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Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover and Greenwich Christmas Eve Tour

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit while exploring iconic destinations in South Eastern England with a Christmas tour like no other

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 17 December 2024 to receive a full refund.

Travel in style

Relax and enjoy the tour in our luxury coach.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit while exploring iconic British destinations with a Christmas tour like no other, where history, beauty and festive cheer combine.
  • Begin your festive adventure at Leeds Castle, a beautiful fortress dating back to 1119 surrounded by countryside in the county of Kent.
  • Follow pilgrims’ footsteps in the historic city of Canterbury, home to the breathtaking Canterbury Cathedral, and stroll through the festively adorned Christmas market.
  • Continue your journey to the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, where you’ll be captivated by stunning coastal views and the holiday ambiance that surrounds you.
  • Conclude your day in Greenwich, a place steeped in history and home to the Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian, to explore the area’s Christmas attractions. 

What's included

  • Entry to Leeds Castle
  • Luxury Coach
  • Professional Guide
  • Drive past Greenwich
  • Photo stop for the White Cliffs of Dover
  • Entry to Canterbury Cathedral
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop-offs

Prepare for the experience

  • We recommend customers to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour’s scheduled departure time (see Operating times section) to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Customers are required to bring a valid mobile or printed ticket to be granted access to this tour.

Children information

  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children under three years old travel free of charge.

Accessibility information

  • Golden Tours sightseeing buses are able to store foldable wheelchairs and mobility scooters, however, boarding on the coach will involve some stairs and being able to transfer to a fixed seat.
  • For safety reasons, Golden Tours coach staff cannot help customers with mobility issues boarding the coach.
  • Due to the fast-paced nature of some of the tours, we recommend contacting our team before booking should you require further accessibility information.

Additional information

  • Also, during peak periods additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
  • You will view Canterbury Cathedral from the outside only.
  • Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day. 

This tour’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.

  • Duration: 10 hours.
  • Recommended arrival times:  allow at least 15-30 minutes before departure time for the smoothest start of the experience.

The tour would take place only on: 

  • 24 December:
    • Arrival time recommended: 8:15 am 
    • Start time: 8:30am
    • End time: 6:30 pm (approx.)

Departure point

  • Start point: Golden Tours Visitor Centre, Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR, England, United Kingdom.
    • Nearest station: Victoria.
  • Return Point: This tour will finish in Victoria. Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR, England, United Kingdom.
    • Nearest station: Victoria.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.