United Kingdom · Geological Wonders

Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge Guided Day Tour from London

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cheddar. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided trip from London to Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge
  • 02 Entry included to Glastonbury Abbey
  • 03 Free time to explore Glastonbury town or walk up Glastonbury Tor
  • 04 See the dramatic limestone scenery of Cheddar Gorge
  • 05 Option to visit the caves in Cheddar
  • 06 Chance to enjoy the Cliff Top Walk and local shops
  • 07 Travel by luxury mini-coach with a driver/guide

Discover two of Somerset’s most memorable sights on a full-day guided tour from London. Travel by luxury mini-coach to Glastonbury, a town steeped in legend, where you’ll visit Glastonbury Abbey and enjoy free time to explore the town or walk up Glastonbury Tor for wide-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Later, continue to Cheddar to take in the dramatic scenery of Cheddar Gorge. Spend time exploring the village, browsing local shops, or choosing to visit the caves and enjoy the Cliff Top Walk. With return transport, Abbey admission, and a tour manager included, this is an easy way to experience two iconic destinations in one day.

Travel by luxury mini-coach to Glastonbury, a town steeped in legend, where you’ll visit Glastonbury Abbey and enjoy free time to explore the town or walk up Glastonbury Tor for wide-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City London
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Glastonbury & Cheddar Gorge

  • 07:30-08:30 - 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.
  • 08:30-08:45 - Depart London
    After our London pick-ups, we head west towards Somerset by coach. Our driver will make a comfort stop en route at a service station due to the length of the journey. Your tour guide will regale you with stories of Glastonbury’s past as we head towards the town.
  • 11:15 - Arrive in Glastonbury
    Our tour guide will walk you to the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, where entrance is included. After having some free time to explore the ruins yourself, you will have more time to wander around the town independently or walk with your guide up to the top of Glastonbury Tor to see the sweeping views across the plains of Somerset.
  • 14:15 - Depart Glastonbury
    We leave Glastonbury & make our way to Cheddar.
  • 14:45 - Arrive in Cheddar
    Upon arrival in Cheddar, you will see the breathtaking Cheddar Gorge views. Your tour guide will help you to pay for admission to the caves if you would like to, point out the cheese & other shops to visit in the town, as well as show you the start of the Cliff Top Walk if you would like to do a little bit of hiking in beautiful surroundings.
  • 17:00 - Depart Cheddar
    We meet back at the coach to depart Cheddar & head back to London. Kindly note that all timings are approximate, so please pay close attention to your tour guide who will advise the meeting times on the day. Our driver will stop at a service station en route for your comfort.
  • 20:30 - Arrive in London
    This is the approximate time of arrival back in London, subject to traffic & other delays. Due to the length of this tour, the only drop-off point is Earls Court.

07:30-08:30 - 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.

08:30-08:45 - Depart London

After our London pick-ups, we head west towards Somerset by coach. Our driver will make a comfort stop en route at a service station due to the length of the journey. Your tour guide will regale you with stories of Glastonbury’s past as we head towards the town.

11:15 - Arrive in Glastonbury

Our tour guide will walk you to the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, where entrance is included. After having some free time to explore the ruins yourself, you will have more time to wander around the town independently or walk with your guide up to the top of Glastonbury Tor to see the sweeping views across the plains of Somerset.

14:15 - Depart Glastonbury

We leave Glastonbury & make our way to Cheddar.

14:45 - Arrive in Cheddar

Upon arrival in Cheddar, you will see the breathtaking Cheddar Gorge views. Your tour guide will help you to pay for admission to the caves if you would like to, point out the cheese & other shops to visit in the town, as well as show you the start of the Cliff Top Walk if you would like to do a little bit of hiking in beautiful surroundings.

17:00 - Depart Cheddar

We meet back at the coach to depart Cheddar & head back to London. Kindly note that all timings are approximate, so please pay close attention to your tour guide who will advise the meeting times on the day. Our driver will stop at a service station en route for your comfort.

20:30 - Arrive in London

This is the approximate time of arrival back in London, subject to traffic & other delays. Due to the length of this tour, the only drop-off point is Earls Court.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cheddar. 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Entry/Admission - Glastonbury Abbey

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Itinerary is intended as a guide and some details maybe subject to change
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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 Cheddar.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cheddar.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cheddar..

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