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Canterbury Cathedral Day Trip 10 hr
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
AverageTop 50% in London
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 10 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Canterbury Cathedral with an Oxford PhD historian, uncovering Becket’s murder, shrine, and the city’s place in English history.
About this tour
Step into centuries of English history on a Canterbury Cathedral day trip from London, led by Dr. Geoff, an Oxford PhD historian and specialist in medieval church architecture. His clear, engaging explanations bring the cathedral’s stonework and stories to life.
Travel from London Victoria to Canterbury by train, coach, or bus, then explore the cathedral with your guide. Learn why and how this remarkable building was created, and see the place where Archbishop Thomas Becket was killed by four knights in 1170. Visit the site of his shrine and consider the enduring question of King Henry II’s role in the murder. Along the way, discover why Canterbury became such an important center in English history.
Your admission and expert guiding are included, while lunch at a 500-year-old Canterbury pub is available at your own cost. Meet outside the grand entrance to London Victoria Station at 8:10 am. Choose this Canterbury Cathedral day trip for a vivid, thoughtful look at one of England’s most storied landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore Canterbury Cathedral with an expert medieval church historian
- See where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170
- Discover the story behind Becket’s shrine and Canterbury’s place in English history
- Travel from London by return train, coach, or bus
What's included
Included
- Return train, coach, or bus transportation from London Victoria to Canterbury
- Admission fee
- Expert guide with a PhD from Oxford
Not included
- Lunch at a 500-year-old Canterbury pub
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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Meet at 8:10 am outside the grand entrance to London Victoria Station
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 50% in London means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in London by this score.
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