Top England Archaeology Tours - page 6

Immerse yourself in English history with this private tour from London to Bath and Stonehenge. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and enjoy ample exploring time at each location. Walk around Bath—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—seeing The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, and cast your eyes on Stonehenge, a neolithic monument built over 3,000 years ago.

Exploring Northumberland’s Hadrian’s Wall without a guide risks you missing out on the UNESCO-listed site’s hidden details and role in the region’s history. Delve deeper into the wall’s purpose and past, and view the surrounding Northumberland National Park on this guided walk, all with a historically costumed guide who’ll share facts, secrets, and stories that many visitors never get to hear.

Diana is a private tour guide who brings London to life through the eyes of an art historian. Her tours go beyond dates and landmarks, uncovering symbolism, artistic movements, and the hidden meanings woven into architecture, paintings, and urban design. With a trained, analytical eye and a storyteller’s touch, she offers guests a deeper, more intimate understanding of the city—connecting history, art, and place in a way that feels both personal and intellectually rich.

Friendly and professional service with a flexible approach to individual needs. Hampton Private Transfers is a fully licensed and insured transport provider. You will travel in a spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle with at least 7 full-size seats and ample space for your luggage. We are happy to transport foldable mobility aids, scooters, or baby strollers. We prefer a stress-free journey and a relaxed travel. Your comfort is our priority. Please note tour guide and entrance fees are not included.

Visit Stonehenge, England's most popular ancient site, with this half-day tour from Bath. Your guide will meet you at the Bath Visitor Information Center in the heart of the city and escort you and your small group out to the site. Once there, you'll get to spend time exploring the site and learning about its significance, with the help of your guide and virtually reality tools.

Just over an hour from London by train ( I do the journey daily), Leicester is rich in history, sport and culture. Remember the discovery of King Richard III under a carpark in Leicester. In this tour we will visit the spot where he had lain buried for 527 years as well as visiting his majestic resting place in Leicester Cathedral where he was re-interred in the presence of royals and descendants of those who fought with him at the Battle of Bosworth. On our private walking tour of Leicester we will also visit the beautiful old Guildhall and see the old Jewry Wall Bathhouse which dates from Roman times and visit other spots that were important in the life and death of King Richard III Leicester also played host to the English Civil War. Whilst not much of the castle remains now it has an important past. You can still see the loopholes the Parliamentary defenders made to shoot out at the Royalists outside. We will also explore the ‘modern’ Georgian streets in the centre of the city.

Get the background history on Housesteads Roman Fort as you walk around Hadrian’s Wall with a self-guided GPS tour. Download the app, then explore at your own pace using audio and maps that work offline. The tour covers the Roman remains where civilians and soldiers once lived. Only enter the attractions you're interested in since entry fees aren't included.

Discover the mysteries of Stonehenge on this half-day tour from London. Enjoy a relaxed 12pm departure from London. Your admission to the visitor exhibition as well as the monument is included allowing you to explore the ancient stones and learn about their rich history. This tour includes transport, admission to the site, and access to the exhibition center, ensuring a comprehensive experience. Enjoy at least 2 hours onsite to appreciate the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside insightful commentary from your expert guide. Ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a quick yet enriching excursion from London. - Afternoon 12 noon departure, returning to London by 7pm - Includes admission tickets, shuttle bus, and exhibition access - Expert guide providing historical insights during the journey - At least 2 hours to explore the monument and surrounding landscape

Come exploring West Cornwall with Glenys and Chris. Glenys is a thirty year old British taxi and Chris is your friendly driver and guide. Come with us to explore ancient churches (One of which is abandoned.), a stone circle where Chris will teach you to dowse for its mysteries, an abandoned bronze age village, a prehistoric fogou and pretty seaside towns. We'll visit some awesome viewpoints, look at fascinating mining heritage and discover some hidden gems. You'll hear stories and songs, a part of Cornwall's rich culture which is still thriving today. Is there something you particularly want to see that's not on the tour? No Problem, we can add it in. The tours are private, you won't have to share Glenys with anyone and you can go at your own pace. There's plenty of time for souvenir and ice cream shopping! It's your holiday, your tour, your pace, your choice.

Stonehenge, the world famous Unesco monument, is probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. Learn secrets of the Sarsen and Bluestones with a bespoke tour with your knowledgeable local guide. Also discover further into the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with Durrington Walls and Woodhenge and learn how Neolithic people lived in the area of Salisbury Plain. Your journey will start from Salisbury, learning about Salisbury Cathedral tallest spire in the UK, the Magna Carta and King John at Old Sarum. Continuing through the Woodford Valley along the River Avon towards Stonehenge. The tour will also include the World Heritage site of Avebury stone circle and the South Cotswolds, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops. There are many beautiful country pubs to stop along the way and enjoy a spot of lunch and relax with a local drink (price of lunch not included) Please contact us to discuss .

Leave the car behind and come explore some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK with Chris in his vintage taxi. It's not just pretty; it's an incredibly old landscape, and its history goes back beyond the dawn of civilization. We don't just concentrate on ancient history; we discover what part of North Cornwall plays in today's modern world and in the security of the nation. We visit forgotten castles; you'll hear of legends and stories. You'll marvel at awe-inspiring scenery, and you'll learn to dowse. This tour is not suitable for guests arriving by cruise ship into Falmouth. Please search for my West Cornwall Tour, "Soldiers, miners and fairies".

Explore the vast collection in London’s Natural History Museum on a private tour. Enjoy a personalized tour experience with your guide, who will take you through the must-see highlights of this 80 million-specimen collection. Visit Sophie the Stegosaurus and the long-extinct Dodo and gape at the rare Archaeopteryx, believed to be the “missing link” between dinosaurs and birds. Stand awestruck by a cross-section of Giant Sequoia – a tree already 1300 years old when it was felled in the 19th century. Then, visit plaster casts taken of the victims of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. You will also get to see some of the finest gemstones from the earths vault alongside rock from the Moon and Mars! After exploring this stunning collection, be left with a new appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world around us.

Take a tour with Manx-born guide Dr Jacqueline Yates. We can vary the tour if you have particular interests you'd like to explore.

Explore one of London’s top educational attractions with the help of a guide to walk and talk you and the kids through the Natural History Museum. This private tour helps children stay engaged and entertained in what can be a pretty busy and information-dense environment. From dinosaurs to butterflies to gems and much more, there’s so much for them to see and learn.

Windsor and Stonehenge sit in different directions from London, and reaching both in a day by public transport isn't realistic. Instead, join a driver-guide who covers the history of Stonehenge as you take in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed stone circle. At Windsor Castle, tour the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel with a provided audio guide.

Explore the history of Wiltshire with the help of a guide on this private tour. Relax in your private transportation as you're whisked between some of England's most famous ancient landmarks, including the Cherhill White Horse, the stone circles of Avebury, and Stonehenge—a neolithic monument built over 3,000 years ago. Listen as your guide shares some of the (allegedly) mystic and cosmic aspects of Stonehenge's past.

Make memories to last a lifetime on this private tour from London to Stonehenge and Bath, with a guide to tell you about it all as you explore. Immerse yourself in English history, from the 18th-century town that is Bath to the wonders of ancient Stonehenge—both UNESCO World Heritage sites. See it all in your own private, comfortable vehicle, with a driver to pick you up from your London accommodation.

Leave the Big Smoke of London in the dust and take a deep dive into British history with the help of your own private guide. Skip the stressful London Underground journey and relax with private round-trip transfer in a comfortable car, and check out Salisbury, including the Magna Carta contained within its cathedral, the ancient monument that is Stonehenge, and Bath, a UNESCO Heritage Site city.

Conocer la Historia de la Humanidad desde sus orígenes hace millones de años es posible sin moverse de Londres. Con nuestro guía oficial en español y experto en la materia podrás descubrir las principales piezas de las culturas que han poblado nuestro planeta. Con esta visita guiada obtendrás conocimientos únicos que te convertirán en un experto de la cultura antigua. Por ejemplo: Con qué otro nombre se conoce a la Sala de la Ilustración. Por qué tienen tanto valor histórico la Piedra Rosetta. Qué tipos de ritos funerarios se llevaban a cabo en el Antiguo Egipto. Cómo se diferenciaban los dirigentes del Alto Egipto y el Bajo Egipto. Qué importancia tenían las puertas en el Imperio Asirio. Por qué el Museo Británico posee el 37% del Partenón de Atenas. Qué representa el grabado de la espalda de la escultura de la Isla de Pascua. De qué culturas mesoamericanas se pueden encontrar piezas en el Museo Británico.

If you’re worried about kids getting bored when visiting the Natural History Museum, then this family-friendly tour is the one for you. Explore the museum with a guide to show you the museum’s best bits and provide entertaining commentary that’s aimed at keeping kids engaged. Along the way, see a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, Jurassic sea crocodiles, a blue whale skeleton, and plenty more surprises.

Make sure everyone in the family enjoys their time in London with a private, family-friendly tour of the inspiring British Museum. Your kid-focused guide makes the history and artifacts accessible and enjoyable to the little ones. Check out highlights such as the Egyptian collection and the Greek collection. After, take a walking tour of London’s West End, the theater district, giving the kids a chance to stretch their legs.

Explore the British Museum’s in a fun and educational way on this private half-day kid-friendly tour with an art historian guide. The visit is short enough to keep children (and adults) with short attention spans entertained and long enough to discover some of the museum’s most exciting items. Get up close to a 5,400-year-old mummy, see treasure from a buried ship, and more. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll through the West End.

Museum visits with kids can be challenging—especially if they’re easily distracted. Save your energy, and benefit from having someone else to help keep them entertained with this kid-friendly tour of the British Museum. Let a private guide plan the visit and act as your shortcut to the museum’s most interesting exhibits. The tour features the Egyptian and Greek sections—with mummies, the Rosetta Stone, and lots of ancient treasures to explore.

London is full of numerous world-famous landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and other highlights—and a private, chauffeur-driven tour is the perfect way to discover as much as possible in a short amount of time. Customize the itinerary to your preferences, and choose to explore Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and beyond. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.