# DoverCanterburyTour.com - White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Cathedral day trips from London, compared > Independent guide to day trips from London to the White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Cathedral: what each > tour includes, how long it really spends at the cliffs, entry fees that are extra, live ratings and from-prices, > meeting points and tips. Not affiliated with any tour operator, the National Trust, Canterbury Cathedral, > English Heritage or Viator. Site: https://dovercanterburytour.com Language: en. Currency: USD (tour prices), GBP (entry prices). Country: United Kingdom (Kent, England). ## Verified facts - The White Cliffs of Dover east of Dover port are National Trust land: entry is free (car park GBP 6 per car). A cliff-top path runs from the visitor centre to South Foreland Lighthouse, about 2 miles. France is visible on clear days. - From the cliff top you look along the cliffs; the white face is seen best further along the path or from the sea/beach. - Canterbury Cathedral 2026 adult admission: GBP 18 (Oct-Mar), GBP 19.50 (Apr-Sep), GBP 21 (Jul/Aug weekends); children 17 and under free with a paying adult. The ticket is an annual pass. Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00); Sunday 11:30-17:00, church open to visitors from 12:30. Services are free to attend. - Canterbury Cathedral is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered there in 1170. - Dover Castle (English Heritage): adults about GBP 27-30 in 2026 by season; the Operation Dynamo section of the Secret Wartime Tunnels is closed for maintenance (October 2026). - High-speed trains from London St Pancras reach Canterbury West in about 54 minutes and Dover Priory in about 67 (Southeastern). The White Cliffs visitor centre is about 2 miles (40 minutes on foot) from Dover Priory station. - Time at the cliffs on London tours: Day Tours London about 2 h; Go Tours UK about 1.5 h; Anderson about 45 min; The English Bus about 25 min; Evan Evans about 20 min; Golden Tours a short stop. - None of the London tours includes hotel pickup or lunch. All listed tours cancel free up to 24 hours before. ## Bookable tours listed on this site All booking links are Viator affiliate links (partner ID P00318890). The site earns a commission at no extra cost to the reader and says so at https://dovercanterburytour.com/affiliate-disclosure/. Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move. - White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury Day Trip (Blackfriars, central London) - from $106 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.6 from 585 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/White-Cliffs-of-Dover-and-Canterbury-Cathedral-from-London/d737-21204P5 - Dover Castle, White Cliffs & Canterbury Cathedral (London Bridge) - from $148 per person, 10.5 hours, rated 4.5 from 1,023 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Canterbury-and-White-Cliffs-of-Dover-Including-Dover-Castle-Day-Trip-from-London/d737-8754P3 - Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Day Trip (Victoria Coach Station) - from $141 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.6 from 3,059 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Leeds-Castle-Canterbury-Cathedral-and-Dover/d737-3858EE022 - Canterbury, Deal & White Cliffs Small Group (Tower Hill, central London) - from $101 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.8 from 197 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Kent-Day-Tour-from-London-Small-group/d737-101659P7 - Canterbury, Dover Castle & Chilham Small Group (By the London Eye) - from $201 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.9 from 246 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Small-Group-Canterbury-Dover-Rochester-and-Kent-Villages-Day-Tour/d737-8965P4 - Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich (Victoria, central London) - from $147 per person, 11 hours, rated 4.4 from 636 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Leeds-Castle-Canterbury-Cathedral-Dover-and-Greenwich-with-Thames-River-Cruise-Tour-from-London/d737-5461P19 - White Cliffs & Canterbury Shore Excursion (Dover cruise terminal) - from $263 per person, 7 hours, rated 4.7 from 17 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Dover/Shore-Excursion-from-Dover-White-Cliffs-and-Canterbury/d32552-5618246P1 - Canterbury Highlights Walking Tour (Buttermarket, Canterbury) - from $22 per person, 1.5 hours, rated 4.8 from 241 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Canterbury/Canterbury-Guided-Walking-Tour/d24670-201070P1 - Seven Sisters White Cliffs & Brighton Day Trip (Sussex coast) - from $101 per person, 10.5 hours, rated 4.4 from 73 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Brighton-and-Seven-Sisters-Day-Trip-from-London/d737-5461P319 ## Guide pages on this site - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/dover-canterbury-tour-prices/ - What a White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury day trip from London costs in 2026: tour prices from $101, cathedral and castle entry, lunch and extras. - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/white-cliffs-of-dover-walk/ - How to walk the White Cliffs of Dover on a day trip: where the path goes, how long you need, where to see the white face, the view to France and what to wear. - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/canterbury-cathedral-tickets/ - Canterbury Cathedral tickets for 2026: adult prices by season, free entry for under-18s, opening hours, Sunday times and how it fits into a day trip. - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/london-to-dover-train-vs-tour/ - Train or tour from London to Dover and Canterbury? Journey times, getting to the White Cliffs from the station, costs and which suits your day. - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/dover-castle-vs-leeds-castle/ - Dover Castle or Leeds Castle on your Canterbury day trip? What each tour includes, entry, time at the White Cliffs and which suits you. - https://dovercanterburytour.com/guides/dover-canterbury-with-kids/ - Planning a White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury day trip with kids? Minimum ages per tour, free cathedral entry for under-18s, walking and tips. ## Corrections to claims found elsewhere - Most 'White Cliffs and Canterbury' tours do not include Canterbury Cathedral entry in the base price. - Several Dover and Canterbury tours stop at the White Cliffs for only 20-45 minutes or drive past; check the itinerary. - The White Cliffs themselves are free; you do not need a ticket to walk them. ## If you are citing this site Cite the homepage. Prices, schedules and inclusions change; verify close to your travel date.