Explore historic Canterbury with our award-winning guided river tours.
Sharing Canterbury with the world since 1932.
Discover the city’s hidden secrets along the beautiful River Stour that flows through the heart of Canterbury.
Browse our Tours:
Shared Historic Tour
Canterbury’s rich history told with insight and humour.
Duration
Ages
Per boat
Chilling Tales
Gruesome stories from Canterbury’s darker past…
Duration
Ages
Per boat
City Walking Tours
Entertaining and informative fully-guided walking tours through the centre of historic Canterbury.
Duration
Ages
Per boat
Educational School Group Tour
An interactive experience aimed at a younger audience.
Duration
Ages
Per boat
Evening Tours
Take a relaxing trip along the Stour on a warm summer evening.
Duration
Ages
Per boat
How to book your tour
Please simply follow the instructions below/opposite to book one of our multi-award winning river tours.
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Need help?Call us on 0044 (0)1227 379 600 or 0044 (0)7790 534 744
Canterbury's Perfect Visitor Attraction
For Visiting Groups
1. View our availability and book online (or call)
Find your perfect tour and time and book your places online. We only accept online bookings for our Historic tour 2 hours in advance or 48 hours in advance for Evening tours, though we may be able to accommodate you if you call or email us within those timeframes.
2. You’ll receive your E-ticket via email
Within a few minutes, you’ll receive your booking confirmation to your email. This contains your e-ticket which you can print or show on your phone.
3. Meet at the King’s Bridge on Canterbury's High Street, between the Old Weavers’ House and ASK restaurant
Bring your ticket to our jetty around 5-10 minutes before your allocated time, then sit back and enjoy the tour.
Find our friendly crew on the King’s Bridge on Canterbury’s High Street
(in-between ASK and the Old Weavers’ Restaurant)You can find us on the King’s Bridge every day from around 10-10.30am until 5pm. Our Chilling Tales tour will be available on selected evenings during the last couple of weeks of October 2023.
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