Stonehenge and Avebury tour from London: Two stone circles

Two Neolithic wonders in one day: Avebury's quirky village and Stonehenge's ancient stones

You visit Avebury's stone circle village with a guided walk, explore West Kennet Long Barrow on foot, and spend time at Stonehenge's grounds and exhibition. The coach picks you up from London, includes all entry tickets, and a tour manager provides live commentary throughout. Expect a full day with moderate walking. The barrow visit may be skipped in heavy rain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stonehenge2h · entry included
2. Avebury2h · entry included

Visit Avebury, Long Barrow, and Stonehenge

• Arrive at Avebury village
• Take guided tour of Avebury
• Explore Avebury village independently
• Visit West Kennet Long Barrow tomb
• Enter ancient burial site
• View Silbury Hill across valley
• Travel to Stonehenge
• Explore Stonehenge stones and exhibition

The experience

Most people see Stonehenge from a distance, behind a rope, snapping photos. On this day trip from London, you start somewhere else entirely. The village of Avebury, which is literally built inside the world's largest stone circle. Your tour manager meets you at the pickup point in London, and the coach heads west through the Wiltshire countryside. When you arrive, you get a guided walk through Avebury first, then time to wander the village on your own, standing between stones that are 5,000 years old while locals walk their dogs and grab coffee. It's the kind of contrast that makes you realize how casual the British are about their archaeology.

After Avebury, the tour takes you up a hill to West Kennet Long Barrow, a Neolithic tomb you can actually walk inside: the kind of place most day trips skip because it's not famous enough. Your tour manager explains what you're looking at while you stand in a chamber built before the pyramids, and across the valley you can see Silbury Hill, another ancient mound that nobody really understands. The walk is moderate, and the weather matters here. If it's raining hard, the barrow visit might get cut, but on a decent day it's the quietest stop on the whole Stonehenge and Avebury day trip.

Stonehenge comes last, which means you've already warmed up to the idea of standing around old rocks by the time you get there. You have time to walk the grounds on your own, circle the stones, and spend as long as you want in the exhibition. The coach is air-conditioned, the commentary runs the whole way, and pickup and drop-off are from designated London meeting points, so you don't arrange transport yourself. It's a full day out (the kind where you leave early and get back in the evening), but that's what fits three major sites into one trip.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or meeting point pickup from London, return coach travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guided walk through Avebury village, entry to Stonehenge and its exhibition, access to West Kennet Long Barrow, and live commentary from a professional tour manager throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anderson Tours

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to see the main Wiltshire stone sites in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately: the fixed itinerary and coach pickup are what make fitting three locations into a single trip possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long is the day trip from London?

It's a full day. Pickup and drop-off times depend on your meeting point in London, but you'll be out from early morning until evening.

Is entry to Stonehenge included?

Yes. Admission tickets to Stonehenge are included, as well as access to the exhibition.

Can I go inside West Kennet Long Barrow?

Yes, you can walk inside the 5,000-year-old tomb. It's not suitable for wheelchairs, and the visit may be cancelled in heavy rain.

What if the weather is bad?

In heavy rain, the walk to West Kennet Long Barrow may be skipped because it would be unpleasant. Your tour manager will decide on the day and advise you.

Is the coach air-conditioned?

Yes, the coach is air-conditioned and includes live commentary from your tour manager.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. There is walking at Avebury, a hill climb to the barrow, and time on your feet at Stonehenge.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What if I have an infant?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the coach journey.