The 7 Best Stonehenge Tours from London

Stonehenge poses more questions than answers, making it one of the most mysterious prehistoric monuments in the world. And because of its proximity to London, the famous landmark makes for a popular day trip from the city.

Organized Stonehenge tours from London typically include round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach, as well as visits to other nearby landmarks, such as the Avebury stone circles and Bath. Read on to discover the best Stonehenge tours from London, evaluated by our team using both expert opinion and traveler sentiment.

Price: $$
Duration: 11 hours

If you want to check three bucket-list destinations off your list in one efficient day, this is your tour. Evan Evans Tours orchestrates a jam-packed but well-paced 11-hour journey that hits Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the historic streets of Bath. In Bath, you’ll have the flexibility to explore the town on your own terms or opt for entry into the famous Roman Baths. Reviewers consistently praise the coach buses as comfortable and credit the guides for keeping the ambitious schedule feeling fun, lighthearted and stress-free.

Evan Evans Tours operates a variety of trips outside of London to destinations like Oxford and the Cotswolds, in addition to tours within the city.

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Price: $$
Duration: 12 hours

For adventurous travelers who want to see Stonehenge and Bath and don’t mind a little mystery, The English Bus is a great option.

Limited to 16 people, this tour departs from London daily in a Mercedes minibus, complete with panoramic windows and a glass roof. As you drive through the countryside, you’ll enjoy live, in-depth commentary from your expert guide before arriving at Stonehenge. After exploring Stonehenge, you’ll head to Bath to enjoy lunch and time to roam on your own or join an optional guided tour. Your final stop is a “secret” destination selected by your tour guide based on the day’s weather and crowd patterns. Reviewers praise the knowledgeable, humorous guides and particularly recommend this tour for its small size and luxurious transportation.

Ticket pricing does not include food or Stonehenge tickets. You can buy entry tickets to Stonehenge on-site for about 30 pounds (around $40) depending on the time of the year, or you can buy them online in advance for a slight discount. Other tours offered by The English Bus visit the Cotswolds, Canterbury and more.

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Price: $$
Duration: 13 hours

For travelers who want to maximize every second of their day trip, this ambitious 13-hour itinerary provides the ultimate sampler of English heritage. You’ll start the day as one of the first groups to step inside Windsor Castle – the largest continuously occupied castle in the world – beating the worst of the afternoon crowds. From there, the tour weaves through the rolling countryside for a private look at Stonehenge, followed by a stroll through the beautifully preserved, National Trust-owned village of Lacock. The highlight of this combo is a traditional lunch served inside a historic 14th-century pub, giving you an authentic taste of country life before finishing your day in Bath.

Though most recent tourgoers were happy with the trip (especially the patient, organized guides), they do warn it makes for a long day and wish they had extra time at certain attractions. The tour runs daily, departing Victoria Coach Station in London at 7:45 a.m. It returns around 9 p.m.

Lunch and tickets to attractions are included. Ticket options that do not include entry or lunch are available as well. Premium Tours also offers excursions to Leeds, Canterbury and Greenwich, among other locations.

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Price: $$
Duration: 12 hours

This evening tour flips the typical day-trip schedule on its head: you’ll spend your afternoon exploring the Roman Baths and the charming streets of Lacock, saving the main event (Stonehenge) for dusk. Once the gates close to the public, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to step past the barriers and walk directly among the towering stones of Stonehenge’s inner circle. Many reviewers call this evening Stonehenge tour the highlight of their London vacation, saying the opportunity to watch the sunset at this centuries-old monument is a experience that standard daytime tours simply can’t match.

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Price: $$
Duration: 12 hours

If you want to bypass the standard city-and-castle combos to fully immerse yourself in ancient history, this tour is your perfect match. Traveling in a comfortable, small-group setting, you’ll venture into the heart of the Wiltshire countryside to explore the UNESCO-listed Neolithic landscape. You’ll get to walk inside the stone chambers of West Kennet Long Barrow – one of Britain’s largest prehistoric burial tombs – and view Silbury Hill before heading to Avebury. You’ll also have time to grab lunch at the famously haunted Red Lion Pub, located inside the stone circle, before rounding out the day at Stonehenge. The group returns to London around 7 p.m. Visitors say the guides are excellent and that they learned a lot.

Tours run Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Anderson Tours also offers excursions to Oxford, Windsor and Canterbury, among other day trips.

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Price: $$$$
Duration: 12 hours

With door-to-door service and a dedicated guide, this is a great choice for families or small groups who want to see three of England’s most iconic sites on their own schedule. After getting picked up directly from your London hotel, your personal driver-guide will cater the day’s itinerary to your interests, focusing on the royal history at Windsor Castle, the ancient mysteries of Stonehenge and a customized walking tour through Oxford University.

Tours for groups of up to six and 15 (minibus) are also available. Prices do not include entrance fees or meals. British Tours offers a variety of other excursions from London, including day trips to explore Paris.

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Price: $$
Duration: 11 hours

This itinerary is designed for history buffs, specifically those with an interest in the mythology of King Arthur. Rather than mixing Stonehenge with royal residences, this tour journeys into the ancient Kingdom of Wessex. You’ll start with morning access to Stonehenge (beating the midday crowds), then travel to the mythical isle of Avalon to explore the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey (the legendary burial place of King Arthur) and stop for photos at the Glastonbury Tor. The final stop is Avebury, home to the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Unlike Stonehenge, Avebury has no ropes or barriers, meaning travelers can walk up and touch the ancient monoliths. Reviewers praise guides for their ability to incorporate history, geology, religion, myth and legend, and literature into the tour commentary, though a few mention that given the amount of ground covered, there isn’t much time at each location.

Tours run on select days each month and depart from outside Gloucester Road Tube station beginning at 7:30 a.m. Note that the tour ticket cost includes entry into Stonehenge, Glastonbury Abbey and the Avebury Stone Circle.

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