We did the inner circle tour and it was worth every penny! There is an option for a sunrise tour…read moreand sunset before and after the place closes to the public. We opted for the sunset tour and were still able to spend our money in the gift shop, as it remained open. But there were no food options open at this time. We then took the bus to the site and were allowed to go inside the circle. Normally, you must stand about 10 yards away but being inside was unreal! There were so many unique photo ops from this vantage point and the fewer people was priceless. There were about 30 people total and they split you into 2 groups to take turns being inside. The guide and information presented was great as well!

As a history lover, Stonehenge has been on my bucket list. My visit yesterday did not disappoint…read more In fact, Stonehenge is an amazing wonder. My heart skipped some beats as I got my first glimpse of the great rocks. My husband and I took a small group tour to visit the site. We arrived early in the morning before crowds of tourists. I had downloaded the audio tour on my phone, which was fabulous. We bought tickets at the site. Tickets allow access to the museum/discovery center, a bus ride to the site and access to the walking path around the stones. Fees collected support the site. Paid admission is totally worth the visit. Stonehenge is a Neolithic site that was built over a 1000 year time period 3000 B.C. The site was a burial site, ceremonial site with astrological importance to these early people. The construction of the site is a prehistoric wonder. Two different types of huge rocks were gathered and moved across many miles to the site. The stones were carved to shape and secure them in place. Thousands of people must have participated in construction. Burial mounds surround the rock formation. Artifacts discovered at the site suggest that people were highly sophisticated. Some of the artifacts are displayed and replicas of there homes can be explored at the Center. Stonehenge is a World Heritage UNESCO site. Parking is available but there is a fee. Restrooms are nice. There is a cafe that is quite good at the center and a gift shop with reasonably priced visitor guidebooks. The site is accessible for wheel chairs and strollers, but the path is not paved. Worth a visit....I highly recommend.

If you are in London, try to get out to Stonehenge - one of those bucket list items that you have…read moreto see. Yes, it looks just like it does in photos, but being there in person is special. It is fun to feel like you are living and seeing one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. What does it all mean? No one really knows, so it is a fun thing to ponder. Nice signage at the site plus in the small museum at the visitor center to help guide you and collect potential thoughts around its origins. I took a bus tour here that also went to nearby Bath - it was a great option. You probably need around 1.5 hours here to fully take it in (site + museum + shuttle bus to/from museum and site).

Mystical, beautiful, clean and awe-inspiring…read more I had a blast touring through Stonehenge. I was so excited to see this place. I just wish they let you get closer or had an elevated bridge going through the stones like they do at other British sites (like the Roman Baths), etc. To get here, you must either walk or jump on the tram. It's so isolated and away from everything, you really feel like you're in another time period. I will be back one day.

Few people, easy to access. Free. Don't go too far out of your way, but an interesting stop.read more

Just 2 miles from stonehenges.. Its a free site. Not much but truly amazes you, when you think of…read morethem people who created these circles. What were they thinking or doing to create these circles.. hmm. Nice views around. Small parking available as well.

For the tourist interested in history or archaeology there is nothing like touring with an absolute…read moreexpert. We had the most wonderful experience touring with David. He is an excellent driver and a knowledgeable archaeologist who has a vast understanding of the landscape and culture of the southwest UK. We not only saw the popular Stone Age, bronze, iron, and Neolithic sites of the area with his interpretation, but also drove by the unknown gems that the layman passes unknowingly. We saw historic homes and archaeological landmarks with interpreted perspective one only gets with a local in the know. The added convenience of having a knowledgable guide is navigation of the lines and roads to optimize your time and avoid tourist roadblocks. Our day with Heritage Holidays was the highlight of our trip to southern England. It was a lifetime best experience.

My sister and I have been planning this tour with Laurence for two years due to COVID. It was well…read moreworth the wait !!! We decided on two full days, and that still wasn't enough time. Laurence took us to the following: * Avebury / Avebury Sanctuary * Amesbury Archer burial place * Marden Henge * The Devils Den * Cuckoo Stone * Source of the River Avon * Durrington Walls * Silbury Hill * Woodhenge * West Kennett Long Barrow * Wiltshire Museum * Alexander Keillor Museum * Stonehenge * Mesolithic Post Holes at Stonehenge * Stonehenge - Greater Cursus He was extremely knowledgeable about the archaeological sites and the Wiltshire landscape. Due to the Queen's passing, we were unable to attend the Stonehenge inner circle access. Laurence was quick to find a bypass road and we were able to view the stones, as well as rearranging the day's schedule, so we could attend a 96 round gun salute fired by 14 Regiment Royal Artillery at Stonehenge later that afternoon. My sister and I are already planning our next tour with Laurence :

From the owner: Oldbury Tours provides guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and…read moreAvebury as well as the towns of Bath, Marlborough and Salisbury and the many picture perfect villages of the county. The tours are for independent travelers, couples, families and small groups of up to six. Minibus tours can also be arranged, Laurence the guide is a local with a passion for the county and all its sites. He has a BA in archaeology and classical studies and is fully licensed by Wiltshire Council.

What makes or breaks a guided tour of a popular attraction like London is the tour guide. On our…read moredouble-decker tour of London, Joe the tour guide was wonderful - funny, engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining. That made the entire experience! I would also like to give a shout-out to Radu (the driver) - yes, he was an excellent driver, but he was also the perfect foil for Joe's boisterous and entertaining persona, and he really cared about the customers - he was polite, professional and very thoughtful, for example lingering a bit longer at a particular attraction to let a member of the tour get their pictures just right. I was very pleased with Goldent Tours as well - ease of booking, prices and plethora of choices. All in all - I would use them again and highly recommend them.

We booked despite the bad reviews because it was the only way to get Harry Potter tickets during…read moreour quickly planned trip. We read the reviews and understood we were going to need some patience. The problem with many reviews were the meeting instructions (via TripAdvisor) so we went to the Baker Street location a day early to scout it out. We could not find signage for Golden Tours. We did see a Harry Potter bus dropping off a group and assumed (wrongly) that the spot was also the meeting spot. Actually they do have a location (store front) near the Baker street stop. It is not on Baler Street. If you come out of the tube and turn away from the wax museum, you will find their store from down the next block. That is the meeting spot point for tours! Very important thing to know and find -- because you have to meet there to get your tickets beforehand. We missed our bus time despite arriving 45 minutes early. The staff was less than kind about this part of the trip and made no apologies for the lack of directions. They gave us headphones but there was no movie on our bus. We had set our expectations low for our son, due to the reviews so we didn't mind -- but there were some disappointed families near us. The bus was clean enough but no WiFi and the phone charges didn't work on most seats. The driver for this portion of our trip was great and very helpful given that he had to help us find someone on site to get our Entry tickets. Despite the set backs, we finally had tickets in hand and enjoyed the studio tour from here on out on our own. The trip back was easy enough but this bus driver was less friendly and at one point was screaming at another driver along a busy street in London. We actually found it comical and thought it added to the busy city feel, but I could see how many guests would find this very unsettling. All in all, it is OK if this is the way you can get entry tickets to something on your must see list, but if you have options - I'd try another company.

Great reviews on Yelp guided us to The English Bus for our tour of Stonehenge. I liked the idea of…read morea small group tour. We had a great experience! We easily booked on line a couple months in advance of our trip to Stonehenge, Bath and a Secret Place. I had a few questions, which were answered quickly through email. Instructions and itinerary were provided after we bought we tickets. Additional and helpful information was sent a few day prior to our trip. Noelh, our tour guide, was knowledgable, interesting and fun from the moment he picked us up in London. He provided information beyond the tour stops. He was engaging and had a good understanding of the geology of Stonehenge as well as the historical background. He made well time stops for breaks. We spent about two hours at Stonehenge, two hours at Bath and an hour at the Secret Place. The Secret Place was worth the extra and I highly recommend. Noelh offered a brief and interesting walking tour at each site and left us time to explore on our own. We were allowed to bring snacks on the bus but we didn't need them because we stopped plenty at places for food and drink. Noelh provided water. Bring water and rain gear. There were UBC ports for phone charging on the bus. The bus was very comfortable. Noelh was sensitive to a woman that was having mobility issues and arranged for her to skip part of the walking tour. I enjoyed Stonehenge and the Secret Place immensely, I was glad I saw Bath, but it was too crowded during our visit. Others on the tour really loved Bath. I highly recommend The English Bus tours.

We took the tour with Alex to Stonehenge, Bath, sand a secret place! Can't recommend highly…read moreenough!! The small bus is great in that you don't have to spend all the time getting on and off a huge tour bus. Alex was an amazing guide, giving us local knowledge and clear directions where to go and where to meet back up. He was funny, kind and a great driver. Would definitely book again!!

I am pleased to do the first Yelp review for this tour! We…read morewere picked up at the agreed upon time/place by Graham. The van was a Vauxhall van with plenty of room. He is a friendly guy, and we were immediately put at ease. He showed us a couple places around Oxford to get our bearings and then off we went! Blenheim Castle was our first stop. It was jam packed that day because of a car show, but it was an added bonus to see all the vintage Rolls, Ferraris, and a lot of other cars. Gorgeous vehicles! The castle itself is stunning, and the Churchill memorabilia is very interesting. Graham knew all the stories behind the estate, and pointed out the things of interest. We also took a short walk around the grounds because it was a beautiful day. Then he took us to some nearby village for lunch. Best meal of the whole vacay! Afterwards, we drove to the Cotswolds and walked amongst the thatched houses. From there, he took us to another village where we got some candy and then we headed for home. He was very amenable to our schedule, very easy going, and knows the area well. We had such an enjoyable day letting him do all the driving. I highly recommend this tour!

From the owner: At Undiscovered Cotswolds we offer small group tours and private tours of the Cotswolds and…read moresurrounding areas including Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and more

We chose this company because it was the only one offering tours to Cotswolds villages out of…read moreLondon during the time we were here. The tour guide, Graham, was awesome. Knowledgeable and entertaining. He didn't waste time telling a story that wasn't worth hearing. This was the type of tour that I prefer, where you get a ride, some background information enroute, tips and stories and jokes to keep you entertained, and then let you off to explore. I felt like we had the right amount of time allocated for each destination. 30 minutes for Bilbury, an hour for Burford and 2.5 hours for Oxford. Bilbury was beautiful and I highly recommend this tour just for this stop. Sunday is a good time as it was less busy.

Highly recommend using this tour! The van itself is very comfy and well ventilated. Our guide…read more(can't remember his name, apologies) was a total professional. He was insightful and engaging.