Stonehenge & Cotswolds Day Trip from Bath
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Stonehenge
- Wander through Lacock's historic streets
- Discover the beauty of Castle Combe
- Enjoy scenic Wiltshire countryside views
- Learn about local history from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to Stonehenge
- Guided tour of Lacock village
- Visit to Castle Combe village
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: The adventure begins. Saying a temporary goodbye to beautiful Bath and heading over to your first destination of the day
The standing stones of Stonehenge are one of the grandest sites known today. Those who visit take a break from the modern world for a few moments and become transported back to a long-forgotten world, a world where spirituality, paganism, and worship defined people.
But these aren't the only stones you should marvel at. In the sweet village of Avebury, visitors come to wander amidst the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Mixed in among manor houses and nature, this site truly is worth a visit.
After lunch, we travel deep into rural Wiltshire to Lacock village, famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and role as a television and film location. The Abbey in the heart of the village has its own woodland grounds, and a quirky country house with fascinating architectural styles.
The last stop of the day is Castle Combe, often called one of the prettiest villages in England. Fans of movies like War Horse and Neil Gaiman’s Stardust may just recognize this spot, so get your camera ready.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves walking; ensure you're comfortable with moderate physical activity.
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location upon booking.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Admission to Stonehenge is included
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departs
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Please note that from 19-22 June, Avebury will not be visited due to the town's Summer Solstice events. Additional time will be spent at other stops, and lunch will be in Lacock instead.
Traveler reviews
Comfortable tour that could benefit from further guidance
The coach is new and comfortable. The seats come with charging ports and enough leg space for long (30-min to an hour) journeys. The tour guide, Tom, was punctual. As we travel to the various destinations, Tom kept us entertained with little factoids of the region and never failed to relate the places to local media (he clearly is passionate about music and tv programmes produced in the region). Unlike most Tripadvisor tours, he was the only guide who did not request for a five star review and simply asked us to provide feedback. I love his openness and gave him an extra star for not promoting dishonest reviews. What's missing however, was a personal tour of each destination. We were always dropped off and left to explore the various places on our own. While some sites, such as the Stonehenge, might not permit external tour guides, I'm sure a guided tour would be permitted in places like Avery and Lacock. Perhaps a further way to improve would be for the guide to establish a common group (e.g., Whatsapp) with the tourists. That way, we can all avoid situations where some tourists fail to gather at the meeting point on time.
Stonehenge and more
I can actually say, the time given at Stonehenge was exactly the time needed to see it and walk around. It was a good tour, Matt was our guide, and nothing bad happened. He showed us a lot and gave suggestions. No issues.
Stonehenge and cotswalds, the easy and comfortable way
Esther was a wonderful guide-funny and very knowledgeable. She knew the cotwalds countryside, backroads and detours when we needed them as well as stonehenge.
Perfect amount of time at each location. We would definitely take another Rabbie’s tour.
Esther was an excellent guide!
Great time
Great activity! Our guide Barney was very well informed and made the trip entertaining, loved the music he would play that coordinated with the area. He would talk about the place and drop us off to explore on our own.