7 Stonehenge Day Trips in Bath to Build a Day Around

1.Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Stonehenge, Avebury’s stone circle, Silbury Hill, the Cherhill White Horse, Lacock, and Castle Combe from Bath. A local driver-guide such as Andy, Sean, Bill, or Kevin handles the roads and commentary in a group of up to 15. Stonehenge admission costs £23 extra, and a picnic lunch is a smart choice.

“We had a wonderful day on this tour. Jerry, our guide, was very knowledgeable and very personable. He pointed out places of interest and we especially enjoyed seeing the thatched roofs on many houses in the Cotswold. The recommendation of packing a lunch turned out to be a good one, although there are many places to pick up food where we stopped. The bus is locked when we were not on it so it is secure. It is an all day event, we met at 8am and returned at 5:30pm. There was plenty of time to explore when we stopped and thought that the history of the stones and the…”

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2.Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Day Tour with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 543 reviews · 1 day · from $120

Leave Bath in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for a full day of ancient stones, film locations, and picture-book villages. Your English-speaking driver-guide, perhaps Tom, Alex, Esther, or Alan, brings local stories and music to the road. You’ll visit Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe, with Stonehenge admission included.

“We had a fantastic day ! Alex is an amazing tour guide. He gave us lots of information and is a great storyteller. I recommend this tour to anyone travelling in the area.”

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3.Stonehenge Private Tour – Half-Day Tour from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Travel from Bath to Stonehenge in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with local guide Daniel Hancock. You’ll visit the visitor center, hear about the site’s construction and unanswered purpose, then explore the monument at your own pace before returning to Bath. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“My wife and I had a wonderful experience on this private tour to Stonehenge. Daniel, our tour guide, was fantastic! Daniel was friendly and very knowledgeable about Stonehenge, Bath, and the surrounding area (Daniel is from Bath). Our tour started with us being picked up at our hotel in Daniel's vehicle which is comfortable and has a panoramic roof for viewing the full surroundings of the area while seated in his vehicle. We then embarked on an approx. hour long drive from Bath to Stonehenge. The UK countryside is beautiful and the drive was very relaxing. Upon arrival to Stonehenge tickets are required to access the site and Daniel had…”

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4.Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend about nine hours leaving Bath for Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe in a Mercedes minibus limited to 16 people. Your driver-guide, such as Alex, Barney, Tom, or Esther, shares local stories on the road, while you explore each stop at your own pace. Stonehenge admission is included, but Lacock Abbey costs extra.

“Alex was great! His grasp of local knowledge and fun facts was impressive! Reasonably priced and a fantastic day!!”

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5.‘Stonehenge & Secret England’ from Bath for 2-8 curious adventurers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $310

Travel from Bath in a luxury nine-seater with a guide such as Jules, Max, Ralph, or Simon. Visit Stonehenge with skip-the-line entry, then explore quiet Somerset villages, a medieval ruin, literary sites, and a country pub lunch. Expect about 7 to 8 hours, pickup from central Bath, and a maximum of eight people.

“We truly enjoyed our small group tour of Stonehenge and Authentic England from Bath. Having a guide who was able to educate our small group on the mysteries of Stonehenge, as well as immerse us in beautiful and historical village life was priceless. Jules is such a personable guy, that by the end of the tour we all felt like friends. We also really appreciated his visual and even audio resources. You can tell he has a teaching background! Thanks Jules for a great day. We will recommend you to all our friends traveling thru Bath.”

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6.Full-Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 11 hours · from $120

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Stonehenge and Bath. Hear theories about the ancient stones, tour the Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, then enjoy free time and a guided walk through Bath. Guides may lead in English or Spanish. Ales and driver Charles have earned special praise for friendly service.

“C’était vraiment une journée bien organisée et des endroits magnifiques. On a beaucoup de temps libre en plus des deux visites incluses. Parfait pour ma mère et moi.”

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7.Stonehenge and Bath City Tour – Private tour from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $454

Start with a 9 a.m. pickup in Bath, then explore the city on foot with Daniel, a Bath native. See Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, the Circus, and Royal Crescent before lunch and a guided visit to Stonehenge. Private transport, hotel pickup, and Stonehenge entry are included.

“Daniel was the best tour guide ever! He’s very knowledgeable and thorough! Great personality and fun! We went at our own pace and never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Daniel!”

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