Small-Group City Running Tour in Canterbury: Discover Stories and Secrets of a Historical City

Join our small-group city running tour in Canterbury and uncover the secrets and stories of this historical city. Suitable for all levels of runners. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canterbury Cathedral - Our city tour starts and ends outside the cathedral. Your guide will give you a rich insight into the role and importance of the cathedral in the city’s history, it’s dramatic past and the role it serves today.
What's Included
  • Digital group photos included
  • Animated route video included
Additional Information

Join us on an exhilarating sight-running tour of historic Canterbury and its picturesque surrounding landscapes. Unearth the hidden gems and untold tales of the city while admiring its most popular landmarks.
Our journey will lead us along the ancient city walls, exploring the four corners of the city and unravelling centuries-old stories. Within the…

Location
The Canterbury War Memorial
Sun Street
We'll meet outside the Cathedral entrance by the War Memorial on Butter Market, before running along the city walls to the four corners of the city and beyond.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Marysp3606ca
May 26, 2025
Custom Group Running Tour - Andy made a custom run both in the city and on the trails for our hen weekend in Canterbury. We all really enjoyed it and it was clear that he had thought about what we would find interesting and was accommodating to our pace. We certainly saw some sites that we wouldn't have seen by ourselves. Being able to run between locations also meant that we were able to see more than a standard walking tour. Highly recommended!
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Backpacker308957
May 26, 2025
Do it - you wont regret it! - Went on the 10k Running Tour of Canterbury with friends to celebrate a forthcoming wedding. Andy, our guide, was punctual in 'collecting' us and off we went! He had planned the tour well and the tour of Canterbury itself was brilliant, stopping at places of interest and regaling us with his historical knowledge which made for a fascinating tour. He even took us outside the city as we like a trail run too. His knowledge was exceptional and always interesting and he was happy to answer any questions we had along the way. We never felt rushed. He paced the tour perfectly for the group to keep us together. He even extended the 10k slightly and we were well over 2 hours as there was so much to see! I would highly recommend this tour and Andy in particular and if we are back in the city then he will definitely get another call!
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363darrenk
May 6, 2025
Fantastic info about the city. - Brilliant run through Canterbury, I thought I had a bit of local knowledge, but this chap is fantastic & speaks with real passion about the city. Andy ran at my (slow) pace for me and pointed out & discussed so many things that I walk passed everyday without noticing. When I get a bit fitter, I'll be joining in the 10K trip. Highly recommend going along to this weather your local or visiting.
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663aleas
Mar 25, 2025
Awesome 5km running tour - The best city tour I’ve ever been on! Such a unique idea and a fun way to explore. Andy was so knowledgeable and knew so much history. He was also able to accommodate a different start time as I was unable to make the 7am time. I messaged him a week prior on Instagram and he was quick to reply with alternate times. Super recommend for anyone wanting to explore the area!
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793alunp
Nov 25, 2024
Scenic run round the city of Canterbury - Had a great time running the sites and getting an incite in to Canterbury. Ran at a pace to suit and Andy was great company as well as very knowledgeable. Would thoroughly recommend this run
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Z6880wymeganc
Jun 11, 2024
Awesome experience for all levels of runner :) - The tour was recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint! We really got to see the city and learnt so much all whilst moving our bodies out in the sun! Andy was friendly and relaxed and made sure we were all happy with the pace whilst spouting endless facts and stories about Canterbury. Thanks Andy!
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Damian
May 20, 2024
The best way to visit Canterbury - An excellent way to visit Canterbury, it was a really nice time listening to Andy’s knowledge and taking a morning jog with the city still very quiet and exploring it, if you are a runner enthusiast this is an amazing way to get the best of it. And Andy is such an easygoing person that there's no way you will not enjoy it, thank you and we still need to come back for some of the recommendations that Andy provided .
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Markga341kw
May 2, 2024
10k tour run - I chose to do the 10k run with Andy which included some of the country side as well as the historical sites of Canterbury and I recommend it to anyone that likes a steady run, Andy's knowledge is immense with frequent stops to catch your breath and learn something of the area, it has been one of the highlights of my trip around the UK. Thanks Andy really enjoyed the morning with you. 😀
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R-a-j-mcn
Jan 7, 2024
Fun way to see Canterbury! - Really great way to see the city! Andy was a great guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. Running pace was tailored to our ability.
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P4031acandreac
Oct 28, 2023
The best way to experience Canterbury - Loved this run. Getting up at 6am in the rain to run around the city seemed questionable at the time, but it was so worth it. Andy showed us some really astounding things and his passion for history (and running) really shone through. We were able to cover loads of landmarks, and because it was early we had them mostly to ourselves. If you're a runner, this has got to be the best way to tour the city.
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From $28
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).