Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City

9 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 9 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | Canterbury, England

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Overview

Four knights walked into Canterbury Cathedral one December evening — not to pray, but to murder an archbishop. This app-based self-guided walking tour takes you through the city shaped by that single act, passing by all three UNESCO World Heritage sites and the medieval streets that connect them.

From the spot where Becket fell to the oldest church still in use in the English-speaking world, you'll follow stories of refugee weavers and a poet who wrote one of England's greatest work of literature and died penniless. Fifteen stops over four kilometres, narrated at your own pace — no fixed start time, no group to follow.

If you'd rather pause for a riverside lunch than rush between landmarks, this self-guided Canterbury walking tour fits your day, not the other way around. It is perfect for those trying to figure out what to do in Canterbury apart from visiting the cathedral.

Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means nothing to lose.

What's Included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Transport
  • Entry to cathedral
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Meeting Location

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39 Burgate
Canterbury CT1 2HW, UK

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End point

Longport
Canterbury CT1 1PF, UK

The tour ends in front of St Augustine's abbey

What To Expect

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The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

Enter a museum built by a surgeon
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Weavers House (pass by)

This picturesque and historic building gives some great photo opportunities
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Westgate Gardens

Search for a two-hundred-year-old tree and look up at a prison where inmates begged for coins
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Augustine's Abbey (pass by)

End in front of the ruins of this abbey and hear about the canterbury tales
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Christ Church Gate

Pass beneath a wedding gift that outlived the groom by five centuries.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Marlowe Theatre (pass by)

Hear about Canterbury's most gifted playwright
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Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer

Meet the diplomat who wrote one of England's greatest literary works and died penniless.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eastbridge Hospital (pass by)

Pause at a hospital where no one was ever treated...
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Canterbury Cathedral (pass by)

Entry not included. Trace the bloodstain that turned a murder into a movement and a city into a pilgrimage.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Transport
  • Entry to cathedral
  • Human tour guide at location

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop. listening to the audio guide and time required to walk through all the stops.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).

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