Canterbury Audio Tour: Stories, Stones, and Stages Unveiled

Above photo: Antony McCallum: Who is the uploader, photographer, full copyright owner and proprietor of WyrdLight.com, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Beneath Canterbury’s ancient spires and quirky, timbered lanes lies a world of untold drama—if you know where to listen. Follow this self-guided audio tour to uncover the secrets behind iconic sites like the modern marvel of Marlowe Theatre and the enigmatic Old Synagogue, where history whispers through every stone. What deadly secrets once brought rebellion into these peaceful streets? Which lost ritual echoes inside the Old Synagogue’s pharaoh-inspired columns? Why did cardboard cutouts become theatre “royalty” in a moment of crisis?

Stride from bustling medieval markets to shadowy sanctuaries and feel each cobblestone pulse with scandal, survival, and transformation. Experience Canterbury as a living stage, where overlooked details and vanished voices leap vividly to life at every step.

Ready to pull back the curtain on the city you thought you knew? The real stories are waiting just beneath your feet. Begin your journey now.

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• Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.1 km (1.3 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 48min
  
• Stops: 10 captivating landmarks including Canterbury, Reginald Pole, Canterbury Cathedral
  

Experience the charm of Canterbury like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Canterbury's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Canterbury on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🎭  Marlowe Theatre (3min)
• 🕍  Old Synagogue, Canterbury (3min)
• 📍  Canterbury (3min)
• ⛪  Canterbury Cathedral (2min)
• 📡  Reginald Pole (3min)
• 🏛️  Canterbury Roman Museum (3min)
• 🎨  Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (3min)
• 🏛️  Canterbury Heritage Museum (3min)
• 🏰  Canterbury Castle (2min)
• 📍  Catching Lives (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Canterbury with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Name (2min)
• 🏛️    Early History (3min)
• 🏛️    11th–16th Centuries (3min)
• 🏛️    History Of Huguenot Refugees (3min)
• 🏛️    17th Century–present (4min)
• 🌍    Demography (1min)
• 🌍    Physical (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Antony McCallum: Who is the uploader, photographer, full copyright owner and proprietor of WyrdLight.com, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: After Sebastiano del Piombo, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Antony McCallum: Who is the uploader, photographer, full copyright owner and proprietor of WyrdLight.com, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Whn64, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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