Shared Historic Tour
Canterbury’s rich history told with insight and humour.
About the Tour
Our Shared Historic Tours for 2025 are now available to book online.
All of our online bookings are currently for shared tours.
Private tours can be booked by emailing us at info@canterburyrivertours.co.uk or calling us on 07790 534 744.
Group Information
Experience this fascinating Canterbury visitor attraction and discover the city’s unique history from a different angle on one of our guided river tours. Sit back and relax as our 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 our 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.
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Great
Great entertainment. Our “captain” Roy was brilliant. The time passed in a flash and we all left with smiling faces. We gained a great amount of history from the trip
Date of experience September 2024
Recommended
Well worth taking this trip, the guide gave an excellent commentary & was able to answer our questions. It was so interesting to learn about the history of Canterbury & something of what life was like in the Medieval times
Date of experience September 2024
No one should miss this trip when they visit Canterbury
We had an excellent trip with Oliver. He gave us lots of information about the history of Canterbury and the route followed by the boat. It was a unique experience and something that no visitor to Canterbury should miss.
Date of experience October 2024
Great Experience
It was a pleasure to take part in this tour - it was an amazing experience. The weather was great and we had a chance to discover new places in Canterbury from a different perspective.
Date of experience October 2024
Funny and informative
Leon, our guide, was funny and knowledgeable. Great tour would definitely recommend. Got good information and history of the area.
Date of experience October 2024
Excellent river tour
Our tour guide was very informative and gave us lots of interesting facts. The tour takes you to a part of Canterbury that you wouldn’t normally see. Well worth the money.
Date of experience November 2024Due to the specific nature of our business and our previous experience with group enquiries / bookings, we have found that to best serve your requirements it can be easier to contact us directly by email.
You are also welcome to contact us by phone on 0044 (0)1227 379600 or 0044 (0)7790 534 744.
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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