The 15 Best Dover Tours & Activities

1.Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $210.35Our pick

Dover to London by executive coach, with guided Canterbury and included Leeds Castle. Door-to-door drop off at Heathrow or hotels.

“A nice tour but I think more time should have been spent at Canterbury rather than Leeds castle. Canterbury town was cute and I would have liked more time to explore. One item - I paid extra funds for us to be dropped off at our hotel. We were moved from the tour bus to a small van. Six adults (rather large men) was way too many. It was an uncomfortable ride for 90 minutes. I was not happy. Terrible end to a decent tour day.”

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2.Dover & White Cliffs Tour; Canterbury, Coastal Towns & Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $227.37Top rated

Dover, White Cliffs, Canterbury, Sandwich, and Deal by small minibus. Port pickup, smart timing, and guided stops around Kent.

“We did enjoy Matt as our tour guide. He shared LOTS of information and is very knowledgeable. However, we did not get 1.5 hours in Canterbury to have time to tour the Cathedral or 1 hour in Deal to see that castle. Instead (my opinion) too much time was spent at the Memorial, Kent and walking streets in Deal. There were so many great food vendors, but instead it was suggested we get a sandwich at the local "7/11" store and not even in Sandwich.”

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3.Private transfer from Dover to London hotel or airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $224.02

Private meet-and-greet transfer from Dover Cruise Terminal to London hotels or airports, direct ride, luggage help, timed to cruise arrivals.

“Nice driver picked us up on time at the Dover cruise terminal and made it to Heathrow airport in time.”

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4.Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,227.68

Private WWII day tour from Canterbury: White Cliffs of Dover, Battle of Britain Memorial, Kent museum, a film pub, and Canterbury Cathedral.

“We had the privilege of experiencing Kent in the most enjoyable way, thanks to the expertise of our charming tour guide, Anthony. Given his local upbringing and his unparalleled education on the subject matter, we felt like we won the tour guide lottery. This, in addition to his being the perfect English gentleman, and his peaceful and personable demeanor, left us feeling like we had the most quintessential Kent experience. The Battle of Britain experience, the white cliffs of Dover, Canterbury, and many hidden gems off the stereotypical tourist path left us feeling like we might want to unpack our bags and stay. Thank you for your expertise, and providing…”

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5.Private Half-Day Trip to Picture Postcard Villages of East Kent from Dover Including Traditional Cream Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $820.76

Private East Kent half-day from Dover: Sandwich medieval walk and cream tea, plus White Cliffs views above and below for up to 6.

“If you have a boat to catch in Dover, I fully recommend sneaking this tour in beforehand. Tanya shared her vast knowledge of the area in a fun and engaging way and went out of her way to accommodate our travel plans. Very enjoyable all round.”

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6.Full Day Wine Tour in Sussex and Kent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $205.76Best value

Small-group English wine tour from Dover through Kent and East Sussex, with vineyard walks, tastings, and lunch in 6 to 8 hours.

“Fabulous day out at 3 incredible wine estates in Rye area of Sussex. Thanks to Helen for all her organising - we discovered great English wines at 3 very different estates!”

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7.Countryside Castles and Coast Tour in Kent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $1,152.66

Private Dover-to-Canterbury tour with White Cliffs views, Norman and Tudor villages, and UNESCO Canterbury, plus a scenic coastal finish.

“We had a fabulous day with Anthony exploring the countryside around Kent and Canterbury. It was a pleasure to spend time with such a knowledgeable guide. His knowledge of the area and history adds to the beauty of the area. He went out of his way to make sure that we were able to see everything on our list and took us to places that the big tour buses could never get to. Thanks again for a fantastic day.”

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8.Secrets of Rye – Blue Badge Guide Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $475.57

Private Secrets of Rye tour from Rye Railway Station. Blue Badge guide with photo stops, Rye Heritage Centre visit, and stories, up to 4.

“Spent 5 days with the family, staying in a large house. Loved roaming around, sun rise over the wetlands, croissants from the bakery, lunch at the abundant cafes, lovely shops, dinner at the many choices of pubs, wandering the streets after the tourists had gone,every building is special. Pick up the local handsaws street map and meander down the backstreets so you don’t miss a thing. Only issue is parking…lots of small car parks down the bottom. Time limited so you end up going up and down to redo the parking. Odd few spaces up in the town if you’re lucky. Avoid Thursday market day, parking nightmare unless you get…”

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9.One Way Taxi Transfer from Dover Seaport to London

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $361.14

One-way private transfer from Dover Seaport to London, with clear meet-up at the terminal, A/C comfort, and bottled water for a smooth arrival.

“The driver was very professional and kind. A good car and a safe trip.”

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10.Private Transfer From Dover Cruise to London via Dover Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $777.59

Private Mercedes transfer from Dover cruise terminal to London with a 2-hour stop at Dover Castle, up to 7, WiFi included.

“Hugo was our driver and on point. He safely navigated our pick up and delivery with professionalism and care.”

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11.VIP Chauffeur Transfer: Dover Cruise Port to/from Gatwick Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $454.17

Private chauffeur transfer between Dover Cruise Port and Gatwick, with meet-and-greet, flight monitoring, and luxury vehicles for up to 3.

“Goldfinch Executives goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service. Every journey is smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. A reliable and luxurious choice for executive travel!”

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12.A private guided tour of World War 2 sites along the Kent Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $838.32

Private WWII tour of the Kent Coast from Dover with White Cliffs photo stops, Hellfire Corner tea, and Battle of Britain museums for up to 6.

“Wonderful time with Tanya who was both knowledgeable and personable. A great lesson in history and reminder to pay our respects and deepest gratitude the hero’s who gave so much to us all.”

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13.Shore Excursion: Dover Cruise Terminal to London with Stopover at Dover Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $921.66

Private transfer from Dover cruise terminal to London with White Cliffs photos and a 3-hour Dover Castle visit, WiFi included.

“Our driver was excellent. He kept in touch on the way to pick up. He directed us where to go at each stop without being intrusive. Dover Castle was amazing. Wonderful without bad crowds. The cliffs were gorgeous. No muffins, croissants, coffee or tea were provided despite being advertised. Water bottles were readily available. Overall, a great post-cruise excursion.”

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14.Dover To London Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $354.36

Private meet and greet transfer from Dover Cruise Terminal to Heathrow or your London hotel, with luggage help and flexible pickup.

“A little late, but got us to the airport on time. Nice drive through crazy traffic. We just sat back and let the driver handle it.”

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15.Private Transfer From Dover Cruise Terminal to Heathrow Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $661.41

Private chauffeured transfer from Dover Cruise Terminal to Heathrow, with WiFi, bottled water, and meet-at-port pickup for up to 7.

“Driver late picking up at port. This caused concern with handicapped wife. The vehicle was smaller than advertised so we had trouble loading all luggage.”

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