Activity provider: Premium Tours
Day trip

Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover, and Greenwich

4.5 / 5

48 reviews

    Add to wishlist
    Day trip

    Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover, and Greenwich

    Activity provider: Premium Tours
    Likely to sell out
    Likely to sell out

    From US$ 129.76 per person

    Take a private tour of Leeds Castle, the medieval royal residence, before it opens the public. See the white cliffs of Dover on a coastal drive. Explore Canterbury and visit its cathedral. Walk through Greenwich and finish with a Thames River cruise.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Reserve now & pay later
    Reserve now & pay later to book your spot without any charges today. Learn more
    Duration 11 hours
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Skip the line through express security check
    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take a private guided tour of Leeds Castle before the castle opens to the public
    • See the white cliffs of Dover
    • Visit Canterbury and explore its famous Cathedral
    • Go on a walking tour of Greenwich
    • See the sights of London on a Thames River cruise
    Full description
    You’ll depart from London in the morning on a drive to Leeds Castle, the former royal residence of 6 of England's medieval queens. The palace was transformed by Henry VIII, and became a retreat for the rich and powerful. Begin with a private viewing prior to the castle opening to the public. Explore the chapel, galleries, courtyards, and the banqueting hall. Afterwards, you’ll see the grounds that are home to wildfowl, black swans, and birds in the aviary. Next on your full-day tour is a scenic drive along the old coastal road to the famous white cliffs of Dover. Admire the historic port and its magnificent 12th-century castle. On a clear day there are views of France across the English Channel. After your Dover visit, experience the ancient city of Canterbury, the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700 years. Tour its greatest treasure, the Canterbury Cathedral, probably best known as the site of the brutal murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. After touring the cathedral you’ll have free time to explore Canterbury. Take a walking tour through Greenwich, which boasts exquisite parks and gardens. See the famous Cutty Sark, the fastest sailing ship of its time. As evening approaches, you’ll enjoy an exclusive Thames River cruise. Cruise back to the center of London, sailing past historic sites, including the Tower of London, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.
    Includes
    • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
    • Professional guide
    • Private entry to Leeds Castle
    • Entry to Canterbury Cathedral
    • Thames River cruise
    • Lunch
    • Gratuities
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All required protective equipment is provided
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

    Select participants and date

    Participants

    Date

    Meeting point

    Tours depart from Victoria Coach station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road (a 5-minute walk from Victoria Train station), from gate 19-20 at 8:15 AM. Check-in starts at 8.00 AM.

    Open in Google Maps ⟶
    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Pets

    Know before you go

    • From 12-16 September 2020 the private entry tour is not available at Leeds Castle
    • From 12-16 September 2020 customers visit Festival of Flowers at Leeds Castle
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 48 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

    Sort by:

    Traveler type:

    Star rating:

    I think Premium Tours could have done a better job organizing the tour. The tour was underbooked so there were 14 of us. We were told we would be allowed into Leeds Castle before it opens to the public but when we arrived, turns out we have to wait for 30 mins and go in when everyone else goes in. So we simply loitered around. Large parts of the Castle were closed for refurbishment but nobody from Premium Tours informed us about this. I was looking forward to Dover, but this was suddenly cancelled and we were told that for the past few weeks Dover has been facing some traffic problem. I think if the situation was there for a few weeks, Premium Tours should've told us about it earlier that Dover isn't going to be on the list, especially when the ticket costs approximately £100 for this day trip. Finally, Greenwich is just there for name sake, it's not actually covered. You'll have to go to Greenwich separately on another day to see anything at all.

    Read more

    April 6, 2022

    S
    Sakshee – United Kingdom Verified booking

    Helpful?

    nice trip in unfortunately very bad weather

    Check-in at Victoria bus station is easy, first drive through London's rush hour (past many sights). The travel companion tells a lot about London and its foundation in Roman times. Leeds Castle is very remote and is actually not accessible without a car. Due to the delay, the tour of the castle took place at a walking pace and not as planned before the opening hours. The free time afterwards could not really be used because of the rain. Drive to Dover for a short photo stop (approx. 10 minutes). Then to Canterbury with enough time to visit the cathedral, the city and for a leisurely lunch. Return to London and then unfortunately again in greenwich to the boat for the return trip to Westminster. Conclusion: nice trip, unfortunately a little tight in time (except Canterbury) and for the bad weather that day nobody could do anything.

    Read more

    April 1, 2018

    A
    Andreas – Germany Verified booking

    Helpful?

    It was pretty my style , but only if we are 13 people but it was only because the tour wasnt fully booked . By my booking they offered privated tour what means for me only a hand of people in this case it means about 50 people but we had luck. The tour offers a lot of to see in a short time .

    October 1, 2017

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler – Switzerland Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Product ID: 1309