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Stonehenge and Salisbury Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
Combine two of England's most significant historical sites on this comprehensive day trip. Walk among the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge with included audio guide, then explore Salisbury with its medieval cathedral housing an original Magna Carta. The tour includes comfortable coach transport and expert commentary on 5,000 years of British history from prehistoric monuments to Gothic architecture. Best for history enthusiasts and UNESCO site collectors. This is a easy activity lasting 7 hours. Group size: max 24. You meet at Abbey Hotel, North Parade. Key highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site at Stonehenge, Original Magna Carta viewing at Salisbury Cathedral, Britain's tallest church spire at 404 feet.
Price: £75
Duration: 7 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: max 24
Minimum age: 6+
Best for: history enthusiasts and UNESCO site collectors
Best time: Year-round operation with covered areas at both sites for shelter
Meeting point: Abbey Hotel, North Parade
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
9:00am Depart from Abbey Hotel - Board luxury coach and receive introduction to the day's historical sites.
10:30am Arrive at Stonehenge - Use included audio guides to explore the stone circle and visitor centre exhibitions.
12:30pm Travel to Salisbury - Scenic drive across Salisbury Plain with views of the cathedral spire.
1:30pm Salisbury Cathedral visit - Guided tour including view of original Magna Carta and Britain's tallest spire.
2:30pm Free time in Salisbury - Explore the medieval city centre and market square independently.
4:00pm Return to Bath - Comfortable coach journey back with time to reflect on the day's discoveries.
The whole experience takes 7 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Abbey Hotel, North Parade.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £75 |
| Duration | 7 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | max 24 |
| Minimum age | 6+ |
| Meeting point | Abbey Hotel, North Parade |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation 48 hours before departure |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible coach and sites, but Stonehenge involves uneven grass paths |
What is included: Stonehenge entrance tickets and audio guides, Luxury coach transport, Professional guide services, Salisbury Cathedral admission.
Not included: Lunch and refreshments, Optional tower climbs at cathedral, Souvenirs and personal purchases. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, Weather protection (sites are mostly outdoors), Camera for photography, Cash for lunch in Salisbury. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Year-round operation with covered areas at both sites for shelter.
Tip: Stonehenge tickets included
Tip: Cathedral closes early on Sundays
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible coach and sites, but Stonehenge involves uneven grass paths.
Operator: Premium Tours
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This activity is run by Premium Tours.
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48 hours before departure.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible coach and sites, but Stonehenge involves uneven grass paths.
Best time to go: Year-round operation with covered areas at both sites for shelter.
The public pathway circles Stonehenge at approximately 10 meters distance from the stones. Audio guides provide detailed commentary as you walk the complete circle. Special inner circle access tours are available separately for an additional fee.
Photography is permitted at both locations for personal use. Stonehenge allows photography from the public path. Salisbury Cathedral permits photography inside except near the Magna Carta display for conservation reasons.
The visitor centre includes a cafe, gift shop, toilets, and multimedia exhibitions about the site's history. Free parking is included with tour admission. The site has step-free access to viewing areas.
The public pathway circles Stonehenge at approximately 10 meters distance from the stones. Audio guides provide detailed commentary as you walk the complete circle. Special inner circle access tours are available separately for an additional fee.
Photography is permitted at both locations for personal use. Stonehenge allows photography from the public path. Salisbury Cathedral permits photography inside except near the Magna Carta display for conservation reasons.
The visitor centre includes a cafe, gift shop, toilets, and multimedia exhibitions about the site's history. Free parking is included with tour admission. The site has step-free access to viewing areas.
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