Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds
Description
Step inside the ancient world of Wessex as you embark on the historical journey of a lifetime. Your friendly driver/guide will pick you up directly from your hotel in the morning, keeping you entertrained as you get ahead of the big bus tours at Stonehenge. Unlock the secrets of the world's most famous stone circle with your expert guide. In the afternoon we'll take you to the only Unesco World Heritage City in the country, having an opportunity to explore The Roman Baths Museum; dedicated to the Celtic-Romano Goddess Sulis Minerva. You'll then have time to explore this beautiful city and have lunch in the city centre, before your panoramic tour of Bath to see stunning Georgian Architecture - The Royal Crescent and The Circus. On the way back to London, we'll drive through the English Countryside, seeing rolling hills of The Cotswolds and learning about how the medieval wool trade was the beating heart of England's economy. You can then choose to see either Castle Combe or Lacock.
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Itinerary
In the morning we travel to Stonehenge and arrive before the large tour groups so that the experience is more memorable and special. Our guides know everything there is to know about Stonehenge and their passion will add to your overall experience.
In the afternoon we will visit the magnificent Roman Baths Museum; The only place in England where you can see natural thermal waters alongside a Roman Temple. The City was once called Aqaue Sulis, and shares both Roman and Celtic origins. This magnificent museum will make your jaw drop when you see how well kept the 2000 year old floor looks today. Aside from the temple, Bath offers magnificent shops and architecture from the 18th Century when it was entirely reinvented as a Spa Town. The Queen Square, Circus and Royal Crescent are but justs a few of the magnificent designs of John Wood. Your guide will fascinate you with stories from Roman origins to Georgian glamour and make the story of Bath come to life!
On the way back to London you will be able to admire some of England's most beautiful countryside as we take a step back into 18th Century England. Your guide will enlighten you on what was once the most lucrative trade in Europe; Cotswold Wool. Villages like Castle Combe thrived on the wool industry and has created a perfect little village with amazing weavers cottages and a church. If you like country walks, speak to your guide and you can also go on a public footpath to get a true experience of rural England.
You have a choice on this tour to visit Castle Combe OR Lacock Abbey. Lacock Village is much larger than Castle Combe and perhaps not as picturesque, but it is a must see for Harry Potter Fans looking for filming locations of the epic movies!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel/accomodation is in East London (E1 Postcode), we will pick you up at your accomodation at 07:00am or 07:15am. We will then finish the tour at Gloucester Road Underground Station to maximise your sightseeing time on the tour, rather than spending it driving through London. We will contact you after a booking is made to agree an earlier departure time to make sure the tour goes smoothly so that you arrive at Stonehenge on time :)
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel on this private tour
Reviews(194)
The trip was a 5 star experience. Our guide Christian was amazing. Very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. Highly recommended.
We booked this tour directly with the company, and we had Oz as our tour guide. He was awesome! He knew the best spots to take photos at the locations and we actually got to Stonehenge first thing when they opened, so we beat all of the tour bus crowds. He helped us choose the right place for lunch and it ended up being delicious! He kept us moving at a good pace, not too long and not too short at the stops. He did a great job of explaining the history around the locations in an easy to understand manner that both of our teenagers grasped. Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone! Oz was amazing!
This was an extraordinary experience. I’ve taken tours all over the world, and this was the best organized and best executed trip I’ve ever been on. Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswolds are all absolute “must-dos,” and being able to see all three in one day was amazing. Oz studied history at university, and his knowledge and storytelling brought each stop to life. My family was engaged the entire day and never bored, which is no small feat. This tour was the highlight of our trip to London. I would highly recommend reaching out to Oz directly at Oz@mytailoredtours.com.
Our tour was excellent in every way. Christian was affable, efficient and very knowledgeable. We particularly appreciated the historical perspective he provided. We highly recommend this tour.
Best pick for traveling the British countryside! Our lovely guide Peter Iles made this trip the most enjoyable part of our time in London. His easy manner and deep command of the history of the region made for a very enriching experience. He explains Stonehenge as if a scholar and had an infectious enthusiasm for explaining the theories behind this monument. He made it feel like even though this monument is in Britain, it represents the ancient wisdom that is certainly in all our ancestors pasts. I wish we had more time here to arrange other trips with Peter as our guide!
Peter’s vast and in depth knowledge of the history of the region made for a very enriching experience - I cannot recommend highly enough!
A very interesting day. Our guide Oz was a history buff which helped us to understand the political and history of the UK.
Excellent experience. Christian was great. Very informative and fun. Customized the tour to our likes. Highly recommend.
It was a full day, but the car was very comfortable and we got to see everything we wanted to plus more! Dave the guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
Our guide Christian M. was amazing! So incredibly informed/educated about the area and sites. A lot of fantastic history education mixed with some great "dad" jokes. He went out of his way to be sure we had a fantastic day and part of that was really knowing his stuff and being incredibly organized. Castle Combe is not to be missed!
