Stonehenge Half Day Tour with optional Thames River Cruise

Victoria Coach Station

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time ready for boarding.

World-renowned prehistoric monument located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, Stonehenge, dates back to around 3000 BCE. Stonehenge is a complex of massive standing stones arranged in a circular pattern. The enormous standing stones of Stonehenge are a true marvel: there, you can observe the larger sarsens and the smaller bluestones. The purpose and construction methods of Stonehenge have long intrigued passionate scholars and archaeologists, sparking various theories about the mysterious site.

Some believe it served as an astronomical observatory due to its alignment with the solstices, while others propose religious or ceremonial significance. The mystery surrounding the transportation and erection of these massive stones still captivates researchers.

What are they for? Who put them here? What do they have to do with the cycle of the seasons and the sun's setting? The multilingual audio tour will explore all these questions.

Also, you can access the visitor's centre and wonder at over 250 ancient objects - from pottery and tools to jewellery, each of which is thousands of years old. With two hours to explore the site and the visitor's centre, you can take in the sights at your own pace and enjoy the beautiful Salisbury countryside.

At a glance:

• Walk around the perimeter of the Stone Circle and enjoy the views over the Salisbury Plain
• Visit the reconstructed Neolithic houses and see how people lived 5,000 years ago
• Catch a display of ancient domestic skills, including rope making, flint knapping, and grinding grain
• Take in the 360-degree audio-visual presentation at the visitor centre and see what it feels like to stand in the middle of the famous Stone Circle
• Explore the world-class exhibition centre, where over 250 objects are on display, including pottery, jewellery, and even ancient human remains

At the end of our tour, make your way down to Westminster Pier and hop on the next available boat for a scenic cruise down the River Thames.

Enjoy a unique view of London and its beautiful waterfront as you head from Westminster Pier to Tower Pier next to the formidable Tower of London.

Days of operation
April-Oct: Daily;
Nov- March: Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun (except 24 - 26 December)

London Victoria Train Station

Your tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground; it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.