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Dover
Dover, South East England, United Kingdom
Where Dover sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 63
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Dover sits in South East England, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 63 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Dover
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Dover
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Dover
Dover's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Dover's most-visited sights
- MorningDover Castle35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds CastleTakes about 10 hours.
2 days in Dover
Dover's most-visited sights · Day trip to Canterbury
- 1
Day 1
Dover's most-visited sights
- MorningDover Castle35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds CastleTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Canterbury
- Early startHead to CanterburyAbout 23 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Dover
Dover's most-visited sights · Day trip to Canterbury · Day trip to Hastings
- 1
Day 1
Dover's most-visited sights
- MorningDover Castle35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds CastleTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Canterbury
- Early startHead to CanterburyAbout 23 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Hastings
- Early startHead to HastingsAbout 59 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Dover
Dover's most-visited sights · Day trip to Canterbury · Day trip to Hastings · Day trip to Chatham · Day trip to Dunkirk
- 1
Day 1
Dover's most-visited sights
- MorningDover Castle35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds CastleTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Canterbury
- Early startHead to CanterburyAbout 23 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Hastings
- Early startHead to HastingsAbout 59 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Chatham
- Early startHead to ChathamAbout 62 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Dunkirk
- Early startHead to DunkirkAbout 75 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Dover
Dover's most-visited sights · Day trip to Canterbury · Day trip to Hastings · Day trip to Chatham · Day trip to Dunkirk · Day trip to Horley · Day trip to Brighton
- 1
Day 1
Dover's most-visited sights
- MorningDover Castle35 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadDover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds CastleTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Canterbury
- Early startHead to CanterburyAbout 23 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Hastings
- Early startHead to HastingsAbout 59 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Chatham
- Early startHead to ChathamAbout 62 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Dunkirk
- Early startHead to DunkirkAbout 75 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Horley
- Early startHead to HorleyAbout 103 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Brighton
- Early startHead to BrightonAbout 107 km from Dover — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Dover
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Dover Shore Excursion:Post-Cruise Tour to London via Canterbury and Leeds Castle
4.4 (68)10h
Make the most of your journey to London after your cruise ends at the port of Dover. This convenient post-cruise transfer to your central London or Heathrow hotel by executive coach is an ideal way to explore the Garden…
from £152.65 / personView details
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Guided Shore Excursion of White Cliffs and Canterbury from Dover
4.7 (16)7h
Discover a real taste of this corner of England, with Cliffs and Country Tours. Our professional guide will meet you from the ship with a warm welcome, and be ready to share with you a wealth of hidden gems, anecdotes…
from £195 / personView details
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Dover to London Private Transfer Service
1.0 (1)2h
- Fixed prices (No Surge Prices) - A large varietyu of vehicles available according to your choice and requirements- - Professional drivers. - Clear and comfort cars. - On time Service, no delays or last minute…
from £187 / personView details
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Dover Castle Entrance Ticket
4.3 (201)2h
Uncover the incredible history of England’s mightiest castle. A day out at Dover Castle is a day out you’ll never forget. With just one ticket you’ll climb the Medieval Great Tower to discover the pomp and pageantry of…
from £27.20 / personView details
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Private Transfer from Dover Cruise Port to Gatwick Airport
5.0 (2)1h 30m
Why book with us? Personalized Meet and Greet: Our drivers welcome you right at the cruise arrival gate, ensuring a smooth start. Customizable Travel: Choose your car type, and specify passenger and luggage numbers to…
from £235 / personView details
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Countryside Castles and Coast Tour in Kent
5.0 (6)7h
If you want to see the very best of Kent in a small, exclusive group, then this is the tour for you! Your local guide, Dr Anthony Medhurst, knows the most beautiful and memorable sites, many of which are completely off…
from £749 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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