Dagtrip Leeds Castle, kliffen van Dover en Canterbury vanuit Londen, met rondleiding door de kathedraal van Canterbury
Beschrijving
Ontsnap een dag aan de drukte van Londen en reis naar het Engelse platteland voor een rondleiding door Leeds Castle, de kathedraal van Canterbury en Dover. Geniet van het bekijken van het prachtige Leeds Castle, krijg een exclusieve rondleiding in de kathedraal van Canterbury die op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staat en bewonder de symbolische White Cliffs of Dover. Luister de hele dag door naar het Expert live commentaar van je Gids via je persoonlijke koptelefoon. Van oktober 2025 tot april 2026 vindt er essentieel metselwerk plaats aan de voor- en westzijde van Leeds Castle, met steigers op hun plaats. Bezoeken en rondleidingen gaan gewoon door, hoewel sommige uitzichten van buitenaf kunnen worden beïnvloed. Bedankt voor uw begrip.
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Gelegen in Kent, 'De tuin van Engeland', ligt Leeds Castle, een prachtig middeleeuws kasteel dat vaak wordt aangeduid als 'het mooiste kasteel ter wereld'. Met een 500 hectare groot, prachtig park om te verkennen en perfect onderhouden tuinen om van te genieten, is het gemakkelijk te zien waarom dit prachtige kasteel een favoriet kasteel van koning Henry VIII was. Een kasteel dat hij schonk aan zijn eerste vrouw, Catherine van Aragón. In zijn 900-jarige geschiedenis is het kasteel thuisbasis geweest van niet minder dan zes koninginnen. Het had vele functies en fungeerde onder andere als een burcht, een gevangenis en de statige privéwoning van de meest recente eigenaren. Leer hier alles en nog veel meer over van onze deskundige gids, die de fascinerende geschiedenis tot leven brengt.
De kathedraal van Canterbury, een bezienswaardigheid die op de werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staat, is zowel een serene heilige plek als een prachtige toeristische bestemming. Als de kathedraal van de aartsbisschop, de spirituele leider van de Church of England, heeft Canterbury een bijzondere plek in de Britse geschiedenis. Canterbury heeft geen gewone kathedraal en heeft een lange geschiedenis die vaak wordt omschreven als ‘Engeland in steen’. Van de rol van haar aartsbisschoppen in de Magna Carta tot de moord op Thomas Becket na een machtsstrijd met de koning van Engeland: de geschiedenis van Canterbury is verstrengeld met die van Engeland. De kathedraal is gesticht door Sint-Augustinus in 600 n.Chr. en is vandaag de dag een van de mooiste voorbeelden van gotische architectuur in Engeland. Het is het eerste gebouw in Engeland dat in deze populaire stijl werd herontworpen in 1774.
Dover Castle is een middeleeuws kasteel in Dover, Kent, Engeland. Dit 11e-eeuwse kasteel is ook wel beschreven als de 'sleutel tot Engeland' vanwege zijn historische belang op defensief gebied. Het is de grootste kasteel in Engeland.
Doordat ze zo'n 106 meter boven de beukende golven van het Engelse kanaal uitsteken, zijn de krijtrotsen van Dover een onmiddellijk herkenbare bezienswaardigheid van Groot-Brittannië. Enkele van de meest vooraanstaande figuren uit de geschiedenis, van Caesar tot Shakespeare, erkenden de torenhoge symboliek van de kliffen. Als de plek waar van oorsprong Britse royalty's overzeese bezoekers zouden verwelkomen, dienden de rotsen als een intimiderende herinnering aan het standvastige, daadkrachtige gevoel van onafhankelijkheid van Groot-Brittannië.
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- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
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- De route kan om operationele redenen wijzigen
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After almost not being allowed on the bus (booked my ticket the night before and my name was not on the tour guides roster), the coach ride to Leeds Castle in Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent (NOT Leeds) was lovely. The castle was purchased by Olivia Baille in 1926 for £180,000 (over £7.4m in 2019 pounds) and renovated beautifully. The Cliffs of Dover were spectacular and Pais de Calai France was visible (20 miles/32km). Canterbury Cathedral and town were full of history. Pope Gregory sent St Augustine to establish Canterbury in 597 AD (CE). It was the site of the assassination of Archbishop Tomas Beckett in 1170. It contains the oldest picture of Jesus in England (600sAD). Many of the walls contained colored frescoes that have faded away or were removed. The King’s School (597AD) that is attached to the cathedral is the oldest formal school in the world. Highly recommend this tour for its scenery, views of Kent and eastern England, and its rich history.
The pick up location was in the bus terminal so it was easy to find. Our guide and driver were attentive, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Even when there was an issue with traffic and a special event at one location, they tried to adjust in the best way for us, and even extended the tour time to make sure we saw all the sights.
The excursion was quite disappointing. They notified us only five days before that it would finally be in English. The bus was very uncomfortable, with small seats and little legroom. In Dover we were barely there for about 20 minutes at the port and we could hardly see the cliffs. Leeds Castle was the best part of the day. Canterbury was left for last, with a very brief guided tour of the cathedral and little more than an hour of free time to visit the city and eat, so we were barely able to enjoy it. The organization and the distribution of time were clearly improvable.
Dear guest, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Lamentamos sinceramente que la excursión no haya cumplido con sus expectativas. Entendemos especialmente su decepción por haber recibido con tan poca antelación la confirmación de que la excursión sería finalmente en inglés. También lamentamos que el autobús no le resultara cómodo y que la distribución del tiempo en Dover y Canterbury le pareciera insuficiente. Agradecemos sus comentarios sobre la duración de las visitas, la organización y el reparto de los tiempos. Nos alegra saber, al menos, que Leeds Castle fue lo mejor de su día. Compartiremos sus observaciones con el equipo correspondiente, ya que este tipo de comentarios nos ayuda a identificar aspectos que podemos mejorar. Lamentamos las molestias ocasionadas y agradecemos sinceramente sus comentarios. Un cordial saludo, Evan Evans Tours Team
The guide, Norma, and the bus driver argued about the route. The driver braked hard, stopped quickly. Norma repeated herself often: dry conditions, crops grown in Kent, the number of trucks on the road, etc. The tour is good; the personnel were poor.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience was affected by the disagreement between the guide and driver, as well as the sudden braking and stops. We understand how this could have been unsettling and disappointing. We’re also sorry that you found some of the commentary repetitive. Your feedback is important to us, and we will share your concerns with the relevant team so they can be reviewed and addressed. We’re pleased to hear that you still found the tour itself to be good, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Evan Evans Tours Team
Wonderful experience, only wished we had more time at Leeds castle to take in all amenities, just a lovely place, was not aware of the beautiful grounds and the restaurant.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed your visit to Leeds Castle. We appreciate your comments about the beautiful grounds and amenities, and we understand that having more time to explore would have made your visit even more special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
Was a great day. Lesley and Alex were amazing. Very informative tour. Highly recommend, family friendly.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great day and enjoyed the tour with Lesley and Alex. We’re pleased that you found the experience informative, family-friendly, and worthy of recommendation. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Evanevanstours Team
We had an outstanding guided tour, and much of that was thanks to our wonderful guide, Leslie, and our driver, Alekic. Leslie was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, bringing every stop on the tour to life with interesting stories and historical insights. She made everyone feel welcome and ensured the experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Alekic was an excellent driver so professional, courteous, and always made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His smooth driving and friendly demeanor added to the overall experience. Together, Leslie and Alekic made a fantastic team. Their professionalism, warmth, and dedication turned a great tour into an unforgettable one. We highly recommend this tour to anyone and are grateful to both of them for making our trip so memorable. Highly recommend the tour with this dynamic duo!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your outstanding review and wonderful recommendation. We're delighted to hear that Leslie and Alekic made your tour such an unforgettable experience. It's fantastic to know that Leslie's knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion brought each destination to life while making everyone feel welcome throughout the day. We're also pleased to hear your kind words about Alekic's professionalism, courteous service, and safe driving. We're thrilled that their teamwork, warmth, and dedication helped create such a memorable experience for you. Thank you again for sharing your feedback and for recommending our tour. We will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to Leslie and Alekic, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
This tour was cancelled the. Ight before but I received no andvance of that. Fortunately, Evan Evans offereed me a substituto tour, because the one to Leeds Castle, Canterbury and Dover was not going to be available any day during the week I was in London. The tour that they offered me to Oxford , Stratford and Warwick Castle was good, just not the one I had booked.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused by the late cancellation notice for your original tour. We understand that this was disappointing, especially as the Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover tour was not available again during your stay. We’re pleased that our team was able to offer you an alternative tour to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle and that you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate your understanding and will share your comments regarding communication with our team as we continue to improve our guest experience. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans Tours adventure in the future. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours Team
Enjoyed the tour with a lot packed into one day. The guide (shasha) and driver ( Adnan) were a comedy routine.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your day and that Shasha and Adnan made the experience even more memorable with their entertaining personalities. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed seeing so much in one day. We hope to welcome you back on another Evan Evans tour soon. Kind regards, Evan Evans Team
Well planned trip . Good driver and good guide. The guide was very informative and she explained well. The driver too was very polite.
Thank you for your great review! We're pleased you enjoyed the well-planned trip and that our guide and driver helped make your experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
