Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral Tour
Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral
With a history spanning over 10,000 years, Wiltshire has been a special place for a very long time. History in Wiltshire is not just ancient, come today and you can walk through time. Probably the most iconic of Wiltshire’s sites is of course Stonehenge. To this day there is still a mystery as to the reasons behind the site and how the stones were transported from as far away as Wales. Further north is Avebury, the largest stone circle in the world. Dating from around 4,500 years ago, Avebury together with Stonehenge form part of the World Heritage Site.
Full Day 7-8hrs Tour (1hr Lunch)
Some walking involved
Accommodates 2 -16 passengers (Private Tour Available)
Itinerary
- Stonehenge
- Stonehenge Visitor Center
- Salisbury City
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Magna Carta
- Portland View Point (if time allows)
Itinerary Highlights
Heading north, through the Dorset countryside we make our way into Wiltshire. These windy country roads take us through quaint English villages, rolling Wiltshire countryside and up to Salisbury Plain, famous for its history, archaeology and the Neolithic period of Stone Age man.
Stonehenge
First stop is we visit the magical ancient site of Stonehenge, World Heritage Site. Learn about the millennia of use that created Stonehenge as we see it today. Fortress, calendar, temple or hospital? You decide!
Salisbury
The original site of the city can be found at Old Sarum. Old Sarum was originally an Iron Age hill fort, reused by the Romans, Saxons and Normans. The centre of the city is still laid out in a medieval ‘grid’ system and many of the streets still retain names of the old chequers like Blue Boar Row, which was the home of the Blue Boar Chequer.
Salisbury Cathedral
Explore over 800 years of history at Salisbury Cathedral, one of the UK’s most iconic medieval buildings with an award-winning welcome. Built in 1220, the tallest and most beautiful church building in Britain took only 30 years to build!
Magna Carta
Whilst visiting the Cathedral, the Magna Carta is a must! The best preserved copy of the Magna Carta, the medieval document written in 1215, that forms the foundation of the rule of law and many countries' constitutions.
Customer Comments
Mary C.
USA
Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous monuments. We just had to see it! I'm glad we booked a small tour and not one of those big coach tours! I guide was fab and got us through the lines quick.Great value tour.
TRAVEL ADVICE
BOOK EARLY to avoid the lines! Stonehenge gets very busy at all times of the year, it is highly advisable you pre-book your Stonehenge tickets. Be aware that Stonehenge is located 1hr 30 drive time from any location. Wear sensible footwear and bring a shower proof jacket.
PRIVATE TOURS
Want to visit Stonehenge with just family or friends? Then a DayTrippa private tour is the way to go! Private tour sizes from 2-16.
Why a Private tour?
>Customize your tour>Go at your own pace
>Get away from the crowds
>Access more intimate spots than a BIG BUS tour
>Your day is flexible
>Spend more time in the places YOU want!