Murder and Miracles Self Guided Tour of Canterbury City
4.3 / 5 · 15 traveler reviews
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.
Your experience
Stop 1
Enter a museum built by a surgeon
Stop 2
This picturesque and historic building gives some great photo opportunities
Stop 3
Search for a two-hundred-year-old tree and look up at a prison where inmates begged for coins
Stop 4
End in front of the ruins of this abbey and hear about the canterbury tales
Stop 5
Pass beneath a wedding gift that outlived the groom by five centuries.
Stop 6
Hear about Canterbury's most gifted playwright
Stop 7
Meet the diplomat who wrote one of England's greatest literary works and died penniless.
Stop 8
Pause at a hospital where no one was ever treated...
Stop 9
Entry not included. Trace the bloodstain that turned a murder into a movement and a city into a pilgrimage.
What’s included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- 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.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
- Entry to cathedral
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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