Stonehenge, Glastonbury & Avebury: Day Trip from London

Three Stone Circles & King Arthur's Graves in One Day from London

You visit three of England's most significant ancient sites in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets. The tour includes entry to Stonehenge, Glastonbury Abbey, and Avebury Stone Circle, plus guided walks at each stop and free time to explore on your own. A guide explains the archaeology and the legends, and the small-group format (maximum 16 people) keeps the pace manageable and the experience less crowded than going solo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stonehenge1h 20m · entry included
2. Glastonbury2h · entry included
3. Avebury45m · entry included

Visit Stonehenge, Glastonbury, and Avebury

• Visit Stonehenge and learn theories
• Stop for photo at Glastonbury Tor
• View ruins of St Michael's church
• Visit Glastonbury Abbey
• Enjoy free time in Glastonbury
• Walk around Avebury stone circles
• Free time at Avebury village
• Return to London

The experience

Most people see Stonehenge as a quick stop on the way to somewhere else. This day trip from London flips that around. You get Stonehenge first, then two more ancient sites most visitors never reach. The tour covers Glastonbury Abbey (where King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are said to be buried), Glastonbury Tor with its photo stop, and the massive Avebury Stone Circle, all in a single day with a guide who knows the folklore and the theories behind each place. You travel by executive mini-coach with a maximum of 16 people, so it stays small enough that you're not herded through.

Stonehenge sits on Salisbury Plain, and the guide walks you through what archaeologists actually know, and what they're still arguing about after 5,000 years. Was it an astronomical clock? A burial ground? A place of worship? You'll stand among the stones and hear the competing theories while the landscape around you stays mostly empty and quiet. After that, the coach takes you to Glastonbury, a small town that's wrapped itself around the legend of King Arthur and Avalon. You get a photo stop at Glastonbury Tor (the distinctive hill that rises above the town), then entry to Glastonbury Abbey itself, where the graves are. There's free time after: enough to grab lunch in a local café, wander the quirky shops, or walk up the Tor if you want the climb.

The day ends at Avebury, which is less famous than Stonehenge but honestly more striking if you like to walk among the stones. The village is ringed by a massive stone circle, and the standing stones are huge: hauled into place by Neolithic people thousands of years ago. You get a guided walk and then free time to explore on your own before heading back to London. The whole thing takes the day, so wear layers (English weather changes fast) and bring waterproof shoes or a jacket. The coach picks you up from your London hotel and drops you back there, so you don't have to figure out trains or driving.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in London, transport by executive mini-coach, entry to Stonehenge, a guided walk and free time at Glastonbury Abbey with a photo stop at Glastonbury Tor, entry and a guided walk at Avebury Stone Circle, and return transport to your London hotel. Lunch is on your own during the free time in Glastonbury.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Apr 2027

Book up to9h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16 · max 9 per booking

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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by International Friends

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see three major ancient sites in one day without renting a car or piecing together train connections: the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sites themselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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.

How long is the day trip from London?

The full day covers all three sites with travel time included. Plan for a full day out. Exact duration depends on London pickup location and traffic.

What's included in the price?

Entry to Stonehenge, Glastonbury Abbey, and Avebury Stone Circle; transport by executive mini-coach; guided walks at each site; and a photo stop at Glastonbury Tor. Lunch is not included, but there's free time in Glastonbury to eat.

How many people go on the tour?

Maximum 16 people per tour, so groups stay small.

Do I need to be very fit?

You should have at least a moderate level of fitness. There's walking at each site, but the pace is guided and you get free time to rest or skip parts if you prefer.

What should I bring?

Waterproof jacket or umbrella (England's weather is unpredictable), warm layers, and sturdy walking shoes. Check the forecast before you go.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the coach picks you up from your London hotel and returns you there at the end of the day.

Can I visit just one of the three sites instead?

No, this is a fixed itinerary covering all three sites in one day.

Is there time for lunch?

Yes, there's free time in Glastonbury where you can eat at a local café or shop. Bring cash or check if places take cards.