Expert Archaeologist - Private Stonehenge, Bath and Avebury Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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5* Award–Winning Archaeologist Guided Experience from London.
"A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine visiting the best art gallery in the world with your own curator, or Shakespeare's Globe with a literary scholar . . . Well, why not visit Stonehenge with your very own expert archaeologist."
Experience the ‘Heart of Neolithic Britain’. Explore the Stonehenge 'builder's village' at Durrington Walls and Woodhenge, before a truly unique experience of Stonehenge stone circle with your very own passionate, expert Archaeologist guide.
Our luxury Mercedes will then transport you to beautiful Georgian Bath.
Visit the largest man-made tumuli in Prehistoric Europe - Silbury Hill, and enter the 5500-year-old Neolithic tomb at West Kennet. Finally we visit the world's largest stone circle at Avebury, and its beautiful medieval village.
For further details of our expert guides & custom itineraries please visit our website. We look forward to providing a once in a lifetime experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note visits to the West Kennet long barrow occur between March 1st–October 31st
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
The total duration includes the travel time.
What To Expect
Woodhenge
Woodhenge is a prehistoric monument that was built during the Late Neolithic period. The monument consists of a series of six concentric rings of wooden posts, consisting of 168 posts in total. The posts are arranged in a symmetrical pattern and were possibly connected by lintels. Woodhenge is thought to have been used as a ceremonial site, and it may have been aligned with the movements of the sun and moon. The site was excavated in the 1920s, and the wood posts were found to have been made from oak trees. 1h 30m drive from London to Woodhenge.
Durrington Walls
Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' Durrington Walls, a large henge situated in the beautiful Wiltshire landscape. The site consists of a large circular earthwork with a diameter of over 500m. Within the earthwork are two large timber circles, thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. Durrington Walls is one of the largest and most famous henge monuments in the world. The site is believed to have been constructed around 2600 BC, making it one of the earliest known examples of this type of monument. It is thought that Durrington Walls was used as a ceremonial centre for the local population. Durrington Walls is an important archaeological site that provides insight into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors. 10m drive from Durrington Walls to Stonehenge
Options
Tour for maximum of 6 people
Pickup included
What‘s Included
A seperate professional driver (so our guides can concentrate on the client and not the road)
Transport by air-conditioned luxury vehicle (Mercedes E–Class, V–Class or Sprinter)
Parking Fees
Expert-led Archaeologist guide
Stonehenge
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
Patricia M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience with Ed Shepherd couldn't have been more informative and delightful. The tour was very well-organized but flexible in the sense that we were able to spend more time on things that were of particular interest as we went along. Ed is extremely knowledgeable (a PhD archeologist who focuses ancient Great Britain), and also personable and easy to talk to. He was great in talking about what we know, as well as the competing hypotheses surrounding what we don't know.
Indelible tour experience
joidevivre,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of 4 adults booked two day, back to back private tours with Dr Edward Shepherd, or Ed as we got to call him. Those included the Bath and the Cotswolds as well as Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Avebury. We had a personal driver named Nas pick us up at our hotel in central London and drive us in extreme comfort in a spacious Mercedes Bens Mini Van. In my 30 years traveling to 30+ countries, this experience was hands down the best tour I have ever been on. My family enjoyed Ed's whimsical tales and advanced text book knowledge of the sites we visited. He catered to every question we had (even before we stepped foot in the county during the planning stages). He became not a tour guide anymore but as a family friend who was taking us around a country he obviously has great passion for. We enjoyed his company so much that on both days, we invited to lunch with us. If you want a tour guide that perhaps works for a large tour operator and reads a script, Ed is not for you. Yes, the cost is not as cheap as other tours available but it is also not as exorbitant either. Remember, you are being shows sites that are thousands of years old and your tour operator has a PhD and in some case has actually worked on these ruins conducting research. That is a priceless thing to have on a tour.
Quite enjoyable - even in the rain!
Rebeka M,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for the weather - much of it was outside. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and personable.
Great experience
Tony L,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s always great to hear from experts the history of any location in an easy schedule that suits our needs. Ben and Nas were great!
Great Tour
Lester P,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an excellent tour if you’re interested in an in-depth knowledge of Stonehenge and its surrounding area. Archaeologist guide was extremely informative, and it made the sites much more meaningful.
Outstanding experience
JGPCO,Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience at Stonehenge! We figured if we were going to spend the day, we should be with a credentialed academic and Archaeologist Guided Tours delivered just that. Tom painted a fascinating picture for me and my 16-year-old daughter - kept it interesting and we walked away invigorated. Can't recommend these guys highly enough. Jim Petrucci
The Only Way To See Stonehenge!
Kathy P,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose to do the private tour with 4 people and only do the Stonehenge and Avebury part. I am a history guide snob and I give Ed 5 stars. He was accurate, informative, interesting, entertaining, and very accommodating! I recommend him highly for your specialized tour!
Absolutely Amazing
karenlT824OT,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas and Nas handled everything with great care and precision. We have never been so impressed with any of the many tours we have done worldwide Nas is professional and gracious, Thomas is charming, engaging, entertaining and an enthusiastic educator We learned so much and had a great deal of fun with this tour! Highly recommend - this is worth every single penny and your time! Do It!!!
Stonehenge - Bath and Avebury tour
susanrO6408PZ,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic. Edward explained the history and archeology in such a way it came alive. We had a wonderful day and this was the highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested the archeology.
Highly Recommended
Greg S,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I rarely write reviews but felt compelled to do one for this trip. This is an excellent tour. Our guide, Edward, was well versed in the history of the sites and is passionate about it as well. Always a bit unsure about what type of guide you get on these but he is top-notch and made the trip fun and interesting throughout the day. (Though he would not confirm what everybody knows, it was all built by aliens😀😀😀). Sorry Edward, I had to get one last alien joke in. The vehicle was roomy and comfortable and made for a pleasant trip as it is a full day of activities. We had plenty of time at each site and never felt rushed. For me, this was the highlight of our two weeks in London and Ireland.
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