Top South West England Historical Tours

See UNESCO World Heritage sites, Cotswolds villages, and more on this full-day tour from Bath. Depart early in the morning and head to the world-famous Stonehenge (entry own expense), where you’ll skip the crowds and explore with an audio guide. Continue to other nearby highlights, including Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill, before visiting the Tudor–era Lacock Abbey. End the day at Castle Combe: one of the Cotswolds’ prettiest villages.

Get from Bath to Stonehenge with ease on this convenient small-group tour. No need to worry about multiple stops along the way—the tour goes directly to Stonehenge and usually takes under one hour to get there. Travel comfortably in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with onboard commentary. Also, enjoy the perk of having Stonehenge entry included.

See the best of Bath, including the Roman Baths, on a morning or afternoon walking tour. As you walk between the sites, hear about this UNESCO-listed city and its Roman and Georgian heritage. Admire landmarks like Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent, and visit the Roman Baths to see the baths and artifacts left by Britain’s Roman occupiers almost 2,000 years ago. Upgrade to include the baths' admission fee.

Settle in for a round-trip cruise from Poole to Swanage, and see the renowned Jurassic Coast from the water. As you listen to the captain’s commentary, gaze out at the sights of Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, and Brownsea Island. Travel along the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, learn about its geology, and look out for key landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay.

Get more out of your time in the Bath area by traveling to explore another regional highlight of South England—the Cotswolds. This “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” is known for its picturesque countryside and pretty villages, but it can be hard to get to the small villages without your own transport. Instead of driving, enjoy the perk of having a driver for the day. Highlights on the tour include Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, and Bibury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are the internationally respected Blue Badge registered / fully insured / Institute of Tourist Guiding qualified guides. They will ensure you take away a full understanding of Bath, and show you the must-see highlights. The walking tour will be enjoyable, informative, interesting, entertaining, and historically correct!

From Blackbeard, the notorious pirate, through to Banksy, the globe’s #1 street artist, via Edward Colston, the slave trader whose statue fell during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Bristol has put itself on the map. Find out exactly how on this fascinating guided tour that mingles centuries of city history with vibrant street art—and leave with tips to make the most of your stay.

Visit all of England’s UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments in one day on a full-day tour from Salisbury. Designed to delight travelers interested in history, this tour covers the mysterious Neolithic stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury, Silbury Hill burial mound, and West Kennet Long Barrow, all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This private tour is a great way to experience one of the most unique places near Bath. Glastonbury is unlike any other town in England. The small town is steeped in legends relating to King Arthur, Jesus and the Holy Grail and today it is a popular place for yoga, meditation and New Age spiritualism. During this tour you will visit its key attractions and hear about its fascinating stories. • Explore sites related to the legends of King Arthur • Visit the picturesque gardens and ruins of Glastonbury Abbey • Enjoy panoramic views from one of the region’s most famous landmarks: Glastonbury Tor • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included

Our award winning tours from Bath are thoughtfully organised, allowing you time to explore freely as well having the benefit of our local driver guides who are full of knowledge and passionate about the area. Being in a small minicoach allows you to see over the hedges and walls but still allows access along narrow country lanes, so you can sit back and enjoy the wonderful Cotswold countryside. We have been in the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for many years, please read our heart warming reviews!

Discover four of England’s historical highlights on a scenic full-day coach trip from Salisbury. See Salisbury's top landmarks and visit Salisbury Cathedral, home to a copy of the 1215 Magna Carta. Stop at Old Sarum, Salisbury’s Iron Age settlement, and travel through picturesque countryside and thatched villages to Stonehenge. After strolling around the UNESCO-listed stones and visitor center, break for a traditional pub lunch. Lastly, visit Amesbury, the UK's oldest continuous settlement, to discover its 21st-century sculpture, 'The Ancestor', and St Mary and St Melor Church.

Make your visit to Stonehenge immersive and stress-free on a private 4-hour tour. Skip the hassle of public buses and schedules and relax in private end-to-end transportation from your Bath hotel. En route, take in the iconic English countryside while your guide narrates the surroundings. Enjoy a detailed tour at the mysterious archaeological site, followed by free time to wander around at your own pace.

This privately guided, exclusive tour from Bath enables you to explore two of England's most popular visitor attractions in one memorable day. Visit Stonehenge, the greatest and most iconic marvel of prehistoric Britain. Your visit includes Skip The Line admission tickets. Explore the Stonehenge landscape at leisure and discover more about the Bronze Age burial mounds located nearby. Visit Salisbury Cathedral and be inspired by the scale and grandeur of this magnificent Gothic masterpiece. Thereafter visit the inspirational 1215 Magna Carta Exhibition. Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. The site used to include a royal castle and a cathedral within an Iron Age fortification.

Enjoy a private guided tour of the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. All tours are by air conditioned car and include pick up from your local* hotel or arrival point. Full day (minimum 8 hours) or half day (minimum 5 hours) tours are available. Full day tours include visits to both Stonehenge and Avebury. West Kennet Long Barrow, Silbury Hill and Durrington Walls are also on route. Your expert local guide has a degree in archaeology and classical studies. As a local he knows the most scenic routes and the more hidden and unusual sites along the way. He also knows the best places to eat and drink including traditional English pubs and the best spots for a picnic lunch. *local means local to the Stonehenge and Avebury area west of London. Local towns include Salisbury, Bath, Swindon and Marlborough. Pick ups outside of this area including London are possible but may bear an extra cost. Pick up and drop off points can differ to suit you.

Travel back in time to the unspoiled English corner of the Cotswolds on this private day trip from Bath. Be captivated by the stunning scenery of rolling hills and villages of honey-colored stone.

It can be hard to travel between Cornwall’s dispersed coastal highlights without your own vehicle, but with this tour, benefit from the luxury of having a private driver to plan the itinerary and take care of the driving. During the tour, see a variety of top Cornwall sights—such as St Ives Bay, Porthcurno Beach, Land’s End, St. Michael’s Mount, and Lizard Point.

Follow in the regal footsteps of Daphne and the Duke on this Bath walking tour featuring filming locations for the smash Netflix series Bridgerton. See why Bath’s elegant Regency-era architecture made the perfect backdrop for the show’s scandals and romance as you scout the real-life locations for Modiste dressmakers, Gunter’s Tea Shop, the stately Featherington and Danbury homes, and more. Like Lady Whistledown’s gossip, Bath’s best-kept secrets won’t stay quiet for long.

Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide on a private tour of Bath, the ideal choice for travelers with limited time in the historic Georgian city. Rather than exploring as a large group, you'll receive undivided attention from a private guide who was born and raised in Bath, meaning that you'll stray from the beaten path and discover parts of the city that tourists usually miss out on. Plus, you can choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

The historic spa city of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage site, filled with architectural wonders and Roman monuments. With this tour, take in all the highlights on a half-day tour and benefit from the expertise of a Blue Badge registered guide. Admire the Georgian buildings along the Royal Crescent; stop at landmarks including Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and Sally Lunn's Museum; and upgrade to include skip-the-line tickets for the Roman Baths.

Perfect for time-pressed and first-time visitors to Bath, this introductory tour will whisk you to the city’s top attractions. Pick from multiple daily departure times, and set off with just your Blue Badge-registered guide for company. You’ll admire Bath’s various UNESCO-listed highlights, including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths, and more. You can also further customize the itinerary based on your group’s interests.

Don't worry about planning a thing with this private excursion into the English countryside, with door-to-door travel from London included. After your guide picks you up, you escape the city for an early stop at Stonehenge—before the tour buses arrive—and an afternoon exploring the Roman Baths. As your guide regales you with stories of the region's history, you can stop in an 18th-century village, learn about the wool trade, and even have time to visit a nearby castle.

Bath Ghost Tours offer the very best ghost walk in the city of Bath. A mixture of fun, theatrics. historical fact and paranormal experiments, the whole family will love this tour. It is suitable for all age groups and as well as providing visitors with a highly entertaining night out in the city, this tour of the city of Bath by night is quite beautiful. It is the only tour on which guests are actively encouraged to take part in the stories and become involved in the experiments.

This is an unmissable Stonehenge experience, which includes Skip the Line admission tickets. Enjoy the personalised experience of a private tour to the most iconic prehistoric monument in Britain and return to Bath in time for lunch.

Instead of a predictable walking tour that only covers Bath’s history and top landmarks, this tour allows you to experience a completely different side of the city. Hear stories about crimes, corruption, and hidden sins of Bath that visitors don’t usually find out about. From thieves to gamblers to an infamous preacher—John Wesley, this tour provides humor, history, and sinful stories while walking between key sights such as the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.