Wiltshire Trip Overview
Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch.
*local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
Starts: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
Explore Wiltshire Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch.
*local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Avebury Stone Circle, Herepath Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF England
A truly extraordinary site. A huge set of stone circles set in a monumental landscape. Wander the avenue with us and imagine past ceremonies and celebrations.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury SN8 1QH England
Step back in time into this 5,500 year old tomb. A beautifully situated and extraordinarily atmospheric site.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 1 Silbury Hill Cottage A4, Avebury SN8 1QH England
The most enigmatic of our enigmatic monuments. The largest prehistoric man made mound in Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wiltshire Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes SN10 1NS England
A jewel of a museum with the best and most relevant collection for your tour
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Sarum, Castle Road, Salisbury SP1 3SD England
A fascinating place: iron age fort, medieval castle and cathedral and a vital link in the Salisbury story
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, 6 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF England
Built in only 38 years (1220 – 1258) this is one of the wonders of the medieval world. It has also protected the Magna Carta since King John put his seal to it in 1215
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close The King’s House, Salisbury SP1 2EN England
Another wonderful museum to be visited if time allows.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England
The iconic prehistoric monument dating from 5,000 years ago. Together we will try to unlock its meaning. Unmissable
Duration: 2 hours
