Designed for First-Time Visitors & History Lovers!
TOUR DURATION: 3.5 hours with tea break.
Whether you’re new to Rochester or simply want to see your hometown in a new light, this accessible and engaging walking tour brings history to life
Explore Rochester’s Most Cherished Locations
From towering Norman castles to hidden Dickensian secrets, this tour is a comprehensive yet digestible way to discover the real Rochester.
Relax with a Refreshment Break
The tour is divided into two 90-minute sections, with a break at the Crypt Café in Rochester Cathedral, giving you time to reflect and recharge.
Suitable for All Ages & Mobility Levels
The route is fully walkable, and a lightweight folding chair is recommended for those who may find standing for long periods tiring.
Rochester Cathedral – England’s second-oldest cathedral, with a history stretching back to 604 AD.
Rochester Castle – Home to one of the best-preserved Norman Keeps in the country, towering over the Medway.
Minor Canon Row – A beautifully preserved row of William and Mary-style houses from 1722, originally built for the Minor Canons of the Cathedral.
The Guildhall – Built in 1687, not with public funds, but thanks to the generosity of three benefactors.
40 High Street – A Charles Dickens-related secret remained hidden here for 141 years until it was uncovered—in Wales!
The Six Poor Travellers House – Since 1579, this unique charity hostel has been fully funded from the legacy of just one man.
Eastgate House – A Tudor conundrum standing proudly on the High Street, with stories waiting to be told.
Restoration House – Featured under a pseudonym in Dickens’ biggest-selling novel. Can you guess which one?
The Queen Charlotte Pub – At the very end of the High Street, this historic pub hides one of the most unexpected stories in Rochester!
You may also like the following events from Rochester History Guided Tours:
- This Wednesday, 20th August, 11:00 am, Rochester Summer Mystery Tours | Family friendly 'Pay what it's worth tours' in Rochester
- This Wednesday, 20th August, 08:00 pm, The Rochester High St Ghost Tour | 2-for-1 EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE in Rochester
- This Thursday, 21st August, 07:00 pm, HIDDEN ROCHESTER | Secrets, Spies and... Steam Rollers! | Thursdays at 7pm in Rochester
Also check out other
Nonprofit events in Rochester.
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