STONEHENGE & SALISBURY MUSEUM TOUR
STONEHENGE & SALISBURY MUSEUM TOUR
THE COMPLETE PREHISTORIC STORY
Connecting the Stones with the People Who Built Them
This extraordinary tour reveals both sides of the Stonehenge story, the magnificent monument itself and the remarkable artifacts found within it, now housed in Salisbury's acclaimed museum.
A Journey Through Ancient Landscapes
Your day begins with collection from your accommodation as we travel through the picturesque Woodford villages and historic Wylye Valley. Your guide shares tales of these landscapes, pointing out hidden features that reveal thousands of years of continuous habitation.
Approaching Ancient Mystery
As we near Amesbury—Britain's oldest continuously inhabited settlement—the landscape transforms. Bronze Age burial mounds (barrows) appear on the horizon as your guide explains how these royal tombs relate to Stonehenge itself.
Stonehenge Experience Tour
Arriving early to avoid crowds, you'll experience Stonehenge at its most atmospheric. Unlike standard visits, your expert Tour Guide:
Personally leads you around the monument, revealing construction details invisible to casual observers
Explains how recent archaeological discoveries have revolutionised our understanding
Points out subtle astronomical alignments missed by most visitors
Shares lesser-known theories challenging the standard narratives
In the Stonehenge exhibition, your Tour Guide illuminates the significance of 250 archaeological treasures on display and brings the reconstructed Neolithic village to life with vivid descriptions of daily activities from feasting to tool-making.
Salisbury Museum: Where Stonehenge Treasures Live
Housed in the magnificent King's House within Cathedral Close, Salisbury Museum holds the most important Stonehenge artifacts ever discovered. Your guide personally escorts you through the galleries, revealing:
The Amesbury Archer: Discover the extraordinary story of this prehistoric VIP buried with the earliest gold objects found in Britain. Your guide explains how isotope analysis of his teeth proved he traveled from Alpine Europe to Stonehenge 4,300 years ago.
The Stonehenge Archer: Found buried within Stonehenge itself, this mysterious individual with arrowheads embedded in his body tells a darker story of the monument. Your guide shares competing theories about whether he represents sacrifice, execution, or ancient conflict.
The Boscombe Bowmen: A group burial near Stonehenge that changed archaeologists' understanding of prehistoric migration. Your guide explains how these individuals connect to the bluestones transported from Wales.
Rather than simply viewing artifacts in display cases, your guide connects each object to the monument you visited earlier, completing Stonehenge's human story in a way impossible to appreciate at either location alone.
Cathedral Close: England's Most Perfect Setting
Before departing, we stroll through Cathedral Close, described by Bill Bryson as "the most desirable address in Britain." Your guide points out architectural treasures spanning 800 years while sharing stories of the notable residents who have called this exclusive enclave home.
Stones and Stories Tour. The Complete Stonehenge Experience
Our Stonehenge and Salisbury Museum tour offers something truly special, it brings together the monument and the artifacts, the landscape and the people who shaped it. Your knowledgeable Tour Guide weaves these elements into a rich tapestry of understanding that neither site alone can provide, creating a complete picture of Britain's most iconic prehistoric wonder.
What's Included In Your Exclusive Tour:
Convenient accommodation pickup and return
Dedicated personal tour guide throughout your experience
Complimentary chilled mineral water
Travel in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Relaxed itinerary with enjoyment guaranteed
