About this walk

Explore Canterbury at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 10 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories and interactive quizzes you can play when you reach each location. This tour connects Canterbury's most important landmarks along a classic route, revealing the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. The route begins at Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, leads you through the historic heart, past the Geoffrey Chaucer Statue and Christ Church Gate, culminating at the magnificent St Augustine's Abbey, with Canterbury Cathedral as a central highlight. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

In your pocket

What's included

  • Self-guided tour

    Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

  • Audio guide

    Let the story play as you walk.

  • Interactive quiz

    Answer to unlock each stop.

  • Fun facts

    The best stories behind every landmark.

  • Smart map

    Navigation that shows you where to go next.

  • Play with friendsNew

    Go solo or make it a group game.

  • Free data includedNew

    500MB for global use.

    NINJA TRAVEL eSIM

The route

What you'll do

  1. Westgate Towers

    Start here

    Westgate Towers

    England's largest medieval gate

  2. Kings Bridge

    Stop 2

    Kings Bridge

    The Old Weavers on the Stour

  3. Geoffrey Chaucer

    Stop 3

    Geoffrey Chaucer

    The poet of The Canterbury Tales

  4. Mercery Lane

    Stop 4

    Mercery Lane

    The pilgrims' approach to the cathedral

  5. Christ Church Gate

    Stop 5

    Christ Church Gate

    The Tudor gateway to the cathedral

  6. Conquest House

    Stop 6

    Conquest House

    Where Becket's murderers met

  7. Canterbury Cathedral

    Stop 7

    Canterbury Cathedral

    Where Thomas Becket was martyred

  8. King Ethelbert Statue

    Stop 8

    King Ethelbert Statue

    The first Christian king of Kent

  9. Fyndon's Gate

    Stop 9

    Fyndon's Gate

    The abbey's great gatehouse

  10. St Augustine's Abbey

    Finish

    St Augustine's Abbey

    The cradle of English Christianity

Where you'll walk

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Word of mouth

What travellers say

4.4 on Google
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  • Fabulous walking tour around the main areas of Dubrovnik old city.we were able to stop and listen as many times as we needed as there was also written information too

    Karen BakerGoogle review

  • A great way to discover the hidden gems in Sorrento. It provides history, cultural context and a flavour of the place. We would have missed so much had we wandered round without this valuable guide. Thank you for the research and information.

    alison ryeGoogle review

About the creator

Filippo Anzivino’s profile photoFilippo AnzivinoCiceru creator
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4.9
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Hey there! I'm Filippo, a designer by trade and a tour enthusiast by passion. I love blending creativity with adventure to create tours that are as fun as they are informative. When I'm not designing, you can find me exploring hidden gems around the world, always looking for the next great story to tell. Let's embark on a journey together and discover something amazing!

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Good to know

What to bring

  • Charged smartphone with internet access
  • Comfortable shoes for walking around
  • Adequate clothes for the weather
  • Headphones (optional)

Your ticket

The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenienceOnce activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour

Refunds

Not satisfied or changed your plans? Get a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

Free mobile data

500MB from NINJA TRAVEL eSIM, claimed after purchase with a free account. One per account.

Languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Français, Português, Español, 中文

Questions

It's a self-guided walk on your phone. When you arrive, open the tour, follow the map from stop to stop and listen to the story of each place, or read it, at your own pace.