London: Stonehenge & Glastonbury Private Day Tour

Two ancient sites in one day: Stonehenge's stones, then Glastonbury's abbey ruins and tor

You're picked up from your London hotel and driven to Stonehenge for a close look at the 5,000-year-old stone circle with a historian guide. Then to Glastonbury Abbey ruins and the Tor for views and medieval history. The guide adjusts the pace and stops to match what interests you, and you're returned to your hotel at day's end, so transport and timing are handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Stonehenge and Glastonbury sites

• Travel from London to Stonehenge
• Explore Stonehenge ancient circle
• Visit Glastonbury Abbey ruins
• Climb Glastonbury Tor for views
• Return to London

The Experience

Most people on a London holiday never leave the city. You're heading straight to Stonehenge (the stone circle that's been standing for 5,000 years), and then to Glastonbury, where the abbey ruins sit in a valley that locals still call the Isle of Avalon. The contrast is immediate: one site is raw, exposed, windswept. The other is tucked into green hills and layered with medieval history. Your guide picks you up from your hotel, so there's no early-morning scramble to find a meeting point or navigate the train schedule.

The guide on this private day tour has at least 10 years' experience and a degree in history, not a script they've memorized. That matters when you're standing in front of Stonehenge trying to understand why people moved 80-ton stones across the landscape 5,000 years ago, or when you're walking through Glastonbury Abbey and the guide explains why it was once the richest monastery in England and why King Arthur's burial is said to be there. Because the tour is private, not a bus full of 40 people, you get to linger. You're not being herded to the next stop. The pace adjusts to what you actually want to know.

After Stonehenge, you head to Glastonbury. The abbey ruins are still standing (enough to see the scale of what it was), and then there's Glastonbury Tor, the mound rising from the flat ground around it. The climb to the top takes maybe 15 minutes, and the views from up there stretch across the Somerset levels. Some people say it's the entrance to the underworld. Others just say it's where you can see for miles. The guide can tell you both versions and let you decide which one fits.

Because this is a bespoke tour, the itinerary can shift. If you want to spend more time at one site or skip something, you say so, even on the day itself. The company is small enough that you won't get a backup guide who's less experienced. The same quality of guide runs the tour year-round. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and you're dropped back at your hotel at the end, so you don't have to figure out how to get home after a full day out.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off from your London accommodation.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• private guide with 10+ years' experience and a history degree.
• visits to Stonehenge and Glastonbury Abbey ruins.
• access to Glastonbury Tor with views across the Somerset levels.
• flexible itinerary that can be adjusted to your interests on the day.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tailored Tours

Is this one for you?Best for travelers staying in London who want to see two major historical sites without arranging their own transport or managing train schedules: the private pickup and flexible pace mean you're not locked into a bus tour's rigid timing or crowded group experience.

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Top questions

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not mentioned in the inclusions. You may want to ask whether there's a stop for a meal or if you should bring food.

Can I change the itinerary on the day?

Yes. The tour is entirely bespoke and can be adjusted at any time, even on the day itself, based on your interests.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide with 10+ years' experience and a history degree. Entry fees to Stonehenge and Glastonbury Abbey are not listed as included. Confirm with the operator.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Some areas, like the climb to Glastonbury Tor, may present challenges depending on mobility needs.