Stonehenge Special Access Guided Evening Tour from London One-day tour
Our partner: Anderson Tours Ltd
Description
Visit one of the country’s most famous World Heritage sites with Stonehenge Special Access evening tour and get up close and personal with the stones. Visitors on this tour will be allowed direct access to the stones after the site shuts to the general public! This tour includes a guided tour of Avebury, a visit to West Kennet Long Barrow, entrance to the Stone circle for our group only and a fantastic tour guide!
What´s Included
Live commentary on board,Professional guide,Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points,Air-conditioned vehicle,Entry/Admission - Avebury Stone Circle,Entry/Admission - West Kennet Long Barrow,Entry/Admission - Stonehenge
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Please note: the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details maybe subject to change
- Please note there are different entry times for our evening tour in 2019/20 - please check the top of your E-ticket for the correct departure time.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Itinerary
Excursion
Stonehenge Inner Circle, Avebury & West Kennet Long Barrow
Stonehenge Inner Circle, Avebury & West Kennet Long Barrow
- 10:30-12:00 - London Pick-Ups
We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
- 12:00 - Depart London
After our London pick ups, we depart London for Wiltshire. Your tour guide will enthrall you en route with interesting facts & stories about the sights you will see on the way & the Neolithic monuments that you will visit today.
- 13:45 - Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow
Here we will walk up the hillside to one of the largest Neolithic burial tombs in Britain that is over 5000 years old. Your tour guide will take you into the burial chambers and bring its fascinating history to life. From here, you can also see Silbury Hill, the largest prehistoric, man-made mound in Europe that is a similar size to some Egyptian pyramids and whose purpose is still largely unknown.
- 14:30 - Depart West Kennet Long Barrow
This is the approximate time of departure from West Kennet Long Barrow to Avebury, but please pay attention to your tour guide on the day as timings may vary.
- 14:45 - Arrive in Avebury
On arrival in Avebury, we’ll have a short walking tour of the stone circles of this small village. Then you’ll have free time to explore the village – we recommend a late lunch or drink at the infamous, haunted Red Lion pub.
- 17:15-18:15 - Depart Avebury
The time of departure from Avebury varies by date depending on the closing time of Stonehenge. Kindly pay attention to your tour guide, who will keep you updated with the correct meeting times on the day.
- 18:15-19:15 - Arrive at Stonehenge
We arrive at Stonehenge 30mins prior to our pre-booked slot for special access to the inner stone circle when the site is closed to the public. Our time inside the inner circle lasts up to an hour and is fully guided.
- 20:00-21:15 - Depart Stonehenge
After our once-in-a-lifetime, intimate Stonehenge experience, we meet back at the coach and head back to London.
- 22:00-23:00 - Arrive in London
There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.
Excursion
10:30-12:00 - London Pick-Ups
10:30-12:00 - London Pick-Ups
We offer a range of pick-up points located in central & west London, all of which are easy to reach by public transport. You can choose to meet us at whichever pick-up point is most convenient for you.
Excursion
12:00 - Depart London
12:00 - Depart London
After our London pick ups, we depart London for Wiltshire. Your tour guide will enthrall you en route with interesting facts & stories about the sights you will see on the way & the Neolithic monuments that you will visit today.
Excursion
13:45 - Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow
13:45 - Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow
Here we will walk up the hillside to one of the largest Neolithic burial tombs in Britain that is over 5000 years old. Your tour guide will take you into the burial chambers and bring its fascinating history to life. From here, you can also see Silbury Hill, the largest prehistoric, man-made mound in Europe that is a similar size to some Egyptian pyramids and whose purpose is still largely unknown.
Excursion
14:30 - Depart West Kennet Long Barrow
14:30 - Depart West Kennet Long Barrow
This is the approximate time of departure from West Kennet Long Barrow to Avebury, but please pay attention to your tour guide on the day as timings may vary.
Excursion
14:45 - Arrive in Avebury
14:45 - Arrive in Avebury
On arrival in Avebury, we’ll have a short walking tour of the stone circles of this small village. Then you’ll have free time to explore the village – we recommend a late lunch or drink at the infamous, haunted Red Lion pub.
Excursion
17:15-18:15 - Depart Avebury
17:15-18:15 - Depart Avebury
The time of departure from Avebury varies by date depending on the closing time of Stonehenge. Kindly pay attention to your tour guide, who will keep you updated with the correct meeting times on the day.
Excursion
18:15-19:15 - Arrive at Stonehenge
18:15-19:15 - Arrive at Stonehenge
We arrive at Stonehenge 30mins prior to our pre-booked slot for special access to the inner stone circle when the site is closed to the public. Our time inside the inner circle lasts up to an hour and is fully guided.
Excursion
20:00-21:15 - Depart Stonehenge
20:00-21:15 - Depart Stonehenge
After our once-in-a-lifetime, intimate Stonehenge experience, we meet back at the coach and head back to London.
Excursion
22:00-23:00 - Arrive in London
22:00-23:00 - Arrive in London
There will be 2-3 drop-offs in central London subject to traffic & other considerations on the day. Our tour guide will advise the specific drop-off locations and will be happy to help with public transport advice if needed. Please note that there can be some traffic travelling back into central London & all itinerary times are approximate & subject to change.