From London: Stonehenge, Windsor and Salisbury Guided Tour Tour in Spanish with Entrance Fees Included
ID: GYG36989-O-1101959
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
10:30 hours
Description
Visit mysterious Stonehenge, see the Magna Carta, go inside 13th-century Salisbury Cathedral, enjoy a welcome talk and discover Windsor Castle.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape of the west of England on a 10-hour tour from London, and learn about the rich heritage of its pagan past and royal history in Salisbury, Stonehenge and Windsor.
Departing from central London, drive west to the monoliths of Stonehenge, which have confounded people for over 5,000 years. Having baffled historians and archaeologists as to how it was built, learn about some of the theories.
Continue to the market town of Salisbury, best known for its 13th-century cathedral. Built during the reign of Henry III, it boasts the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom at 404 feet (123 meters), and is one of the finest examples of early Gothic English architecture.
Visit Salisbury Cathedral, and be welcomed by a specialist Salisbury Cathedral Guide and given an introductory talk before their tour.
Marvel at the Magna Carta, the famous agreement made between King John and his barons at Runnymede in 1215, and now housed in the Chapter House.
Explore Royal history with a visit to the queen's official residence, Windsor Castle: witness the changing tastes in decor of the State Apartments over centuries of monarchs living there; see paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci and Rembrandt; admire Queen Mary's dolls house, the most famous dolls house in the world; and see St George's Chapel, the final resting place for several monarchs.
Highlights
- Visit 3 historic locations in the west of England
- Learn about the complex of monoliths at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
- Salisbury Cathedral with an introduction talk upon arrival
- Marvel at the Magna Carta, issued in an attempt to limit the powers of the English monarchy
- Explore royal history with a visit to the King’s official residence
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour itinerary and order is subject to change
Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday, we will offer a walking tour instead on those days
Windsor castle is closed on 26th of December so we will be operating a walking tour of Windsor instead
Windsor Castle is a working royal palace and planned closures/disruptions may be subject to change
When the State Apartments are closed the Precincts, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and the Drawings Gallery will remain open
Sunday, 16 June 24 - State Apartments closed
Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH (the nearest tube station is Victoria, 5-minute walk). There is Golden Tours signage at the meeting point and a ticket office nearby for any general enquiries. You must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour's scheduled start time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
