Southampton Shore Excursion: Magna Carta, Salisbury, Bath and Stonehenge

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

• Make the most of your stop at Southampton with this private full-day tour to see the region's most fascinating sights.

• Places visited include: Salisbury Cathedral and the Magna Carta, the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath and Britain’s most famous icon: Stonehenge.

• Your guide was born and grew up in Bath giving you the chance to meet and be shown around by a local.

• All admission prices are included so all you need to pay on the day is lunch, refreshments and any souvenirs.

What's Included

All admission fees included (Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge)
Private tour with local guide
Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch and refreshments are not included
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This tour is based upon a pick-up and drop-off at the Southampton Docks for cruise ship passengers. Guests can also be collected/dropped-off at a hotel in Southampton. The pick-up time is 9 am but this can be adapted for cruise ship passengers to fit in with earlier or slightly later disembarkment times. Please provide details of your disembarkment time when booking the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta

    You will be collected from Southampton and driven, by private vehicle, to Salisbury Cathedral, approximately 1 hour away. The cathedral was the inspiration behind Ken Follett's "Pillars of the Earth" novel and has a number of unique and unusual features. Your guide will take you on a private walking tour of the cathedral to show you these features - including the world's oldest working clock and one of the 4 remaining copies of the 1215 Magna Carta.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bath

    After visiting Salisbury Cathedral you will be driven to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, approximately 1 hour away. Your guide was born in Bath and will take you on a private walking tour of this charming city which is famous for its hot springs, architecture and past residents such as Jane Austen. You will be shown the city's famous buildings and landmarks, including the ones listed below.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pulteney Bridge

    Built in the 1700s Pulteney Bridge is a famous landmark in Bath. You will discover what makes this bridge so famous.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bath Abbey

    You will hear about the fascinating history behind the Bath Abbey.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You will be shown the location of the city's hot springs and Bath's modern spa. We do not go inside the modern spa.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Circus

    You will visit the beautiful Circus which has had a number of interesting residents and has an interesting connection to Stonehenge.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    No. 1 Royal Crescent

    You will also visit the magnificent Royal Crescent.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Stonehenge

    After lunch at a historic location in Bath you will be driven to one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge. Your guide will take you around the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the ancient stone circle and will bring the stones to life with interesting stories about its construction and history. Your guide has attended talks by some of the leading archaeologists at Stonehenge and will share with you their latest discoveries. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos before you are driven back to Southampton.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For groups of 4 or less there is space in the car for a fold-up pram/stroller
  • For groups of 5 or 6 there is no space for luggage in the car
Supplied by Bath Insider Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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