Stonehenge Tours from LondonStonehenge and Avebury Tour from London
This Stonehenge and Avebury tour from London stacks three prehistoric sites into one 10-hour day for $132. You leave Earl's Court by coach, start at Avebury, the village built inside the largest stone circle in the world, climb to the West Kennet Long Barrow with Silbury Hill across the valley, and reach Stonehenge with entry at the end of the day, with about 2 hours on site. Groups run to 25 people. It is one of the few listings that adds Avebury for free, since the stones and village there cost nothing to enter. If you would rather spend the whole day with fewer stops, our Stonehenge tour from London comparison covers the alternatives.
About This Tour
Anderson Tours runs this prehistoric day trip from Warwick Road in Earl's Court. An air-conditioned coach with live commentary takes you west to Wiltshire for Avebury's stone circle, a guided walk there, a 45-minute climb to the West Kennet Long Barrow, and a final stop at Stonehenge with admission included. The group is capped at 25 people, so it sits between the big shared coaches and the 15-seat minibuses.
The day ends back at Earl's Court in the evening. Stonehenge comes last, with about 2 hours to walk the roped path and see the exhibition. West Kennet Long Barrow can be dropped in heavy rain, and the operator can cancel the whole day if minimum numbers are not met, offering an alternative or a full refund.
$132 per person, per person pricing on Viator. Avebury is free to enter.
10 hours door to door.
Warwick Road, Earl's Court, postcode SW5 9TB. Departure time is shown at checkout. Be ready at least 10 minutes before departure.
About 2 hours, at the end of the day, with Stonehenge admission included.
Professional guide and tour manager, live commentary on board, air-conditioned coach, pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, and Stonehenge admission. No meals, drinks or other site entries are included.
Gratuities are excluded and nothing else is collected on the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Check Dates and Availability
Departure times are shown at checkout and the operator needs minimum numbers to run. Check live dates before you plan anything around this tour.
You'll confirm the exact date and time on the secure booking page.
Quick answer The short version
This $132 Stonehenge and Avebury tour from London runs 10 hours, takes up to 25 people from Earl's Court, and gives you about 2 hours at Stonehenge with entry included at the end of the day.
Key takeaways
- Avebury first, with a guided walk and about 2 hours in a village inside the largest stone circle in the world, free to enter.
- A 45-minute climb to the West Kennet Long Barrow with Silbury Hill in view, dropped in heavy rain and not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Cancel free up to 24 hours before departure. See how this compares in our Stonehenge tour from London roundup.
- Want a shorter day with no stops? The Stonehenge morning half-day tour is back in London by about 2 PM.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $132 fare covers the coach, the guide and the Stonehenge ticket. Everything else in the day is free or excluded, and the list below shows where.
The Line by Line
The listing's inclusions are the guide, pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Stonehenge admission tickets, the air-conditioned vehicle and live commentary on board. The only stated exclusion is gratuities. Avebury's stones and village are free to enter and the tour does not add entries for the West Kennet Long Barrow, which is a free access site. No food or drinks are included at any point.
Compare that with tours where the ticket is not in the fare. Both The English Bus days collect the Stonehenge ticket on the day, and the Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath combos sell options with and without entries, so check your option at checkout.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coach and live commentary | Yes | Air-conditioned vehicle, pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points |
| Stonehenge admission | Yes | Ticket, exhibition and site included in the $132 fare |
| Avebury stone circle and village | Yes | Free to enter, no ticket needed |
| West Kennet Long Barrow | Yes | Free access, may be dropped in heavy rain |
| Food and drinks | No | Not included, bring money for the cafe at the visitor centre |
| Gratuities | No | Excluded, at your discretion |
What a Standalone Day Would Cost Instead
For reference, an English Heritage advance adult Stonehenge ticket booked online by midnight the day before is £27.20 ($36.05), and £32.00 ($42.41) on the day at the gate. This tour already carries the admission, so you pay it inside the $132 fare rather than at the site.
If you travelled to Stonehenge without a tour, the entry fee would sit on top of your train or bus fare. Here the ticket is settled in advance, which is one reason the listing costs more than the cheapest half-day coaches that still include it.
Sources: English Heritage prices and opening times, Stone Circle Experience
Avebury stones with the village behind. Photo: Looneytics, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
Three stops, in a fixed order, with Avebury first and Stonehenge last. The itinerary comes from the operator's own listing.
Earl's Court to Avebury
You meet the coach on Warwick Road in Earl's Court, postcode SW5 9TB, and should be there at least 10 minutes before the departure time shown at checkout. The ride west to Wiltshire takes up the first stretch of the 10-hour day. The coach is air-conditioned and the guide gives live commentary on board.
Exact clock times are not published, and the operator notes that times can change with traffic.
Avebury, About 2 Hours
Avebury is a village built in the middle of a Neolithic stone circle, and it is the largest stone circle in the world. You get a guided tour on arrival, then free time to explore the village on your own. The listing allows about 2 hours here.
There is no entry fee for the stones or the village, so this stop adds nothing to your costs.
West Kennet Long Barrow, About 45 Minutes
The tour manager leads you up a hill to a 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb. You can go inside the burial chamber and see Silbury Hill across the valley. The climb takes about 45 minutes in the schedule and involves grass and gravel paths.
In heavy rain the visit may not take place at all, because it is quite a walk and unpleasant in bad conditions. Your tour manager decides on the day. The climb is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Stonehenge, About 2 Hours at the End of the Day
Stonehenge comes last, and admission is included. You get about 2 hours to explore on your own, walking around the stones and the exhibition. From the visitor centre a 10-minute shuttle or about a 30-minute walk takes you out to the stones, so budget part of your 2 hours for that.
A normal ticket keeps you on the roped path around the stones, and you cannot go inside the circle or touch them. If walking inside the stones is the point of your trip, that is what the inner circle access day with Windsor sells, on set dates only.
The Honest Bits
The coach legs are long. The stones sit about 140.8 km (87.5 miles) from central London, and coaches budget 105 minutes to 2 hours each way, so roughly 4 hours of your day is on the road. Stonehenge at the end means a late return to Earl's Court in the evening, and the roped path keeps you a few metres back from the stones at all times.
If you would rather not spend that long travelling, the half-day tour from Victoria gives about 2.5 hours at Stonehenge and no other stops.
Who This Tour Rules Out
The listing states the limits plainly. Check them against your group before you book.
Wheelchairs and Mobility
The West Kennet Long Barrow climb is not suitable for wheelchairs, and travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Much of the day is on grass and gravel paths, including the barrow hillside and the walk from the Stonehenge visitor centre to the stones, which runs about 30 minutes on foot if you skip the shuttle. If that rules you out, the Stonehenge and Bath day keeps you on shuttle-served, paved visitor-centre sites with no hill climbs.
Infants and Ages
Ages 5 to 17 travel as children, adults are 18 to 99, and infants 0 to 4 must sit on an adult's lap for the whole ride. With roughly 4 hours on a coach across the day, a lap infant is a real commitment. Child prices and family tickets are handled on the booking platform.
Weather and Minimum Numbers
The operator can cancel after confirmation if there are not enough passengers, offering an alternative or a full refund. Heavy rain can drop the West Kennet Long Barrow visit. Book refundable travel around the day and have a second option from the Stonehenge tours from London list in mind in case the cancellation notice comes late.
The sarsen entrance of the West Kennet Long Barrow. Photo: Isabella Perry, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What to Settle Before You Book
A few questions answered in writing, and the right clothes, make this day run smoother.
Cancellation Terms
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund. The reserve-now-pay-later option is not offered on this listing. Because the operator can also cancel for minimum numbers, keep your plans flexible on the day before departure.
What to Confirm with the Seller in Writing
Ask for the exact departure time and the meeting point wording, Warwick Road, Earl's Court, SW5 9TB, and the check-in expectation of 10 minutes early. Confirm that your booking includes the Stonehenge admission, because on some operators' tours the ticket is an extra collected on the day. On this tour it is included in the fare.
The operator also states that the itinerary is intended as a guide and some details may be subject to change.
What to Bring
Salisbury Plain is open and exposed, wind makes it feel colder than the thermometer says even in summer, and there is no shelter, food or toilet at the stones, only at the visitor centre. Bring a waterproof and layers. Wear shoes you can climb a grassy hill in for the barrow walk.
Carry pounds or a card for lunch, drinks and gratuities, since none of those are in the fare.
Closures That Change the Day
None of the Windsor or Stone Circle Experience closures apply here. This tour does not visit Windsor Castle, so the Tuesday and Wednesday castle closures and the Sunday closure of St George's Chapel do not affect it. It also does not enter the stone circle, so the October and November pause in Stone Circle Experiences is irrelevant.
The only weather-dependent cut is the West Kennet Long Barrow climb in heavy rain.
Itinerary
Stop by stop, from the operator's listing. Clock times are not published, so the departure slot at checkout is the only fixed point.
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Meet the coach at Earl's Court
Meet on Warwick Road, postcode SW5 9TB. Be ready at least 10 minutes before the departure time shown at checkout. The air-conditioned coach carries live commentary on the way out.
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Avebury, about 2 hours
First stop of the day. A village built in the middle of a Neolithic stone circle, the largest in the world. A guided tour on arrival, then free time to explore the village on your own. Entry is free.
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West Kennet Long Barrow, about 45 minutes
Your tour manager leads the climb to a 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb that you can go inside, with Silbury Hill across the valley. Not suitable for wheelchairs, and dropped in heavy rain.
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Stonehenge, about 2 hours
The last stop, with admission included. Explore on your own, walking the roped path around the stones and visiting the exhibition. A 10-minute shuttle or about a 30-minute walk links the visitor centre to the stones.
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Back to Earl's Court
The coach returns to Warwick Road in the evening, closing out the 10-hour day. Times can shift with traffic.
Pros and Cons
What works, what does not, based on the listing and the operator's own terms.
What we genuinely like
- Three prehistoric sites in one day: Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Stonehenge, with about 2 hours at each of Avebury and Stonehenge
- Stonehenge admission is included in the $132 fare, and Avebury is free to enter
- Groups capped at 25 people, smaller than the 50-plus shared coaches
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- Air-conditioned coach with live commentary and a tour manager
The honest downsides
- About 4 hours of the 10-hour day is on the coach, and Stonehenge comes at the end, so the return to Earl's Court is late
- The West Kennet Long Barrow climb is not suitable for wheelchairs and is dropped in heavy rain without any refund or replacement
- The operator can cancel the whole day if minimum numbers are not met, after you have confirmed
- A normal ticket means the roped path only, no going inside the stone circle
- No food, drinks or hotel pickup included, and gratuities are extra
Who it's NOT for: Not for anyone who needs step-free access, cannot manage a grassy hill climb, or wants inside the stone circle rather than the roped path.
Questions About This Tour
How long do you get at Stonehenge on this tour?
About 2 hours, at the end of the day, with admission included. Part of that time goes on the shuttle or the roughly 30-minute walk between the visitor centre and the stones. See how that figure compares across listings in the time at the stones section.
Is the Stonehenge entry ticket included in the price?
Yes, admission tickets to Stonehenge are in the $132 fare, so you pay nothing at the gate. Some other tours do it differently, as the tickets section on the homepage explains.
Can you go inside the stones at Stonehenge or Avebury?
No. At Stonehenge a normal ticket keeps you on the roped path, and touching the stones has been banned since 1977. At Avebury you walk freely among the stones of the largest stone circle in the world. For inside access at Stonehenge, see the Stone Circle Experience guide.
Where does the tour leave from and when?
The coach meets on Warwick Road, Earl's Court, postcode SW5 9TB, and the departure time is shown at checkout, with a request to be ready 10 minutes early. There is no hotel pickup. Departure points for every listing sit in the departures section.
What happens if it rains on the day?
The visit to West Kennet Long Barrow may not take place in heavy rain, because it is quite a walk, and your tour manager advises on the day. The rest of the itinerary, including Stonehenge, still runs. The weather and what to pack page covers why waterproofs matter on the exposed plain.
Can the tour be cancelled by the operator?
Yes. Minimum numbers apply, so there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers, with an alternative or a full refund offered. You can cancel yourself free up to 24 hours before departure.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Ages 5 to 17 travel as children and infants 0 to 4 sit on an adult's lap. The long coach day and the barrow climb need at least moderate fitness. If you want a shorter option for young legs, the morning half-day tour is back in London by about 2 PM.
Prices, availability and terms are set by the operator and confirmed at checkout.
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