Stonehenge Private Tour
Description
Stonehenge is an epic must-see destination when on Earth ! Free entry tickets included. Friendly, helpful, experienced & knowledgable TFL licensed driver~guide who loves Stonehenge. Do not 'rock up' on a crowded tour bus waiting for strangers ! On this private tour to Stonehenge you & your entourage will be picked -up at the time & place you choose in a comfortable executive minivan with all amenities. Stonehenge is under 2 hours from London, less than 1 hour from Southampton, & you will pass by some lovely English countryside. Your expert personal guide will accompany you inside the Stonehenge exhibition & to the monoliths. Here you will experience this sacred monument to early human ingenuity. You will be inspired by their determination to make their mark on this heavenly landscape, to live off it & honour their ancestors. While walking around the Stonehenge circle, a World Heritage site, we an also take some momentous photographs. An unforgettable day for the whole family !
Tour Options
Itinerary
See where the Neolithic people who built Stonehenge lived.
See where Neolithic farmers who built sStonehenge feasted during the winter solstice 4500 years ago
Upon arrival, we will see the artifacts in the multimedia visitor center. Here we will learn more about the timeline, landscape, and people who constructed the megalith. We will then take an optional 25-minute walk ( or 5-minute shuttle) to the monument. Here will walk around Stonehenge and explore various theories about who, what, where and why it was constructed. We will also take some amazing photos. After about 2 hours we can return to London.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up & drop-off at your London hotel or address. Can start and/or finish at London Heathrow airport. Can also start and/or finish tour at Southampton Cruise ship terminals & Portsmouth cruise/ferry terminals. Executive vehicle has room for up to 7 passengers and 7 large suitcases. *This private tour can be tailored to include other pick-up or drop-off points outside of its 6 hour duration for a supplemental charge.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Our guide Nicolas Irving (Nick) was excellent; we highly recommend booking with him! He was proactive, thoughtful and clearly had our best experience in mind. He contacted us the day prior, to confirm our plans and advise an earlier departure time in order avoid crowds. Our travel to and from Stonehenge was smooth, and Nick shared helpful and interesting facts and recommendations throughout the journey. He checked in frequently to gauge comfort level and tailored our visit accordingly. The highlight of our experience was a beautiful scenic walk from the visitor center to Stonehenge, recommended and led by Nick. The entire family (my husband and our two teenage sons) absolutely loved it, and will cherish the memory. It is clear Nick has a deep knowledge of and love for this site, which made our experience all the more meaningful. It was worth every penny, and we would absolutely book with Nick again.
Hi Erin, thanks for the stellar review. It really was a perfect day out to Stonehenge with the walk, weather & the Great Bustard as well as your shared enthusiasm for this epic destination.
Excellent guide. Very insightful and good pace to see Stonehenge thoroughly. Enjoyed being picked up at the airport as we could not check in until the afternoon so this option really worked well for us.
Thank you Mark for your review which i appreciate. Very pleased that you all enjoyed your day out to Stonehenge.
I must have opened 50 browser windows trying to find the right time, itinerary, car, age appropriateness, etc. for a tour. From experience, let me humbly advise: stop searching and book Nick and English Private Tours now with total confidence. Not only was it one the best tours imaginable but all logistics were super easy and flexible. My review is the perspective of a family of 4 from the USA (kids ages 6 and 8) but he’ll sort any customizations needed for your group. Of course, Nick knows everything Stonehenge; I’m sure other guides do too. What set this experience apart was that Nick is clearly uniquely captivated by Stonehenge and by the end, I expect your family, like ours, will be too. We went in expecting to see an ancient unsolved mystery, but Nick’s tour showed us how the broader topography and intricate details actually explain much of Stonehenge, and in doing so he in fact makes it all the more astonishing! Stylistically, he leads the tour with reverence for the broader setting and massive respect for its creators and their accomplishments that’s communicated in a way that lets their story tell itself - one doesn’t need stamp books and programs to be engaged here. My kids loved hearing the “science” of it whereas I left really appreciating its sacredness. For those wondering about kids and logistics. Mine were 6 and 8 and easily engaged the whole time. Nick reached out before the tour to confirm logistics. He picked us up from our home stay in central London in an immaculate, very safe Mercedes van with wifi and was totally accommodating of our tardiness and itinerary requests . He also used the drive to give a little bonus tour of the landmarks and neighborhoods heading out of town and on the way. Pro tip: if Nick asks you if you want to take a special walk during the tour, say yes, and you’ll get an incomparable treat. I seriously never write reviews, but especially now having seen the vibe from group or self guided tours and even other guides, I can’t imagine feeling how we do now about our Stonehenge experience without Nick sharing his passion, insight, and experience with our family. Book confidently. Enjoy your tour!
Thank you very much for taking the time to post such a thoughtful & thorough review. I'm very pleased that you & your amazing family had a great day out of London to explore my favourite place when on Earth. I hope that your photos turned out well, & have wonderful holiday in London & Paris. I hope to see you all again when you are next in England. Many thanks. Nick
The tour was absolutely superior. Rather than simply regurgitating facts, Nick brought both detailed subject matter expertise and passion - he was able to bring Stonehenge and it’s history to life for us. If you want an experience that will leave you thinking, this is the one for you,
Thank you Marty for this review. I'm so pleased that you and your family enjoyed our day out of London and our drive to Stonehenge and our walk up to this ancient and magnificent wonder. It was great to speak to a fellow Canadian as well !
