Location: Salisbury
Top Things to do in Salisbury
Things to do in Salisbury, England: The Best Tours
If you saw Chevy Chase's masterpiece European Vacation, you'll recognize Stonehenge's massive formation. (As a citizen of the world, you should recognize Stonehenge anyway.) The prehistoric stone circle is eight miles from Salisbury, and its visitors provide a boost to the local economy. With a history dating back over 5,000 years, there is no shortage of significant places to visit in and around Salisbury. On the "must see" list are Salisbury Cathedral, Longleat and Stourhead gardens (and Stonehenge, of course).
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1. Full-Day Tour of Salisbury and Stonehenge from Salisbury
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
See the ancient wonder of Stonehenge in modern comfort. This tour will show you the ancient English heritage and many sites of historic and cultural interest, including Stonehenge and the Medieval City of Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and Magna Carta dating back to 1220. The tour dives into the depths of history and discovers the how, when, where and why of Stonehenge & ancient past of humans, from Neolithic Man to the present day. PLEASE NOTE: tickets to Stonehenge are included, but NOT Salisbury Cathedral, as this is done by voluntary donation.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral is not included, it by voluntary donation on the day.
Reviewed By James B
The "developments" around Stonehenge are reducing the experience by making actual contact difficult. But it is still amazing. West Kennet Long Barrow is a good trip, well worth the visit (if you like this sort of thing).
2. Stonehenge, Avebury, and West Kennet Long Barrow in One Day from Salisbury
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
This full-day trip from Salisbury introduces you to the medieval city of Salisbury and the beautiful Woodford Valley en route to the world famous prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You also get to learn about the railways and canals before arriving at Avebury, also known as the largest stone circle in Europe.
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By Tim S
A breezy cold day so what better than a visit to somewhere open. My wife was struggling with her hip so we took the bus down to the stones a great help as it saved 30 mins in each direction walking. A wonder how they got thee stones there and how they erected them. The exhibition afterwards proved informative. Top tip go early to avoid the crowd
3. Bespoke private tours of Stonehenge and Avebury by car with local guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch. *local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off within Wiltshire (other pick-ups can be arranged at an extra cost.), Professional guide, Local guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By bauto1
Mr. Davies provided my partner and I an exceptional “ancestry” tour of Wiltshire. He arranged for us to be picked up and returned to our club in London for the day by private car. This was very helpful as my partner is partially disabled. (Although the London traffic was horrendous and we might do differently next time). We then proceeded to meetup with him and he provided a wonderful, well informed tour of a list of villages and sites from whence my ancestors hailed specific to Wiltshire, which I had provided to him, such as churches and villages from genealogical research I had done. It was, he said, the first tour of that nature he had done. He had scouted the sites in advance! Not only that, but as an archaeologist and historian, he had great knowledge of the area. We got to see the ancestral sites, very meaningful to me as my grandfather was an emigrant to the U.S. We also were able to fit in some Neolithic sites, two small, interesting museums, several iconic villages, and a luxury lunch at a Michelin starred restaurant on a lovely resort estate. My partner is a Numismatist and very interested in coins, medallions and hordes, and Mr Davies even had a great knowledge of these as well. As a premier musician, he was extremely cultured and well travelled and was even acquainted with my partners great uncle, a well known French Horn player. What a small world we live in and I would not hesitate to say what a high recommendation we would give him, a lovely chap. It was a great day and though not inexpensive, well worth the cost.
4. Hot Air Balloon Flight from Wiltshire
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October.
Inclusions: Glass of champagne, Flight certificate, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Pidelius
A very professional operation. Questions are encouraged and explanations given. Preparing a hot air balloon for launch is a group effort with everyone being given little jobs to do, which is interesting and serves to heighten the anticipation. The flight is so smooth and serene, particularly when the burner can be left off for a minute or two. One is always assured of good weather because hot air balloons have a pretty small operational window and you have to be philosophical if provisional bookings are repeatedly cancelled owing to unfavourable weather. But we hope to make this an annual event!
5. Circle tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a bespoke tour company based in amesbury, wiltshire. We 'circle tours' are a tour company like no other. A tour where you can relax. Our professional driver will collect you/your party in our air conditioning vehicle from the agreed location. Take you/your party on your bespoke tour of your choice. No rushing for buses or fighting for a seat. Once the tour is completed we will take you to your preferred location. We try to make your experience special and stress free.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: WiFi on board, Restroom on board
6. Cornwall & the Cotswolds: Small-Group Tour from London (5-days)
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4.9 based on 67 reviews
Join this five-day adventure exploring Cornwall and the Cotswolds from London, where you'll visit world-famous destinations like Stonehenge and Bath, but also seek out harder-to-reach locations like Port Isaac and villages in the Cotswolds. This small-group tour will take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, winding country lanes, unique history and authentic local flavours... • Explore beautiful coastline in Cornwall and charming countryside in the Cotswolds • Visit famous attractions like Stonehenge and Bath, but also seek lesser-known 'gems' • Try traditional foods like Fish & Chips, Cornish pasties and Devonshire Cream Tea • Follow in the footsteps of King Arthur, Poldark and Doc Martin • Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting & finishing in London • Includes: 4-nights accommodation, Tour Leader and minibus transportation
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-nights en-suite accommodation, Driver/guide, Transportation in air-conditioned minibus, Small-group tour (max. 16 passengers)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By murrellge
A fantastic tour around the beautiful Cotswolds, visiting places steeped in history and character. Our tour guide, Glenn, was very knowledgeable on the area, offering this information in a friendly and engaging way. A great day out for all ages, made even better without the stress of travelling and parking, highly recommend and look forward to being on another tour in the future!
7. Salisbury, Stonehenge, and Avebury in One Day from Salisbury
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
See the ancient wonder of Stonehenge in modern comfort. This tour will show you the ancient English heritage and many sites of historic and cultural interest, including Stonehenge and the medieval city of Salisbury with its famous Cathedral and Magna Carta dating back to 1220. The tour dives into the depths of history and discovers the how, when, where and why of Stonehenge & ancient past of humans, from Neolithic Man to the present day. Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire are among the most famous groups of megaliths in the world. The two sanctuaries consist of circles of menhirs arranged in a pattern whose astronomical significance is still being explored. These holy places and nearby Neolithic sites are an incomparable testimony to prehistoric times.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off in Southampton is available, BUT there is an additional cost of £50.00 each way per tour.
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By Tim S
A breezy cold day so what better than a visit to somewhere open. My wife was struggling with her hip so we took the bus down to the stones a great help as it saved 30 mins in each direction walking. A wonder how they got thee stones there and how they erected them. The exhibition afterwards proved informative. Top tip go early to avoid the crowd
8. Stonehenge Special Access Guided Morning Tour from London
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Visit one of the country’s most famous World Heritage sites and get up close and personal with the stones. Visitors on this tour will be allowed direct access to the stones before the site opens to the general public. This tour includes entrance into Salisbury Cathedral and free time to explore and entrance to the Stone circle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By alexandrur215
Driver and guide have been astonishing and they work perfectly as a team! Our guide was very nice and helpful and our driver made us feel safe at all time!
9. Southampton: Post-Cruise Tour to London via Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 149 reviews
Combine your cruise transfer with this great day of sightseeing! When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Southampton, board the coach and visit three of England's must-see destinations – Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor. In the beautiful city of Salisbury, you’ll see the medieval Salisbury Cathedral. Then enjoy the drive to Stonehenge, where you can contemplate the various theories about this prehistoric monument, and visit the town of Windsor, home to Windsor Castle. The coach will then take you to Heathrow Airport, selected Heathrow Airport hotels, and any city centre London accommodation.
Inclusions: One-way transport by executive coach, Guided tour of Salisbury, Port pickup and hotel drop-off at selected Heathrow Airport hotels and centrally located London hotels within zone 1, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Felizviajeros
We were scheduled for a Baltic /St.Petersburg cruise and Pre London package and due to pandemic it was cancelled for two years in a row. Tom took excellent care of us and arranged our full refund with no problem! Outstanding customer service! We will most definitely use this company when we are able to travel again!
10. Southampton Cruise terminal to London Via Salisbury & Stonehenge
You have a great opportunity to do some sightseeing on your way from Southampton cruise terminal you can visit Salisbury and Stonehenge on your way to central London. Without needing to find your coach party as this is a private vehicle transfer service. Discover the mystery surrounding Stonehenge at your leisure with a stop in Salisbury on your way to central London or Heathrow airport. Salisbury: is a medieval cathedral city in the southern English county of Wiltshire. It’s 9 miles south of the iconic prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge, which stands on the grassland of Salisbury Plain. The city’s ornate 13th-century cathedral has a 123m spire, a working 14th-century clock and an original copy of the Magna Carta (the Great Charter), a key document from 1215 A.D.
Inclusions: Meet and greet service at cruise terminal, 2 hours waiting time at Stonehenge and 30 minutes at Salisbury, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel drop-off , Admission tickets to Stonehenge and an audio guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees to Salisbury Cathedral, Gratuities
Reviewed By heathrowlondonlimos
Driver was waiting outside, the Car was nice and clean , he was courteous and helped with my luggage . Would recommend
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