding. Highly informative and fun tour. Thank you .”

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15.Small Group Canterbury, Dover & Kent Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $200

Travel by 16-seat Mercedes minicoach from central London to Greenwich, Chilham, Dover and Canterbury. Guide Cara and her fellow guides add history and humor on the road, while you get time for Dover Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, village lanes and the white cliffs.

“Great trip! Our guide was amazing and super informative.”

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