After Hours Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour from London

Explore ancient ruins at Avebury, West Kennet, and more, then feel the magic of Stonehenge at sunset

Travel Flexibly 5 / 5 See All 3 Reviews · 11.00h · London, England

Looking for the ultimate Stonehenge evening experience without the big crowds? This tour from London lets you see the mysterious ancient structures after hours, with special access to the Inner Circle that’s off-limits to daytime visitors. Take in the peaceful atmosphere as the sun goes down and marvel as your guide explains the theories of its creation some 4,000 years ago. Take a step back into pre-Roman Britain on this full day tour that includes the Avebury Megaliths, West Kennet, and more.

  • Luxury transportation from London
  • Explore Neolithic England
  • Avebury Megaliths
  • West Kennet Long Barrow
  • Stonehenge after hours
  • Special access to the Inner Circle
  • The ancient wonder at sunset
  • Learn the mysteries and theories of Stonehenge

After meeting your local Stonehenge guide near Earl's Court in London, you'll hop on board a minivan or shuttle for the drive into the English countryside. With a small or mid-sized group of no more than 30 fellow travelers, you'll explore pre-Roman Britain, visiting the Avebury Megaliths and Neolithic sites at West Kennet and Long Barrow. In Avebury, you'll have free time for lunch and can visit the famously haunted Red Lion pub! Then after Stonehenge closes its gates to regular tourists, you'll have special access to enter the site around sunset.

After-Hours Stonehenge Tour Description

Your 11-hour full day tour from London includes:

  • Round-trip transportation from London

  • Tour of Avebury, West Kennet, and Long Barrow Neolithic ruins

  • Free time in Avebury for lunch at the famous Red Lion Pub

  • After-hours Stonehenge tour

  • Special access to the Stonehenge Inner Circle

  • Friendly, local driver-guide

  • Maximum group size of 30 (usually less)

Start Your Journey from London

Beginning in central London at Earl's Court, your driver will bring you through the countryside the heart of pre-historic Britain. Traveling in a comparatively small group of no more than 30 people, you'll be joined by an engaging local driver-guide who will share stories and theories about the ancient sites you'll see throughout the day.

Silbury Hill and West Kennet

Like the grand stone circle at Stonehenge, the man-made mound of Silbury Hill is rife with mystery. Similarly sized to the pyramids in Egypt, it's impossible to know the true reason behind what would have been a monumental construction project, especially given the tools available when it was built over 4,000 years ago!

At West Kennet Long Barrow, you'll visit an ancient burial ground and chambers that are thought to date back over 5,000 years. Listen as your guide explains how these chambers give insight into Neolithic life in Britain.

Avebury Monoliths and Free Time for Lunch

At Avebury, you'll find a smaller set of ancient stone circles, similar in age to that of Stonehenge. You'll stop here for some free time to explore charming Avebury village or have a tasty late lunch at the famous (and possibly haunted) Red Lion Pub.

Lunch is not included in the price of this tour, but your guide will have several recommendations to choose from.

Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour at Dusk

Have you ever wondered how Stonehenge was built? To this day historians and archaeologists cannot agree. Whether it was built as a Celtic Druid burial site or something more extraterrestrial, visiting Stonehenge after hours lets you experience the site at its best.

The grand finale of the day is your stop at Stonehenge and its Inner Circle. Get up close to the great triliths and imagine people putting these 25-ton structures into place without the help of any known machinery.

You'll also get special access to enter the Inner Circle that's off-limits to daytime visitors, where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and imagine the Druid rituals that may have occurred here.

After leaving Stonehenge, your driver will be waiting to take you back to London in time for bed!

What you get with this tour
Luxury return transportation from London
Tour of Avebury, West Kennet and Long Barrow Neolithic ruins
Free time in Avebury for lunch at the famous Red Lion Pub
After hours Stonehenge tour
Special access to the Stonehenge Inner Circle
Friendly, super-knowledgeable guide
Maximum group size of 30
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Once in a life time experience.
05 August 2023
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Reviewed by
Jen Heung

This experience is like no other and well worth the price. It is run with small groups and you get tons of time to explore, take pictures, and just soak up the environment with no one else around. This is the only way you get to spend time in the inner circle of the structure. Our guide at Stonehenge, Chris, was also a delight, who had tons of knowledge and willing to share if you were interested. Otherwise, you could wander about as you like and take a million pictures with no one around. There are also two stops (burial chamber and the world's largest stone circle) before Stonehenge so you get a better context about Stonehenge. If you only get one chance to see Stonehenge, this is the best way to do!

A wonderful experience at Stonehenge
27 June 2023
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Reviewed by
elaine seldner

Loved the tour and have talked it up here at home

A truly magical experience!
13 July 2021
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This place is magical and being there after hours made it even more exciting! I had a great time visiting from London during my 3-week vacation across the UK. Would highly recommend to all travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and clothes to suit the weather, whatever that may be! We'd also highly recommend bringing some snacks to the bus, as you'll be arriving back in London late.

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and clothes to suit the weather, whatever that may be! We'd also highly recommend bringing some snacks to the bus, as you'll be arriving back in London late.

Is dinner included on this tour?

Dinner isn't included, but we recommend bringing snacks for the trip.

What happens if it rains?

We run our tours rain or shine, so please check the forecast the day before and bring the right clothes.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

No, it's run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in London.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Lunch isn't included, but you'll have free time in Avesbury where there are a selection of pubs and cafes.

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