Private Day Tour from Bath to Avebury and Stonehenge with Pickup

5.0 (4 reviews) 8 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Dive into the Stone Age and discover the two largest Stone Circles in the world, Avebury and Stonehenge. These iconic prehistoric monuments offer a completely contrasting visitor experience to each other. Together they form the focal points of this enormous Stone Age landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Multi award-winning local guide with years of experience
Private tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
Learn about recent archaeological discoveries at Stonehenge
Discover how these unique Stone Circles were built 4,500 years ago
Reach out and touch the world’s biggest Stone Circle at Avebury
Step into an enormous Neolithic burial tomb which contained the remains of 50 people
Enjoy a traditional English pub lunch

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Galahad Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour for up to 6 people
Included: Fully qualified, insured and licensed local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Admission to Avebury Stone Circle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Refreshments
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Stonehenge (on arrival)

Itinerary

Stonehenge

2 hours Admission not included

Stonehenge is the greatest and most iconic marvel of prehistoric Britain and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Travel back in time and discover what inspired stone age people to start erecting this monument 4,500 years ago. Upon arrival your guide will offer you an entertaining and informative privately guided tour of this unique Stone Circle and you will learn about recent archaeological discoveries. Stonehenge still retains its power and sense of wonder over all those who gather here.

Admission tickets will be purchased on arrival.

Bath to Stonehenge transfer time - 1 hour
Avebury Stone Circle

1 h 30 min Admission included

You will enjoy a traditional pub lunch (approx 1 hour) en route to Avebury, which is yet another extraordinary prehistoric site.

Experience the 3 wondrous Standing Stone Circles at Avebury. Get up close and personal with these giants - reach out and feel their mystical aura. Built between 2850-2200 BC, this is the largest stone circle in Britain, which also contains two smaller inner stone circles. Wander freely through the stones and let your mind and imagination run free.

Stonehenge to Avebury transfer time - 45 minutes
West Kennet Long Barrow

one hour

The West Kennet Long Barrow dates back to before the famous circle of standing stones at Stonehenge and is one of the oldest sites in the Avebury and Stonehenge UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter the tomb and explore its 5 chambers that once contained the remains of 50 people!

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Stop 4

2 hours

Afterward, we will stop nearby to admire Silbury Hill, the largest artificial mound in Britain and the purpose of which still remains unknown. This mysterious chalk mound is roughly the same height and volume as the Egyptian pyramids, which were built at roughly the same time. Walk to the top and savour the views if you still have the energy.

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Cherhill White Horse and Monument

Passing by

En route back to Bath we will pass by the Cherhill White Horse, carved into the chalk hillside nearly 250 years ago. This is a great photo opportunity.

Cherhill to Bath transfer time - 1 hour