The 10 Best Castle and Cathedral Tours in London

1.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave London for a packed day in Kent with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You travel by air-conditioned Wi-Fi coach with a guide and Vox headphones. Choose the Canterbury Cathedral option for entry and a guided visit. Expect beautiful sights, strong storytelling, and a brisk schedule.

“Monan and Abdi were wonderful hosts. They are fun and inviting. Loves the stories and personal insight she gave during our tour. Everyone was engaged and comfortable, Monan even spent time during our ride to meet and talk with all of the guest individually to ensure they got the most out of the day out. Monan suggestions for dinner were spot on. Will book addition trips.”

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2.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, and White Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 973 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $148

Travel from London by luxury bus to Canterbury, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Dover Castle. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Nick, Andy, Eva, or Sam, adds history and humor between stops. Castle entry is included, cathedral entry is optional, and free time lets you choose your own pace.

“The trip was really great. Dover castle has lots to see. Great tours through tunnels etc. and the cliffs were so picturesque. Canterbury was also very nice. We had enough to time to see the cathedral and other sites. I went to the Roman museum and still had time to eat something. A great day. And Calum is a great guide. He’s very funny and made sure we were all taken care of.”

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3.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral from London. Your guide introduces each site, then you explore at your own pace. Guides such as Nick, Richard, Steve, and Kat have led past departures. Admission, transport, and pickup are included, but meals are not.

“We had so much fun! Our tour guide Mike was so nice and knowledgeable. He was patient with us and answered all of our questions and gave us tons of advice on where and what to do while visiting London. Highly recommend!”

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4.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 735 reviews · 10 hours · from $141

Travel from Victoria by luxury coach through Kent to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Your guide, such as Manon, Phil, Cameron, or Ruth, provides history and practical help along the way. Choose cathedral admission carefully, bring lunch money, and expect a full but rewarding day.

“Amazing trip and our tour guide Peter was awesome! I give A+ to this activity.”

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5.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Spend about 10 hours touring Oxford, Bampton village, and Highclere Castle from central London. You’ll walk through Oxford, visit Downton Abbey filming locations, and tour Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, and Carol are known for lively history and show details, while entry to Highclere and transport are included.

“Eva was amazing. So kind and funny and knowledgeable. We had an amazing time seeing Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere.”

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6.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from central London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Expect a full day with expert commentary, a 53-person maximum, and limited time at Dover. Entrance to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral depends on the option you book.

“Highly enjoyable journey through Kent county’s most historic sites which included the Norman castle of Leeds, village of Canterbury & cathedral, and the iconic Cliffs of Dover. What made this experience uniquely memorable is the narrative from our delightful guide Debra. We are already anglophiles, but Debra’s personal family history amplified our love for English culture, history, and sense of humor.”

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7.Downton Abbey, Cotswolds, and Highclere Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 11 hours · from $268

Follow Downton Abbey from Yew Tree Farm and village streets to Highclere Castle, Lord Grantham’s home on screen. You’ll travel by minibus with an English-speaking guide, visit Bampton Library as the cottage hospital, tour the castle and gardens, and see its Egyptian Exhibition. Guides such as Amber, Toby, and Michelle are known for adding show facts and local stories.

“Amber was an amazing Guide , so knowledgeable from beginning to end Loads of time to enjoy the tour , at Highclere we had 3 hrs to soak up all the surrounding gardens and enjoy a beautiful lunch on the grounds and just relax Brian ran a smooth comfortable trip and gave us a few options for drop off locations back in London a truly amazing day Bampton village was so cool and Amber has just. So much to give you on the trip Cogges farm. I could go on. But don’t want to spoil it , book it for sure And the great bonus was only 11 of us.…”

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8.Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $282Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Marble Arch to Cogges Manor Farm, Bampton, and Highclere Castle. Guides such as Amber, Michelle, Andrew, Tony, and Ginny add Downton stories, filming details, and British history. The day includes all admissions, gardens, castle rooms, and the Egyptian exhibition, but not meals.

“It was low key. Lots of great information We loved every minute of it. The castle was just like it was in Downton Abby.”

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9.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $122Best value

Spend one long day visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Salisbury Cathedral by air-conditioned coach from central London. Expect about 10 hours on the road, short visits at each site, and guidance from staff such as Anna, Pablo, Apple, or Apolliona, depending on the departure. Admission options vary, so confirm what your booking includes.

“Our tour guide Apolliona was amazing. She worked hard on making the experiences great for all parties. We ended up on a multilingual tour and she took care of each group to where we felt like we got a little snippet of a private tour. Highly recommend.”

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10.Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $617

You get a private 12-hour drive from London to Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, and Dover Castle, with time for Leeds Castle’s moat punt. Driver Kamal has been praised for being prompt, patient, and helpful, but this is mainly chauffeur service rather than guided sightseeing. Entry tickets cost extra.

“Skipped Leeds. Too expensive. Went to Darwin estate. Very historic. Close to London. Not as cold or windy.”

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