Canterbury’s rich history told with insight and humour

Experience Canterbury’s unique history from a different angle on one of these shared guided river tours.

Sit back and relax as the tour guides take you under the King’s Bridge, one of the oldest working road bridges in Britain, up towards the hidden serenity of the Greyfriars’ Island, once the home to the Franciscans, one of Canterbury’s many religious orders.

As you journey back downstream, you pass by sites such as the sixteenth century Old Weavers’ House as well as the replica ducking stool, an infamous part of England’s long and turbulent history.

Past the Marlowe Theatre, the newest addition to Canterbury’s skyline, you are treated to such views as the old Blackfriars’ Monastery, now a proud extension to the prestigious King’s School, which connects onto the scenic and quiet Solly’s Orchard.

Get your tickets to this award-winning tour of with Canterbury Historic River Tours today. Looking for something spookier? Take a look at the Chilling Tales Tour, coming Halloween 2023!

Where do we meet for this tour? 

This tour begins at the King's Bridge on Canterbury's High Street, between the Old Weavers’ House and ASK restaurant. Bring your ticket to the jetty around 5-10 minutes before your allocated time, then sit back and enjoy the tour. Postcode: CT1 2BD