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Southampton Shore Excursion: Salisbury Cathedral, Bath & Stonehenge

Starting From From $1,129.36 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 30 Mins 4.35 / 5 0 reviews Moderate activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Bath Insider Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Make the most of your stop at Southampton with this private tour to see some of the region's fascinating sights. You will visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral - the cathedral which inspired Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth novel. Inside the cathedral, you can see the world's oldest working clock as well as a rare copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. After visiting the cathedral you will visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath - the city where your guide was born and grew up. Famous for its hot springs, architecture, and Jane Austen your local guide will give you a private walking tour before stopping for lunch at a historic dining spot in the city. On the return to Southampton, you will stop at one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge for a private guided tour of the stone circle.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Private day tour to visit famous destinations near Southampton
  • See a rare copy of the 1215 Magna Carta at the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral
  • Explore the beautiful city of Bath with a guide who was born and grew up in the city
  • Visit Britain's most famous monument: Stonehenge
  • All admission fees included
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

- You will be collected from your cruise ship/hotel in Southampton and taken by private transport to Salisbury Cathedral, approx. 1 hour away. - The cathedral was the inspiration behind Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth novel. Your guide will take you around the cathedral and you will be able to see the world's oldest working clock as well as an original 1215 copy of the Magna Carta. - After visiting the cathedral you will be driven to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. The city is famous for its hot springs, architecture, and Jane Austen. Your guide will take you on a walking tour to show you the famous buildings and the hot springs and will bring the city to life with stories about its past and present. - During your tour of Bath you will have lunch at a historic dining spot in the city. - On your return to Southampton there will be a stop to explore one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge. You will be taken around the Visitor Centre and the ancient stone circle and your guide 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. - You will return to Southampton between 7 and 7:30 pm. Please advise if you need to return before this time.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Salisbury

Sightseeing at Salisbury Cathedral.

Continued

Bath

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Southampton

Sightseeing at Stonehenge.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Private tour with a local guide Transport by private vehicle with air-conditioning Pick-up and drop-off from Southampton All admission fees into the attractions, including an entrance donation at Salisbury Cathedral

Not Included

Meals and refreshments Gratuities We do not go inside the museums in Bath (e. g. the Roman Baths) and it is not possible to go inside the stone circle at Stonehenge - you do get close to the stones.

What to Bring

You will be exposed to the weather and you will be walking on the grass at Stonehenge so please wear suitable clothing

Restrictions

The maximum group size is 6 people. If you are 5 people or more there is only luggage space for small day-packs in the vehicle.

Meeting & Pickup

Pick up and drop off from your cruise ship in Southampton or from a hotel in Southampton

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

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