The 14 Leeds Castle Tours in Kent That Earn Their Price

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 by climate-controlled coach for Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and Dover. Hear stories through Vox headphones, tour Canterbury Cathedral if selected, roam castle grounds, and stop for cliff photos. Guides such as Phil, Cameron, and Sheila are known for lively history and practical care.

“Excellent day trip. Leeds Castle is impressive and the grounds are picturesque. Dover was awesome and it's history... Wow! Canterbury has a lot to offer, see and do.”

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2.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $147

Travel by coach from London to Leeds Castle, the Battle of Britain Memorial, Canterbury Cathedral and Greenwich, then take a Thames boat to Embankment. Guides such as Paul, Amanda and Pablo add lively history, but bilingual commentary and tight stop times can affect the day.

“Overall this was a great tour (sorry it's a year late in writing). Sadly the weather was so bad we had to run out to see the cliffs and run right back, but you can't control the weather. Our guide was excellent!”

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

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

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Expect expert English commentary, a 53-person maximum, 10 hours on the road, and the choice to add attraction tickets or decide on the day.

“A little better view of the White Cliffs would be good. The Castle grounds were very nice. We had enough time at each stop.”

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4.Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Cruise from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 369 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Canterbury Cathedral, then walk through Greenwich before taking a 45-minute Thames cruise to Embankment Pier. Guides such as Tom, Frank, Richard, and Clarissa have led this full-day outing.

“Very nice tour. Enjoyed al, the location even tough the weather didnt cooperate. Coach was clean and comfortable. I would use this tour operator again.”

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5.Leeds Castle Admission – Ultimate Explorer Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 344 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Spend three to five hours at Leeds Castle in Kent, touring the former royal palace and country house before exploring 500 acres of gardens and parkland. Your ticket covers the maze and grotto, falconry displays, children’s play areas, adventure golf, castle train or ferry rides, and repeat visits for 12 months.

“Expensive for what it is. Doesn’t take more than a couple of hours to see everything. The price on Viator doesn’t include the 12 month free returns as opposed to buying a ticket directly at the venue and the price on Viator was exactly the same as buying on the day at the castle. Not worth the money to be honest. Even the experiences at the Castle were pretty basic. Ended up just being a walking expedition and didn’t learn much.”

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6.Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,035Top rated

Leave London in a private luxury vehicle for Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the roads and history, with entry included at the castle and cathedral. Expect a full day, scenic views, and about 50 minutes at Dover for photos.

“Enjoyed very much. Would have liked to see more of Dover. Tour guide was very informative and knowledgable. I recommend this tour.”

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

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

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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8.Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Leave central London at 7:30 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Canterbury Cathedral, the White Cliffs of Dover, and Leeds Castle. Guides such as Oz, Christian, and Peter bring the history to life, while private touring lets you shape the day around your interests.

“El tour no se completó porque nos llevaron al castillo Leeds cuando faltaban 15” para cerrar. Fue un descuido que no sepan el horario. El conductor trató de repararlo con un mini tour en el centro pero nuestro interés era conocer el castillo.”

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9.Private driver tours to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, White Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel from London in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, snacks, and soft drinks, stopping at Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Guides including Melanie, Graham, Eddy, and Steve have led this route. Admission tickets and meals cost extra.

“Our driver Eddy was beyond good Hecwas Absolutely. Amazing The whole day was marvelous /The whole tour was amazing /I would recommend The driver and this tour to everyone”

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10.Leeds Castle and Canterbury – Day Tour from Brighton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Brighton to Leeds Castle and Canterbury with a guide such as Gerry or Andrew. Explore the castle, gardens, maze, and raptor area, then walk through medieval Canterbury to the cathedral. Expect a long day with about three hours at each stop.

“My first time doing a Coach trip, and must say we really enjoyed it. Our guide Andrew was friendly and engaging, and Leeds Castle was fantastic, could have spent a whole day there! Perfect weather, lucky with the traffic, and v friendly staff - a perfect combo for my first trip. One thing I'd recommend to people doing any coach trip - if you have 'free time' somewhere, plan ahead... otherwise you'll get there and be in long queues at all the main sites. Plan and book in advance. For example on this trip we didn't get to get into Canterbury Castle as the queue for tickets was simply epic…”

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11.Luxury Private Day Hire from & to London via Dover & Leeds Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,714

Travel from London in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class with Wi-Fi, stopping at the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and Leeds Castle. Awais, David, or Dave may drive, with time to explore independently. Castle entry, lunch, and dinner cost extra.

“David was great driver/host - vehicle was clean, roomy, well kept, provided waters, snacks, took you to places not accessible by bus. Went extra mile so we could see Leeds castle after spending extra time at Dover Castle”

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12.Leeds Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover – Driver Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from central London in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and hotel, airport, port, or station pickup. Your guide, often David or Fernando, takes you to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover, with room to adjust the day to your group.

“This was such a wonderful tour and David was a terrific guide. David did a great job explaining everything we saw. We highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Travel from London with a private driver to Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle. You get about two hours at each site, plus a guided punt on Leeds Castle’s moat. Kamal is one named driver praised for being patient and professional, but admission tickets and formal guiding are separate.

“Fantastic way to get to Dover from London. Stopped at Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Enjoyable drive. Could have done Dover Castle but decided to save for a return trip. Highly recommend”

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14.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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