Visit a UNESCO Site and World-Class University City!
Join our Stonehenge and Oxford Full Day Guided Tour! Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site in the morning, then a world-class university city in the afternoon. Enjoy a fully guided tour, with interesting commentary from your expert guide as you travel through the gorgeous English countryside and a walking tour through Oxford.
Stonehenge
Our first stop is the stunning Neolithic monument of Stonehenge, a must for history-lovers. Constructed during the Neolithic period by Stone Age farmers, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a place of cultural importance and structural beauty. Beat the crowds with an early departure from London, ride in comfort as your guide introduces the fascinating history of the prehistoric landscape and people, then you will be free to explore the site.
Your ticket grants you entry to the monument, on-site shuttle bus, visitor centre and exhibition. There is also a café, a gift shop and toilet at the visitor centre. English Heritage Wi-Fi is available on site. Upon arrival, take the shuttle bus directly to the stones to beat the crowds. You can then use it to return to the visitor centre.
We recommend downloading the audio guide app, available for free in thirteen languages. Learn more about the fascinating history of the monument and its builders as you marvel at the stones and discover the artefacts in the exhibition.
After we depart from Stonehenge, we travel through some of the most picturesque countryside in England and several small traditional villages. Your guide will tell you about the landscape, nearby cities, and stories about life in England. Our drivers know some beautiful roads with great views and will make sure you enjoy the journey.
Oxford
Onward to Oxford, where we will give you at least 2.5 hours to enjoy the most famous university city in the world. The 36 colleges that make up Oxford University offer some of the most stunning architecture you will ever see. Oxford is known as the City of Dreaming Spires, and you will understand why as you admire these beautiful buildings.
Included in the price of your trip is an optional walking tour, led by your guide. This walking route will allow you to learn about the rich history of the city and see the best places of interest, including the Sheldonian Theatre, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, St Mary’s Church, and the many impressive college buildings. If you wish to explore inside the colleges, your guide will recommend which ones to visit along the way. Oxford also has many famous fictional connections and your guide will tell you of the connection between Oxford and Narnia, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter.
Oxford has much to offer besides the colleges. Consider visiting the amazing Ashmolean Museum which has unique art and archaeology with free entry, or the popular Covered Market, where there are many great places to eat or drink. There is something in Oxford for everyone to enjoy!
We depart Oxford at 4pm and make our way back to the starting point in London.
Reviews
Great day at the Cotswolds and Oxford. Tour guide James was very informative, interesting and definitely not boring. Bus driver Marius was fantastic and also entertaining.
I took the Stonehenge and Bath tour. It was perfect, Rosie was so nice, and she explained everything so well because she actually lived there in Bath, so she knew interested facts about everything. I totally recommend it.
This Stonehenge half-day trip was great. It was nice to be able to arrive at the site right as it was opening. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable and the bus ride was very comfortable. It was the right amount of time to spend at Stonehenge.