Full-Day Private Tour to Salisbury, Stonehenge and Woodhenge

Overview

In this tour, we are aiming to give you more information about Stonehenge as well as Woodhenge in order to reveal the strong connection between two ancient sites. In the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge evolved from a simple bank and a ditch into a very sophisticated rock circle on a midsummer sunrise axis. Stonehenge may have been an astronomical observatory or used in sacred, sun-like, or even death rituals. Salisbury might be one of the most beautiful heritage towns of England and only 20 minutes away from Stonehenge. It’s a jackpot to visit both destinations in English culture. Magnificent Salisbury Cathedral is surrounded by historical buildings and museums in the spectacular Cathedral Close. You will marvel at the magnificent Gothic architecture and explore this living church's past and present. You will also note that the 750th anniversary was in 2008 when you look at the best-preserved original Magna Carta. Get ready for a true Stonehenge experience with us!

What's included

• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Bottled water
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Fuel surcharge
• ✓Parking Fees

• ✕Lunch
• ✕Salisbury and Stonehenge admission tickets

What you'll do

1. 1

   Our first stop is going to be magnificent Stonehenge for today. In the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge evolved from a simple bank and a ditch into a very sophisticated rock circle on a midsummer sunrise axis. They were transported from the Preseli mountains of Wales for 180 miles. The importance of Stonehenge is well known without a doubt. It may have been an astronomical observatory or used in sacred, sun-like, or even death rituals. We simply don't know but it's time to discuss and do some brainstorming by using some important evidence thanks to modern technology. Some scientists in 1960 even claimed that they solved the mystery of Stonehenge by considering the alignment of the planets. No, it wasn't that simple. Today we will be a witness of an eternal journey between the realm of death and realm of living through the sun and sacred River Avon. We will think like a pagan and druids in Stonehenge. We accept that it's a celestial calendar but it's not a simple monument, not an ordinary ancient burial ground. It's more than that. Just follow us.

   ⏱ 1h 30m
2. 2

   About 4,500 years ago, hundreds of people gathered two miles from Stonehenge to build another massive monument in a location known to us as the Durrington Walls, which is a distinctive and well-known concentration of ceremonial and associated settlements in the Stonehenge landscape including Woodhenge and its related sites. Despite the lesser-known image, Woodhenge is actually an important site primarily connected to Stonehenge, and was originally constructed around 2300 BC, as a majestic Neolithic site. The area bears great importance in connection through the sacred River Avon during the winter and the summer solstices along with Stonehenge. From 2004 to 2006, seven houses have been discovered in on-site excavations by a team led by the University of Sheffield. It was proposed that if the whole enclosed area was used the settlement may initially have had up to 1000 houses and maybe 4,000 inhabitants. The settlement period was roughly 500 years from 2800 until 2100 BC. We will reveal extraordinary events held by the stone builders and believers coming from different parts of Britain by boat and on foot during the winter and the summer. We are talking about a distance of up to 700 miles which would have taken almost a month. The excavation of the site revealed that some dark spots were hollow holes which had previously housed upright timbers. Today we will also reveal why those builders used perishable materials here in this area. There is a reason for this and our APTG qualified blue badge guides will reveal the secret for you today.

Availability & pricing

6 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.