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Folkestone Private 2 Hour Walking Tour with a Blue Badge Guide
Folkestone
About
Folkestone grew from a sleepy harbour town into a major passenger port & railway link to the continent during the early part of the 19th Century. High-society had already discovered the town's charms and local landowner Lord Radnor employed Decimus Burton (of Regent's Park & Tunbridge Wells fame) to develop the seafront & the grand Leas cliff-top promenade was born. The 2 World Wars completely changed the fortunes of the town and during WW1 most of the seafront buildings were requisitioned & the local population evacuated. Over 10 million troops & personnel left for the front lines in France via Folkestone between 1914 & 1918! Today, The Leas retains its grandeur & beauty, but now has adde...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Specialist Local Blue Badge Tourist Guide in English or French
Meeting Points
Departure
Folkestone Central Station
If you are arriving by train, we can meet you at Folkestone Central station upon your arrival.
Return
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Folkestone Private 2 Hour Walking Tour with a Blue Badge Guide
Folkestone
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$241.50
Price varies by group size
About
Folkestone grew from a sleepy harbour town into a major passenger port & railway link to the continent during the early part of the 19th Century. High-society had already discovered the town's charms and local landowner Lord Radnor employed Decimus Burton (of Regent's Park & Tunbridge Wells fame) to develop the seafront & the grand Leas cliff-top promenade was born. The 2 World Wars completely changed the fortunes of the town and during WW1 most of the seafront buildings were requisitioned & the local population evacuated. Over 10 million troops & personnel left for the front lines in France via Folkestone between 1914 & 1918! Today, The Leas retains its grandeur & beauty, but now has adde...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Specialist Local Blue Badge Tourist Guide in English or French
Meeting Points
Departure
Folkestone Central Station
If you are arriving by train, we can meet you at Folkestone Central station upon your arrival.
Return
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Itinerary
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The Leas Promenade
Laid-out by Decimus Burton, The Leas Promenade was THE place to be seen during Victorian & Edwardian times. During the First World War, Folkestone transformed in to the main embarkation point for over 10 million troops and personnel heading to the front lines. Today The Leas pays homage to these dramatic times with poignant memorial.
Every 3 years Folkestone hosts a major art festival (the Folkestone Triennial) and the Leas is home to an ever growing number of art installations thanks to the huge success of this event.
30 minutes
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The Bayle Village
Folkestone's old village centre with its historic church St Eanswythe's.
15 minutes
3
After Art Ltd
Leading down to the Harbour the Old High St and Creative Quarter have become a centre of artisan shops and great food.
30 minutes
4
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Embarkation point for millions during WW1 and latterly car ferries to France, Folkestone's Harbour Arm has been transformed into and arts, entertainment and food venue.
