Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip from London: Royal Crescent on foot
What's the secret place nobody else mentions on their Bath tour?
You travel from London in a small group of no more than fifteen people, visiting Stonehenge with time to explore and a guide explaining the archaeology and mystery, then Bath with a panoramic drive and optional walking tour covering the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, and Bath Abbey. A mystery destination rounds out the day. Transport, guide, and bottled water are included. Stonehenge entry is paid on the day.
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Visit Stonehenge and explore Bath city
- Travel from London to Stonehenge
- Tour Stonehenge with guide
- Visit Stonehenge visitor centre
- Drive to Bath
- Panoramic driving tour of Bath
- Walk tour in Bath city centre
- Admire Bath Abbey
- See Pulteney Bridge
- Photo stop at Royal Crescent
- Stonehenge 1h 45m
- Bath 2h 30m
- Bath Abbey 30m
- Pulteney Bridge 15m
- Royal Crescent 10m
What’s included
Your day includes professional guide, transport by luxury air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach with complimentary bottled water, a panoramic driving tour through Bath's finest streets including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge, and an optional walking tour in Bath (included in the price). Stonehenge entry is paid separately on the day of the tour.
- Every day 08:45 09:10
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Small group day trip from London to Stonehenge and Bath with Royal Crescent photo stop. Max 15 passengers, professional guide, luxury coach.
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The experience
The coach is already rolling when you realize the city has dropped away: narrow country roads, hedgerows, the English countryside opening up in front of you. That's when your guide starts talking about what you're heading toward: Stonehenge, five thousand years old, still standing in a field like it's waiting for someone to finally understand it. You get a solid two hours there, time to walk around the stones themselves, sit with the scale of it, grab coffee at the visitor centre if you need it. The guide walks you through the archaeology, the theories, the things nobody really knows, and you're not fighting through crowds because the group tops out at fifteen people.
Then Bath. You spend two to two and a half hours on the ground, and it's split between a panoramic drive through the city's best streets and an optional walking tour if you want to get out and move. Your guide points out the Royal Crescent (this enormous, perfect semicircle of Georgian townhouses that looks almost too grand to be real), and you stop there for photos and the actual history. The Pulteney Bridge comes up, one of maybe a handful of bridges in the world with working buildings sitting on top of it. Bath Abbey, the Abbey that crowned the first King of England back in 973. The city layers itself: Celtic, Roman, Georgian, all stacked on top of each other and somehow it works. The driving tour lets you see the shape of it without having to navigate yourself.
And then there's the secret place. The reference doesn't say where, which is the whole point. Your guide knows, the other fourteen people in the coach will find out when you get there. It's the kind of detail that makes you actually curious about what you're booking, not just resigned to another tour. The coach itself is a luxury Mercedes mini coach, air-conditioned, and they hand you bottled water without asking. You're not crammed in, and the driver knows the roads well enough that the journey feels like part of the day, not something to endure.
One thing to know: Stonehenge entry isn't included in the tour price. Your guide collects it on the day. It's prebooked, so you're not buying a ticket at the gate, but you will pay then. The amount depends on the date and whether it's a weekday or weekend, ranging from around £12 to £29 depending on your age and when you go. Dress for the weather, because this runs rain or shine, and there's a moderate amount of walking involved, some of it across uneven ground. If you've got luggage, keep it small. The coach's luggage space is tight.
Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is Stonehenge entry included in the tour price?
No. Your guide collects Stonehenge entry fees on the day. Prices vary by date and age, ranging from approximately £12 to £29 per person.
How long do you spend at Stonehenge?
Around two hours. You have time to walk around the stones, visit the visitor centre with its exhibition and café, and take photographs.
What is the secret place?
The reference doesn't specify. It's revealed on the day of the tour.
How much time is spent in Bath?
Two to two and a half hours on the ground, split between a panoramic driving tour and an optional walking tour with your guide.
What's included in the tour price?
Professional guide, transport by luxury Mercedes mini coach, complimentary bottled water, panoramic driving tour in Bath, and an optional walking tour in Bath.
What's the maximum group size?
Fifteen passengers per tour.
Is there a lot of walking involved?
A moderate amount of walking, including some across uneven surfaces. Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated if the passenger is accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
Can I bring luggage?
No large items of luggage are permitted. The luggage compartment is limited.
Does the tour operate in bad weather?
Yes, it operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the season.
What's the minimum age?
Three years old. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.
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Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip from London: Royal Crescent on foot
11h 30m · EN
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