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Dover Castle - Key to England!

New3 hFree cancellationBy Fact or Fiction Tours
The Great Tower, Dover Castle

About this activity

This family-friendly Private Guided Tour with local Blue Badge Guide, Sue, is an ideal introduction to a medieval castle and Dover is one of our best castles in England!

Visit the famous Dover Castle - known as the 'Key to England', perched on top of the famous iconic 'White Cliffs of Dover'.

Visit the Anglo-Saxon Church and Roman Lighthouse - the tallest Roman structure in Western Europe!

'Operation Dynamo' the story of the evacuation of the beaches of Dunkirk in May 1940, was told movingly in the film 'Dunkirk', and this was all planned at Dover Castle, in the underground tunnels.

Climb to the top of the Great Tower, built by King Henry 2 and find out how the Knights and Royals lived in the medieval period

Dover Castle has starred in many famous films, including 'Lady Jane' and 'The Other Boelyn Girl'.

What's included

  • ✓Blue Badge Guiding Fee

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Entrance into Dover Castle

Meeting and pickup

  • Outside the English Heritage Visitor Centre - near the car park (if you are driving) Outside Constable's Gate, if you are walking

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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