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The best selection of siteseeing tours throughout Great Britain , Ireland and Europe As the sun begins to set, we enter the stone circle (which is normally roped off to the public) for a unique private viewing. The most dramatic and atmospheric way of visiting Stonehenge.
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Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 97.00 | £ 87.00 | £ 94.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
• Private viewing of Stonehenge in the early morning light away from the crowds
• Enter the inner stone circle
• Visit Lacock, a delightful Saxon village
• See where Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice were filmed
• Meal stop in a 13th Century inn (food/drinks not included)
• Visit Bath - free time to shop and explore
• Entrance to the Roman Baths and Pump Room
After your pick-up directly from or near to your hotel, we drive to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. In the late afternoon we visit Lacock for an early evening supper in a 13th Century inn, before driving to Stonehenge. As the sun begins to set, we enter the stone circle (which is normally roped off to the public) for a unique private viewing. The most dramatic and atmospheric way of visiting Stonehenge.
The typical group size on our weekend breaks to Paris is 30-40 people. You will travel by 49 seater luxury air-conOn selected days the tour operates in reverse, beginning with a private viewing of Stonehenge before it opens to the public in the morning, so we see the stones in the eerie morning light. This is followed by our visits to Lacock and Bath.
Built nearly 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones. With Premium Tours you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths. We will enter the stone circle itself and stand beside the mighty Sarsen rocks towering above us. Our guide will explain the history of this ancient site, pointing out the altar, slaughter and heel stones, above which the sun rises dramatically on the summer solstice. There will be time to enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as we experience Stonehenge at its most mystical and atmospheric best. Not to be missed!
Lacock is a little known, picturesque village dating back to the Saxon era. Many of the beautiful buildings originally formed part of an extensive monastic complex and are now owned by The National Trust. So pretty is the village that it has provided the setting for many movies and television dramas including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and more recently Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. We will take a delightful walk before we enjoy breakfast in The George Inn, a vintage English pub built in 1361. (food/drink not included )
Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey, or to shop and explore. Your guide will also conduct an optional walking tour to show you where Charles Dickens lived and worked as a young man, and a give you a chance to sample some delicious cheeses fresh from the local dairy farms. Then we will enter the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litres of boiling water still burst free from the hot springs everyday.
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Hotel |
Evening tour |
Morning tour |
| Thistle Euston | -- | 5:30am |
| Russell Square | -- | 5:35am |
| Cumberland | 10:45am | 5:45am |
| Thistle Victoria | 11am | 5:50am |
| Millenium Gloucester | 11:10am | 6:00am |
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Adult |
Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 97.00 | £ 87.00 | £ 94.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
You'll never forget your first glimpse of spectacular Stonehenge, its monolithic rocks rising up against the skyline on Salisbury Plain. Theories abound about the mysterious rock formation.
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Child |
| Standard | £ 95.00 | £ 85.00 |
Duration : Approx. 10 hours
1st March to 30th September : Daily
1st October 2012 to 31st March : Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Check-in time : 8:30am -8:45am
Return (approx.) : 7:00pm
Departure point : 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
• Entry to Mysterious Stonehenge
• Entry to Salisbury Cathedral and see the famous Magna Carta
• Optional traditional English lunch
• Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms
• Torch Lighting ceremony at Roman Bath (not in Summer)
• Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels
You can be picked up from a number of locations and departure points.
You will be dropped back at Kensington and Victoria areas subject to traffic conditions
You'll never forget your first glimpse of spectacular Stonehenge, its monolithic rocks rising up against the skyline on Salisbury Plain. Theories abound about the mysterious rock formation. Was it intended as a religious temple? An astronomical clock? A Bronze Age burial ground? Make up your own mind as you explore the unique landmark that has had the world stumped for 5,000 years.
Soaring into the skyline, the spire of Salisbury Cathedral stands at a whopping 123m (404ft)! Erected 800 years ago, the revolutionary spire is considered one of the leading examples of Early English architecture. Ancient meets modern at the cathedral's newest addition: a beautifully sculpted font designed by William Pye. Salisbury Cathedral is also home to the world's oldest working clock and the best-preserved of the four remaining original copies of the Magna Carta. Marvel at this astonishing medieval document in the Chapter House with its slender central pillar and stunning medieval frieze.
Tantalise your taste buds in Salisbury with a traditional two course meal.
Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon, beautiful Bath was the first city in England to be designated an UNESCO World Heritage site. The gorgeous 15th century Bath Abbey, the stunning Georgian architecture, the romantic Pulteney Bridge, modelled on Florence's Ponte Vecchio, are all sights to linger on in the memory of your day.
No tour of Bath would be complete without a visit to the famous Roman Baths that gave the city its name. This beautifully preserved bathing complex still flows with water from Britain's only hot spring. Marvel at the dazzling torch-lighting ceremony as dusk falls (not applicable in summer) and sip Bath's healing waters in the Pump Room, a stunning neo-classical salon where hot spa waters are drawn for drinking.
Estimated arrival time back to London is around 7:00pm
Why not follow in the footsteps of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge or take in the places where the Fab Four worked and played in London. The walking tour you decide to go on will surely captivate you, with it being an experience to truly remember.
· The Diamond Jubilee Walking Tour
· The Beatles London Walking Tour
· Entry to Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Roman Baths with Pump Rooms
· Torch lighting ceremony at Roman Baths (not in summer)
· Transportation by air-conditioned coach
· Professional guide
· Complimentary hotel pick up from over 80 central London hotels. You will be taken to our departure point to board your tour.
· Gratuities
· Hotel return
· Food and beverages unless stated differently
· Torch lighting ceremony at Roman Baths is not held during summer
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PRICES FOR |
Adult |
Child |
| Standard | £ 95.00 | £ 85.00 |
Duration : Approx. 10 hours
1st March to 30th September : Daily
1st October 2012 to 31st March : Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Check-in time : 8:30am -8:45am
Return (approx.) : 7:00pm
Departure point : 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
Built nearly 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones. With Premium Tours you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths.
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PRICES FROM |
Adult |
Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 97.00 | £ 87.00 | £ 94.00 |
Selected dates – You can make a booking on any date you want. If not available we will offer you alternate dates. If not available no charges will be made.
See hotel list below
10 hours
• Private viewing of Stonehenge at sunset
• Enter the inner stone circle
• Visit Lacock, a delightful Saxon village
• See where Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice were filmed
• Meal stop in a 13th Century inn (food/drinks not included)
• Visit Bath - free time to shop and explore
• Entrance to the Roman Baths and Pump Room
After your pick-up directly from or near to your hotel, we drive to Bath to visit the Roman Baths and Pump Room. In the late afternoon we visit Lacock for an early evening supper in a 13th Century inn, before driving to Stonehenge. As the sun begins to set, we enter the stone circle (which is normally roped off to the public) for a unique private viewing. The most dramatic and atmospheric way of visiting Stonehenge.
On selected days the tour operates in reverse, beginning with a private viewing of Stonehenge before it opens to the public in the morning, so we see the stones in the eerie morning light. This is followed by our visits to Lacock and Bath.
Built nearly 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge is the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Most visitors to the site are not allowed direct access to the stones. With Premium Tours you get that access, with a private viewing of the mysterious monoliths. We will enter the stone circle itself and stand beside the mighty Sarsen rocks towering above us. Our guide will explain the history of this ancient site, pointing out the altar, slaughter and heel stones, above which the sun rises dramatically on the summer solstice. There will be time to enjoy the peace, away from the crowds, as we experience Stonehenge at its most mystical and atmospheric best. Not to be missed!
Lacock is a little known, picturesque village dating back to the Saxon era. Many of the beautiful buildings originally formed part of an extensive monastic complex and are now owned by The National Trust. So pretty is the village that it has provided the setting for many movies and television dramas including Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice and more recently Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. We will take a delightful walk before we enjoy an early evening supper* in The George Inn, a vintage English pub built in 1361. *food/drink not included
Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to visit Bath Abbey, or to shop and explore. Your guide will also conduct an optional walking tour to show you where Charles Dickens lived and worked as a young man, and a give you a chance to sample some delicious cheeses fresh from the local dairy farms. Then we will enter the magnificent Roman Baths, where over one million litres of boiling water still burst free from the hot springs everyday.
Take your seat on our beautifully restored double-decker bus and marvel at all of London’s highlights including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, all brought to life by our expert guide.
Have your cameras at the ready as we stop for photos at Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, St. Paul’s Cathedral where Admirals Nelson and Wellington lie buried and where Princess Diana was married. Then join us at the Tower of London that was built nearly a thousand years ago and is now home to the Crown Jewels protected by the famous Beefeaters. The imposing former palace was once used as a fortress and a prison and your guide will take you to see Traitors Gate where prisoners entered the Tower for the last time!
Next we take a leisurely cruise on the River Thames that passes Shakespeare’s Globe, Cleopatra’s Needle and London Bridge before we arrive at Westminster pier, rejoin the bus and head for Buckingham Palace. Here we make our way to the perfect spot to watch the world famous Changing of the Guard ceremony as the soldiers, dressed in their fabulous tunics and busbies march to military music.
What better way to complete your tour than to enjoy spectacular views of London from high above, on the world's highest observation wheel - The London Eye. The gradual flight in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes. Night or day, The London Eye offers spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
Since 2000, it has attracted over 34 million visitors and now boasts the first live action, spectacular 4D pre-flight show which offers an exclusive multi-sensory experience. The London Eye 4D experience is included in the price.
The tour ends at the London Eye leaving you ample time to soak up the atmosphere of County Hall - why not grab some fish and chips or visit the Sea Life London Aquarium?
NB. If the guard change is not taking place; we still stop for photos of the Horse Guards parade.Departs from over 170 hotels in the morning and 31 hotels in the afternoon. Tours available with audio headsets in 10 languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Hindi and Korean.)
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Adult |
Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 97.00 | £ 87.00 | £ 94.00 |
Selected dates – You can make a booking on any date you want. If not available we will offer you alternate dates. If not available no charges will be made.
See hotel list below
10 hours
Come and marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away.
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Adult |
Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 80.00 | £ 70.00 | £ 77.00 |
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Over 170 Central London Hotels
11 hours
Highlights:
• Entrance to Shakespeare Birthplace Museum
• Champagne reception served in Shakespeare's garden
• Visit the Cotswolds
• Entrance to mysterious Stonehenge
• Free time to shop and explore Georgian Bath
First we head straight for Stonehenge the most popular prehistoric monument in the world. Come and marvel at the huge 40 ton Sarsens and the volcanic blue stones that were brought from Preseli mountains over 280 miles away. Discover the mysteries that surround the slaughter stone and see the numerous earth barrows where the beaker people lie buried before heading through the Salisbury plains towards Bath.
Bath, a world heritage site, is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. There will be plenty of time to shop and explore before we enjoy a drive through the Cotswolds. As we head north to Stratford we drive through the heart of the Cotswolds, taking in breathtaking views of open countryside criss-crossed by dry stone walls and bustling market towns with magnificent perpendicular churches.
Birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity church, where Shakespeare lies buried. Our tour includes an exclusive visit to Shakespeare's birthplace before we enjoy Champagne and Strawberry scones*, served in his picturesque garden.
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Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 80.00 | £ 70.00 | £ 77.00 |
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Over 170 Central London Hotels
11 hours
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London.
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Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 88.00 | £ 78.00 | £ 75.00 |
Daily
Over 170 central London hotels
12 hours
Highlights:
• Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle
• Small group tour - maximum 35 people
• Lunch included in picturesque Lacock
• Entrance to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge
• Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room
• Walking and driving tour of Bath
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
Lacock is an old National trust village located in the heart of the West Country. So picturesque are the tiny cobbled streets, ancient cottages and meandering rivers, that the village has been the setting for numerous period dramas and movies including, most recently, Harry Potter. We enjoy a short walk in the village before heading to the George, a 14th Century pub, where we enjoy a delicious lunch, included in the price.
Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our panoramic tour of the city, there will be time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore or take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet.
Returns to London at approximately 8.30pm
*Please note: On occasion the State Apartments are closed and as an alternative we shall visit Queens Mary's Doll's House and St Georges Chapel. On Sunday St Georges Chapel is closed, there will be extra time to explore castle precincts.
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Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 88.00 | £ 78.00 | £ 75.00 |
Daily
Over 170 central London hotels
12 hours
Visitors have been coming to Bath for centuries, owing to the hot springs that bubble up to the surface at several locations in the city.
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Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
This tour is also available on a daily basis for small groups - contact us for details.
After leaving London behind we take the old coach road to Bath, through Hungerford, Marlborough, along the Kennet valley and through the Savernake Forest. Evidence of this once important route lies all around us, historic coaching inns, chalk hill figures cut into the downland, obscure monuments to long forgotten characters and a subtle change in the landscape as we head into the golden stone villages of the Cotswold and Mendip hills. Our first stop will be in Lacock, a perfectly preserved village, now owned by the National Trust and often used as a backdrop to such films as the Cranford Chronicles, Pride and Prejudice and Harry Potter. After a guided walking tour there will be free time to explore and take morning coffee before we continue towards the Avon valley and the city of Bath.
Visitors have been coming to Bath for centuries, owing to the hot springs that bubble up to the surface at several locations in the city. A constant temperature of 46.5C, the only warm springs in the country, meant that it became the important Roman resort of Aqua Sulis during the time of their occupation nearly 2,000 years ago. The city was beautifully re-invented in the 18th century when it became the fashionable place to see and be seen. Elegant crescents, squares and terraces were built as the rich and famous travelled from London for 'the season' and relieve themselves of gout, rheumatic pain and stiffness of the joints. The fully guided tour of the city includes admission to the Roman Baths museum and a tour of the highlights of Georgian Bath, including the Royal Crescent, Royal Circus and the Assembly Rooms.
After lunch and free time we meet up again and travel through mysterious Wessex, taking the back roads, through villages of flintstone and thatch and onwards to Salisbury Plain and the enigmatic circle of Stonehenge. Facts and theories abound at this ancient site, where and why, who were the builders, what was it used for? During our guided tour we learn about the different periods of building stretching back 5,000 years, we learn of the people that worship there and of the various ideas of its alignments and purpose. It is here, amongst the stone age landscape of Wiltshire, that we end our tour before returning to London.
Price Includes
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Entrance to Roman Baths Museum
• Fully guided tour of the city of Bath, including the Royal Crescent, Royal Circus and the Assembly Rooms
• Guided walking tour of Lacock
• Entrance to Stonehenge
• All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 16 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing- No Time Wasted Travelling around London- Great Value for Money
07.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
07.50AM Outside main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods.
08.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
This tour normally ends by 6.30pm
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
We prefer to spend your valuable time touring the places you have chosen to visit and we therefore offer a choice of 4 meeting points, which are easiliy accessable by public transport from all parts of London and form our natural route to the west. Many tours spend over an hour driving around the busy congested roads of London.
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Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
We leave London behind and head west to the rolling chalk hills of Wiltshire, here on windswept Salisbury Plain the great, mysterious Neolithic circle of Stonehenge stands high on the horizon.
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Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
This tour can only only be booked online or by calling 0044 (0)1223 244 555. We do not accept bookings through hotel concierge desks.
This tour is also available on a daily basis for small groups - contact us for details.
We leave London behind and head west to the rolling chalk hills of Wiltshire, here on windswept Salisbury Plain the great, mysterious Neolithic circle of Stonehenge stands high on the horizon. Our first stop of the day will give you a chance to learn more about this monument, of its builders and those that worshipped there. There are many unanswered questions and many more theories and ideas that are open to debate, your guide will explain what is known and what may never be known and then leave you to explore and ponder its awe inspiring presence.
Onwards to Isle of Avalon, through backroads of villages built of flint and thatch, from chalk downland into rolling limestone hills to Glastonbury Tor where legend tells us Arthur was brought after being mortally wounded in battle. We climb to the top to visit the ruined church of St Michael and admire the view of England's West Country laid out like a carpet below. In the ruins of the once great Glastonbury Abbey we find the gravesite of Arthur and learn of older legends like that of Joseph of Aramathea, the Holy Grail and the Crown of Thorns. After exporing the unique shops in the town we head over to the Chalice Well Gardens, drink from the spring and learn of the fate of the holy chalice from the Last Supper.
We end the day at the stone circle complex at Avebury. A collection of standing stones much larger than that of Stonehenge. Our guide will also reveal many other Neolithic sites in the area such as enigmatic Silbury Hill (Europe's tallest prehistoric structure), the Devil's chair and the Barber-Surgeon stone.
Price Includes
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Entrance to Roman Baths Museum
• Fully guided tour of the city of Bath, including the Royal Crescent, Royal Circus and the Assembly Rooms
• Guided walking tour of Lacock
• Entrance to Stonehenge
• All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 16 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing- No Time Wasted Travelling around London- Great Value for Money
07.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
07.50AM Outside main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods.
08.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
This tour normally ends by 6.30pm
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
We prefer to spend your valuable time touring the places you have chosen to visit and we therefore offer a choice of 4 meeting points, which are easiliy accessable by public transport from all parts of London and form our natural route to the west. Many tours spend over an hour driving around the busy congested roads of London.
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PRICES FROM |
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Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village, dating back to the 13th century, is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and its more recent role as a television and film location.
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| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Duration : Approx. 9 hours
Days of departure: : Tuesdays from central London
Departure point: : 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
HIGHLIGHTS
• Private viewing at Stonehenge with exclusive entrance into the stone circle
• Visit Lacock
• Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms
• Guided walking tour of Lacock
• Optional supper
Check-in time: 10:00am -10:20am
Return (approx.): 10:00pm
Set in rural Wiltshire, Lacock village, dating back to the 13th century, is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and its more recent role as a television and film location. Delve into the history of Lacock’s wool industry, which made it a prosperous, thriving town during the Middle Ages.
No tour of Bath would be complete without a visit to the famous Roman Baths that gave the city its name. This beautifully preserved bathing complex still flows with water from Britain’s only hot spring. Marvel at the dazzling torch-lighting ceremony as dusk falls (not applicable in summer) and sip Bath’s healing waters in the Pump Room, a stunning neo-classical salon.
Tantalise your taste buds at an historic pub with a traditional two course meal.
Situated on Salisbury Plain, 40 ton rocks stand alone since their arrival 5,000 years ago. Exclusive entrance into the stone circle allows you to wander in and around the world heritage site and gain an up close and personal experience of this iconic monument! Discover the legendary history of Stonehenge and be seduced by its magical mystery.
Estimated arrival time back to London is around 10.00pm.
• Private viewing of Stonehenge
• Access into the stone circle
• Visit Lacock
• Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach
• Professional guide
• Gratuities
• Hotel transfers
• Food and beverages unless stated differently
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| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Duration : Approx. 9 hours
Days of departure: : Tuesdays from central London/p>
Departure point: : 4 Fountain Square, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W
On this tour we visit the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge, the Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet, the mysterious Silbury Hill and the delightful city of Salisbury with its beautiful cathedral and water meadows.
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| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
Travel back to a landscape that has played witness to every aspect of Britain's history, a history that has helped shaped these islands, from the Stone Age to the Romans, from the Medieval to the Victorians. On this tour we visit the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge, the Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet, the mysterious Silbury Hill and the delightful city of Salisbury with its beautiful cathedral and water meadows.
Our first stop is Old Sarum Castle where layer after layer of history is brought to life during our guided tour. This hilltop site has been settled for over 5,000 years, long before work began on the replacement city of Salisbury below. We can see evidence of Iron Age, Norman and Medieval remains before we make our way down the valley to the River Avon below. Here, within the water mills and meadows, where five rivers meet, stands the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral. Our guided tour inside will reveal how quickly it was built, a construction date of 1220 - 1258, we will visit the chapter house and see an original Magna Carta of 1215, England's only major constitution then admire the height of the tower and spire, rising up to 404 feet, the tallest in the country.
After lunch and free time, we travel up the Avon Valley taking the back roads to Stonehenge, through the Woodfords, passing thatched cottages with well kept gardens. Upon arrival we enjoy priority entrance and head up to the stones where we learn of the building and rebuilding of this awe inspiring monument. Learn of the people that constructed Stonehenge and the possible methods they used, how far the stones were moved to get them here, the purpose of the circle and how many questions still remain unanswered. Stonehenge isn't the only Neolithic site in the area, for on this day of discovery we also set foot inside an ancient burial chamber, West Kennet Longbarrow, built over 5,500 years ago and one of the largest in the country. We see mysterious Silbury Hill, Europe's tallest prehistoric structure and end the day at the largest stone circle in the world, the circles that surround Avebury.
Price Includes
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Entrance to Stonehenge
• Visit to Old Sarum Castle
• Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral - see an original Magna Carta of 1215
• Visit to Avebury Stone Circle
• Visit to Neolithic burial chamber at West Kennet
• Visit to Silbury Hill
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 16 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Friendly and Professional Guides - Small Groups - More Scenic Routes - More Time Sightseeing- No Time Wasted Travelling around London- Great Value for Money
07.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
07.50AM Outside main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods.
08.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
This tour normally ends by 6.30pm
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
We prefer to spend your valuable time touring the places you have chosen to visit and we therefore offer a choice of 4 meeting points, which are easiliy accessable by public transport from all parts of London and form our natural route to the west. Many tours spend over an hour driving around the busy congested roads of London.
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| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
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From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world.
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| Standard | £ 82.00 | £ 72.00 | £ 79.00 |
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Over 170 central London hotels!
11 hours
• Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle
• Entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and pub lunch included
• Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room
• Walking and driving tour of Bath
Over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you in Windsor Castle, which is perched high above the River Thames just outside of London. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world. We shall be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, so you can see for yourself the splendor of St. Georges chapel and the sumptuous state apartments. Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs. Shakespeare is said to have written his play The Merry Wives of Windsor in one of them!
What better way to enjoy lunch than in a classic country pub? Relax and soak up the charming atmosphere while being served some delicious home cooked food. Why not try the fish and chips?
The most famous prehistoric monument in the world, and now a world heritage site, Stonehenge stands alone in the vast empty tract of Salisbury plain. Its origins date back nearly 5,000 years and it has been home to pagan religion and spiritual worship, not to be mention public debate ever since. What was this vast collection of stones intended for? Was it observatory of the moon, a temple to the sun, or an elaborate cemetery? Who were the people who carried and carved these 40 ton rocks? Come and unlock the secrets for yourself and marvel at this remarkable and mysterious feat of ancient engineering and design.
Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our panoramic tour of the city, there will be time to visit Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge overlooking the river Avon cascading over the weir. And you can shop, explore or take afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to the string quartet.
Returns to London at approximately 7.30pm
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PRICES FROM |
Adult |
Child (3 - 11yrs) |
Senior (60 yrs +) |
| Standard | £ 82.00 | £ 72.00 | £ 79.00 |
Daily
Over 170 central London hotels!
11 hours
From William the Conqueror all the way through to our current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle in the world.
|
PRICES FROM |
Adult |
Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
This tour is also available on a daily basis for small groups - contact us for details.
This tour can only only be booked online or by calling 0044 (0)1223 244 555. We do not accept bookings through hotel concierge desks.
Taking the very essence of those well loved periods of English history, we spend our time on this tour discovering many aspects of our long and illustrious past, enjoying subtle changes from one era to the next, as old gives way to new and the new in turn becomes old, our guides will bring to you a 'harvest of history'. You will have the option to visit Windsor Castle and discover a montage of monarchs from Saxons and Normans to our present-day Queen, we travel to the delightful city of Bath forever linked to the ancient Romans and those opulent Georgian playboys and drive down country by-ways and leafy lanes to Stonehenge heading further back in time to prehistoric cultures and mysterious civilizations. By operating the tour in the opposite direction to the bigger coach tours from London we strive to give you a chance to see these wonderful sites before or after most of the crowds have arrived and left.
We make our first call at Stonehenge*, travelling through mysterious Wessex, arriving before the crowds in the mid-morning. Facts and theories abound at this ancient site, why and how? Who were the builders? What was its purpose? During our guided tour we learn about the different periods of building, stretching back over 5,000 years. We learn of the people who worshipped there, of the various ideas behind the alignments and use.
From here we head westwards to the golden limestone-clad city of Bath. People have been coming to Bath for centuries owing to the hot springs that bubble up to the surface at several locations in the city. At a constant temperature of 46.5C, the only hot springs in the country, the Romans enjoyed this place when they settled here almost 2,000 years ago, naming the resort Aqua Sulis. The city was beautifully re-invented in the 18th century when it became the fashionable place to see and be seen. Elegant crescents, squares and terraces were built as the rich and famous travelled from London for 'the season' to relieve themselves of rheumatic diseases, stiffness of the joints and gout. This fully guided tour includes admission to the Roman Baths museum and a tour of the highlights of Georgian Bath, including the Royal Crescent, Royal Circus and the Assembly Rooms.
Departing Bath we head along the Cotswold edge with views of the estuary of the River Severn and the distant mountains of Wales (weather permitting!) and onwards to Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. After a guided introduction to the town itself there is time to go inside and visit the Royal apartments, see Queen Mary's dolls house and gaze upon the last resting place of Henry VIII and Charles I in St George's chapel. Lavishly furnished rooms, a wonderful gallery of world famous art and views from the battlements across the Thames valley await the visitor as we wander around inside. We end the day at Runnymede. Long ago this was a Saxon meeting place but more importantly, after long drawn out negotiations between the barons and King John, the place where Magna Carta was agreed upon in 1215. We can walk around this historic site and learn of the implications of this document and then in turn learn how other nations have adapted this major constitution.It is here by the River Thames that we end the tour before our short journey back to London.
If you specifically want to visit Windsor Castle, please note the restrictions below. This information is provided in good faith and has been sourced from the Royal Collection Trust website. We are not responsible for further updates and do strongly recommed that you double check opening information on the link above if you are intending to go inside Windsor Castle.
2 March 2012
3 April 2012
16-19 June 2012
Please note that when the State Apartments are closed the Semi-State Rooms will not be open
7 April 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 11:00)
5 May 2012 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
15-18 June 2012
6 July 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 10:30)
19 July 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 10:30)
14 November 2012 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
24 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)
25 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)
26 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)
06 April 2012
18 May 2012 - New closure announced!
19 May 2012 - New closure announced!
18 June 2012
25-26 December 2012
As a working Royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining and opening arrangements may change at short notice.
Our tours operate regardless of Windsor Castle's opening dates, as entrance to the castle is not included in the tour price. If you are intending to vist the castle during our tour, you should note the infomation above and also check the Windsor Castle website for the latest known information.
• Fully guided lecture standard tour
• Entrance to Roman Baths
• Entrance to Stonehenge
• All travel in comfortable purpose-built minibus from Central London
Entrance fee to Windsor Castle is not included in the tour price and this can be purchased on arrival if required. This is because we always arrive when the Castle is less busy and we find that not all visitors want to go inside the castle.
On this tour you will be travelling with no more than 16 other people - guaranteed! Our purpose-built minibuses have large windows, good air circulation and clear PA systems so that your professional guide can escort you comfortably through our wonderful country. Our itineraries are carefullly planned (with many years of experience) so that you discover as much as possible, without spending too much time on the road.
As we travel in smaller vehicles, we normally use the most scenic routes, where large coach are prohibited from travelling. Additionally, as our group sizes are smaller we are able to more time out of the vehicle. We also employ a the very best driver/guides.
Tours between 01 March and 31 October - Summer Schedule
07.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
07.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
07.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
07.50AM Outsode main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods
08.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
Tours between 01 November and 28 February - Winter Schedule
08.20AM Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
08.30AM International Students House Car Park, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
08.40AM Outside Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch
08.50AM Outside main entrance to Zara Fashion, 79 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB. This store is next to Harrods
09.00AM Outside Premier Inn, Knaresborough Place, Earls Court
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
We prefer to spend your valuable time touring the places you have chosen to visit and we therefore offer a choice of 4 meeting points, which are easiliy accessable by public transport from all parts of London and form our natural route to the west. Most large coach tours spend over an hour driving around the busy congested roads of London - with us you are out of London before you know it.
We wanted to let you know what an outstanding experience we had. This was our first trip to London and we typically avoid tour groups. We heard about your small tour groups through Rick Steve's London guide. We couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. Not only were the sights amazing, but David was an incredible guide! He was very knowledgeable and personable. He did a fabulous job and we would recommend the trip to everyone! We will also notify Rick Steve's what a great experience it was and to keep your tours listed in his future books!
Thanks,
Len and Kathleen
*Between 01 November 2011 and 29 February 2012, the order of the places visited is Windsor, Stonehenge and then Bath due to the opening times of Windsor Castle and Stonehenge during the winter months. The scheduled departure times from London will also be 1 hour later than our summer times between 29 November 2010 and 28 February 2011 inclusive.
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PRICES FROM |
Adult |
Child |
| Standard | £ 89.00 | £ 79.00 |
Selected dates – request dat by making booking – we will advise if not available and offer alternate If not available no charges will be made.
Select hotels in London
12 hours
