Glastonbury Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Glastonbury. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 5-Day Devon and Cornwall Small-Group Tour from London

• Small-Group Day Trip to Stonehenge, Glastonbury, and Avebury from London

• A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees

• Full-Day Tour of Glastonbury

• Avalon Adventure

There’s no cost to visit the town of Glastonbury independently, but many travelers visit on a guided tour to learn more about its rich history and cultural significance. Some tours depart from other cities, such as London or Bath, while others can be joined in the town itself. Expect to pay around US$100 for a full-day tour starting in Glastonbury, and between US$120 and US$250 for a tour from another city that includes other attractions, such as Stonehenge or Cheddar Gorge.

Yes, Glastonbury is definitely worth visiting if you want to experience a historic English town with centuries of history. The area is also home to a famous—and enormous—annual summer music event, the Glastonbury Festival, actually held in nearby Pilton. Fans of music and the arts might want to plan a trip to the town around the 5-day festival, though you'll need to make bookings well in advance. At other times of year, take a guided history tour around Glastonbury, which is usually quite peaceful.

Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Tour of Glastonbury, "Great experience, friendly down-to-earth facilitation of the day. Highly recommend. Supportive of little kids in tow, thank you."

Glastonbury is an ancient town in Somerset that's been a famous religious and pilgrimage center throughout the centuries. Nowadays it’s most famous for its annual Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. The 5-day festival has been running since 1970 and brings together international music stars. Attendees generally camp on-site.

Yes, it’s difficult to get tickets to the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. First, you must register online (free), which includes submitting a passport-style photo of yourself. If your registration is accepted, you’ll be notified when tickets go on sale. Millions of people vie for about 200,000 tickets.

VIP tickets aren’t available to the general public. Only performers, music industry professionals, press, and VIP guests can get VIP tickets to the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. VIP tickets give ticket holders access to performers’ areas, private bars and food stalls, and VIP toilets and showers.

Yes, you can shower at the Glastonbury Festival, but facilities are limited, and expect long lines. There are large demands on the town’s water supply for the festival, so showers are limited. VIP tickets (not available to the general public) provide access to a dedicated shower block.

Yes, most people who attend Glastonbury Festival camp in tents, campervans/caravans, or on-site tipis. Camping is permitted in the designated camping fields but not in the parking lots. Offsite accommodation may also be found in homes, bed and breakfasts, and private campsites, but the town isn’t a big place.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Glastonbury. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in South West England:

• Stonehenge

• Roman Baths

• Royal Crescent

• Salisbury Cathedral

• Avebury

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in South West England.