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Canterbury Historic River Tours

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Canterbury Historic River Tours

We are proud to provide multi-award-winning guided river tours through the heart of Canterbury CT1 3DN
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Award winning Canterbury Historic River Tours prides itself on offering one of the most enjoyable insights into Canterbury’s historic past which can capture the imagination of people of all age groups. As one of the main attractions in one of England’s principal tourist cities, the tour provides both visitors and locals with a unique vantage point to some of Canterbury’s most stunning and importan

t architecture. Flowing through the heart of historic Canterbury, The River Stour is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the country’s busiest city centres, allowing you to discover parts of the city that are only accessible by our tour. Each boat is chauffeured by your guide, who presents the historical facts of the passing buildings and monuments in a light-hearted and entertaining manner. Canterbury Historic River Tours is the trading name of Canterbury River Tours Ltd. Company No: 06530326, Registered in England & Wales, registered address: Camburgh House 27 New Dover Rd, Canterbury.

29/11/2024

So the curtain falls on another amazing season here at CHRT, and we have now removed all of our boats from the river to get renovated!

Come join us again in March 2025 when we reopen!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween Folks 🎃
We await you with our gruesome and ghostly Canterbury Tales tonight💀

Tickets available to book online at:
canterburyrivertours.co.uk
Or call us on: 07790534744
Running on 31st October, 1st & 2nd November

30/10/2024

We are thrilled to announce we have been awarded a Gold Accolade Award by 🏆
Thanks to Visit England for a fabulous day at the 🥂
Thanks to our amazing team for all their hard work, dedication and commitment to achieving the highest standards at Canterbury Historic River Tours.
Thanks also to our local and international customers, we wouldn’t be here without you.

13/10/2024

Our Chilling Tales Tours start on Friday 18th Oct 💀

Our dates this year are: Friday 18th Saturday 19th, Friday 25th, Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th,
Wednesday 30th, Thursday 31st, Friday 01 Nov,
Saturday 02 Nov.

Available to book online canterburyhistoricrivertours.co.uk
Or visit our team on the Kingsbridge, Canterbury.

27/09/2024

Our ‘Chilling Tales’ River Tours start on Friday 18th October, just in time for Halloween! 🎃

Uncover the spooky stories of Canterbury’s darker past as our knowledgable tour guides row you along the river this Halloween! 👻🧟

Now available to book online at: www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

Or visit our friendly team on The Kingsbridge, Canterbury High Street, CT1 2BD.

18/09/2024

Thanks to all our followers! Will see you soon to celebrate!

19/07/2024

Evening Tours available every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer.
Available to book online at canterburyrivertours.co.uk
or visit our team on The Kings Bridge, St Peter’s Street, Canterbury.
📸 photo by

11/07/2024

The beautiful Dominican Priory in the sunshine last week ☀️

Did you know, the Dominican Priory was established by Spanish friars in the 13th Century!

Book a guided historical river tour to see it for yourself!

25/06/2024

Make the most of the sunny weather this week by joining us on a boat tour along the River Stour! ☀️

Book onto a tour with our friendly sales staff located on the Kingsbridge, or visit our website at: www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

02/06/2024

Captain Dylan rowing a tour by Solly’s Orchard 🌹🌳

Join us on the final day of the May Half Term for a river tour in the sun with one of our knowledgable tour guides ☀️

Find us on the King’s Bridge to make a booking with our Bridge staff for today or another day soon. Alternatively, visit our website at www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

24/05/2024

Enjoy a sunny trip along the River Stour this bank holiday weekend, rowed by our knowledgeable tour guides! ☀️🚣‍♂️

Come and speak to our friendly staff on the King’s Bridge to make a booking, or visit our website at www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

15/05/2024

The beautiful River Stour over the sunny weekend ☀️🚣

Did you know, the part of the river that runs through Canterbury city centre was originally a Roman canal that’s almost 2000 years old? 🏛️

07/05/2024

Join us on the river this week and enjoy the first of the summer sun! ☀️🚣

We will be on the King’s Bridge everyday from 10:30, come and say hi to our friendly staff 👋

24/03/2024

Make the most of the sunny weather this Easter and join us for the bank holiday weekend!

Come and say hi to our team on The Kings Bridge or visit our website, Canterburyrivertours.co.uk, to make a booking.

19/03/2024

We are now open for Historic River Tours 🙌🏼
Great to be on the river again after all the rain delaying our start to the 2024 season.

27/02/2024

We are offering a complimentary Historic River Tour to Mothers on Mothers Day, Sunday 10th March.
This offer is not available to book online - please visit our team on the day on the Kingsbridge, High Street, Canterbury or call our mobile 07790534744 to book. 🌸

📸 Woman in a rowing boat from 1890 from the National Science and Media Museum/Kodak Museum.

23/02/2024

Canterbury Historic River Tours is now looking to hire team members for 2024.
Roles available are Boat Person/Tour Guide and Front of House/Sales.
A fully paid training program is provided for both roles.
Please email [email protected] with your CV.

Address

The Kings Bridge, Saint Peters Street (By Old Weavers House)
Canterbury
CT12AT

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447790534744

Website

http://www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk/

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