Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group)
Description
Ancient stone circles, beautiful English villages (including Castle Combe village in the Cotswolds) and fascinating film locations - all in one day. Award winning tours in small groups with friendly local guides.
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An idyllic Cotswold village nestling in a wooded valley.Voted the prettiest village in England. This has been a movie and historical drama film location for; Stardust, Warhorse & Poirot as well as the original Dr Dolittle. Time to wander around the cobbled streets and take in the view from the medieval market cross. Relax by the stream in front of the picture postcard weaver’s cottages. Discover the medieval clock in St Andrews church and the 13th Century tomb of Sir Walter de Dunstanville.
Lacock National Trust village is our location for lunch. This is an unspoilt National Trust village that appears as if trapped in time. There has been no major construction here for the last 200 years. Featuring in many films and period dramas including; Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, Larkrise to Candleford and Downton Abbey to name a few. There is also an Abbey, one of the few remaining Tudor Monasteries which became home to William Fox Talbot, a major pioneer in photography. Entrance is not included in the tour price and visiting is optional. The Abbey is open from Spring to Autumn and more details are available on the National Trust website.
Walk freely amongst these magnificent stones. Soak up the atmosphere and the magical charm of this ancient site. Try your hand at dowsing. Time to wander around this pretty village with its 17th century thatched pub.
Early arrival at Stonehenge to ensure the best experience without the crowds. Entrance tickets to Stonehenge are reserved and picked up by your Mad Max guide to avoid queuing and delays. Plenty of time to visit the extensive information centre and wonderful displays. There is also a café for refreshments. Please make sure you have a debit or credit card on the day of the tour to pay for your Stonehenge ticket.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only suitable for children 7 years and older
Reviews(857)
If someone is visiting this part of England they definitely need to see Stonehenge, and this tour is a convenient way to do that, and is also nice by including the Avebury stone circle and a couple pretty Cotswold towns. That's a lot to include in one day (including quite a bit of driving), but it flowed very well, and there was ample time at Stonehenge itself. Our guide gave a very good presentation, though (being very history-oriented myself) I would have liked a little more detail about the history of Avebury and Stonehenge (but I realize that a lot is unknown about that history). I was glad that the company suggested we download the free audio tour for Stonehenge. Be sure to leave a full day for sightseeing in Bath, but if you have time to do a full-day excursion outside the city, this is a really good one.
Fantastic tour! Jason was cheerful and knowledgable and made the journey an absolute delight. He knows so much, not just about the town but about Great Britain, its history, its idioms ... The coach was comfortable and our family had an absolute blast. Thank you!
We booked with Mad Max and could not have been more pleased! Our tour guide, Bill, was outstanding and had a great sense of humor, and was so knowledgeable. He tied the tour in with British history. The coach/van was very comfortable. We would definitely recommend this tour and would book with Mad Max again, especially if it was with Bill!
Bill is fantastic! We had a wonderful time on the tour. Highly recommend Mad Max tours.
Bill, our guide was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history and culture of the area to life for us. The tour is well organized.
Hi Susan, we're glad you enjoyed the day with Bill. He is great for bringing the history and stories of the places we visit to life. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
In Avebury, if you want to see the site and have something to eat, avoid The Red Lion. It's not anything against The Red Lion, but they have a small kitchen, and the flood of tours makes overwhelms them. Viator suggests you get food at the Café or pack a lunch. Trust me... it is a very good suggestion. Over all the tour was very good, and our guide, Andy, was interesting, helpful, patient, and fun.
Andy was amazing and so interesting. I did the stonehenge, avebury tour and i recommend it!!
Hi Marilie, glad you had a lovely day visiting Stonehenge with us. Thanks for the kind words about Andy. Best, Maya
Our guide Gerry was fantastic. He's native to the area and gave us a wealth of information regarding the area, culture and history. Who knew we'd find out the derivation of phrases such as being "piss poor" and "blind drunk". We certainly hope he recovers from England s loss in the world cup.
Hi Will, it sounds like Gerry kept everyone entertained and informed. We're glad you enjoyed the stories behind some of our more colourful British sayings. Best, Maya
Andy was a great guide. Wonderful stories and terrific information. The group size was just right. The van was comfortable. The trip was scenic. We were given plenty of time to see the sights. The Cotswolds villages were charming and picturesque, and of course Stonehedge was sensational.
We had a marvelous trip with Sean to see the Cotswolds, Avebury and Stonehenge. He was very attentive to our needs, knowledgable and entertaining. He was also a careful driver. I'd recommend the tour to anyone.
Hi Christina, it's great to hear Sean looked after everyone so well and made the day both entertaining and informative. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. Best, Maya
