August 28, 2026

Best Stonehenge Private Guided Tour Reviews

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Stonehenge Tours have been operating since 1995.  We are the original and still the best company to offer private guided tours of the Stonehenge. We are based in nearby Salisbury conveniently close to the monument, making us ideally situated to assist with tours from far and wide for those who want an authentic Stonehenge experience.  This can range from an individual on a budget tour to a VIP on an exclusive and bespoke customised tour.

Early Stonehenge Pioneers – The original and still the best!
‍We are a family company with 30 years of experience who concentrate purely on Stonehenge and the surrounding area. We pioneered the exclusive Stonehenge ‘Inner Circle Access’ experience and were the first commercial operator to offer this unique visit

Over 30 Years Expertise In Escorted Stonehenge Guided Tours. All Of Our Stonehenge Guided Rick Tours Are Backed By Our Reassurance Promise, Giving You Peace Of Mind. Trust Us To Provide You With An Expert Tour That You’ll Never Forget. We have many pages on independent ‘unedited’ reviews and we are confident your tour review will be added to this hall of fame.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for organizing the tour. Hugo did a fantastic job. We had a wonderful time and can highly recommend him. Please give him our best wishes. Best regards from Germany,Claudia – AUGUST 2026

George, I would personally like to thank you. Our tour with Jonnie Sanders was absolutely well worth the cost. He was professional, humble and very informative. It was perhaps one of the best tours I have taken. Thank you all – AUGUST 2026Thank you so much. Adge was THE BEST. We very much enjoyed our time with him. And we got very lucky with the sun. Jennifer – AUGST 2026

We just returned from our Stonehenge tour and I wanted to thank you for matching us up with Will.  He was thoughtful, considerate, and well informed.  He showed up on time (even a few minutes early), the car was impeccable, and we really appreciated the microphone he used to talk with us so that we could hear him all the way in the back of the van.  Thanks again. Best, Alison – AUGUST 2026

Will Shipley gave us an outstanding tour of Stonehenge. His knowledge of the site and its fascinating history was incredibly comprehensive, but what made the experience truly special was his passion and enthusiasm. He brought Stonehenge to life with fascinating stories, historical context, and thoughtful insights that made us appreciate the site on a much deeper level.
Will was engaging, personable, and clearly passionate about sharing his knowledge. He made the tour both informative and enjoyable and did not rush us but gave us as much time as we needed to explore. We came away with a much greater understanding and appreciation of Stonehenge.
I highly recommend Will to anyone visiting Stonehenge. His expertise and passion made this a memorable experience that we will not soon forget!
Sincerely, Yvette – AUGUST 2026

Hi George,I wanted to circle back with you on our tour.  We had a delightful day.  David was a wonderful guide and his vehicle was quite comfortable.  Thank you for a memorable trip.Denise – AUGUST 2026

I wanted to let you know that I had a phenomenal experience with my private tour and fully intend to give the tour a five-star review on Trip Advisor upon my return to the States.  Going into the inner circle is the only way to go!  The tour guide, Johnny, was absolutely fantastic.  His depth of knowledge truly enhanced a great experience.  Throughout my travels I have found that a great guide elevates an experience exponentially and Johnny is proof of that.  I shall mention him in my Trip Advisor review, suggesting requesting him.Now to address something somewhat embarrassing.  I failed to give him a tip of some kind.  As an American we have a greater tip culture than elsewhere.  I would like to rectify this situation to give him his just due.  Please let me know how I may provide him a tip and could you give guidance on a proper amount?  Thank you, Dave Hanak – AUGUST 2026

Hi George! We are back in Southampton after our fabulous eclipse cruise on the Queen Anne and finally able to communicate again. We just wanted to tell you that we had the most wonderful time with Sebastiano on our tour of Stonehenge, Woodhenge and Old Sarum last week. He was absolutely perfect. We felt like we were fast friends immediately. He was so patient with my temporary frailty and so considerate of our needs and limitations. If he had not directed me for where to get the best photos (especially Stonehenge) we would have missed all the best shots. He also knew how to get us ahead of the group to experience some alone time with the stones and was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His joy was contagious. He obviously loves his job and that’s probably why he is so good at it. Thank you so much for your service and especially for pairing us with Sebastiano. We will never forget it.Kindest regards,Bette & Roger – AUGUST 2026

Thanks to all for a wonderful experience.  Thanks George for getting it all arranged.  Thank you Seb, Wil and Hugo for the expert care  wonderful conversations and memories!   Best to all! Joan and Ed – AUGUST 2026

Thank you very much for our tour.  Peter did a great job.  Highly recommend Peter’s tour. Very personable.  Inner circle was amazing. AUGUST 2026

30 cheers for David. Thank you for connecting us with David for our tour of Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.  It was my husband and me, plus our friend Sinead and her 10-year-old daughter.  I’ve cc’d Sinead here in case she wants to chime in.

He was so lovely to work with, incredibly personable, and a consummate expert on all things Stonehenge!  Highly recommend his services.  Would have loved to hear a tour of Windsor from him, too, but it doesn’t sound like that was his bailiwick.  Regardless, we had a GREAT day with him!  Highly recommend.Thanks,Pamela – AUGUST 2026

Thank you so much for arranging the tour with David today. We had such a great experience with him. He was quite knowledgeable and went the extra mile to explain aspects of our tour that really brought it to life. We’d be delighted to work with him again in the future. Thank you, Christina – AUGUST 2026

George – Just a quick note to let you know how much we loved our tour on the 29th with Dave.  It absolutely exceeded all our expectations.  Stonehenge was on my sister‘s bucket list. Everyone told her she would be disappointed. I had been to Stonehenge many years ago and also feared that might be the case. However, with Dave has our guide there was nothing disappointing about it. She was thrilled, not only with Stonehenge, but he threw in extras like Woodhenge and the chalk horse …things that she has read about and been fascinated with.  His knowledge about Stonehenge and his clear love for what he does made the experience unbelievable. We also enjoyed Bath and Avebury. He never seemed to tire sharing his love and history of these iconic sites.  We will highly recommend you to anyone traveling to the UK and looking for tours.  Thanks again. Tam – JULY 2026

Hello,Just wanted to say Peter was remarkable, very personable and accommodating.   His knowledge is extensive and multi- faceted.  We certainly enjoyed our tour and all the fun backstories and facts.  One thing stood out to me.. at Stonehenge,  it would have been nice to have more thana literal minute to enjoy the site on our own.  Please don’t get me wrong, the information was amazing and so much of it but at the end others had a chance to meander, enjoy and  ponder the site freely and we felt rushed to take a couple of photos and then it was time to leave. The van was wonderful, comfortable and Peter was an amazing driver very safe and responsible. 
Thank you so much for this experience and we will definitely look y’all up for future excursions. 
Gina – JULY 2026

We had an exceptional experience today … defined by the personality and expertise of the guides, and David and Jonny were truly outstanding throughout our day exploring Stonehenge and the English countryside. Their ability to weave together historical insights with a genuinely fun and humorous delivery made the entire journey memorable! It was fantastic! Thank you again, Teresa – July 2026

Hello George, I wanted to let you know how wonderful our driver was! He was very friendly and his knowledge of Stonehenge made our time there so impactful. Also, I’m sure he mentioned to you, but I wanted to be sure you know that Highclere does not offer walk-up tickets at 2pm. I think they mentioned some availability earlier in the morning, but I wanted to be sure you knew for future tours. Thank you,
Gianni – JULY 2026

I wanted to send a follow up message thanking you again for working with us on such short notice and accommodating our tour request.  Hugo was right on time, professional, and a delight to talk to in-between the stops. He was also very helpful in preparing us on what to expect on the stops with tips on which directions to go to optimize out time. Thank you for assigning him to us and if we ever have anyone we know wanting a similar tour we will be sure to send them your way. 
Regards,Dr. Major – AUGUST 2026

George. Thank you thank you thank you!Today was absolutely fabulous!! Hugo is amazing!!!!!!
We were sorry to have to leave him when we got to our hotel. Keep him! He’s fabulous!!! As is your company. I have given this recommendation to my travel agent here in London as well as my travel agent in the states.  If we ever come back to England, we will be calling you for all our driving needs! And requesting Hugo!!!
AUGUST 2026

Nicholas arranged a wonderful tour of Stonehenge and the surrounding coutryside, including a stop at Salisbury Cathedral. Our walk amongst the stones and opportunity to experience sunset at Stonehenge was amazing and unforgettable. ”
Chris – JULY 2026

Hi George, I just wanted to say on behalf of my family, Thankyou so much for our wonderful tour today.  Peter was a fantastic wealth of knowledge on English history and eagerly answered all our questions.  Without a doubt the sunrise tour of Stonehenge was the absolute best time to go to avoid the crowds and was very convenient for my 80 year old mother.   We loved Salisbury Cathedral and the quaint Cotswold village of Lacock was super cute.  Stonehenge was the absolute highlight and all my family are so appreciative of the opportunity we’ve had to experience this amazing monument in the conditions we had.  Thanks once again and I’ll be recommending your tour to anyone I know coming your way. Kind regards,
Deb – JULY 2026

Just wanted to reach out and let you know what a great day we had today. The inside tour of Stonehenge was definitely worth it. I’m not sure the kids would have been as engaged as they were without that. It also helped to have Will there who was very engaged with our kids.  Also, thank you for the recommendation on Hampton Court. The maze but also the wonderful playground was a huge hit with the kids. All around a great experience!! Thank you! Daniela – JULY 2026

Hello ! I just wanted to drop you a little note to thank STONEHENGE TOUR EXPERTS for our fantastic day with ‘Jonny’ ! We could not have asked for a better tour or tour guide. He was interesting, knowledgeable, flexible and truly wonderful ! Definitely a 5 star experience for us !  Thanks again ! Christine – JULY 2026

Just wanted to tell you that we had an amazing day with John today. He is a very engaged and interesting guide. His knowledge far exceeds what we could expect from a tour guide. He was able to answer all the questions we might have. Plus he was a very nice person to spend a day with. So thank you from all of us. Warmest regards, Sofie and family  – JULY 2026

George,  The trip was EXCELLENT…..thanks to John.  He is an excellent tour guide and extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited.  5+++ stars out of 5.   Mike and Sandra – JULY 2026

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July 19, 2026

Book your 2027 Stonehenge private access inner circle sunrise or sunset tours now and secure this exclusive ‘once in a lifetime’ experience.

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‍We are a family company with 30 years of experience who concentrate purely on Stonehenge and the surrounding area. We pioneered the exclusive Stonehenge ‘Inner Circle Access’ experience and were the first commercial operator to offer this unique visit.  We continue to be the market leaders in exclusive sunrise and sunset tours.  

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July 15, 2026

Best Private Guided Stonehenge Rock Tour Reviews

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Stonehenge Tours have been operating since 1995.  We are the original and still the best company to offer private guided tours of the Stonehenge. We are based in nearby Salisbury conveniently close to the monument, making us ideally situated to assist with tours from far and wide for those who want an authentic Stonehenge experience.  This can range from an individual on a budget tour to a VIP on an exclusive and bespoke customised tour.

Early Stonehenge Pioneers – The original and still the best!
‍We are a family company with 30 years of experience who concentrate purely on Stonehenge and the surrounding area. We pioneered the exclusive Stonehenge ‘Inner Circle Access’ experience and were the first commercial operator to offer this unique visit

Over 30 Years Expertise In Escorted Stonehenge Guided Tours. All Of Our Stonehenge Guided Rick Tours Are Backed By Our Reassurance Promise, Giving You Peace Of Mind. Trust Us To Provide You With An Expert Tour That You’ll Never Forget. We have many pages on independent ‘unedited’ reviews and we are confident your tour review will be added to this hall of fame.

Hello George
A note to tell you how much we appreciated our tour, and our wonderful guide!
Johnny was super nice, his comments were right on point and he adapted his speech to our questions and interests. We really enjoyed everything.
Many thanks and have a nice day – JULY 2026

Hello George!
We wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful tour today with Sebastian.
We would highly recommend to others.
His driving is safe, English excellent, great knowledge on all, good sense of humor. We enjoyed his company.
Thank you for suggesting the sunrise visit to Stonehenge. It made all the difference for the experience.
We were also surprised by Avebury and the history there as well.
Lacock was adorable, even with the Scarecrow event crowd.
We will recommend you to anyone we know who is traveling in this area.
Judy and Ken Price – JULY 2026

George,
We’ve returned home from a wonderful trip and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for making our outing to Stonehenge, Salisbury, and Windsor so memorable for us. I don’t think we could have asked for a more entertaining and informative guide than Peter. From the moment he arrived at the crack of dawn to the end of our time together he provided us with fascinating bits of history and facts that expanded our appreciation of what we were seeing. Your itinerary was spot on and we never felt rushed or that we had been denied the chance to experience our visit to the fullest extent possible. We were especially grateful for the opportunity to experience Stonehenge from ‘inside the ropes’. With Peter’s able assistance we were able to grasp the fascinating history of the site and it opened our eyes to what a truly amazing place it is. My daughter was already looking forward to this outing but she was even more thrilled to learn so much more. As Peter rightly mentioned, when our kids truly are engaged in learning about history there’s no greater proof than when they start taking photos on their phones. We enjoyed our drive through the countryside on our way to Salisbury for a lovely farm fresh breakfast before making our way to Windsor where we enjoyed our tour of the castle as well. I can’t say enough regarding Peter; he was a wonderful guide with a great sense of humor and it made our drive there and back pass by in a most delightful manner. We will be sure to contact you when we next visit the UK and are interested in discovering more of your amazing country. All the best to you and your team!
Jay – JULY 2026

Hey good afternoon,
First I wanted to say how outstanding Will was and will be leaving a rave review on him in time.
He deserves a tip! I’ll be giving him extra out of my pocket because did such an amazing job. But he will deserve more than what I’m giving him so please give him that tip on our behalf.
Thanks again and I’ll leave a great review once that’s settled.
Take care – JULY 2026

I just wanted to say that David was an amazing tour guide and we had a lot of fun with him. He got us to the airport in plenty of time and we were able to see everything we needed, My Uncle and Dad uses canes and he kept at their pace and checked on us to make sure we were ok during the heat. He is definitely an asset to your company and wanted to let you know!
Thank You for a great experience
Jennifer – JULY 2026

We just wrapped up our day with Sebastian and we have to say, he was an amazing host and guide. Sebastian’s mannerisms were kind and lovely. The information he imparted was detailed and spoken very clearly with patience for all of our questions and queries. I will be highly recommending your services with a note to ask for Sebastion to all my friends and family. Just a spectacular and lovely man full of information. Personable and humorous. He made time for all of our requests to Stop Here! Please. We wish him all the best in his ventures as he journeys forward.
Cheers, Lisa, Dave, Bernie and Laura Lea, 4 very grateful Canadians – JULY 2026

I just wanted to say that we had an excellent time with Jonny. He did a fantastic job driving us around and sharing his knowledge and passion for the area. Such a nice, patient, polite, and bright person!
Thanks,
Tina – JULY 2026

Just wanted to send a quick note and let you know that Will did an excellent job on our Stonehenge tour. We were very pleased with his knowledge and high-level of service.
Thanks
David – JULY 2026

Hi George, we had a great day around Avebury, Lacock and Stonehenge today with David. He is a wealth of knowledge and decent guy to spend the afternoon/evening with. We really enjoyed ourselves.
He’s got amazing hearing! and answered all our questions.
Cheers, Phil, Bernadette and Katrina – JULY 2026

Thank you so much for organizing an absolutely wonderful trip. Will was fantastic! So knowledgeable and friendly. He was wonderful interacting with our kids. I can’t imagine how anyone does Stonehenge any other way. You would miss out on so much if you didnt get up close and having Will point out all of the small details, like the bullets and carvings was the cherry on top. Salisbury was incredible. We all gasped when we walked in and saw the buttresses. Will was just as fantastic and informative there as well. He got one of the workers to demonstrate how they check the water level. The kids enjoyed that! Thanks again for helping make our trip a memorable one.
All the best,
Jill – JULY 2026

We had a lovely morning. Nick was absolutely amazing! He made the experience for us.
Take care,
Ben – JULY 2026

We had a great time and Will was outstanding too. We enjoyed hanging out with him.
Best Regards, Harris – JULY 2026

Hi there- we had a terrific day on the tours. Peter was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and personable. He was great about sharing historical knowledge, which we found fascinating. I would highly recommend Peter as a guide. The Stonehenge inner circle was a treat and as amazing as I’d hoped! I really enjoyed Peter’s ‘Maths’ focus on the stones.

One point of feedback for you- it would be great of the tour was a bit longer (at least 1-1.5 hrs) so that we had more time to see Bath & the Cotswalds. In particular, I expected that we would have a proper sit down meal but instead it was a quick Tesco stop and eat in the car. Lunch in Bath or the Cotswalds would have been nice, in addition to seeing the baths and sights in the village, which we enjoyed.
Thanks,
Joyce – JULY 2026

I just had to reach out and share how incredible our tour was with Peter. To be honest, we were genuinely sad to say goodbye to him at the end of the day—it felt like parting ways with an old friend.
Peter was absolutely awesome. He is incredibly knowledgeable, hilarious, and his insights on Stonehenge were immense. We even got to crack a few alien jokes with him and had him rolling with laughter. From there, our drive through Salisbury (which we couldn’t stop calling “Salisbury Steak”) was beautiful. Even though we skipped the extra stop we had discussed, we didn’t care at all because Peter’s fantastic attitude and honesty made the whole experience feel complete.
He also went out of his way to make my godson feel special… you know, the “alien” in question. We actually skipped the pub because the alien demanded McDonald’s, and honestly, we were all perfectly fine with that.
Our conversations covered everything from deep history to great laughs about politics and religion. Plus, getting to see the pub from Ted Lasso was an amazing bonus! The New Forest was stunning as well, and Peter just tied the whole day together perfectly.
Thank you so much for helping me set this up for my sister and godson. We had a spectacular time. If and when we return, I will absolutely be contacting you again. 10 stars all the way!
Best,
David – JUNE 202

Hello George,

Now that we are back from our trip, I just wanted to thank you for setting up our Stonehenge tour. It was absolutely the highlight of our two weeks in England and France. We couldn’t believe we got to be in the stones alone at Sunset. Keife was a fabulous tour guide. He could answer all the questions from nerdy parents and kept my tweens totally engaged. They both say we should give him a “10 out of 10” and my son made him the picture on the home screen of his ipad. Stonehenge was on our bucket list, and we are so delighted with our visit.
Thank you again,
Nancy – JUNE 2026

Now that we are back home, I want to let you know that we had a great tour with Sebastian. He was very knowledgeable. I will recommend your company for any future tours.
Regards,
Heidi – JUNE 2026

I wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had on the Stone Henge, Cotswold/Lacock, Avebury guided tour. Peter is exceptional and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned far more than we planned and consider it s highlight of our trip!
Please pass along our appreciation to Peter for accommodating a later start time. We needed all the extra sleep we could get.
Very much appreciate all the service! This was so much better than a Bus, and worth every bit of it.
Thanks,
Kurt, Kim, Abby and Claire – JUNE 2026

I wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had on the Stone Henge, Cotswold/Lacock, Avebury guided tour. Peter is exceptional and incredibly knowledgeable. We learned far more than we planned and consider it s highlight of our trip!
Please pass along our appreciation to Peter for accommodating a later start time. We needed all the extra sleep we could get.
Very much appreciate all the service! This was so much better than a Bus, and worth every bit of it.
Thanks,
Kurt, Kim, Abby and Claire – JUNE 2026

We had an AMAZING tour of Stonehenge, the surrounding area and London with Peter. He was extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. We learned so much throughout the day. Thank you so much for helping to make our short visit so memorable!
With many thanks,
Yannick – JUNE 2026

Hi George,
We wanted to send you this email about our Stonehenge experience. Wonderful Will was fantastic. Not only was her a good diver, but his knowledge of Stonehenge was incredible. Our experience walking around Stonehenge was beyond our expectations as Will provided insight that we would never have known. It really made our experience memorable. Also his knowledge of Bath, the local Cotswold villages made the rest of the day enjoyable. Highly recommended Will to any of your future customers.
Jim & Lex – JUNE 2026

Hi George – just wanted you to know that we had a great time with our visit to Stonehenge and the falconry. Sebastian was amazing too! Thanks!
Kevin – JUNE 2026

We had a wonderful day with Johnny yesterday. He was an excellent guide, very accommodating and very knowledgeable. He made our day very special – JUNE 2026
We just wanted to drop a note saying what a fantastic experience we had with Johnny (and his twin brother Mike, although they were never in the room at the same time).
We learnt so much from his experiences and even though the weather was at times against us, the whole day was positive. He’s a great asset to have on your team & please pass on our thanks to him.
We’d put a review about our experience on Trip Advisor or Viator or Google if you can send us link.
Have a great day.
Mark – JUNE 2026

Keife did a great job! Had a strong fund of knowledge and gave some great insights into tour. Good job manuvering thru traffic as well!
Thanks again George! JUNE 2026

I wanted to let you know what an excellent job Will did for us in our tour of Stonehenge last Saturday. With his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject, he could have easily passed for an ancient history Professor or an archeologist researcher. He made the trip come alive for us.
With much appreciation,
Mike – JUNE 2026

Hi! Just a note to say how great Jonny was despite the crazy weather. We learned alot – he is super knowledgeable. Have a grewt rest of your day!
Hermine – JUNE 2026

Hi George, we wanted to thank you for two great days of touring. Dave did a great job, particularly at Stonehenge where he provided excellent historical context and fun references that really made our experience special. Sebastiano was outstanding taking us through the Northern Cotswold and showing us the beauty and warmth of many of the villages that made our experience memorable. Seb connected with us on many dimensions and made sure that our full day flew by. One follow up request for Sebastiano would be to provide us with a list of the names of the villages, in the order we visited them, so we can be sure to remember each one. Thank you again! The Joachims – MAY 2026

I would just like to let you know that we had an amazing experience and Will (our guide) was absolutely wonderful!
He was very accommodating and patient. He seemed very knowledgeable and funny. We truly enjoyed out time with him!
Thank you – MAY 2026

It was a spectacular day. Johnny was a fountain of knowledge.
we had an experience of a lifetime – MAY 2026

Hello George,
Shane and I loved our tour! Nick and Sebastian were very informative, enthusiastic and friendly. It was by far the highlight of our trip to the UK. It was one of the best tour experiences of my life. I cannot think of anything Nick or Seb could have done to make it better. Please thank them both for us!!!
Sincerely,
Patti and Shane – MAY 2026

Just a quick note to let you know what a fantastic time we had on the Stonehenge tour with Jonny. He was funny, informative, and kind to four sleep deprived tourists. And with his help we were able to stay up until 10 PM- our goal for day 1.
With appreciation,
Holly and friends – JUNE 2026#

George-

Thank you so much for arranging the most lovely day touring Stonehenge, Bath, and the Cotswold. I can’t say enough about Keife. He was an absolute pleasure, knowledgeable, and attentive. Could not imagine a better experience. I only wish we had hired another driver so we could have “pub crawled” back to London with Keife along “off the clock”. Will definitely be recommending him and your services.
Kind Regards, Only negative…..Keife is a Tottenham fan- (hope they don’t get relegated for his sake)
Andrew and Amanda – MAY 2026

Hi George,
I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you that Keife was an extraordinary guide. His knowledge and warmth were exceptional! We had great conversations all day long.
I am sure that Will is a great guide, but we are grateful for the twist of fate that brought us together with Keife.
We went to Stonehenge, lunched at the Red Lion Inn in the Cotswolds, and finished the afternoon with a tour of Bath. We did get tickets to the Roman Baths, and it was all very fascinating. Keife is a gem!! We will remember this day forever!
Sincerely,
Ann and Elana – MAY 2026

I am writing to share feedback regarding our recent tour to Stonehenge, Bath, and Avebury. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would like to specifically commend our guide, David.
David was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. His insights enriched our visit, and his use of visual aids provided excellent context for the sites. We also appreciated his intuitive pacing and his initiative in showing us remarkable locations beyond our expectations.
Thank you for providing such a high-quality tour.
Best regards,
Michael – MAY 2026

Hello, George~
We are back from our transatlantic and London adventures. Everything worked out perfectly.
I want to thank, David, our tour guide, in particular, for making our disembarking in Southampton
so VERY easy. He was right there to meet us and got us into his van quickly and out into the beautiful
English countryside. We had a FABULOUS day with him! His knowledge of both history and the geography
we traveled through was exceptional. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our time with David. We loved
everything we saw and it all came alive thanks to David. We appreciate you giving him to us for the day!
David is definitely 5 stars out of 5 stars. The best!
Many thanks~
Sally – MAY 2026

Hi George. Will was an amazing tour guide we would highly recommend him as well as Stonehenge Guided Tours. We really enjoyed the day and Will is very knowledgeable which we appreciated.
Nancy & Bonnie – MAY 2026

Hi George,
I just wanted you to know we had a fantastic tour with Sebastiano yesterday. He was knowledgeable, courteous and had a great sense of humor. He really went above and beyond to make sure we saw everything. Thanks for matching us with him.
Jacci Steele – MAY 2026

Morning George,

e are having a blast!
Nick was incredible. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. Got our Australian humour
Stonehenge was beyond words.
Thank you,
Alannah – MAY 2026

Hi George. Will was an amazing tour guide we would highly recommend him as well as Stonehenge Guided Tours. We really enjoyed the day and Will is very knowledgeable which we appreciated.
Nancy & Bonnie – MAY 2026

I wanted to say thank you for the excellent tour. Will was the best! Perfect day really from pickup to drop off. Will felt very easy to talk to and he knew so many interesting facts about all the different things we saw. I would highly recommend this tour!
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John – MAY 2026

Just wanted to share that this tour was a great success. Peter was a knowledgeable friendly guide and we had a great day in Salisbury!
Thanks again.
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William – MAY 2026

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May 11, 2026

Best Stonehenge Private Guided Tour Reviews 2026.

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Our guides are carefully selected for their personality, expertise, wide knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for our style of tours. Never boring – you will find them informative, professional but down to earth with a real passion for showing you the very best of Britain! They pride themselves on entertaining you with tales of England’s rich history, culture and legend to ensure a memorable experience of the real England.

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I just wanted to reach out and let you know about our FANTASTIC day with Keife yesterday!!! He was great, extremely informative about Stonehenge as well as other sites we had no idea existed, entertaining and accommodating…all while being a safe driver!  He took us to Bourton on the Water and Stow on the Wold, introduced us to Pasties, and lead us to my husbands main goal: to have a beer at the oldest Pub in England, haha!  We could not have had a better day. Thank you for linking us up with Keife! Juli, – MAY 2026

We had our tour of Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath today with David. I wanted to let you know what a great experience he provided. We found him incredibly friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. The day felt super easy going yet completely full of interesting stops and information. We saw everything we were hoping to and then some! Thank you again, we truly appreciated both your help with planning and David’s wonderful guidance throughout the day. The tour was a highlight of our trip.
Best, Gillian – MAY 2026

My wife and I wanted to share our experience today with Peter and the VIP visit to Stonehenge .  Peter was absolutely wonderful ! So well educated about Stonehenge and he took great care of us for the entire trip !  We will definitely ask for him when we contact you for our next visit !  Thanks very much ! MAY 2026
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I just wanted to take a moment and express how much my family loved the Stonehenge tour with Johnny. He went above and beyond in all aspects of the tour. His friendly nature, humor, and amazing energy provided us with the best day ever. I haven’t laughed that hard in ages at some of his quick-witted one-liners. Simply superb.
I give the tour a million stars!!
Thanks so much!! MAY 2026

Just wanted to let you know that we had an absolutely wonderful day with Will as our guide.  He was punctual, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. His expertise went well beyond Stonehenge and will be of great benefit to us during the rest of our stay.
We would certainly engage him for future trips and would highly recommend him to other travelers.Thanks again for all of your help; our trip is off to a great start.
Jay and Bonnie MAY 2026

We just finished our time with Keife and…wow! What a wonderful, wonderful day! Keife was amazing—knowledgeable, friendly, easy to talk to, and just plain fun. We learned so many interesting things about the area, and of course Stonehenge blew our minds. Just a fantastic time, all around.
Thank you so much for helping us set this up. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!
All the best,
Louise – MAY 2026

I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time with David touring Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral on Friday. He was a perfect guide.  He is so knowledgeable about so many things and explained everything. He got to know us and learned we have an interest in WW2 and told us about many things in the area that related to the war and also made suggestions for future trips we might make back to England. We had a great conversation about the Normandy area where he occasionally leads tours and we happened to have taken a very similar tour several years ago!  He was friendly and easy-going and we feel lucky that he was our guide. While we were are Stonehenge he led us to the perfect location to see the sunrise right behind the stones and timed everything out just right.  It was a great day!  
Marie – MAY 2026

We are on our way back to the hotel, and it truly was a great day of touring. Johnny and Peter are taking good care of us and are great guides. 
Thanks for all your help on planning this MAY 2026

We are home from our trip abroad.  Just wanted to let you know our tour with Will was awesome!  Will did a great job and even got us a couple of Downton Abbey stops.  That hit the spot for the three who loved that show.  Take care and thanks! John – MAY 2026

I wanted to share how incredible Johnny, our guide for the Inner Circle access at Stonehenge, was. His knowledge is exceptional, and the way he presents it makes the experience truly unforgettable. He brought the history and significance of the stones to life in a way that made the visit feel special and meaningful. Everyone in our group—from age 15 to 50—was completely blown away. We learned so much, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip.
I know we were a last minute booking. Thank you for all your help coordinating and making this happen. – MAY 2026

I hope you are well. I just wanted to let you know of the fantastic experience we had with our guide Peter to Stonehenge and bath. Peter was a wealth of information, very knowledgeable and made sure we were very well looked after, great communication from the get-go too, we really learned so much from Thanks for organizing! All the best, Ro MAY 2026

I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much we enjoyed our tour with Peter. Stonehenge was an amazing experience and be in such close proximity was incredible, all made better by Peter’s knowledge of the area (though I still think aliens are involved)!

We will definitely keep you in mind the next time we are in Great Britain – Peter explained the difference among England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom- as well as how a handful of idioms came to be. Overall, a great experience!
Best, Sandi MAY 2026

We wanted to send in a 5 star review for Keife and our whole experience! We had the best day! It was definitely the highlight of our week trip to London. Keife was brilliant! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Stonehenge, we felt so lucky to have him as our guide. He was a true professional and had such intimate knowledge of Stonehenge and the surroundings. We learned so much! On the way back, we were able to stop in Bath (had one of the best pasties per Keife’s recommendation) and then through the Cotswolds, which was just gorgeous. It was such a special experience for us and we highly recommend! 
Thanks so much! Jodi – APRIL 2026

Just wanted to express our appreciation for today’s tour. Jonny was a fantastic tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable. He made our day very enjoyable, and I’d highly recommend the tour to anyone I speak to.
Thank you again. Regards, Glenn MAY 2026

My family had their private tour with Will at 4:30am this morning. Just wanted to share how much we enjoyed it and Will made the whole experience special. He is very witty and knowledgeable. Thank you again! Best, Sukhbir APRIL 2026

I wanted to share how exceptional our Stonehenge tour with Keife was.
Keife was absolutely amazing – his knowledge of Stonehenge was extraordinary, but even more impressive was the passion and excitement he brought to sharing it. His enthusiasm for the history and archaeology was contagious and made the experience so much richer.
He was also incredibly attentive throughout the day, constantly checking that our group was comfortable, adjusting the pace as needed, and being flexible to accommodate our interests and needs (especially appreciated while traveling with elderly family members).
The private tour was absolutely worth it, and I can’t say enough about how special the Inner Circle access was. Having our own guide who is also an archaeological researcher allowed us to see and understand things regular tourists simply don’t. It felt immersive and deeply personal rather than like a standard tour. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip, and much of that was thanks to Keife. Please pass along our gratitude and highest praise – jennifer – APRIL 2026

Hey George.  We just wanted to let you that how much we loved Jonny.   He did a fantastic job of chatting with us about the history of your beautiful city.  I would recommend him to everyone!!   Thank you so much for making the start of our trip a fantastic experience!!  Carol – APRIL 2026

George – I wanted to drop a quick note and let you know what a wonderful time we had on the tour.  Peter was fantastic – knowledgeable, flexible, well-prepared, and kind.  Thanks so much for the great experience! APRIL 2026

I hope this email finds you well.  My daughter and I are happy and tired after a wonderful days outing.  Stonehenge was truly magical at sunrise, as was visiting Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow, and the Cotswolds.  We absolutely enjoyed every moment of it!  Please forgive me, but our wonderful guide’s name is escaping me!  Nevertheless, I wanted to say how much I appreciated his knowledge, humour and brilliant guidance as he showed us all the sights, it was such a memorable day and one of the highlights of our UK trip. With thanks, Jayne – APRIL 2026

Hi George—Happy Saturday!  Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed the tour and, most importantly, Will.  We were hoping for a good day, and this was absolutely spectacular—clear skies, smooth ride, and a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.  We truly could not have envisioned a better Stonehenge experience.  And—Will is a good photographer too!  Thanks again—will highly recommend this tour to friends who are coming in the Fall!
All the best. Betsy- APRIL 2026

George, we had a fabulous trip yesterday. Will was amazing to work with. He has deep and thoughtful knowledge about Stonehenge, Avebury and the surrounding area. 

We really appreciated the way Will gave multiple perspectives on Stonehenge and then shared his own, learned insights. It really added to the trip in a thought provoking way that we talked about through the evening.  Every aspect of our trip exceeded expectations. Thank you! APRIL 2026

Just wanted to follow up to say thanks. William was wonderful, kind caring , considerate, down to earth. We were very happy with him as our driver and guide. He drove safely and the van was very comfortable. His knowledge of Stone Henge and The Windsor castle was encyclopedic. I will be sure to recommend your company to anyone visiting. Cheers! Kyle APRIL 2026

We have arrived back to our hotel after a wonderful day! Peter is a  super awesome enthusiastic knowledgeable fun tour guide. He picked us up at 10 which was appreciated – we saw so much. No trouble getting into Roman Baths early and the Abbey! Please let Peter know how much we appreciated such a wonderful day. It really was a VIP tour! You are an awesome communicator and I thank you for your patience and guidance. Maryjean APRIL 2026

Our day was amazing. Johnny is an excellent guide and driver. Would highly recommend. -Michele – APRIL 2026

Hi George – we’re heading had a GREAT time with Johnny yesterday & passing along a note of appreciation for helping get everything organized! The UK has some beautiful scenery – we feel very fortunate to have an opportunity to get to see some of the sights! Have a great day Bryan APRIL 2026

Good evening George, I hope you are well.

We just wanted to reach out to give feedback on our tour today. It was an absolutely wonderful experience, our tour guide was punctual, personable, professional and gave us an excellent experience. His passion for Stonehenge really shone through. Thank you so much Best wishes Sarah – APRIL 2026

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February 10, 2018

When is the summer solstice 2021 and how do Stonehenge revellers mark the longest day of the year?

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Thousands descend on the Wiltshire monument to mark the longest day of the year,

THOUSANDS of revellers travel to Stonehenge every year to mark summer solstice.

But do you know why the Wiltshire monument attracts so many people on the longest day of the year? Here’s the lowdown…

When is the summer solstice?

The midsummer date is set based on the planet’s rotational axis.

It’s decided based on the sun’s tilt towards the sun, which hits its maximum at 23° 26′ and falls between June 20 and June 22 in the northern hemisphere.

This year, the summer solstice will take place on June 21.

What is the summer solstice?

The ‘longest’ day of the year marks the middle of summer.

This is because the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of the year.

When it ends, the nights will began to close in as our planet rotates away from the sun.

The date where Earth is the furthest from the star is marked by the winter solstice.

What has the summer solstice got to do with Stonehenge?

The day is celebrated by pagans and druids, with rituals of rebirth performed throughout history on the day.

One of the biggest celebrations in the UK occurs at Stonehenge with crowds gathering to watch the sunrise.

The tradition sees revellers waiting by the Wiltshire monument on midsummer, facing towards the north-easterly direction.

Crowds of devotees, often dressed for the occasion, regularly gather to watch the moment the sun rises above the Heel Stone.

It’s just one of the many pagan festivals, which include midwinter and inbolc – the day that traditionally marks the start of spring.

How else is the summer solstice celebrated?

Midsummer festivities are held across the world in many different cultures.

In many cases, the rituals are linked with themes of religion or fertility.

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January 21, 2017

The Great Stones Way. Walking from Avebury to Stonehenge Stone Circle.

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This walking path links Britain’s two greatest prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, and is as epic as the Inca Trail

The Great Stones Way is one of those ideas so obvious it seems amazing that no one has thought of it before: a 38-mile walking trail to link England’s two greatest prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, crossing a landscape covered with Neolithic monuments.

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The Great Stones Way is a route using existing paths through the Wiltshire Downs, starting just south of Swindon and ending up at Old Sarum, on the outskirts of Salisbury. As long-distance trails go, this one is quite short, making it perfect for an energetic long weekend, or for more leisurely exploration over a week.

What’s the attraction?
Walking the Great Stones Way takes you on a journey through a landscape steeped in history, allowing you to discover the extraordinary sights our ancestors have left us. These include Iron Age hill forts with commanding views such as Barbury Castle and Old Sarum, while optional loops take you past the Neolithic henges and stone circles at the combined UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avebury and Stonehenge. There is also the option to finish the walk at Salisbury’s majestic medieval cathedral. The first part of the trail heads south through the rolling open chalk downland landscape of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

“I can’t help thinking how much better it is to arrive at Stonehenge on foot. The comparison that comes to mind, and which I know well, is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The experience of trekking to both sites is immeasurably richer, not just because you’ve “earned it”, but because both sets of ruins are only properly understood in the context of the sacred landscape that surrounds them.”

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November 26, 2016

Major New Find at Stonehenge

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A major new archaeological find of causewayed enclosures and artifacts near Britain’s famous Stonehenge site is about to “rewrite” the history of the area and of northwestern Europe’s early inhabited history.

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Built 5,650 years ago—more than 1,000 years before Stonehenge—one of the enclosures appears to have been a major ceremonial gathering place.

The major enclosure’s precise original function remains a mystery, but the scant available evidence suggests that it was used for a mixture of ceremonial, religious, political, and mortuary roles.

According to a press release issued by a construction consultancy company involved with an unrelated new building project at the site, archaeologists have “discovered important new sites that rewrite the Stonehenge landscape” and which “predate the construction of Stonehenge itself.”

The remains, found at Larkhill and Bulford, were unearthed during excavations ahead of the construction of new British Army family accommodation.

About 70 enclosures of the type found are known across England and Europe, the press release continued.

The structure is one of the “earliest built structures in the British landscape,” and was used “for temporary settlement, as ceremonial gathering places, to manage and exchange animals, including the first domesticated cattle and sheep and for ritual activity.”

The Larkhill enclosure has produced freshly broken pottery, dumps of worked flint and even a large stone saddle quern used to turn grain into flour. The Neolithic period saw the first use of domesticated crops and this find provides evidence of this.

The Greater Cursus, an earthwork nearly 1.8 miles in length, is the longest structure. It connects and divides parts of the landscape, and separates the Larkhill causewayed enclosure from the place that became Stonehenge.

“The people who built the causewayed enclosure are the ancestors of the builders of Stonehenge and were shaping the landscape into which the stone circle was placed,” the press release continued.

“Their work shows that this was a special landscape even before Stonehenge was constructed. People were already living and working within what we now call the Stonehenge landscape and they were building the structures that would culminate in the Stonehenge complex of stones and earthworks.

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September 4, 2016

Britain’s pre-Stonehenge megaliths were aligned by astronomers

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University of Adelaide research has for the first time statistically proven that the earliest standing stone monuments of Britain, the great circles, were constructed specifically in line with the movements of the Sun and Moon, 5000 years ago.

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The Callanish Stones were erected in the late Neolithic era. They are an arrangement of standing stones placed in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle 13 metres (43 feet) in diameter, situated near the village of Callanish on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Image credit: Gail Higginbottom & Roger Clay / RCAHMS.

The research, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, details the use of innovative 2-D and 3-D technology to construct quantitative tests of the patterns of alignment of the standing stones.

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“Nobody before this has ever statistically determined that a single stone circle was constructed with astronomical phenomena in mind — it was all supposition,” says project leader and University of Adelaide Visiting Research Fellow Dr. Gail Higginbottom, who is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Australian National University.

Examining the oldest great stone circles built in Scotland (Callanish, on the Isle of Lewis, and Stenness, Isle of Orkney — both predating Stonehenge’s standing stones by about 500 years), the researchers found a great concentration of alignments towards the Sun and Moon at different times of their cycles. And 2000 years later in Scotland, much simpler monuments were still being built that had at least one of the same astronomical alignments found at the great circles.

The stones, however, are not just connected with the Sun and the Moon. The researchers discovered a complex relationship between the alignment of the stones, the surrounding landscape and horizon, and the movements of the Sun and the Moon across that landscape.

“This research is finally proof that the ancient Britons connected the Earth to the sky with their earliest standing stones, and that this practice continued in the same way for 2000 years,” says Dr. Higginbottom.

The circle of the Stones of Stenness is 32.2 x 30.6 metres (106 x 100 feet). Its earthen henge is 45 metres (148 feet) in diameter, over 7 metres (23 feet) wide and over 2 metres (6.5 feet) deep and the circumference is 141.37 metres (464 feet). Image credit: Wikimedia Commons.
The Standing Stones of Stenness is another Neolithic monument — possibly the oldest henge site in the British Isles — located five miles northeast of Stromness on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland. The stone circle measures 32.2 x 30.6 metres (106 x 100 feet), surrounded by an earthen henge 45 metres (148 feet) in diameter. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Examining sites in detail, it was found that about half the sites were surrounded by one landscape pattern and the other half by the complete reverse.

“These chosen surroundings would have influenced the way the Sun and Moon were seen, particularly in the timing of their rising and setting at special times, like when the Moon appears at its most northerly position on the horizon, which only happens every 18.6 years,” Dr Higginbottom says.

“For example, at 50 percent of the sites, the northern horizon is relatively higher and closer than the southern and the summer solstice Sun rises out of the highest peak in the north. At the other 50 percent of sites, the southern horizon is higher and closer than the northern, with the winter solstice Sun rising out of these highest horizons.

“These people chose to erect these great stones very precisely within the landscape and in relation to the astronomy they knew. They invested a tremendous amount of effort and work to do so. It tells us about their strong connection with their environment, and how important it must have been to them, for their culture and for their culture’s survival.”

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August 11, 2016

Aerial Stonehenge Landscape Tour. A unique view from a drone.

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Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built nearby. Today, along with Avebury, it forms the heart of a World Heritage Site, with a unique concentration of prehistoric monuments.

 

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December 15, 2015

5 Facts About The Winter Solstice

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At various times and in different (mostly Northern European) cultures, the solstice has gone by different names, such as Yule, Midwinter, and Jól. Nowadays, the solstice gets overshadowed by its more commercial and religious winter relatives: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa; but plenty of people still celebrate the winter solstice in its own right.

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If you’ve ever wondered what the solstice is, or why it matters, here’s the lowdown.

What is it?

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. From June to December, the days shorten and shorten until the solstice. After the winter solstice, days gradually grow longer again (yay!), which brings warmer temperatures. On the actual solstice, the North Pole gets zero energy from the sun — that is, no sunlight at all.

In the summer, we celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. (In the Southern Hemisphere, everything is flip-flopped — they’re celebrating the summer solstice in December.)

When is it?

Each year, the winter solstice falls on either December 21 or 22. This year, it takes place Tuesday, December 22 at 4:48 UTC (December 21 at 11:48 p.m. EST).

But I noticed the sun started setting later before the solstice…

An astute observation! Depending on where you live, the shortest day of the year doesn’t necessarily fall on the day with the earliest sunset or the latest sunrise. This has to do with what’s called “true solar noon,” the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. In early December, solar noon is about ten minutes earlier than it is when we hit the solstice. Thus, depending on the latitude where you live, the sunset may actually be slightly later on the solstice than it was earlier in the month. The closer you live to the Arctic, the more closely the earliest sunset and the winter solstice will match up.

What about the latest sunrise?

Unless you live in the Arctic Circle, the latest sunrise usually arrives in early January, which makes sense, knowing that solar noon moves later in the day starting in early December. There’s a variation in solar noon and noon on the clock, because of the tilt of the earth’s axis and the earth’s not-quite-circular orbit around the sun.

How long have we known about the solstice?

Our earliest ancestors tracked the seasons and years by changes in the sky: the movement of the sun, stars, and moon. Stonehenge is one of the most famous monuments in the world built to observe and celebrate our trek around the sun. Nowadays, 3,000 to 5,000 people visit Stonehenge to watch the sunrise on the winter solstice and up to 30,000 visit for the summer solstice.

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