United Kingdom · Archaeology

From London: Stonehenge & the Stone Circles of Avebury

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salisbury. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Stonehenge with included entry
  • 02 Explore Avebury, home to the largest stone circle in the world
  • 03 Step inside the ancient West Kennet Long Barrow
  • 04 Enjoy a short walking tour of Avebury village
  • 05 Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach from London
  • 06 See Silbury Hill from West Kennet Long Barrow

Discover some of southern England’s most remarkable prehistoric sites on a full-day journey from London to Wiltshire. Visit world-famous Stonehenge, explore the vast stone circles of Avebury, and step inside the ancient chambers of West Kennet Long Barrow for a deeper look at Britain’s Neolithic past.

With return coach travel, a guided walk in Avebury, and included entry to key sites, this tour combines iconic landmarks with lesser-visited heritage locations. You’ll also have free time to explore Avebury village and around two hours to experience Stonehenge at your own pace.

You’ll also have free time to explore Avebury village and around two hours to experience Stonehenge at your own pace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities London, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Avebury
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stonehenge & Avebury

  • 07:30-09:15 - London Pick-ups
    We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
  • 09:15-09:30 - Depart London
    After our London pick-ups, we head west to Wiltshire.
  • 11:00 - Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow
    Here we will walk up the hillside to one of the largest Neolithic burial tombs in Britain that is over 5000 years old. Your tour guide will take you into the burial chambers and bring its fascinating history to life. From here you can also see Silbury Hill, the largest prehistoric, man-made mound in Europe that is a similar size to some Egyptian pyramids and whose purpose is still largely unknown.
  • 11:45 - Depart West Kennet Long Barrow
    This is the approximate time of departure, but your tour guide will advise you of precise timings on the day as these may change.
  • 12:00 - Arrive at Avebury
    We arrive at the medieval village of Avebury, which is ringed by the largest stone circle in the world and also includes 2 other stone circles inside the larger one. We’ll have a short walking tour, then you’ll have free time to explore the village – we recommend lunch at the infamous, haunted Red Lion Pub (lunch is not included in the cost of the tour).
  • 13:30-14:00 - Depart Avebury
    The time of departure from Avebury will vary slightly depending on the time of year.
  • 14:30-15:00 - Arrive at Stonehenge
    The Stonehenge entry time varies slightly depending on the time of year. Audio guides are included with your entrance, subject to availability by Stonehenge. You will have around 2hrs to explore this mysterious & awe-inspiring monument at your own pace.
  • 16:30-17:00 - Depart Stonehenge
    After around 2hrs in Stonehenge, we will meet back at the coach for our return journey to London.
  • 18:30-19:00 - Arrive in London
    There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.

07:30-09:15 - London Pick-ups

We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.

09:15-09:30 - Depart London

After our London pick-ups, we head west to Wiltshire.

11:00 - Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow

Here we will walk up the hillside to one of the largest Neolithic burial tombs in Britain that is over 5000 years old. Your tour guide will take you into the burial chambers and bring its fascinating history to life. From here you can also see Silbury Hill, the largest prehistoric, man-made mound in Europe that is a similar size to some Egyptian pyramids and whose purpose is still largely unknown.

11:45 - Depart West Kennet Long Barrow

This is the approximate time of departure, but your tour guide will advise you of precise timings on the day as these may change.

12:00 - Arrive at Avebury

We arrive at the medieval village of Avebury, which is ringed by the largest stone circle in the world and also includes 2 other stone circles inside the larger one. We’ll have a short walking tour, then you’ll have free time to explore the village – we recommend lunch at the infamous, haunted Red Lion Pub (lunch is not included in the cost of the tour).

13:30-14:00 - Depart Avebury

The time of departure from Avebury will vary slightly depending on the time of year.

14:30-15:00 - Arrive at Stonehenge

The Stonehenge entry time varies slightly depending on the time of year. Audio guides are included with your entrance, subject to availability by Stonehenge. You will have around 2hrs to explore this mysterious & awe-inspiring monument at your own pace.

16:30-17:00 - Depart Stonehenge

After around 2hrs in Stonehenge, we will meet back at the coach for our return journey to London.

18:30-19:00 - Arrive in London

There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Salisbury. 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Stonehenge
  • Entry/Admission - Avebury Stone Circle
  • Entry/Admission - West Kennet Long Barrow

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note: the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details maybe subject to change
  • Please note: In the event of bad weather on the day of the tour, the visit to West Kennet Long Barrow may not take place- as it is quite a walk - and would be unpleasant in heavy rain conditions. Your tour manager will advise on the day but please make sure you wear good walking shoes or boots on this tour.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Salisbury.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Salisbury.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Salisbury..

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