Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury Tour from Southampton to London
This Stonehenge, Salisbury, & Windsor tour is perfect for travelers who are stopping-over or have finished a cruise, and want to turn their journey from Southampton Port to London hotels or Heathrow Airport into an unforgettable day out! Travel in luxury transportation and with an expert tour guide. Discover the Magna Carta at Salisbury Cathedral, the ancient stone circles at Stonehenge and over 900 years of royal history at Windsor Castle. This Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury tour from Southampton to London drops-off at over 250 London and Heathrow hotels, Heathrow airport terminals, and London train stations.
We also offer a Bath & Windsor Castle Tour from Southampton to London on different departure dates.
schedule:
- 08:00: Meet your guide at Southampton Port Terminal on this full day tour of Stonehenge, Salisbury & Windsor ending in London & Heathrow Airport
- 08:30: Depart Southampton Port and drive into the English countryside in luxury transportation and with an expert tour guide
- 09:15: Arrive at Salisbury Cathedral, one of the England’s most impressive places of worship which boasts the tallest spire in Britain. Admire the Magna Carta and Europe’s oldest clock
- 10:45: Arrive in Stonehenge and learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage. Visit the stone circles (optional extra entrance fee)
- 14:00: Arrive at Windsor. Optional visit to Windsor Castle including State Apartments and St George’s Chapel. Alternatively, discover the charming Windsor town centre.
- 16:45-17:30: Drop-off at Heathrow terminals & hotels
- 18:00-18:30: Drop-off at Central London hotels & train stations
- 18:45-19.00: Drop-off at Victoria Train Station (from here there are trains & buses to Gatwick, Stansted & Luton Airports)
NB. All times are approximate and are dependent on traffic conditions.
itinerary:
Salisbury Cathedral:
Our first stop on this Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury tour from Southampton to London is the picturesque town of Salisbury, about 45 minutes drive from Southampton. The town is home to Salisbury Cathedral, one of the most spectacular places of worship which boasts the largest spire in Britain and the oldest working clock in Europe. We’ll spend around 1 hour exploring the Cathedral, including a viewing of the best-preserved copy of the Magna Carta. This is one of mankind’s most important documents, guaranteeing individuals the right to justice and a fair trial!
Stonehenge:
Following our visit to Salisbury Cathedral, we head through Salisbury’s pretty town centre and into the gorgeous English countryside towards Stonehenge. On arrival at Stonehenge, your guide will explain the history and heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn more about how this site was constructed, and why it was built in the first place! Stonehenge is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK, and amongst the most mysterious locations in the world. From here, you have the option of visiting the stone circles (optional extra).
Windsor Castle:
Windsor Castle is the last stop on this Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury tour from Southampton to London. It is the longest continuously inhabited castle in the world and home to the British royal family. Discover over 900-years of history on a visit to the State Rooms & St George’s Chapel. Admire the incredible interiors, luxury furnishings and impressive architecture, on a self-guided visited of the Castle, accompanied by excellent audio-guides.
Entrance tickets to Windsor Castle are optional extras. If you choose not to visit Windsor Castle, you’ll have time to walk around the pretty town centre of Windsor and nearby Eton.
This is the final stop on this Southampton to London tour. From here we drop you off in Heathrow airport or London hotels
More info:
Departure from Southampton Port:
- Most ships arrive at Southampton Port between 05:00-06:00. Disembarkation starts at around 07:00.
- Your driver will meet you at the exit of the terminal building at 08:00
- Departure from Southampton Port at 08:30
- If your ship is delayed then either the tour bus will wait or an additional ‘catch-up’ bus will wait.
- If an additional catch-up bus waits for you, it will then take you to the main tour. This means that in the event of a late arrival, you might miss a portion of the tour.
Drop-off Locations:
- For London hotel and train station drop-off locations see here
- For Heathrow Airport & Hotels drop-off locations see here
**If your hotel is not on the list, please contact us with the name and full address of the hotel, and we can tell you the nearest drop off location.
Tour includes:
- Luxury transportation
- An expert tour guide
- Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral (which is free!)
Optional Extras
It is recommended to purchase these optional extra tickets at the same time as booking the tour
- Entrance tickets to Stonehenge (Adult £17.30, Senior £15.60, Child £10.40)
- Entrance tickets to Windsor Castle (Adult £20.50, Senior £18.70, Child £12)
Tour excludes:
- Lunch (your guide will point out places to eat in Salisbury, Stonehenge & Windsor)
More info:
- The luggage allowance for the Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury tour from Southampton to London is 2 large cases per passenger (maximum 23kgs per case) plus 2 pieces of hand luggage (max 10kg per case). If you have excess baggage, special baggage (like a wheelchair, mobility vehicle) or bulky items, contact us.
- The walk from the bus to Salisbury Cathedral takes 5 minutes, and from Windsor Car Park to Windsor Castle takes 10-15 minutes. Sometimes the order of the day may change, first with a visit to Stonehenge, then to Salisbury and finally to Windsor.
- Entrance to Salisbury Cathedral is free of charge, but the Cathedral recommends a donation of £7.50 per person.
- On Sunday’s the Magna Carta viewing room at Salisbury Cathedral is closed, and occasionally entrance is restricted because of Church Services on Sunday’s or special event days.
- Occasionally Windsor Castle restricts access or is closed. You can see more info about planned closures here. In the event of closures, we will visit Windsor town centre for a longer walking tour.
This Stonehenge, Windsor & Salisbury Tour from Southampton to London is also offered as a private tour on days where the public tour is unavailable. See here for more information.
