Salisbury & Stonehenge: the Wonders of Wiltshire
Iconic • Visit England's most famous monument & mediaeval City of Salisbury
Overview
Activity details
Departs: 08:30
Visit Stonehenge - Britain's most iconic and recognisable monument in Britain. Then explore the enchanting mediaeval city of Salisbury, where the scale and grandeur of its Cathedral takes your breath away.
What's included
- Private tour for up to 6 people
- Fully qualified, insured & licensed local guide
- Travel comfortably by private, air-conditioned Mercedes V Class vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
- Entrance tickets to Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral - easy to buy on arrival (£40pp)
- Lunch & refreshments
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1) Visit Stonehenge
Your informative, privately guided tour around the giant stones will help you to discover what inspired Stone Age people to build this Stone Circle and offer answers to many burning questions which this famous location inspires.2) Visit Salisbury
Salisbury is one of the most fascinating mediaeval cities in all of England. Admire the splendour of its Cathedral with Britain’s tallest spire and the world’s oldest working clock. Magna Carta is displayed here - it inspired America's Founding Fathers to write the Mayflower Compact, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Afterwards, walk through the historic city centre on the way to a memorable lunch and enjoy some free time before returning to Bath.
Highlights
- Wander around Stonehenge, the greatest and most iconic marvel of prehistoric Britain
- Discover how this unique Stone Circle was built and learn about recent archaeological discoveries
- Immerse yourself inside a 360 timelapse experience to see how Stonehenge evolved
- Visit Salisbury Cathedral and be inspired by the only permanent display of Magna Carta
- Enjoy lunch in a wonderfully historic 700 year-old Inn
Additional information
Check-in details
- Pickup from your Bath hotel/accommodation (BA1 or BA2 postcode) or Bath Spa train station
- Your guide will arrive 10 minutes early - please be ready to depart on time
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What to bring
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Ideally waterproof shoes & rain gear
- Refillable water bottle
FAQs
Will we walk inside the stones themselves?
- No, we will walk closely around the outside of the monument.
- Walking inside the Stone Circle is limited to a handful of people at dawn or dusk on specific dates only. Please contact Galahad Tours far in advance to enquire.
Are there restrooms at Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral?
- Yes, there are restrooms at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre & Cathedral
How much walking is required?
- Not much at Stonehenge - a shuttle bus will drive us up to the monument from the Visitor Centre - from here it's a flat stroll around the Stones.
- We will take a short 20 minute walk around the centre of Salisbury
Cancellations
ALL TOUR BOOKINGS - CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
1.1 For a refund you must cancel at least 28 days before the tour departure**
1.1b **Trip Protection reduces the cancellation refund window to 48 hours before the tour departure time
1.1c **Refunds exclude any attraction tickets already pre-purchased & any non-refundable deposit already paid
1.2 All cancellation & refund requests must be emailed to Galahad Tours, clearly stating the customer booking name
1.3 Any cancellation and refund requests made within this time window will not be accepted and you will not get your money back
1.4 Cut-offs are based on the tour’s local time