London to Salisbury and Avebury: Private day trip
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10h 30mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Pair Salisbury’s soaring medieval cathedral with Avebury’s expansive Neolithic stone circles. This route showcases southwestern England’s spiritual tapestry from Gothic towers to mysterious megaliths—no bus or train needed.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in London whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
The journey begins with your personalized pickup in London. Your driver will take you to your stops, helping you make the most of your time by pointing out the attractions that best match your interests and pace. You'll spend your time exactly how you want, creating an unforgettable day that's uniquely yours.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Salisbury and Avebury should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €200
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€780
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in London
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Salisbury
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 h 30 min - admission not included
2
Avebury
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Explore the world's largest prehistoric stone circle, where massive standing stones dwarf Stonehenge. Walk freely among 5,000-year-old megaliths, wander through the charming village nestled within the henge, visit the Alexander Keiller Museum, and climb Silbury Hill—Europe's tallest prehistoric mound—for sweeping Wiltshire countryside views.
Back to London
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Stonehenge is located near Salisbury, roughly 9 miles (14 km) north of the city, and is sometimes added as an additional stop. However, combining all three sites in one day is a very full schedule. If Stonehenge is a priority for you, consider a custom day trip instead.
Salisbury is about 83 miles (134 km) southwest of London, roughly a 1-hour 40-minute drive. Avebury is approximately 90 miles (145 km) from London, around a 1 hour 50 minute drive. Your private driver handles all routing between both stops, making the journey between the two sites seamless and stress-free.
The ground around the Avebury stone circle is mostly level grass, making it reasonably accessible for most visitors, though the terrain is uneven in places. The village itself has level pathways. The Alexander Keiller Museum has accessible facilities. Salisbury Cathedral has full wheelchair access to most areas. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended for both sites.
Walking freely around the Avebury stone circle and henge is free of charge, as the site is managed by the National Trust and open to the public. However, the Alexander Keiller Museum inside the village, which holds artifacts from the site, does charge for entry. Parking and some facilities within the village may also have associated costs.
Most visitors head to Salisbury first, spending the morning exploring the cathedral and city center before continuing to Avebury in the afternoon. This approach makes good logistical sense and allows you to enjoy the quieter Avebury landscape in softer afternoon light. Your driver manages the timing between both stops to make the most of your day.
While Stonehenge is the more famous monument, Avebury's stone circle is actually the largest in the world, enclosing a whole village within its henge. The stones at Avebury are more accessible since you can walk freely among them, and the site also includes Silbury Hill, the tallest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe. Avebury offers a less crowded, more immersive prehistoric experience.
Salisbury Cathedral houses one of only four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215. The cathedral also boasts Britain's tallest spire at 404 feet and contains the world's oldest working mechanical clock, which has been ticking since 1386. The Cathedral Close, the largest in England, is itself worth exploring at a leisurely pace.
Both Salisbury and Avebury are in Wiltshire, where the weather is typically mild but changeable year-round. Rain can arrive at any time, so a waterproof layer is always worth having, especially for outdoor time at Avebury. Spring and summer offer the most reliable conditions, while early autumn can be particularly atmospheric around the ancient stones.
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