Private Day Tour from Bath to Avebury and Stonehenge with Pickup Discount Tickets

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Overview

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

Pickup Information

Your guide will pickup from Bath Spa Train Station if travelling from London - please specify. Your guide will meet you at your selected pickup point 10 minutes before the tour departs. The guide will hold up a digital sign with your name on it. Please notify the guide by WhatsApp if you are likely to be delayed. The guide will wait no longer than 15 minutes beyond the scheduled departure time. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Surrounding pickup locations will be considered but may incur a surcharge. This is a private tour and only your group will participate.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Stonehenge
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
Duration: 120 mins
2. Avebury Stone Circle
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
Duration: 90 mins
3. West Kennet Long Barrow
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! Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another
Duration: 60 mins
4. Silbury Hill
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. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another
Duration: 120 mins
5. Cherhill White Horse and Monument
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

Inclusion

Private tour for up to 6 people

Fully qualified, insured and licensed local guide

Hotel pickup and drop off

Parking fees

Admission to Avebury Stone Circle

Exclusion

Lunch

Refreshments

Gratuities

Entrance fees

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Only children aged over 12 years are permitted on this tour.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Itinerary timings include transfers between attractions

Supplied by Galahad Tours

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