Day Trips from London to Southampton

Trace the footsteps of Lady Mary Crawley on a full-day tour of rural ‘Downton Abbey’ locations from London. Rewind to the early 20th-century Britain portrayed in the hit TV period drama, and tour the Oxfordshire village that doubled as Downton as you hear anecdotes about the series and actors. Plus, visit Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, to explore its above-stairs rooms and gardens independently. Highclere admission and round-trip transport included.

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, and then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, which is also known as Downton Village in the award-winning British TV series. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle, known in the show as 'Downton Abbey,' in Hampshire.

Tick off more of southern England’s attractions in less time on a private day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath from London. On a private vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, travel to Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of Her Majesty the Queen; demystify the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge; and take a guided tour of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Refreshments and hotel pickup and drop-off in London are included.

Find yourself in the world of Downton Abbey during this 9-hour tour from central London. With your guide in the lead, sharing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information, stop first in the village of Bampton, used as the Downton village setting. At Highclere Castle, spend three hours on a self-guided tour of the rooms used for most of the hit show's filming.

Designed to delight travelers interested in ancient history, this private 8-hour tour covers the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and the lesser-known sites of Woodhenge and Avebury Stone Circle. Departing London in a vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, you’ll spend a couple of hours at each site, learning about the mysteries and legends surrounding each. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, however entrance to Stonehenge is not.

Discover many of Downton Abbey’s key filming locations—and follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family and other characters—during this immersive, full-day tour from London. Meet in the morning directly at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of a private vehicle into the countryside. You’ll visit Highclere Castle (which doubles as Downton Abbey), Cogges Manor Farm (where the Drews live), the village of Bampton, and much more.

Visit real-life ‘Downton Abbey’ filming locations on this private black cab tour from London. Following pickup from your hotel, sit back in your iconic transport and learn about Britain’s aristocracy and the fictional Grantham and Crawley families as your personal driver-guide chauffeurs you from site to site. You might visit Greys Court, otherwise known as Downton Place; the Downton village of Bampton; or the stately Highclere Castle (tickets own expense), which features as Downton Abbey itself.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 5,000-year-old stone circle of Stonehenge is one of England's star attractions—but tricky to reach independently. Pair it with Windsor Castle, home to British royalty for almost 1,000 years, on this door-to-door day trip with a private driver/guide: you'll also visit Woodhenge and stop for lunch in a country pub. Like entrance fees, your lunch is at your own expense.

Visit Stonehenge with a private guide to accompany you and provide commentary about its ancient history, as well as its magic and mystery—a perk you’d miss out on if exploring the site alone. To ensure you get there comfortably—private air-conditioned transport from London is included, with onboard Wi-Fi to keep you entertained along the way.

Check off two top attractions in a day on this private tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle. Avoid the hassle of public transport and travel in a more luxurious and stress-free way with private transfers between sites. As an extra perk, admission to the attractions is included too. First, visit Highclere Castle—known for being the filming location for Downton Abbey. Then, go to Stonehenge—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and prehistoric wonder.

Stonehenge is notoriously difficult to reach using public transit. Say no to stressful left-side driving and yes to your own driver/guide on this full-day private tour, direct from your London address. Drive through Eton College, the UK's most famous school; explore Windsor Castle in depth; enjoy lunch in a pretty country pub; and see both Woodhenge and Stonehenge. Please note: lunch and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Stonehenge is an epic must-see destination when on Earth ! Free entry tickets included. Friendly, helpful, experienced & knowledgable TFL licensed driver~guide who loves Stonehenge. Do not 'rock up' on a crowded tour bus waiting for strangers ! On this private tour to Stonehenge you & your entourage will be picked -up at the time & place you choose in a comfortable executive minivan with all amenities. Stonehenge is under 2 hours from London, less than 1 hour from Southampton, & you will pass by some lovely English countryside. Your expert personal guide will accompany you inside the Stonehenge exhibition & to the monoliths. Here you will experience this sacred monument to early human ingenuity. You will be inspired by their determination to make their mark on this heavenly landscape, to live off it & honour their ancestors. While walking around the Stonehenge circle, a World Heritage site, we an also take some momentous photographs. An unforgettable day for the whole family !

In this tour, we are aiming to give you more information about Stonehenge as well as Woodhenge in order to reveal the strong connection between two ancient sites. In the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, Stonehenge evolved from a simple bank and a ditch into a very sophisticated rock circle on a midsummer sunrise axis. Stonehenge may have been an astronomical observatory or used in sacred, sun-like, or even death rituals. Salisbury might be one of the most beautiful heritage towns of England and only 20 minutes away from Stonehenge. It’s a jackpot to visit both destinations in English culture. Magnificent Salisbury Cathedral is surrounded by historical buildings and museums in the spectacular Cathedral Close. You will marvel at the magnificent Gothic architecture and explore this living church's past and present. You will also note that the 750th anniversary was in 2008 when you look at the best-preserved original Magna Carta. Get ready for a true Stonehenge experience with us!

As one of Britain’s most iconic links to the prehistoric past, Stonehenge has enchanted visitors for generations. Learn about the specific placement of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, and why archaeologists believe this was so important to the area’s Neolithic ancestors. Woodhenge, discovered in 1925, is similarly important to understanding Human civilizations in Britain 5,000 years ago.

Private Tour No Sharing Travel by luxury vehicle Driver guided tour On this private driver guided day tour from London you will visit Stonehenge and Woodhenge. Both sites date back around 5,000 years but they are completely different from each other.

Before boarding your ship you have a great opportunity to visit Hampton Court Palace on this pre-Southampton tour from London, on this self-guided private vehicle service. Visit Hampton Court Palace and discover the Renowned Magic Garden and get lost in the famous Maze and Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and then travel directly to Southampton cruise terminal or hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with tons of space for your luggage. Direct pick-up service from your London accommodation. One-way pre-cruise excursion from London to Port of Southampton with stops in Hampton Court Palace. Explore the regal residence at your own pace with an audio guide, available in multiple languages.

Award–Winning Archaeologist Guided Tours from London. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine visiting the best art gallery in the world with your own curator, the British Museum with a historian, or perhaps Shakespeare's Globe with a literary scholar . . . Well, why not visit Stonehenge with your very own expert archaeologist. Study the ‘Heart of Neolithic Britain’, the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Stonehenge and Avebury. Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' at Durrington Walls and Woodhenge, before enjoying a leisurely stroll around Stonehenge with our passionate, expert archaeologists. Enjoy plenty of time to explore picturesque Salisbury and it's cathedral, one of the most uplifting experiences in English architecture. Visit the largest man-made tumuli in Prehistoric Europe - Silbury Hill Enter the 5500-year-old Neolithic tomb at West Kennet We finish by visiting the world's largest stone circle at Avebury, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside.

Award–Winning Archaeologist Guided Tours from London. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine visiting the best art gallery in the world with your own curator, the British Museum with a historian, or perhaps Shakespeare's Globe with a literary scholar . . . Well, why not visit Stonehenge with your very own expert archaeologist. Study the ‘Heart of Neolithic Britain’, the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Stonehenge. Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' at Durrington Walls and Woodhenge, before enjoying a leisurely stroll around the Stonehenge landscape with our passionate, expert archaeologists. See and understand this famous landscape through the eyes of an expert! Return to London no later than 3pm, to leave the evenings available for theatre shows, musicals, dinners and meeting up with friends and family.

Award–Winning Archaeologist Guided Tours from London. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine visiting the best art gallery in the world with your own curator, the British Museum with a historian, or perhaps Shakespeare's Globe with a literary scholar . . . Well, why not visit Stonehenge with your very own expert archaeologist. Study the ‘Heart of Neolithic Britain’, the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of Stonehenge and Avebury. Visit the Stonehenge 'builder's village' at Durrington Walls and Woodhenge, before enjoying a leisurely stroll around Stonehenge with our passionate, expert archaeologists. Enjoy plenty of time to explore picturesque Bath and its Abbey, Roman Baths and 18th century architecture and urban design. Visit the largest man-made tumuli in Prehistoric Europe - Silbury Hill Enter the 5500-year-old Neolithic tomb at West Kennet We finish by visiting the world's largest stone circle at Avebury, with its beautiful medieval village situated inside.

We have been producing and running tours for over 30 years and we like to think that each one of our tours is special in its own right and our King Arthur tour is no exception. Based upon our very own extensive research and experience we have curated a tour which blends historical, archaeological and literary sources to bring, what we hope, is an informative and above all an entertaining day out. Not only do we cover the well known legends of Arthur but we delve deep into Celtic folk lore to give another perspective on this the most famous but enigmatic figures of Britain's dark age. We visit places that most others omit. For example we take a hike up Glastonbury Tor for some stunning views across the countryside, and we visit the White spring where our passengers can bathe in the spring waters. We also slot in other visits, such as Caen Lock and Silbury Hill so that our passengers get the most out of their day.

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it not only stops at the stunning Highclere Castle and the filming location of Downton VIllage but also stops for lunch in a charming country pub! Starting and finishing at your London hotel or selected pick-up point, the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. Led by an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours and who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to London. While on tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour as this gives you the chance to select your own meal choice from the pub's delicious menu.

Before boarding your ship you have a great opportunity to visit Windsor Castle on this pre-Southampton tour from London, on this self-guided private vehicle service. Visit the quintessential town of Windsor to see the world’s oldest occupied castle and then travel directly to the Southampton cruise terminal or hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with tons of space for your luggage. Direct pick-up service from your London accommodation. One-way pre-cruise excursion from London to Port of Southampton with stops in Windsor. Designed for travelers wanting to combine convenience with flexibility with included admission tickets to Windsor. Explore the regal residence at your own pace with an audio guide, available in multiple languages.

Before boarding your ship you have a great opportunity to visit Stonehenge on this pre-Southampton tour from London, on this self-guided private vehicle service. Discovered the mystery surrounding Stonehenge and then travel directly to the Southampton cruise terminal or hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with tons of space for your luggage. Direct pick-up service from your London accommodation. One-way pre-cruise excursion from London to Port of Southampton with stop at Stonehenge. Designed for travelers wanting to combine convenience with flexibility with included admission tickets to Stonehenge. Explore the grounds at your own pace.