London Vintage bus Tour and Stonehenge Premium Tours Overview

Open Top London Bus tour with Afternoon Visit to Stonehenge. Plus free river cruise

What better way to see the highlights of London than from onboard a vintage open top double Decker bus? Your tour includes a live guide to bring the history of London to life, escort you on your scenic cruise on the River Thames and take you to the perfect spot to watch the Changing of the Guard. Then, in the afternoon, we join an independent coach tour to Stonehenge that includes a fast track ticket - beat the queues.   Highlights: Open top bus tour of London with Thames cruise See the Changing of the Guard Entrance to Stonehenge included Audio guide tour at the site  Professional driver and luxury air-conditioned coach Scenic drive through the Salisbury plains The Tour:  What better way to see the highlights of London than from onboard a vintage Red double Decker bus? Enjoy great viewsof Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye as we meander through the streets and history of our great city, all brought to life by our professional 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 Londonthat was built nearly a thousand years ago, during the reign of William the Conqueror, 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. Following an hours free time for lunch in Victoria, we board our luxury air-conditioned coach and head for the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Stonehenge, a world heritage site, 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. Entrance to the site with audio guide is included. NB. If the guard change is not taking place; we still stop for photos of the Horse guards.

Windsor Castle Stonehenge and Bath with Pub Lunch

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath with pub lunch included

Includes entrance to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, plus traditional pub lunch - why not try the fish and chips?  Highlights:  Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle Entrance to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and pub lunch included See Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215 Entrance to the delightful Georgian Pump Room Walking and driving tour of Bath The Tour: Windsor Castle 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! After our visit to Windsor, we drive through Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta. Traditional Pub Lunch 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? Stonehenge 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. Bath Our final stop is Bath, another world heritage site. Bath is a beautiful Georgian city with delightful crescents, terraces and architecture. Following our guided tour of the city, there will be plenty of time to shop and explore. Why not head to the Jane Austen centre or enjoy 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. More Information Prices and Booking

Private Stonehenge Tour Entering The Stone Circle

• Private viewing of Stonehenge with exclusive entrance into the stone circle
• Visit Lacock
• Entry to Roman Baths and Pump Rooms
• Optional 2-course early evening meal 
• Panoramic tour of Georgian Bath
• Luxury air–conditioned vehicle

This tour starts at 10.30am and finishes at approximately 9:30 pm

Lacock
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 for Harry Potter. Learn about the wool industry, which made Lacock a prosperous and thriving town during the middle ages. The village was well placed as it was on the “cloth road” from London and the River Avon, which gave access to the sea at Avonmouth near Bristol.

Roman BathsNo 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.

Private Viewing at Stonehenge 
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.

Optional 2 course early evening dinner 
You can add a delicious 2-course evening meal to your tour to complete this day in style. 


Estimated arrival time back in London is around 10 pm (11 pm in July and August due to later sunsets).

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Druids celebrate summer solstice at Stonehenge

An eclectic mix of sun worshippers, hippies and pagans came out in force to celebrate the annual festival, along with many who were merely curious to experience the event.

English Heritage said more than 18,000 revellers from across the globe gathered to witness the traditional Pagan ceremonies and the sunrise on the longest day of the year.

Druid Arthur Uther Pendragon, formally known as John Rothwell, conducted the service at Stonehenge at the prehistoric site in Wiltshire which is meant to reconnect people with land and the seasons.

The word solstice comes from the Latin phrase for "sun stands still".

The Sun's passage through the sky appears to stop, with it seeming to rise and set in the same two places for several days.

Then the arc begins growing longer and higher in the sky, reaching its peak at the summer solstice. The solstices happen twice a year because the Earth is tilted by 23.5 degrees as it orbits the sun.