Inner circle tours at Stonehenge from London 2024

Stonehenge is a "must see" for any visitor. This Stonehenge Special Access tour offers something different, giving you privileged access, behind the ropes within the Stone Circle itself, walking among the stones.

These special access sessions at Stonehenge only happen outside Stonehenge normal public opening hours, at dawn (and in the evening too between March and September).

The privileged special access at Stonehenge is for the select few! Only 30 people are allowed on Stonehenge for each special access session.

Demand far outstrips supply of tickets - Stonehenge special access tours are routinely sold out far in advance.

Tickets are allocated by Stonehenge and are released usually every November for the following year. We aim to display the following year's ticket dates for Stonehenge Special Access as soon as possible after they are made live. If you are planning ahead for later than these dates it is necessary to keep checking back until they become live in the autumn before you visit.

Please note - Special Access visits are available most but not all months of the year. No tours run during October and November and last two weeks of June.

Morning Special Access - also visiting Salisbury

Sunrise at Stonehenge

On arriving at Stonehenge our local expert will lead you inside. Note the only facilities that will be open will be toilets; the gift shop and refreshment outlets will be closed.

You will spend an hour inside the temple complex where your guide will explain the history of this ancient site and the many myths and legends that surround it.

Experience the history, mystery and magic of the greatest stone circle in the world! You are free to take photographs and video footage.

Salisbury

You will continue to Salisbury after Stonehenge where you will visit Salisbury Cathedral - one of England's finest cathedrals which was constructed over 750 years ago.

The building is famous for its elegant spire - the tallest in England at 404 feet high! In the beautiful, Gothic Chapter House there is the chance to view one of the last remaining copies of the Magna Carta (not available on Sunday mornings or Good Friday).

There is also ample opportunity to stroll the streets of this ancient, market town and indulge in some souvenir shopping or perhaps some independent sightseeing. Upon arrival into Salisbury you will have some free time to spend at the cathedral with your guide and in town sightseeing.

 

Evening Special Access - also visiting Avebury

Avebury

Your first stop will be the medieval village of Avebury which is ringed by the largest stone circle in the world (Avebury henge) and the product of Neolithic man. You will have free time to explore this picturesque and historic area. Like Stonehenge later you will be able to walk among the stones.

West Kennet Long Barrow

Then a very short journey from the stone circle we walk up the hillside to West Kennet Long Barrow one of the largest Neolithic burial tombs in Britain and over 5000 years old. Your guide will take you into the burial chambers and bring its fascinating history alive.

Sunset at Stonehenge

You will then take the 40 minute scenic drive to Stonehenge and meet our local expert who will lead you into Stonehenge.

Note the only facilities that will be open will be toilets, the gift shop and refreshment outlets will be closed.

Inside the temple complex the guide will explain the history of this ancient site and the many myths and legends that surround it. Experience the history, mystery and magic of the greatest stone circle in the world! You are free to take photographs and video footage.