Tours and Trips in Salisbury

Pack in more of south England's attractions in less time on a full-day tour from Salisbury. Perfect for history buffs, the excursion visits the medieval Salisbury Cathedral, home to the iconic Magna Carta, and Stonehenge, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of England's most famous landmarks. See, too, the Neolithic stone circles of Avebury and the prehistoric Silbury Hill. Upgrade to include hotel pickup and drop-off.

The prehistoric stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury attract admiration and intrigue in equal measure, drawing curious visitors from across the world - but visiting independently means missing out on their hidden significance. On this half- or full-day tour, explore Stonehenge and Avebury as your guide shares the many theories on their origins. Visit lesser-known nearby sites many visitors miss, with pickup and drop-off in towns within the local area included.

The Salisbury Museum hosts one of England's most impressive archaeological collections and a visit is the ideal complement to a tour of Stonehenge. Follow the fascinating history of Wiltshire over more than 500,000 years, marvel at relics excavated from Stonehenge, and admire artworks by JMW Turner.

Small group tours with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. To mark the winter solstice, visitors are allowed beyond the usual barriers to step inside the stone circle and witness the sunrise as people have done for thousnads of years. A colourful array of celebrations and sounds welcome the dawn.

Discover four of England's historical highlights on a scenic full-day coach trip from Salisbury. See Salisbury's top landmarks and visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to a copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Stop at Old Sarum, Salisbury's Iron Age settlement, and travel through picturesque countryside and thatched villages to Stonehenge. After strolling around the UNESCO-listed stones and visitor center, break for a traditional pub lunch. Lastly, visit Amesbury, the UK's oldest continuous settlement, to discover its 21st-century sculpture, 'The Ancestor', and St Mary and St Melor Church.

Visit Stonehenge before the crowds show up during this early-morning special access tour from London. On this full-day tour, get up close and personal with the legendary monoliths before the site opens to the general public. Stroll through the Stone circle on your own to bask in the mystery and history of this important landmark of civilization. Take an hour-long tour with a local guide to learn about the site's history. Enjoy entrance to Salisbury Cathedral, home of the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom. Round-trip transportation from Central London is included.