Victorian Costume Guided Tour of Rochester - Medway Arts Tours

Medway Arts Tours

Available to 29 January 2026

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Book Medway Arts Tours tickets for some of the best history tours in Rochester, Kent

Home to an array of historical figures, Mrs Baker's Medway Theatre Company are proud to provide Rochester and Kent with Medway Arts Tours! Delve into Rochester's past with an authentic Victorian tour guide as you listen to tales from the past and see some of the most historical sights in Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham, before experiencing an unforgettable workshop that'll lead to you self-discovery.

"THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT - AND WE WILL NEVER LOOK AT A BRICK WALL THE SAME WAY AGAIN! THANK YOU SO MUCH JAMES HULKES, ESQ!"

Victorian Costume Guided Tour of Rochester with Medway Arts

Get ready to dive into Dickens' history in Rochester as you follow the footsteps of the world-famous writer and see Rochester through 19th-century eyes:

  • Enjoy a characters in costume taking you on a tour of the city, immersing you into history
  • Experience a one-of-a-kind workshop led by Medway's leading edge practitioners
  • Embark on a unique tour that's just as hysterical as it is historical
  • Join an accurately-informed, wildly entertaining and beautifully-costumed historical character
  • Take a gentle, fascinating and picturesque walk around Rochester in Kent
  • Be transported back to the days of Charles Dickens in the 19th Century
  • Hear scandalous tales from Dickens' wife; was the author really a truly 'great' man?
  • Listen to theatrical readings from Dickens' novels to illuminate the surroundings
  • Get up-close to Rochester's landmarks; Rochester Castle, Rochester Cathedral, Dickens' Chalet and so much more
  • See the original locations for Dickens' fictional creations

Whether you're in love with literature, ditzy about Dickens' or you're desperate to finally try time-travelling, the Victorian Costume Guided Tour of Rochester is for you!

Everything you need-to-know about Victorian Costume Guided Tour of Rochester:

  • Meeting Point: Outside Rochester Train Station
  • What3Words: behave.straw.moving
  • Times: 11:30am
  • Minimum Booking: 2 people
  • Age Restriction: Suitable for all ages; under 7's go free!
  • Duration: 90 minutes

"Mrs Dickens tour was very informative, funny & knowledgable. Extremely interesting and interactive. More please!"

Book Medway Arts Tours tickets and experience some of the best tours and workshops in Rochester on a great day out discovering the history and culture behind one of Kent's most popular towns. 

How to find us

Meeting Point: Opposite the main exit from Rochester Train Station, Corporation Street, Rochester.

What3Words: behave.straw.moving

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the tours, Medway Arts are not wheelchair accessible. 

There is no food and drink included in the tour, however there are plenty of eateries, pubs and restaurants available in the surrounding areas of Rochester. 

There are a handful of age restrictions on Medway Arts events. Please ensure you are checking the correct age restriction for your chosen tour. 

  • The Victorian Costume Guided Tour of Rochester is suitable for all ages.
  • Under 7's go free!

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