The 12 Best Dover Tours

1.Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210Our pick

Leave your Dover cruise port at 8 a.m. for Canterbury and Leeds Castle, then continue through Greenwich to London or Heathrow. Expect guided sightseeing, castle admission, three hours at Leeds Castle, and room for two large suitcases plus carry-on luggage.

“Yvonne is very knowledgeable. She is very friendly and kind. We very enjoy the trip. Carl is an excellent driver.”

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2.Dover & White Cliffs Tour; Canterbury, Coastal Towns & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $227Top rated

Spend about eight hours with Matt or Mark in a small, air-conditioned minibus from Dover Cruise Terminal. See the Battle of Britain Memorial, walk Canterbury and Sandwich, visit Deal, photograph the Ham and Sandwich sign, and explore Kent’s narrow country roads. Castle interiors are not guaranteed.

“Our tour guide, Matt, did a remarkable job giving us the details and history of each location we visited. We felt like we were a part of the history and our surroundings which made for a great destination tour. Because it was a Sunday, we weren't able to get into Canterbury Cathedral and we also missed a stop in Sandwich because of a Medieval Festival (which would have been a nice addition), but we did get time at the iconic Ham/Sandwich road marker and saw some beautiful countryside. I personally would have either liked more time in the beach town of Deal to actually get time for a relaxing lunch,…”

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3.Private transfer from Dover to London hotel or airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $224

Meet your driver at Dover Cruise Terminal, then ride in a private vehicle straight to your London hotel or airport. Drivers such as Carlos have earned praise for clear updates and careful service, but pickup communication has been uneven. Allow up to two hours and confirm the time directly.

“The car was more then 35 minutes late, we were forced to take a taxi. We called and emailed and texted, basically no response”

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4.Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Anthony of Kent and Country Tours for a private day from Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, or nearby Kent. Visit wartime gun posts, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Hawkinge museum, a film-location pub, and Canterbury, with room for local stories and free time.

“This was a great experience. Anthony was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the few young men that did so much for their country and the world. They left a great legacy of the importance of fighting hard when you are against great odds. Anthony took great care to explain the battles and ahowing where it all happened. I would high recommend this to anyone.”

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5.Private Half-Day Trip to Picture Postcard Villages of East Kent from Dover Including Traditional Cream Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Tanya or Tatyana for a private four-hour drive from Dover through East Kent. Walk medieval Sandwich, pause for cream tea and scones, then photograph the White Cliffs from a guide-chosen viewpoint and St Margaret’s Bay. Pickup is available within 20 miles of Dover for groups of up to six.

“Just loved this tour. Beautiful countryside and lots of history including tea and scones to enjoy. Saw the White Cliffs from above and below on the beach.”

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6.Full Day Wine Tour in Sussex and Kent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $205

Join Helen for a 6 to 8-hour private-feeling wine day from Dover or a nearby town. Visit two or three Sussex or Kent vineyards, tour the vines, taste local wines, and enjoy lunch. Some days may include a brewery, coffee stop, or castle visit by arrangement.

“Well worth the price and time. Wonderful experience. Learned a lot! Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful scenery. Great day trip from London.”

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7.Dover direct to Heathrow and London

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $177Best value

Leave Dover Cruise Terminal with a uniformed International Friends driver in a shared executive vehicle. Depart around 8:30 a.m., reach central London from 10:30 or Heathrow from 11:00, and travel with up to four passengers and limited luggage.

“Ride was shared in a clean, comfortable van. communicated well and met us as we debarked. Fast transfer, safe, and helpful. They will do other tours too, just ask!”

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8.Dover Cruise Ship to Leeds Castle via Canterbury, Villages & back

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $190

Travel from Dover with up to 16 people, stopping in Canterbury, Chilham, Charing, Lenham, and Harrietsham before entering Leeds Castle. Guides such as Matt and Nigel add local insight, while the small minibus reaches villages large coaches cannot.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Matt and Robin! I know this was their first time trying out this tour and will likely make some adjustments and won't include two guides, but I enjoyed them both (so very different personalities). Viator is not grRead more”

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9.Chauffeur Transfer: Dover Cruise Port to/from Heathrow Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately between Dover cruise port and Heathrow in a Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, V-Class, or similar vehicle. Your chauffeur handles luggage, monitors airport flights, provides bottled water, and offers Wi-Fi when the vehicle supports it. Wahid and Chris are among the named drivers.

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10.Secrets of Rye – Blue Badge Guide Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your private Blue Badge guide at Rye Railway Station for a two-hour English walking tour of Rye. Hear stories linked to Camber Castle, the Mermaid Inn, Henry James, and the Hawkhurst Gang, with time for photographs before returning to the station.

“Spent 5 days with the family, staying in a large house. Loved roaming around, sun rise over the wetlands, croissants from the bakery, lunch at the abundant cafes, lovely shops, dinner at the many choices of pubs, wandering the streets after the tourists had gone,every building is special. Pick up the local handsaws street map and meander down the backstreets so you don’t miss a thing. Only issue is parking…lots of small car parks down the bottom. Time limited so you end up going up and down to redo the parking. Odd few spaces up in the town if you’re lucky. Avoid Thursday market day, parking nightmare unless you get…”

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11.Private Transfer From Dover Cruise to London via Dover Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Meet chauffeur Hugo at Dover Cruise Terminal, ride in a private Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and spend two hours exploring Dover Castle at your own expense. The transfer serves groups of up to seven, includes WiFi, water, and air conditioning, then continues directly to your central London hotel.

“Hugo was our driver and on point. He safely navigated our pick up and delivery with professionalism and care.”

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12.VIP Chauffeur Transfer: Dover Cruise Port to/from Gatwick Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Book a private, door-to-door transfer between Dover Cruise Port and Gatwick Airport for up to three people. Expect a Mercedes vehicle, meet-and-greet service, luggage help, flight or ship tracking, bottled water, and a professional chauffeur such as John.

“Our whole journey was perfect . Chauffeur was knowledgeable, humble and very helpful . Driving was smooth . Would definitely use them again .”

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