Name: Canterbury Historic River Tours
Rating: 5.0

Canterbury Historic River Tours

Canterbury Historic River Tours, The Kings Bridge, Saint Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2AT, UK

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Canterbury Historic River Tours is an award-winning guided boat experience on the River Stour in the heart of historic Canterbury. Operating since 1932, it offers a relaxing and informative way to discover the city’s past from the water. The tours reveal hidden views and stories that cannot be seen from the streets.

Visitors can enjoy the Shared Historic River Tour, travelling under King’s Bridge, past the Old Weavers’ House, the replica ducking stool, and towards the peaceful Greyfriars’ Island. Other activities include fully guided City Walking Tours, relaxed Evening River Tours running from 6pm to 8pm, and the atmospheric Chilling Tales tours that explore Canterbury’s darker history, especially during Halloween. All tours are led by knowledgeable guides who share history, humour, and local insight throughout the experience.

The Shared Historic Tour costs £17 for adults, £15 for seniors (65+), £15 for students, £11 for children aged 12–17, £9 for children aged 5–11, and £1 for infants aged 4 and under. Family tickets are £48 for a family of 4, £52 for a family of 5, and £56 for a family of 6. Private Historic Tours have a minimum fee of £96 (up to 2 people), with additional passengers priced from £10.80 to £20.40 per person, depending on age.

Overall, Canterbury Historic River Tours offers a calm yet fascinating way to explore one of England’s most historic cities. It combines storytelling, scenery, and centuries of history in a gentle river setting. This attraction is ideal for families, couples, and visitors wanting a memorable and distinctive Canterbury experience.

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Shared Historic Tour: 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.
Chilling Tales: Uncover the dark and gruesome past of our religious capital. From stories of ghostly sightings to gory torture and beheadings, our Chilling Tales tour is a deep dive into the hidden horrors of Canterbury by night.
City Walking Tours: Explore the historic city on foot with our highly trained guides on one of our insightful Canterbury guided tours. Sights include: the Old Buttermarket and Cathedral Gate, Canterbury Castle and old City Walls, Westgate Towers — and many more!
Evening Tours: See Canterbury by warm evening light on one of our evening tours. Running from 6pm until 8pm (last departure), a light-hearted and entertaining trip along the Stour as Canterbury winds down is a perfect way to relax after a busy day.

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Shared Historic Tour Prices:

Adults: £17 per person
Children (aged 12 —17): £11 per child
Children (aged 5 — 11): £9 per child
Infants (aged 4 and under): £1 per infant
Family of 4 (two adults and two children aged 5—17): £48
Seniors (aged 65 or over): £15 per person

All additional passengers:

Adults: £20.40 (including VAT)
Children (aged 12—17): £13.20 (including VAT)
Children (aged 5 — 11): £10.80 (including VAT)
Seniors (aged 65 or over): £18 (including VAT)
Infants (aged 4 and under): Free.

For more information please visit: https://www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk/prices/

Pricing URL: https://www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk/prices/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Historic Tours will run every day until mid/late-November 2025, weather and river conditions permitting.

Address: Canterbury Historic River Tours, The Kings Bridge, Saint Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2AT, UK

Post Code: CT1 2AT

Council: Canterbury

County: Kent

You can find us on the historic King’s Bridge in the heart of Canterbury’s high street, which is about a five minute walk from the Westgate Gardens heading into the centre.