Full-Day Tour of Glastonbury

4.4
(41 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

One day to see it all: from Glastonbury Abbey to Glastonbury Tor. Hear the legends of Druids, Joseph of Arimathea and Mary Magdalene. Visit the Chalice well, the White Spring and explore the magic of the little town with a big story. Please note: this tour starts and ends in Glastonbury.

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the high st.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Glastonbury Abbey

    the site of the Wattle Church in the centre of the Glastonbury Abbey. The Wattle Church is England’s first ever building for Christian worship, built by Mary Magdalene and Joseph of Arimathea in 62AD. A few steps away we find the last resting place of King Arthur and Gwynevere and find out why it is there and how they are linked to the family of Christ.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Chalice Well

    After lunch we go on our quest for the Holy Grail, said to be buried under the Chalice Well. Find out why these waters in this tranquil garden are said to be healing by drinking them yourself. Balance the red waters, the female energies of the Chalice Well, with the waters of the White Spring, the male energies, which is very close by, in a beautiful candle-lit water temple (you may find a naked bather or two, so please let us know if you would prefer to not witness this.)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Glastonbury Tor

    We leave the best for last, a climb to the top of the Glastonbury Tor. Witness the amazing energies of the Tor, find out why these hills are called sleeping dragons and look out over the sacred landscape all the way to Wales.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    White Spring Well & Temple

    we go on our quest for the Holy Grail, said to be buried under the Chalice Well. Find out why these waters in this tranquil garden are said to be healing by drinking them yourself. Balance the red waters, the female energies of the Chalice Well, with the waters of the White Spring, the male energies, which is very close by, in a beautiful candle-lit water temple (you may find a naked bather or two, so please let us know if you would prefer to not witness this.)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses

    the hidden chapel of St Margret

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Supplied by Tor's Tour of the Tor

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Tags

Full-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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