Stonehenge, and Avebury in One Day
Description
See the ancient wonder of Stonehenge in modern comfort. This tour will show you the ancient English heritage and many sites of historic and cultural interest, including Stonehenge and the medieval city of Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and Magna Carta dating back to 1220. The tour dives into the depths of history and discovers the how, when, where and why of Stonehenge & ancient past of humans, from Neolithic Man to the present day. Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. These holy places and nearby Neolithic sites are an incomparable testimony to prehistoric times.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your Guide will show you around the magical, mystical site that is surrounded by stories dating back over 4000 years.
A beautiful medieval Cathedral, full of history and is home to the countries most fantastic Church Organs
Silbury Hill is the largest man made hill in Northern Europe, But what was it built for? what was its purpose?
We are long a long established and well respected tour company. With trained guides, your day will be one of wonder and excitement.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PLEASE NOTE: If you require a pick up from a pint outside of Salisbury, then an extra charges will be incurred. contact us for details.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. If booking is for one person there will be a surcharge of 40% applied. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pick up and drop off from Southampton is available, BUT the tour will incur and extra cost of £50.00 each way.
Reviews(6)
We had a great experience going to Stonehenge and Salisbury. Steve took great care of our group, excellent driver and made sure we had all the info we could want.
Always nice to hear that our dedicated drivers give a 5 star experience and look after the clients on there tour day.
I had such a fantastic time on my all-day tour of Salisbury & Stonehenge with Geoff. He’s a history buff who’s full of interesting stories, trivia, and — be ready for them — pop-quizzes (I loved those!) :) I would not have wanted to try to plan the itinerary and the logistics on my own, so I was so happy to leave it all to them and be taken around everywhere. Btw, not everyone includes Avebury on their agenda (I almost didn’t) but I highly recommend it! I actually preferred it to Stonehenge because it’s more low-key, less touristy, but still a magical experience to be able to walk around and touch these massive stones that were so meaningful to humans from millenia ago. Pro tip: be sure to wear some study shoes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty since the rains can turn the trails and turf into mud (at Avebury mainly). I also recommend reading Sarum: A Novel of England before the tour. It’s a heavy tome of historical fiction, but if you can muddle through it, you can get into the stories ordinary individuals with complex plots that unfold in their lives amidst key times in history, such as the Magna Carta, the civil war and time of the Cavaliers and witch-burnings, and so on. Be sure to ask Geoff about it. ;) Thanks again, Geoff, for being such a delightful, tireless guide!
Hi, It is really interesting to receive a detailed review and I thank you for taking the time to provide a summary of your experience with us. Geoff was grateful for your encouragement as it means a lot to the guys that deliver the tours. He was please to get a plaque placed at his desk in the office with,'Such a delightful, tireless guide.' Thanks again Tim
Ian met us at the port in Southampton with a smile on his face and a jovial disposition and didn't stop regaling us with his marvelous stories for the entire day! We felt like we were out for a drive in the country with an old friend and were sorry he couldn't join us for dinner that evening. Our visit to Stonehenge, Old Serum, Salisbury and Avebury will be one of the highlights of our 2-week European cruise for many years to come!
Joanna, Thank you for your review. Ian is one of our most experienced guides and is like an "Old Pair of Slippers"..comfortable to be with!! I'm sure he would have loved to have joined you for dinner, if he could have. Please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance in the future. Tim
<p>Spent all day with Geoff who was extremely helpful and knowledgable. Toured around the cathedral which Geoff got us into even though it was Easter. Toured around the sights of Salisbury, then out to Stonehenge, Woodhenge and Avebury. All of this was excellent, the information was free-flowing and interesting with Geoff showing his enthusiasm throughout. Lunch was provided in a pub along the way - typical pub grub but very nice. The trip seems very expensive but was well worth the money.</p>
