United Kingdom · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Stonehenge Special Access Guided Morning Tour from London

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in London. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Special access to the Stonehenge inner circle before public opening
  • 02 Guided visit inside Stonehenge lasting up to an hour
  • 03 Entrance included to Salisbury Cathedral
  • 04 Free time to explore Salisbury independently
  • 05 Travel from London by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 06 Live commentary from a guide during the journey

Enjoy a rare early-morning visit to Stonehenge with special access to the inner circle before the site opens to the general public. With guided commentary along the way, this tour offers a memorable chance to experience one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites from an exceptional perspective.

After your visit to Stonehenge, continue to Salisbury to enter Salisbury Cathedral and explore at your own pace. With transport from London included, this tour combines ancient history, architecture, and free time in one rewarding day trip.

Enjoy a rare early-morning visit to Stonehenge with special access to the inner circle before the site opens to the general public.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities London, Salisbury, Stonehenge
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stonehenge Inner Circle & Salisbury Cathedral

  • 04:20-05:30 - 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.
  • 05:30 - Depart London
    After our London pick ups, we depart London for Wiltshire. Your tour guide will enthrall you en route with interesting facts & stories about the sights you will see on the way.
  • 07:30 - Arrive at Stonehenge
    We arrive at Stonehenge for special access to the inner circle at our designated time when the site is closed to the public (usually 08:00). Our time inside the inner circle lasts up to an hour and is fully guided.
  • 09:30 - Depart Stonehenge
    After our intimate Stonehenge experience, we make our way back to the coach and depart Stonehenge.
  • 10:00 - Arrive at Salisbury
    On arrival at Salisbury, our tour guide will take you into Salisbury Cathedral, where entrance is included. You will then have time to explore the cathedral and the city of Salisbury independently.
  • 13:00 - Depart Salisbury
    This is the approximate time of departure from Salisbury, but kindly pay close attention to your tour guide on the day as timings may vary.
  • 15:00 - 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.

04:20-05:30 - 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.

05:30 - Depart London

After our London pick ups, we depart London for Wiltshire. Your tour guide will enthrall you en route with interesting facts & stories about the sights you will see on the way.

07:30 - Arrive at Stonehenge

We arrive at Stonehenge for special access to the inner circle at our designated time when the site is closed to the public (usually 08:00). Our time inside the inner circle lasts up to an hour and is fully guided.

09:30 - Depart Stonehenge

After our intimate Stonehenge experience, we make our way back to the coach and depart Stonehenge.

10:00 - Arrive at Salisbury

On arrival at Salisbury, our tour guide will take you into Salisbury Cathedral, where entrance is included. You will then have time to explore the cathedral and the city of Salisbury independently.

13:00 - Depart Salisbury

This is the approximate time of departure from Salisbury, but kindly pay close attention to your tour guide on the day as timings may vary.

15:00 - 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 London. 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Stonehenge
  • Entry/Admission - Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Please note: the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details maybe subject to change
  • Please note there are different entry times for our evening tour in 2017/18 - please check the top of your E-ticket for the correct departure time.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 London.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in London.
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 London..

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