Stonehenge & Bath Tour: An Exclusive 8-Hour Private Journey

Airport Pickups London proudly presents our Stonehenge & Bath Tour, available 365 days a year. Designed to offer an intimate exploration of two of the UK's most iconic historical sites, this 8-hour private tour invites you to uncover the mysteries of Stonehenge and delve into the rich history of Bath, all from the comfort of luxury transport and with the convenience of pickup from any London address.

STONEHENGE

The Significance of Stonehenge

The immensely significant site, Europe’s most famous prehistoric marvel, stands at the heart of a ceremonial landscape containing 450 protected ancient monuments of national importance. Stonehenge retains a powerful atmosphere of mystery and awe, as very little is known about the site. Was it a temple or a vast astronomical calendar? The origins and engineering feats of Stonehenge remain subjects of speculation and admiration.

Historical Timeline and Construction

What you see today are the remains of a sequence of monuments erected in three phases, from around 3050 BC to around 1600 BC. The outer circular bank and ditch, constructed over 5000 years ago, are the oldest parts. Approximately 475 years later, a double circle of 80 bluestones was erected. Weighing up to four tonnes each, these stones were transported over 200 miles (320 km) from the Preseli Hills in southwest Wales.

BATH

The City's Charm and History

The city, built from eye-pleasing, honey-colored limestone, boasts a striking setting amid seven hills, at the junction of the Cotswolds and Mendip Hills, and along the banks of the River Avon and the Kennet Avon Canal. Although the hills can make walking somewhat tiring, the effort is rewarded with wonderful views. With over 20 museums and historic sites, a wide range of accommodations, and plenty of specialist shops, Bath offers something for everyone. In between sightseeing, vibrant street life and numerous cafés provide ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.

Roman Bath's Legacy

Roman Bath was founded in AD 44 as the settlement of Aquae Sulis. The city prospered through the medieval wool trade, but its modern significance dates from the 18th century, following the rediscovery of its Roman hot springs in 1755. Made fashionable by Richard “Beau” Nash, Bath attracted London’s high society to its baths, springs, grand balls, and assemblies. Today, Bath is celebrated for the country’s only hot spring.

WHAT TO SEE

The Pump Room

This high-ceilinged, chandelier-lit Georgian institution, established in 1796, offers afternoon tea accompanied by a chamber trio, within sight of the King’s Bath. Originally intended for invalids to drink Bath’s mineral waters, it became a fashionable meeting place thanks to Richard ‘Beau’ Nash.

Roman Baths

A self-guided tour showcases the finest bathhouse site in Britain, leading from the Georgian elegance of the Pump Room to the Roman era. Highlights include the pool and the Great Bath, with the spring still bubbling up at a constant 46°C (116°F), once sacred to the goddess Sulis.

Bath Abbey

Despite its name, this building is a church and one of the finest examples of Perpendicular style, begun in 1499. Legend says its shape was revealed to Bishop Oliver King in a dream by angels, a story depicted on the west front with carved angels and the founder’s signature—an olive tree surrounded by crowns.