Latest News from Canterbury Guided Tours

Step into Spring festival - 19-22 March

18 March 2026

Canterbury Festival's 'Step into Spring' festival starts tomorrow, 19th March!

Some of our brilliant guides are leading walks, with just a few tickets now left for 'Born & Bred in Canterbury', taking place on Sunday 22nd March. Join us to discover the city’s famous faces! Starting in the 16th Century with Christopher Marlowe, explore the places associated with historical figures born and brought up here through the centuries, including Robert Cushman, Aphra Behn, Rev Richard Barham, James Beaney, T.S. Cooper, Mary Tourtel and more recently, Orlando Bloom.

Tickets available here.

Now available to book - exclusive private City & Cathedral tours

10 February 2026

You can now book an exclusive combined City & Cathedral private walking tour led by official guides Discover the incredible history and secrets of the city before stepping inside the magnificent Cathedral to marvel at its soaring architecture, glorious glass and stunning stonework.

Suitable for small up to 4.

Find out more and book online here.

New Green Badge City Guides

14 October 2025

Congratulations to all of our newly qualified Green Badge City Guides!

The Lord Mayor of Canterbury presented them with their well-deserved Green Badges and certificates at our awards evening, along with representatives from the Institute of Tourist Guiding.

The 19 guides successfully passed 4 exams after an arduous 6-month course in order to gain their coveted Green Badge qualification.

They have already been out and about in the city on many tours, with excellent reviews. If you'd like to join a tour, get in touch, or book online!