Stonehenge, Avebury & West Kennet tour from Bath: Private guide

Three prehistoric monuments in one day, without arranging a car

A private day tour from Bath visiting Stonehenge, Avebury stone circle and West Kennet Long Barrow with a local guide, private transportation and all admission fees. The tour runs 8.5 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off, and unlike Stonehenge, you can walk freely among Avebury's ancient stones and enter the Long Barrow tomb itself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Avebury1h 30m · entry included
2. Silbury Hillpass by
3. Stonehenge1h 30m · entry included

Visit Avebury, Long Barrow, and Stonehenge

• Pickup from Bath accommodation
• Drive to Avebury village
• Explore Avebury stone circle with guide
• Visit West Kennet Long Barrow tomb
• Pass Silbury Hill viewpoint
• Lunch break (own cost)
• Tour Stonehenge and Visitor Centre
• Return drive to Bath

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Bath hotel and heads to Avebury, home to the world's largest neolithic stone circle. Unlike Stonehenge, where barriers keep visitors at a distance, you're free to walk among Avebury's stones and touch them. Your guide explains the site's thousands of years of history and the latest archaeological discoveries. The stones remain an important spiritual place for many visitors today.

From Avebury, the route passes Silbury Hill (a man-made chalk mound built thousands of years ago whose exact purpose is still unknown) before reaching West Kennet Long Barrow. Built over 5,600 years ago, this communal tomb is one of the oldest prehistoric monuments in the country and one of the best-preserved chambered tombs. If you want to, you can go inside. After lunch (at your own cost), the tour continues to Stonehenge. Your guide walks you through the Visitor Centre and around the stone circle itself, explaining how archaeologists believe it was constructed and sharing the stories behind Britain's most famous prehistoric monument. There's time for photos before the drive back to Bath.

The private car means you travel at your own pace without waiting for other groups, and the guide's local knowledge frames each site rather than leaving you to read placards alone. All entry fees are included upfront, so there are no surprises at the gates.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide throughout the day.
• admission to Stonehenge, Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Bath Insider Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Bath and want to see three major prehistoric sites without hiring a car or navigating between them yourself. The private guide and fixed itinerary fit all three monuments into a single day, which would be difficult to manage on public transport or alone.

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Top questions

Can I walk among the stones at Avebury, or is it roped off like Stonehenge?

Avebury lets you walk freely among the ancient stones and touch them, which sets it apart from Stonehenge where access is restricted. Your guide will explain the site's history as you explore.

What is West Kennet Long Barrow and can you go inside it?

West Kennet Long Barrow is a communal tomb built over 5,600 years ago and one of the best examples of a prehistoric chambered tomb in the country. Visitors can enter the tomb if they wish to explore it.

How long is the full day and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs 8.5 hours total with hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time when you book based on your hotel location.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay for separately?

Entry fees to all three sites, private transportation and the guide are included. Lunch is at your own cost and you'll stop during the day to eat.

What is Silbury Hill and why do you pass it on the tour?

Silbury Hill is a man-made chalk mound built thousands of years ago whose purpose remains a mystery. The tour passes it on the way between Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow, and your guide will point out this ancient landmark and explain what is known about it.