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- Visit Stonehenge, the iconic monument dating back to 3,000 BC, on this self-guided tour that includes the convenience of transport from London.
- Enter the Stonehenge Exhibition Centre and see the large collection of over 250 archaeological treasures it houses, some of which are over 5000 years old.
- Stroll the surrounding countryside and enjoy a tranquil experience on the Salisbury Plains before returning to London on your comfortable A/C and Wi-Fi executive coach.
Inclusions
- Entry to Stonehenge
- Facilities: Free Wi-Fi & USB chargers (on the coach)
- Round-trip transfers in an AC coach
- Multilingual audio guide
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Lunch
- Hotel transfers
- The audio guide is available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Dutch & Polish.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Uncover mysteries of the UK's legendary stone circle!
- Explore the wondrous site of Stonehenge on your own and take in the lush surroundings at a leisurely pace.
- Enjoy the convenience of a new, free audio guide app that can be downloaded onto your smartphones. This free audio guide replaces our previous audio handheld devices and is available in 12 languages.
- The updated audio guide includes a tour of the stones, the landscape, and the exhibition. Thus, you can delve deeper into the history and topics that interest you while exploring the stone circle and wider landscape, and the exhibition.
- Gasp at the ring of standing stones, each about 13 feet high and 7 feet wide, forming a ring.
- Find out the intriguing theories behind Stonehenge's construction and the stones that were said to have been erected more than 5,000 years ago.
Inclusions
- Stonehenge admission tickets
- Audio guide
- 25% discount off Stonehenge guidebooks
- Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the Stonehenge circle itself. This is due to the restoration attempts and the relative instability of the structure. Your Stonehenge tickets allow you to access about 10 meters of the monument.
- Note: On closed dates this site may still be open, please check English Heritage directly for more information.
- To download the free audio tour, go to the App Store or Google Play and search English Heritage Stonehenge.
- It is recommended that you download the audio tour in advance of your visit. However, should this not be possible, free WiFi is available at Stonehenge (search for: EnglishHeritageVisitorWiFi).
- If required, headphones can be purchased at the admissions point or in the gift shop for £2.
- Make sure to charge your phone in advance of your arrival or on the coach on the way to Stonehenge if the coach has charging facilities onboard.
- Audio Guide Languages: English, Mandarin, German, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Opening times in the summer solstice (20th to 21st June) and the winter solstice (22nd December) are subject to change.
- Timings:
29th March to 29th September
- 9:30am to 7pm
30th September to 20th October
- 9:30am to 6:30pm
21st October to 30th March
- 9:30am to 5pm
25th December
- Closed
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Enjoy a guided tour of three out-of-town attractions, steeped in over 5,000 years of England's history!
- Set out on a scenic tour of Stonehenge, the town of Windsor, and the hamlet of Bath.
- Pick up intriguing stories and historical facts about the attractions you'll visit from your expert tour guide.
- Board comfortable coaches and head to the first stop on your itinerary, Windsor Castle.
- Visit the official residence of the Queen of England, and gasp at the marvelously-decorated State Rooms.
- Enter St George's Chapel and picture the stunning wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
- Next, head to the memorable town of Bath; take in the quaint streets and admire historic sites like Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
- Finally, arrive at Stonehenge, a 5000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site that was deemed the world's most famous Neolithic monument.
Inclusions
- Entry to Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel and State Apartments
- Panoramic tour of Bath
- Entry to the Stonehenge (with interactive map)
- Expert tour guide (Spanish/French)
- Round-trip transfers on air-conditioned coach
- Free WiFi on coach
- VOX personal audio headset
- Entry to Roman baths (Optional)
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch
- Ages 0-3yrs go free. Ages 3-16yrs, students, and families (2 adults+2 children) enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Uncover more than 5,000 years of history in one day with a visit to three of England's national treasures.
- Sign on for a scenic and educational tour that takes you from one picture-perfect location to another.
- Enjoy convenient transfers in a luxury A/C coach and guidance from an expert tour guide.
- Head out first to Windsor Castle, the 900-year-old official residence of the Queen of England.
- Take in the lavishly-decorated State Rooms and St George's Chapel, and on select mornings, you'll catch the Changing the Guard Ceremony.
- Next up, visit the Roman baths, a historical bathhouse built over hot springs over 2000 years ago by the Romans.
- Saunter through its quiet, charming streets and admire historic sites like Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
- Don't forget to taste the famous spa water containing 43 minerals, attracting visitors from all over the world.
- Finally, head to the 5000-year-old Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with significant historical relevance.
Inclusions
- Admission to Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel and State Apartments
- Admission to the Roman Baths
- Panoramic tour of Bath
- Admission to the Stonehenge (with interactive map)
- Round-trip transfers on air-conditioned coach
- Free WiFi on coach
- Expert tour guide (English/Spanish/French)
- VOX personal audio headset
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch
- Ticket options provided guided tours in English, Spanish and French. Choose as per convenience.
- Ages 0-3yrs go free. Ages 3-16yrs, students, and families (2 adults+2 children) enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore the best out-of-town attractions from London with round-trip transfers included.
- Benefit from hassle-free transfers to and from London on a Wi-Fi enabled AC coach as well as the company of a professional English guide on this tour.
- Begin with the famous Windsor Castle, the favorite residence of Her Majesty, the Queen of England.
- Enjoy a walking tour of Windsor before you make your way to the famous Stonehenge and learn about its significance.
- Walkthrough Oxford, home to some of the most famous colleges in the world, including the University of the same name.
- Admire the architecture of Trinity College and the Bridge of Sighs and the quiet charm of the Sheldonian Theater and the Ashmolean Museum.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transfers on air-conditioned, WiFi-enabled coach
- VOX Personal Audio Headset
- Entrance to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge (Optional)
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tip: For book lovers and history buffs, the Bodleian Libraries houses one of the oldest and largest collections of books in the UK. It's a must-visit!
- Note that the English Tour Only variant does not include entry into Stonehenge or Windsor Castle.
- Windsor Castle is closed to visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout 2024.
- Not all coaches are wheelchair accessible, so please call or email before your tour date to confirm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore history intimately with an exclusive full-day tour offering private access to Stonehenge, combined with visits to Lacock and Bath.
- Enjoy exclusive access to Stonehenge's stone circle next to the towering Sarsen rocks and a private viewing of the enigmatic monoliths.
- Benefit from the knowledge of a professional guide, while travelling in the comfort of a luxury air-conditioned coach.
- With this tour, gain rare access to the stones at Stonehenge, as most visitors aren't permitted direct entry. Plus, explore Lacock's historic village and Bath's stunning Georgian architecture.
Inclusions
- Stonehenge private viewing with Stone Circle access
- Professional guide
- Transfers by luxury AC coach
- Visit to Lacock
- Tip: Try the Sally Lunn bun in Bath, a local delicacy dating back to the 1600s.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Kindly note that the access time to Stonehenge varies with the season, which may result in changes to the itinerary order.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 8 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Why take a Stonehenge tour from London?
- Stonehenge is one of the world’s best-known prehistoric monuments. It is visited by a million people annually and is one of England’s most popular tourist attractions.
- This fascinating monument has baffled generations with its architecture and engineering, given that no advanced tools were available when it was created. A visit to Great Britain remains incomplete if you do not visit Stonehenge and discover its significance.
- Taking a Stonehenge tour from London as a day trip is a wonderful experience. As it is not very far off, with the journey taking about 2 hours, it is possible to take a half-day Stonehenge tour from London. You can cover Stonehenge or as part of a day trip to other sightseeing locations.
Distance: Stonehenge is located around 140 kilometers from London.
Best time to visit Stonehenge: March to June and September to November.
All your Stonehenge ticket options
There are four options visitors can choose from for their London to Stonehenge tours:
Guided tours
The best way to discover Stonehenge is through a guided tour. A standard ticket does not include a guided tour. As part of guided Stonehenge tours, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will give you facts and insights into its history. Additionally, transportation to and from the venue is provided in a guided tour.
Non-guided tours
In non-guided Stonehenge tours, your ticket will only cover entrance into the venue. However, Stonehenge has currently made its audio guide available for download, so you can use that as you explore the monument. In a non-guided tour, you will be your own guide and arrange transportation to and from the landmark.
With/Without transfers
Stonehenge tours with transfers included are ones where you get picked up and dropped off from a certain location to the monument. While guided tours almost always offer transfers, non-guided tours are without transfers. For tours without transfers, you will be responsible for arranging your transportation to and from the premises.
Combo tours
Stonehenge combo tours take you to multiple sightseeing locations, often accompanied by a tour guide with transfers included. This is the best option for those who want to explore more than just Stonehenge and visit nearby locations like Windsor, Bath, or Cambridge.
Guided vs non-guided Stonehenge tours
Guided tours
- You are accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will give you insights into the monument's history.
- Guided tours are usually conducted in groups.
- Guided tours include transfers, usually from a pick-up and drop-off point. Some offer hotel transfers as well.
- Guided tours have a set itinerary and have fixed timings to ensure you stick to the plan.
Non-guided tours
- You can download and use the audio guide to learn more about Stonehenge.
- A non-guided tour doesn’t include a group.
- Transfers are not included in non-guided tours.
- Under non-guided tours, you can explore the monument at your own pace and be flexible with your visit.
Sights covered on London to Stonehenge tour
Stone Circle
At the Stone Circle, you can see what remains of the original Neolithic monument. You will see the sarsen megaliths and the bluestones, most of them in the original placement. You can walk to the Stone Circle from the Visitor Centre or take the shuttle. As the Stone Circle has a barrier to prohibit visitors from touching the stones, the closest you can get to the stones is about 30 feet.
Stonehenge exhibition
Using audio-visual experiences, visitors can discover the history of this monument and its relation to the annual solar cycle. You will also get to see around 250 artifacts at the exhibition that were discovered in the area, such as a polished axe, a flint arrowhead, and a decorative chalk plaque, as well as a forensic reconstruction of the face of a man who lived here 5500 years ago, based on his bones.
Visitor center
The visitor center is where you will find the Stonehenge café, ticket office, gift shop, and car & coach parking. While the cafe is open, it only has a takeaway option. At the Stonehenge shop, you can purchase all sorts of memorabilia, such as jewelry, key rings, books, fridge magnets, clothing, and more. There is also a free exhibition at the visitor center called 'Your Stonehenge' that showcases pictures of visitors at Stonehenge over the last 150+ years.
Plan your Stonehenge tour from London
Timings
Getting there
Facts
Facilities
Visitor tips
- Stonehenge is open from 9:30am to 5pm in the winter and from 9:30am to 7pm in the summer. The last entry is 2 hours before closing.
- The best time to visit Stonehenge is between March to June and September to November.
- A single ticket covers your visit to the Stone Circle, exhibition, and other attractions in Stonehenge.
- Train & bus: Salisbury station is the closest station to Stonehenge. From there, you can board a Stonehenge tour bus, which will take you directly to Stonehenge Visitor Centre.
- Car: You can drive down directly to Stonehenge Visitor Center, but this route may take longer.
- Stonehenge is 142 kilometers from London, with an average travel time of 1.5 hours.
- Stonehenge is visited by one million people every year.
- The construction of Stonehenge started in 3000 BC; it is over 5000 years old.
- The huge sarsen stones came from Marlborough Downs, about 30 kilometers from the monument. The smaller stones (bluestones) came from Wales. It is still unknown how the stones were transported from Wales to Salisbury.
- Stonehenge was built in multiple stages. Initially, it was just an earthwork enclosure, with holes dug up using antler picks. Stones were used starting in 2600 BC.
- Cloakroom: Stonehenge does not have a cloakroom or a luggage storage facility. It is recommended that you only carry essentials.
- Cafe: The Stonehenge cafe serves a variety of food. Currently, it only allows takeaways.
- Audio guides: These can be collected before you board the shuttle to the Stone Circle. They can also be downloaded from Apple Store or Google Play onto your mobile device. The audio guide is available in Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Portuguese. However, the version available for download from the website is only in English.
- Arrive early on weekdays: To avoid crowds, plan your visit to Stonehenge on weekdays, especially arriving early when Stonehenge opens. This ensures a more tranquil experience and better photo opportunities.
- Flexible timing: Allocate at least 2.5 hours for your visit to explore Stonehenge thoroughly. However, feel free to extend your stay, taking your time to absorb the ancient atmosphere and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
- Weather-appropriate attire: Wiltshire's weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes for walking. It's advisable to carry a rain jacket or umbrella, just in case.
- Respect the stones: While you can't touch the stones, designated paths allow you to get close for a better view. Please follow the rules and respect the site's integrity, ensuring that it's preserved for future generations.
- Utilize the visitor center: Take advantage of the visitor center, located about 2 kilometers away. It offers valuable information, exhibits, and facilities, enhancing your understanding of Stonehenge's historical and cultural significance.
Tour itinerary
Stonehenge tour from London
Pick-up
Your experience
Return
You will be picked up in an air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi from a set location in London Victoria. You will take a scenic route passing quaint towns like Amesbury on your way to the Stonehenge.
- Once at Stonehenge, you will head to the Visitor Centre, display your ticket, and gain access to the Stone Circle. You will then walk to the Stone Circle - the journey takes 20-40 minutes. Shuttle bus services can be availed by those who cannot walk to the circle, such as the elderly or the disabled.
- At the Stone Circle, you can take your time to explore the monument. Your audio guide, which can be downloaded online, will give you insight into the history with notes on the mystery of the megaliths.
- You can also spend time at the Exhibition, Cafe, and Gift Shop.
You will return to London in your private coach. The drop-off point is the same as the pick-up point, in Victoria London.
Pick-up
Route
Your experience
Return
While your combo experience depends on the attractions, it will usually start with a pick up from London Victoria in an air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi.
If your combo includes Windsor, you will head to Windsor first to explore the marvelous castle. Next, if your combo includes Bath, you will head there to behold stunning panoramic views and if your ticket includes access to the Roman Baths, travel 2000 years back in time to explore historic sites such as Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
- You will head to Stonehenge, where you will display your ticket at the Visitor Centre and head to the Stone Circle. If you download your audio guide in advance, you can use this to gain information about this megalith structure. Or, if you are accompanied by a tourist guide, you can ask them all about the monument and get insight into its history & mystery.
- Post this, you can explore the Exhibition, which has artifacts from around the location, or head to the Cafe and Gift Shop.
- Next, you will head to the next location(s) and discover what makes them the UK’s top sightseeing locations. You will also get a short break for lunch before you resume the fun!
In the end, you will be dropped off to London Victoria in your private coach with lots of new memories to cherish.
Stonehenge ticket combos & sightseeing
If you plan to continue sightseeing after exploring the monument, here are some popular locations you can visit:
Windsor
Windsor is over 100 kilometers from Stonehenge. It is best known for Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of the Queen and St. George’s Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot.
Bath
Bath is located nearly 50 kilometers from Stonehenge. It is famous for its Roman Baths, and is the first English city to be deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lacock
Nestled in the Cotswolds, Lacock is almost an hour away from Stonehenge. It is a quaint village best known for its Abbey, where Harry Potter was filmed.
Oxford
Over 100 kilometers from Stonehenge, Oxford is home to one of the most famous universities in the world. It is also famous for its beautiful buildings, verdant parks, and punting.
Frequently asked questions about London to Stonehenge tickets & tours
How long will it take for me to explore Stonehenge?
Visitors typically spend 2-2.5 hours exploring Stonehenge, but you can take your time. Just note that the venue shuts at 5pm in the winter and at 7pm in the summer.
Can I exchange or refund my Stonehenge tickets if my plans change?
Most Stonehenge tickets can be cancelled 24 or 48 hours before your experience begins. Please check your ticket information and be mindful when booking your day trip.
Do I have to book my Stonehenge tickets in advance?
Yes, it is highly recommended that you book tickets in advance. This is so that you can gain entry at your preferred time. You can also book tickets online on the day up to three hours before your preferred time.
If I miss my time slot, can I visit in the next time slot?
Please note that your Stonehenge tickets are valid only for the date and time selected during checkout. Ensure you reach the venue at least ten minutes before your scheduled visit time.
How long does it take to get from the Visitor’s Centre to the Stone Circle?
For those using the shuttle bus, the journey will take about ten minutes. Please note that the shuttle bus is only available to those who cannot walk to the Stone Circle. For those who are walking, depending on the pace, it takes about 20-40 minutes to get to the Stone Circle.
How long does a Stonehenge tour from London take?
If the tour involves just Stonehenge, then you can expect your Stonehenge tour from London to take about six hours. However, if you book a combo ticket that includes access to other nearby attractions like Windsor Castle or the Roman Baths, your trip will take longer.