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Canterbury Historic River Tours

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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.

10/04/2025

Our last boat returned to the river earlier this week thanks to our amphibious tour guides who escorted it back to our jetty 🫡

Book a river tour now to enjoy the spring sunshine on one of our picturesque boats! 🚣☀️

01/04/2025

Today the beautiful Greyfriars Chapel is reopening in the Franciscan Gardens! 🎉🥳

🌸You can find the entrance to the gardens opposite our river tours meeting point, by the Kingsbridge, on Canterbury High Street! 🌺

26/03/2025

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering a complimentary Historic River Tour to all mums on Mother’s Day, Sunday 30th March! 🌸

Please note: this offer is not available to book online - just visit our friendly team on the day on the King’s Bridge, High Street, Canterbury to make your booking 😄

We look forward to welcoming you onto the river! 🚣

Photo 📸: Woman in a rowing boat, 1890 - The National Science & Media Museum/Kodak
Museum.

22/03/2025

Our picturesque boats in the warm weather earlier this week 🚣☀️ Fingers crossed we get more days like this very soon! 🤞

If you want to book a guided historic tour on one of our boats, you can find us on The King’s Bridge, 7 days a week! 😁

18/03/2025

Some of our new tour guides training in the sun today! ☀️

Photos don’t do the river justice on a sunny day! 🌊

14/03/2025

Our bridge staff hard at work making sure our tours run smoothly 👑😎🫡

If you want to know more about our river tours or make a booking, come and say hi 👋 Our friendly staff are always happy to help!

11/03/2025

Our staff is happy to be back on the river! Come join us for a tour of Canterbury's beautiful Stour.

05/03/2025

Captain Dylan practicing his rowing in preparation for his first tour of the season! 💪🫡

We are now open for the 2025 season, and will be operating everyday from 11AM! 🎉🎉

Come and speak to our friendly team on The King’s Bridge, on Canterbury High Street, to make a booking, or visit our website: www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you onto the river! 🚣‍♀️

06/02/2025

Our online booking system will soon be open for the 2025 season! 🛶

Watch this space for further announcements and head to our website at www.canterburyrivertours.co.uk to book a river tour soon! ☀️

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

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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