Prices

  • £159.00 Adult 18+
  • £155.00 Child 5-17
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Stonehenge Evening Inner Circle Tour with Avebury

Discover an extraordinary evening inner circle tour from London to ancient Wiltshire. Experience the profound mystery of Stonehenge with exclusive access. This unique tour allows you to step inside the inner stone circle of Stonehenge, a privilege not available to general public ticket holders. Imagine standing amongst the colossal megaliths as dusk settles, a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Avebury

Your comfortable trip begins in London, travelling in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. An expert tour guide shares fascinating historical facts and stories along the way. Their knowledge brings the rich past of these prehistoric sites to life. This small-group experience ensures a more intimate and personal exploration.

Your first stop is Avebury, a charming village featuring its own impressive Neolithic stone circles. Enjoy a short walking tour among these ancient stones. This provides a different perspective on prehistoric monument building. You will also have some free time to explore the quaint village. Consider visiting the historic Red Lion pub, known for its unique setting within the stone circle itself. From Avebury, the tour continues to another significant ancient site.

You will visit West Kennet Long Barrow, one of Britain’s largest and most significant Neolithic burial tombs. Dating back over 5000 years, this ancient structure offers a remarkable insight into early human rituals. Your guide will even lead you into its mysterious burial chambers. From this vantage point, you can also view Silbury Hill, Europe’s largest prehistoric man-made mound, adding to the sense of ancient wonder.

Stonehenge Evening Inner Circle Tour

The highlight of your evening awaits at Stonehenge. Arrive as the general public departs, ready for your exclusive access. This unique opportunity allows you to step directly within the towering megaliths with a inner circle tour. Feel the ancient energy surrounding these colossal stones, a privilege beyond standard visitor access. Unlike regular tours, you can walk among the sarsens and bluestones, touching the ancient surfaces.

Experience Stonehenge in a deeply personal way as the evening light transforms the landscape. Learn about its construction, purpose, and enduring mysteries from your guide. This intimate, guided experience lasts for a full hour within the circle. It is a moment of profound connection with history. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is perfect for true history enthusiasts. It appeals to those fascinated by Neolithic sites or anyone seeking a deep connection with ancient pagan heritage. Conclude your evening with lasting memories of Britain’s enigmatic past, a unique experience of history.

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Stonehenge Evening Inner Circle Tour with Avebury



Prices

  • £159.00 Adult 18+
  • £155.00 Child 5-17

Book This Tour

Tour Highlights

  • Step inside the inner stone circle of Stonehenge for an exclusive evening experience.
  • Gain insights into ancient history from a knowledgeable guide.
  • Explore West Kennet Long Barrow, an ancient burial tomb, and glimpse Silbury Hill.
  • Discover Avebury's impressive Neolithic stone circles and charming village.
  • Travel comfortably from London in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle.


Tour Schedule

Morning Departures from London

Between 10:30 and 12:00, select from a range of convenient pick-up points across central and west London, all easily reached by public transport: London Bridge, Victoria, and Earls Court.

Journey to Wiltshire

After London pick-ups, depart for Wiltshire around 12:00. Your tour guide will captivate you en route with intriguing facts and stories about the sights and the ancient Neolithic monuments you are about to visit.

Exploring West Kennet Long Barrow

Arrive at West Kennet Long Barrow around 13:45. Here, you will walk uphill to one of Britain’s largest Neolithic burial tombs, over 5000 years old. Your tour guide will lead you into the burial chambers, bringing its fascinating history to life. From this spot, you can also see Silbury Hill, Europe’s largest prehistoric, man-made mound, similar in size to some Egyptian pyramids, its purpose still largely unknown.

Travel to Avebury

Depart West Kennet Long Barrow for Avebury around 14:30. Please note this is an approximate time; your tour guide will confirm exact timings on the day.

Discovery in Avebury

Arrive in Avebury around 14:45. Enjoy a brief walking tour of the stone circles in this small village. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore; a late lunch or drink at the famously haunted Red Lion pub comes highly recommended.

Departure from Avebury

Departure from Avebury will be between 17:15 and 18:15. The exact time depends on Stonehenge’s closing schedule. Your tour guide will provide precise meeting times on the day.

Stonehenge Inner Circle Access

Arrive at Stonehenge between 18:15 and 19:15, approximately 30 minutes before your pre-booked special access slot. This allows you to enter the inner stone circle when the site is closed to the public. Your fully guided time within the inner circle will last up to an hour.

Return Journey to London

After your once-in-a-lifetime, intimate Stonehenge experience, meet back at the coach between 20:00 and 21:15 for the journey back to London.

Evening Arrival in London

Expect to arrive in London between 22:00 and 23:00. There will be two to three drop-off points in central London, subject to traffic and other considerations. Your tour guide will confirm specific locations and can offer advice on public transport. Please be aware that traffic can impact return times, and all itinerary times are approximate and subject to change.



What’s Included

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle transport.
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off points in London.
  • Expert tour guidance with live commentary during the journey.
  • Exclusive evening entry to Stonehenge’s Inner Circle.
  • Visits to the ancient sites of Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow.

What’s Not Included

  • Gratuities (these are optional).
  • Food and drink.

Important Information

  • An e-ticket must be presented to gain entry to this tour.

Timings

  • Departure: 10:30 AM to 12:00
  • Departure Point: London Bridge, Victoria or Earls Court
  • Return Time: 10:00 to 11:00 PM


Why stop there?


The ever-increasing demand and availability for well-organised, safe and reliable trips means that we now go further afield, so while we love taking people on tours of England, Ireland and Scotland we are pleased to offer that little bit more with river tours of Amsterdam, coach tours of Paris and train trips to the chocolate capital of the world, Brussels!